KAMIJO 5th Anniversary Celebration - Fanbook 2018

Intro

Bonjour!

This is the third fanbook done by overseas fans who want to celebrate the 5th anniversary of KAMIJO solo career.

We all have done something for you, KAMIJO-san, because we want to show you the deep love we feel for your Art. It was 2013 when you debuted with your solo project and it’s so clear that the world you have created (and still you are creating) has enchanted us all. There is something really special in your world and we feel it so deeply. You always give us deep emotions, you make us dream, you make our life better. You have created a big family all around the world and this collection of messages, photos and everything else shows the power of this big family. This fanbook is just a tribute to you, to your talent, to your art, to your world and a wish that you will never stop with it.

We all thank you for everything you are doing for us and we all hope to see you again soon because we miss you so much. Here are our messages, please anjoy them one by one.

“Love is what humans breath upon Just like the air, it’s essential for them Share the feeling of love and make their day For a brighter future to come” With love, Your overseas

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Secret Chapter:

KAMIJO Horoscope KAMIJO was born in 1975, which places him under the sign of the Rabbit in the Chinese Zodiac.

The Rabbit is the fourth sign of zodiac and its lucky colors are blue, purple, pink and red. The Rabbit’s Lucky numbers are 3, 4 and 6.

For Chinese people, the Rabbit is a tame creature representing hope, tenderness and loveliness.

According to a

Chinese legend, it’s said that the Moon goddess Chang’e had a rabbit as her own pet.

This idea

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stimulated the thought that only a rabbit was amiable enough to match the goddess’ noble beauty.

Horoscope

The Chinese zodiac in KAMIJO’s career

Rabbits are described as gentle, elegant, patient and deeply trustworthy creatures.

However, they can sometimes appear shallow, stubborn, melancholic and extremely self-contained.

According to the zodiac, those who are born under the sign of the Rabbit are said to have a very pleasant character. Rabbit men are known to be calm, well-mannered and smile often. These traits are what makes a rabbit-man a sincere and reliable being. Do you think this describes KAMIJO?

Being a good Rabbit-man, KAMIJO has always walked his own path to achieve his goals, especially in music, thanks to his family history. His career counts almost 25 years, but what we are about to focus on, it’s his solo project which started after the hiatus of Versailles, his second band after LAREINE. Why are we talking only about the KAMIJO Solo project? It’s easy: the year is 2018, the year of the Dog, which is the fifth anniversary of this amazing project!

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2013 The Year of the Snake

After Versailles hiatus, KAMIJO announced he was about to commence a solo career. It was the beginning of the year and we all had to wait the 28th of August to see his first release “Louis –Enketzu no la Vie en Rose” It was the first single that gave birth to a world made in KAMIJO’s style: poetic, magnificent and dark. The release of the first MV generated a huge interest mainly for the appearance of Mana. After a while, the MV for “Grazioso” was released which is still to this day particularly appreciated by Italian fans because KAMIJO sings some lyrics in Italian!

2014 The Year of the Horse The year of the Horse was the one which opened the doors to KAMIJO to concrete his activities.

There was simply no stopping him, starting with the majestic “Symphony of the Vampire”, KAMIJO is unstoppable releasing products, one after one. First “Moulin Rouge” in June, then “Yamiyo no Lion” in July and then the first full length “Heart”, in September.

This is also the year of the first national tour and the first appearance on the French stage as well, on July 4th.

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Horoscope

2015 The Year of the Goat This is the year of the 20th anniversary of KAMIJO’s career. He celebrated this event with an important number of dates around the world. Starting from Europe in late February, KAMIJO touched Moscow, Helsinki, London, Cologne, Marseille and Paris. Then turned back to Japan and flew to America to visit San Paolo, Santiago, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Mexico City, Los Angeles and then New York, where the overseas tour ended. Being unstoppable, KAMIJO also scheduled a national tour from Sendai to Osaka, and continuing to Sapporo, Yokohama, Saitama, Fukuoka, Tokyo and Nagoya. Being in Asia, he arrived in Taiwan in October and returned to Japan for two dates in November, respectively in Nagoya and Osaka. Lastly, the Grand Finale took place at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo on the 28th of December. All members of KAMIJO’s past bands gathered for a memorable show to revive the past and review KAMIJO’s career to the present day.

In the meantime, KAMIJO released two albums “20th Anniversary All Time Best –Kakumei no Keifu”

and “Royal Blood”. KAMIJO also released a DVD containing “The Death Parade – Final –The Empire of Vampire- “. This year also saw the reveal of Rose Croix International, KAMIJO’s fan club based in France.

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The year of the Monkey was a break for KAMIJO with no releases and only a couple of live appearances. One special performance was held in Paris in September: The Royal Weekend. It was an event he organized in two nights for his overseas fans. The first night was the Royal Night with a concert held two days after the second night. During this live, KAMIJO introduced to the foreign fans Nosferatu, a song that would see the light after two years!

2016 The Year of the Monkey

2017 The Year of the Rooster

2017 was KAMIJO’s return as solo artist! After more than three years since the release of “Yamiyo no Lion”, KAMIJO returned with the new amazing single, “Castrato” and was followed by “mademoiselle” three months later.

