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YOSHIKI

Birth name: Yoshiki (佳樹) Hayashi (林)
Date of birth: 1965-11-20
Hometown: Tateyama, Chiba, Japan
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News: Show:
The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases Anime Reveals Teaser Video (Nov 30, 2023)
London Screenings of Yoshiki Feature Film in December Including Live Q&A Event (Nov 16, 2023)
The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases Anime Reveals Composer, 2024 Premiere (Nov 2, 2023)
Kizuna no Allele 2nd Season Anime's Trailer Reveals Ending Theme Song (Sep 15, 2023)
Anime Expo 2023 - YOSHIKI Talks About the Inspiration for His New Song and Writing Songs for Anime (Jul 4, 2023)
Dekisokonai to Yobareta Moto Eiyū wa, Jikka Kara Tsuihōsareta node Suki Katte ni Ikiru Koto ni Shita Light Novel Gets TV Anime (Jun 20, 2023)
Anime Expo Hosts Yoshiki, Takayuki Hirao, Cast of Love Live! Franchise, More (May 29, 2023)
YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, MIYAVI Form The Last Rockstars Band With Concerts in Japan, U.S. Next Year (Nov 11, 2022)
Is The Order a Rabbit? BLOOM Blu-ray Released Monday (May 22, 2022)
Studio Ponoc's Olympic Anime Short 'Tomorrow's Leaves' Streamed (Jul 23, 2021)
Olympic Anime Short to Stream Globally on Games' Opening Day Next Week (Jul 15, 2021)
Ikimono-gakari Guitarist Hotaka Yamashita Leaves Band This Summer (Jun 6, 2021)
Yoshiki Receives Japan's Medal of Honor With Dark Blue Ribbon Award (Mar 9, 2021)
Yoshiki Donates 10 Million Yen to Kyoto Animation (Aug 2, 2019)
X Japan Leader Yoshiki Will Perform at Royal Albert Hall With Sarah Brightman (May 23, 2019)
Masayuki Suzuki, Rikka Ihara, Yoshiki Mizuno Collaborate for Kaguya-sama Anime's Opening Song (Jan 4, 2019)
Yoshiki to Stream Concerts With Hyde, Sarah Brightman on Thursday (Nov 14, 2018)
X Japan's Yoshiki Collapses During European Tour, Cancels Iceland Appearance (Oct 22, 2017)
X-Japan Documentary Film We Are X Screens in Malaysia on August 5-6 (Jul 12, 2017)
Anime Expo to Host X Japan Leader Yoshiki for We Are X Screening (Jun 14, 2017)
X Japan Continues World Tour as Acoustic Concerts (Jun 11, 2017)
X Japan Leader Yoshiki Recovers From Surgery (May 17, 2017)
X Japan Leader Yoshiki to Undergo Surgery (May 9, 2017)
X Japan Leader Yoshiki to Perform at Carnegie Hall with Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra (Sep 20, 2016)
X Japan Documentary Opens in U.S. in October (Sep 12, 2016)
Otakon to Host X Japan Leader Yoshiki (Aug 7, 2016)
Legend of the Galactic Heroes Side Story Audiobook Reunites Original Cast (Jan 7, 2016)
La Corda d'Oro Stage Play's Full Cast Pictured in Costume (Aug 7, 2015)
Corpse Party 3DS Game's Opening, Yuka-Scented Poster Previewed (Jun 3, 2015)
Corpse Party 3DS Game's First-Print Copies to Add Extra Chapter (Apr 29, 2015)
Disney Streams Polygon Pictures' 3rd Tsum Tsum Short (Apr 6, 2015)
Disney Streams Polygon Pictures' 2nd Tsum Tsum Short (Mar 30, 2015)
Disney Streams Polygon Pictures' 1st Tsum Tsum Short (Mar 23, 2015)
'Evangelion:Another Impact' Short by Appleseed's Aramaki Streamed (Feb 6, 2015)
LA's Comikaze to Host X Japan Leader Yoshiki (Oct 26, 2014)
X Japan Gets U.S.-Produced Documentary Film (Oct 4, 2014)
Tickets for X Japan's NYC Concert Go on Sale on Friday (Jul 31, 2014)
Sword Art Online Producer Shinichiro Kashiwada to Attend Otakon (Jul 24, 2014)
X Japan Leader Yoshiki Will Perform at Baltimore's Otakon Convention (Jul 17, 2014)
Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary CG Film's 2nd Trailer, New Video Posted (Jun 13, 2014)
Saint Seiya CG Film's New Video Pits Brother vs. Brother (Jun 10, 2014)