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2018 The Year of the Dog

The year of the Dog is very prolific for KAMIJO solo activities. After the release of two singles in 2017, “Nosferatu” was released in the middle of January, soon followed by the DVD of the “Epic Rock Orchestra” live KAMIJO held in 2017.

A long tour through Japan began in March and concluded on July 15th with the Final. KAMIJO’s “Live Tour 2018 “-Sang- “would continue with two other chapters, or two acts: the second one named “Tokyo Bastille” and the third one “Europe Tour 2018 “-Sang-“.

In the meantime, “Sang” was released on the same day of another single “Sang –Another Story”, a collaboration with the vocaloid, Miku Hatsune. July was the month of another single and another chapter of “Sang”: “Kimi ni Okuru Namae”.

And the fascinating story of the most famous Vampire Rock Star goes on!

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Secret Chapter:

Polls Some months ago we have been asking to our followers and fans of KAMIJO to answer some questions. Some of them are related to KAMIJO’s music and his work during these five years of solo career, others are more into something fun!

The whole poll has been done for fun, but it’s always interesting for an artist to know, for example, his fans’ opinion about their favorite MV. KAMIJO-san, did you expect to see that some fans think of you as cute rabbit or a big and dangerous feline? :D

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Polls

This was the first question and it’s about the favourite MV KAMIJO has released til now in five years. It’s interesting to see that the common element is surely the “vampire element”.

1. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE KAMIJO’S MV?

1 st place - Symphony of the Vampire 2 nd place - Heart 3 rd place – Nosferatu

Yamiyo no Lion Trésor Symphony of the Vampire Nosferatu Moulin Rouge Mademoiselle Louis Heart Grazioso Castrato

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One element that comes first to our eyes are surely KAMIJO’s amazing and detailed costumes. During the last five years, he has been wearing very accurate outfits that have inspired also very beautiful cosplays.

2. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE KAMIJO’S COSTUME? FROM LOUIS TO SANG

1st place – Sang 2nd place - SOTV black outfit & Castrato 3rd place - Louis

Louis

Symphony of the Vampire Symphony of the Vampire (white) White uniform (Yamiyo no Lion) 20th Anniversary Aestheticism Omen Castrato & Mademoiselle Sang

Heart Moulin Rouge Grazioso

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Polls The third question was about KAMIJO as an actor. It was inspired by the fact that many KAMIJO’s fans think that He may be a very good actor for some kinds of film. Mostly like a vampire, and the result was as follows!

3. HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE KAMIJO IN A MOVIE OR A TV SERIE, A HERO OR A VILLAIN?

1st place – A Villain 2nd place - No matter,

I want Him on TV

3rd place - A Hero

A Hero

A Villain

No matter, I want Him on TV

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If KAMIJO wasn’t a singer, what would be the skill he may use to get success in his life? His fans have different views about this subject, but it’s sure that they all think KAMIJO is a very talented man!

4. EXCEPT KAMIJO’S SINGING SKILL, WHAT DO YOU THINK HE IS VERY TALENTED TO DO?

1st place - Composer 2nd place - Story teller 3rd place - Business man/manager

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Polls

The most funny question, but it’s been nice to ask: KAMIJO transformed into an animal. There have been several animals in the list, and many other have been proposed, but did someone ever expect to see KAMIJO as a cute bunny? Surely not, even the first place is for a big, dangerous feline!

5. IF YOU WOULD TRANSFORM KAMIJO INTO AN ANIMAL, WHAT WAS IT?

1st place - Dangerous, big feline 2nd place - Fluffy cat 3rd place - Cute bunny

Fluffy cat Cute rabbit Colored parrot Dangerous big feline Wild horse Rooster calling you in Ĺ the early morning on Twitter!

Penguin Peacock Wolf Bat Raven Chiken Song bird Dolphine Black panther Dragon Lion

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This last and funny question has unleashed the fantasy of his fans!

And honestly, it would really interesting to see KAMIJO singing some of the songs listed below for many different reasons. But we guess that the very first one may be that KAMIJO’s skill as singer are predominant and much appreciated.

6. THINK ABOUT A TIPICAL AND FAMOUS SONG FROM YOUR COUNTRY AND IMAGINE YOU CAN ASK KAMIJO TO SING IT AND DANCE IT. WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE? “Você existe em mim” music from Josh Groban.

Anything by Cristina D’Avena Ballo in Fa Diesis Minore - Angelo Branduardi “Cielito lindo” a famous song from Mexico Songs from Within Temptation, for example Frozen.

“Te voglio bene assaje” - Lucio Dalla-Caruso Singing and dancing “Tuca Tuca” Incanto di Alessandro Safina La vie en rose - Edith Piaf Stille Nacht (Silent Night)!

Like a Prayer, madonna Azzurro di Adriano Celentano “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen

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Polls

“Heat of the Moment” by Asia.