Saint Seiya CG Film's New Video Centers on Athena (Jun 6, 2014)
Saint Seiya CG Film's New Screenshots, Poster Unveiled (Apr 25, 2014)
X Japan's Yoshiki Performs Saint Seiya CG Film's Theme (Apr 17, 2014)
Solanin's Asano to Launch Honobono no Fūfu Manga (Apr 17, 2014)
X Japan Leader Yoshiki to Hold Solo World Tour (Feb 20, 2014)
Phi Brain: Kami no Puzzle Gets Manga Adaptation (Nov 10, 2011)
San Diego Comic-Con 2011 - Stan Lee and Yoshiki (Jul 21, 2011)
California's FanimeCon Hosts Rune Soldier's Mamoru Yokota (May 23, 2011)
California's FanimeCon to Host X Japan Band's Yoshiki (May 23, 2011)
Weekly Wrapup 9/5 - 14/5 (May 15, 2011)
Chicago's Anime Central to Host X Japan's Yoshiki (May 2, 2011)
Anime/Manga/Game Industry Members Check In After Quake (Mar 11, 2011)
X Japan Signs With EMI Music North America (Jan 27, 2011)
X Japan Announces New North American Tour in 2011 (Nov 19, 2010)
X Japan's Yoshiki Appears at NY Comic Con with Stan Lee (Oct 8, 2010)
X Japan, L'Arc~en~Ciel Schedule Concerts (Aug 27, 2010)
X Japan Rock Band's Yoshiki Launches Twitter Account (Aug 3, 2010)
Opening Ceremonies (Jul 30, 2010)
X Japan Details North American Tour, New Album (Jul 9, 2010)
Otakon to Host Voice Actor/Sound Director Yuji Mitsuya (Jul 5, 2010)
Otakon to Host Rainbow's Koujina, Madhouse's Maruyama (Jun 29, 2010)
All of X Japan, Stan Lee to Attend Yoshiki's Benefit (Jun 24, 2010)
X Japan's Yoshiki to Host July 1 Benefit Party in L.A. (Jun 21, 2010)
X Japan Members Yoshiki, Sugizo to Perform at Otakon (Jun 17, 2010)
Anime Central Screens X Japan Documentary on Saturday (May 14, 2010)
X Japan to Move to L.A., Hold 'Simple' Concert There (Feb 27, 2010)
Summer Wars Wins Tokyo Anime Fair's Top Award, 6 More (Feb 16, 2010)
X Japan Band Invited to Lollapalooza Fest in August (Feb 2, 2010)
Do As Infinity, X Japan Reveal More on Reunion Plans (Sep 16, 2008)
X Japan Suspends Global Tour Due to Yoshiki's Health (Jun 8, 2008)
X Japan to Play NYC's Madison Square Garden This Fall (Apr 3, 2008)
X Japan to Perform in Paris on July 5 (Mar 29, 2008)
Tanaka's Titania Space Opera Novels Gets Manga (Feb 27, 2008)
Global Ticket Sales for X Japan Reunion's Third Night (Feb 15, 2008)
X Japan Reunion Concerts Confirmed for March in Japan (Jan 23, 2008)
Shonen Ace Posts Cloverfield Movie Tie-In Manga Online (Jan 16, 2008)
Anime Expo 2007 - S.K.I.N. Concert (Jul 6, 2007)
Anime Expo 2007 - Opening Ceremonies (Jun 29, 2007)
X Japan to Reunite with Single, Concert by Year's End (Jun 4, 2007)
Yoshiki, Gackt, Miyavi, Sugizo to perform at Anime Expo 2007 (May 26, 2007)
X JAPAN Founder Yoshiki to Launch Jrock Revolution in Los Angeles (Apr 13, 2007)
Production I.G. Screenwriter to Visit Eastern Europe (Mar 19, 2007)
Producer Talks about Highlander (Jan 15, 2007)
Yoshiki, Gackt to Start Band (Aug 5, 2006)
Yoshiki at Otakon (Jun 21, 2006)
Princess's Wedding Dress Anime Inspired ? (Nov 16, 2005)
Interest:
YOSHIKI Donates Another 10 Million Yen to Ukraine Relief (Dec 28, 2022)
Japan Cartoonists Association Issues Statement on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine (Mar 2, 2022)
Yoshikitty Takes No. 1 Spot in 4 Countries in 2021 Sanrio Character Ranking (Jun 14, 2021)
Yoshiki and Marilyn Manson to Release 'Series of Incredible Titles' (May 14, 2020)
U.S. Rock Band Kiss joins YOSHIKI in Kōhaku Music Program (Dec 19, 2019)
X Japan Streams Cancelled Concert Amid Typhoon Warnings (Oct 2, 2018)
X Japan Leader Yoshiki Debuts Kimono Collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Tokyo (Oct 20, 2015)
Interview:
J-Rock Star Yoshiki Talks About His Past and Future in London (Sep 19, 2023)
Press Releases: Show:
Documentary film Yoshiki: Under The Sky (feat. Hyde, Sugizo, SixTones) Coming to Theaters in US/UK (Oct 31, 2023)
YOSHIKI Receives Standing Ovation After Performance at London's Royal Albert Hall (Oct 18, 2023)
YOSHIKI World Tour Live Stream from Royal Albert Hall with Ellie Goulding and St. Vincent (Oct 5, 2023)
Yoshiki Makes History as First Japanese Artist to be Honored by TCL Chinese Theatre with Handprint and Footprint Ceremony in Hollywood (Sep 19, 2023)
Music Superstar YOSHIKI Will Become First Japanese Artist to be Immortalized in Cement at the World-Famous TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood (Sep 7, 2023)
Yoshiki Makes Directorial Debut with Music Documentary Film 'Under The Sky'; Premieres in NYC, L.A., and London (Aug 14, 2023)
Produced by YOSHIKI, New Japanese Group XY Release Music Video for Hit Debut Single ‘Crazy Love’ (Jul 10, 2023)
Music Icon Yoshiki and Yoshitaka Amano Reveal Stunning Cover Art for Yoshiki's Upcoming Single 'Requiem' at Anime Expo 2023 (Jul 7, 2023)
YOSHIKI Announces 2023 Classical Tour 'REQUIEM' and X Japan's First Single in 8 years (May 16, 2023)
Japan's Biggest Rock Star and Composer Yoshiki Invited by the Grammy Museum® to Make Major Global Announcement Followed by Live Performance on May 15 (Apr 28, 2023)
The Last Rockstars Announce Band-Maid as Opening Act for U.S. Tour Dates (Jan 26, 2023)
YOSHIKI Announces His Holiday Wish and Donation to Help All Refugees Affected by War in Ukraine (Dec 27, 2022)
Yoshiki, Hyde, Sugizo & Miyavi Form New Super Band “The Last Rockstars” and Announce Debut Singles & Tour Dates (Nov 14, 2022)
Yoshiki Superstar Project X: Join us, You're the Next Super Star (Apr 9, 2022)
Yoshiki Donates 10 Million Yen to Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine (Mar 1, 2022)
Award-Winning X Japan Documentary We Are X Now Available on Prime Video (Feb 26, 2022)
Olympic Figure Skater Mana Kawabe to Perform with Yoshiki's 'Miracle' on Feb. 17 (Feb 16, 2022)
Yoshiki Foundation America Teams With Musicares® on $100,000 Annual Grant Supporting Mental Health With Focus on Suicide Prevention and Awareness (Apr 2, 2021)
YOSHIKI Teams with MusiCares(R) for $100,000 Annual Grant Supporting Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (Mar 29, 2021)
Yoshiki to Receive Japanese Medal of Honor (Mar 11, 2021)
Disney+ Special “My Music Story: YOSHIKI” Premieres in the U.S. on February 5 (Jan 23, 2021)
YOSHIKI Fashion Photobook “XY” to be Released in November (Oct 9, 2020)
Yoshiki Fashion Photobook 'XY' to be Released in November (Oct 8, 2020)
'Disney - My Music Story: YOSHIKI' Premieres Exclusively on Disney+ Japan (Sep 28, 2020)
Iconic Fashion Magazine Numero Tokyo Lands Rock Star YOSHIKI for Special Cover (Sep 24, 2020)
Yoshiki Stars in Attack on Titan-themed Commercial as Super-powered Drum Titan (Sep 2, 2020)
St. Vincent Teams With Yoshiki to Reimagine 'New York' (Aug 28, 2020)
YOSHIKI Donates $100,000 to COVID-19 Relief Fund for Music Industry Devastated by Coronavirus Outbreak (Mar 30, 2020)
Yoshikimono Chosen for V&A Exhibition in London (Feb 22, 2020)
Yoshiki Donates $100,000 to Environmental Causes: Australian Wildfire Relief and Rainforest Trust (Jan 13, 2020)
Yoshiki and Kiss will Collaborate for New Year's Eve Television Performance (Dec 26, 2019)
Yoshiki Live at Carnegie Hall to Air Across the U.S. on New Year's Eve (Dec 20, 2019)
Yoshiki Makes Surprise Appearance with KISS at Tokyo Dome (Dec 13, 2019)
Forbes Asia Names YOSHIKI One of the 30 Heroes of Philanthropy 2019 (Dec 5, 2019)
YOSHIKI -Life of a Japanese Rock Star- Documentary Series to Premiere via YouTube Originals in March 2020 (Nov 18, 2019)
Sarah Brightman and Yoshiki Bring Audience to Their Feet at Royal Albert Hall (Nov 14, 2019)
Rock Star Yoshiki's 'Live At Carnegie Hall' PBS Special ExpandingTo Major U.S. Markets (Nov 1, 2019)
Yoshiki Brings 70 Artists to the Stage for TV Asahi Dream Festival Finale (Oct 21, 2019)
Yoshikimono Wins Industry Acclaim at Tokyo Fashion Week 2020 S/S (Oct 21, 2019)
Yoshiki Donates 10 Million Yen to Aid Typhoon Hagibis Victims in Eastern Japan (Oct 17, 2019)
Yoshiki 6th Annual Solo Summer Concerts Sell Out Immediately, 2019 Ticket Requests Soar Over 260x the Available Seats (May 31, 2019)
Yoshiki to Perform at London's Royal Albert Hall; 2019 Dinner Shows Sell out With Record High Demand (May 24, 2019)
Yoshiki Donates 100 Million Won to South Korea Fire Victims (Apr 13, 2019)
Yoshiki's Final Performance of Anniversary in the Heisei Era (Mar 20, 2019)
Yoshiki Goes to Carnegie Hall on PBS – New TV Special Premieres March 8 (Mar 3, 2019)
YOSHIKI Announces New Single MIRACLE and Worldwide Livestream Concert (Nov 15, 2018)
Yoshiki and Hyde Premiere Full Version of Attack on Titan Theme "Red Swan" (Sep 22, 2018)
YOSHIKI Completes 5th Year Anniversary Dinner Concerts with 10 Straight Sold-out Shows (Sep 9, 2018)
YOSHIKI Releases Instagram Preview of New Attack on Titan Theme (Jul 22, 2018)
YOSHIKI Donates 10 Million Yen to Heavy Rain Disaster Area in Western Japan (Jul 12, 2018)
YOSHIKI Announces Solo Performance at Lunatic Fest 2018 (Jun 18, 2018)
YOSHIKI's Character Yoshikitty Makes Strongest Start Ever in Yearly Sanrio Ranking (May 17, 2018)
X JAPAN Makes 'Epic' Debut at Coachella 2018 (Apr 17, 2018)
Yoshiki Returns to Drums for 10th Anniversary of X Japan's Reunion (Apr 15, 2018)
YOSHIKI's "We Are X" Premiere Event In Moscow Starts Year Of Japan In Russia (Jan 31, 2018)
YOSHIKI Returns to Russia for We Are X Premiere Events (Jan 25, 2018)
X Japan Returns to USA For Coachella 2018 Debut (Jan 10, 2018)
Yoshiki Surprises Worldwide Audience with Kouhaku Drum Performance (Jan 4, 2018)
YOSHIKI and Nobel Prize Winner Shinya Yamanaka Collaborate to Support Tokyo 2020 Olympics (Nov 9, 2017)
YOSHIKI Brings Blade Runner Chic to VAMPS Halloween Party 2017 (Nov 2, 2017)
YOSHIKI Returns to Paris to Complete Whirlwind European Promotion Tour (Oct 27, 2017)
Yoshiki Donates $100,000.00 To Help Displaced Hurricane Victims Through MusiCares (Oct 17, 2017)
Yoshiki Chosen to Headline 10-hour Long Ultra Fes 2017 (Sep 22, 2017)
Yoshiki Completes Sold-Out 2017 Dinner Show Tour in Tokyo (Sep 10, 2017)
Evening With Yoshiki Premium Dinner Show 2017 Begins in Nagoya (Sep 1, 2017)
Yoshiki Classical with Orchestra Completes Hong Kong Performance One Day After Cancellation (Jan 3, 2017)
Yoshiki Classical Special Feat. Orchestra Cancelled (Dec 30, 2016)
Yoshiki Wins Asian Icon Award at Classic Rock Awards in Tokyo (Nov 15, 2016)
X Japan at Visual Japan Summit, WE ARE X Film, Yoshikimono (Oct 28, 2016)
Yoshiki Announces New York Concert with Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra (Sep 21, 2016)
Yoshiki of X Japan to Return to Otakon (Aug 4, 2016)
X JAPAN's Yoshiki Supports Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Fund (Apr 23, 2016)
X Japan's Yoshiki's Charity Auction Closing Bid at 604 Million JPY (Mar 27, 2016)
Other articles: Show:
The Last Rockstars - When Four Rock Legends Come Together (Dec 23, 2022)
Listen to the Full Version of the Attack on Titan theme “Red Swan” by YOSHIKI and HYDE Now! (Oct 3, 2018)
Yoshiki Cancels Anime Expo Appearance Due to Surgery Recovery (Jul 2, 2017)
The Anime and Manga Fan's Guide to Comic-Con 2011 (Jul 19, 2011)
Hey, Answerman! (Jun 26, 2009)
Sound Decision - X[JAPAN] Files (Mar 16, 2004)
The Month in Review - July 2002 (Aug 7, 2002)
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