I think would be a tango song, from my country Argentina. He could play the composer "Astor piazzolla” Hymne à l’amour La Solitudine - Laura Pausini One reggae; Desenho de Deus- from Armandinho, Natiruts Indochine - La vie est belle In Mariachi- La malagueña Secreto de Amor - Joan Sebastian; “Payaso de rodeo” from Mexico Canada’s national hymn; Ce n’est qu’un au revoir (André Rieux) Si Dieu existe (Ginette Renaud) Juan Gabriel’s songs Hijo de la luna -Mecano Heart’s a Mess by Gotye in Kamijo’s style would be quite interesting to hear Champs Elysées

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6. THINK ABOUT A TIPICAL AND FAMOUS SONG FROM YOUR COUNTRY AND IMAGINE YOU CAN ASK KAMIJO TO SING IT AND DANCE IT. WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE? Any Malice Mizer song if it has to be about my country, the song would be “Oh mia bela madunina” Weekend - Ona tańczy dla mnie Tutti Frutti, Elvis Presley there’s a really beautiful old song from the famous GDR-band KARAT, called anything like “wenn ein schwan singt..”

Despacito Sympathy for the Devil - Rolling Stones Hmm maybe “El aventurero” by Pedro Fernández.

La Macarena Who wants to live forever – The Queen The Red by Chevelle Sing it Nel blu dipinto di blu Queen. “We are the champions” Mariachi because is a mexican tipical song Logo hombre en París

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Polls

It’s my life Danzon In addition to French history, another story would like to read it Colombia? That would be very funny seeing Kamijo singing and dancing La Cumbia Cienaguera! XD It’like an anthem for us.

Lambada Allumé Le Feu Miranda -entre mis brazos Gato vailarin Roupa Nova - A viagem Mi pueblito viejo My old little town El primer amor - Pablo Milanés Cuando te encontré-Pablo Milanés Candil de nieve - Pablo Milanés Mi buen amor - Gloria Estefan “un poco loco” from the movie Coco

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Chapter I:

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Words… Words… Words…

Words for a special man who has created an amazing world of poetry, beauty and dream.

A world that has conquered our hearts.

Words are never enough to say people’s feelings, but they sometimes go straight to the point.

Words from the ones who love you and want to show you all their appreciation to you.

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You’re the この世で一番美しい薔 Thanks for you dedication and your great 薇よ!

You’re my せんぱい! You’re my work, I have never been disappointed.

EVERYTHING! It was great to see you live Keep it up please and don’t forget that your in London!

You have a beautiful voice and fans will always have a great love and respect aura!

Hope to see you in Portugal soon. お for all the things you do. ねがい!

-Fermiwa -Rita Neko Silva

Bonjour! Kamijo San. Many congratulations on the 5th anniversary of your awesome solo project. Looking forward to many more years of beautiful music.

Mandy UK.

Hello, Kamijo. Thank you for bringing me joy and hope with your songs. I would really enjoy meeting you one day! Vive Le Roi!!

-Marcelo Teixeira

Bonjour, Kamijo!

Congratulations on 5 wonderful years of your solo career! Thank you so much for your music and the joy you bring your fans and I hope to see you in Australia someday!

Much love to you! Vive le Roi! Leah Strachan, Australia

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Bonjour Dear Kamijo Sama How do I start? ... I’m a nervous wreck ... here we go ... my artistic nickname is Countess Karin and for the first time I dare to dedicate a drawing, I had not given the courage because I felt very sorry, because other great artists, they had already shaped you in their leaves. Mine is humble. However, I did so, with all my love and admiration for you. It’s been more than 18 years of my life, worshiping all your music, your work.

Being one of your fans, in this remote country of the end of the world, called Chile. You are an incredible being, you do not know how much I love everything about you, your mastery. If each album that comes out is better than the previous one, and as a whole, all your art is the best that I have admired most of my life. How much have I dreamed of a moment like this, that you read me, even if it is a complete stranger, but that your art follows with fidelity. And now, that I am a mother, to my son, I teach you about you, and I hope that you will become a small and great follower, as is your mother.

My English is not very good, I just hope you understand me and know that you are great. Kamijo! Thanks a lot! You are my role model! Thank you for making your fans so happy, with your existence. Thank you for your lyrics, thanks for everything, Kamijo Sama. You admire Karina González from Chile.

Bonjour Querido Kamijo Sama ¿cómo comienzo?... Estoy hecha un manojo de nervios... aquí vamos...mi apodo artístico es Condesa Karin y por primera vez me atrevo a dedicarte un dibujo, no me había dado el valorporque sentía mucha pena, porque otros grandiosos artistas, ya te habían plasmado en sus hojas.Lo mío es humilde.Sin embargo así lo hice, con todo mi cariño y admiración por tí.Han pasado más de 18 anos de mi vida, adorando toda tu música, tu trabajo.Siendo una más de tus fanáticas, en éste recóndito país del fin del mundo, llamado Chile.Eres un ser increíble, no sabes cuánto amo todo de tí, tu maestría.Si cada disco que sale es mejor que el anterior, y en su conjunto todo tu arte es lo mejor que he admirado gran parte de mi vida.Cuanto he soñado con un momento como éste, de que que me leas, aunque te sea una completa desconocida, pero que con fidelidad sigue tu arte.Y ahora, que soy madre, a mi hijo, le enseño de ti, y espero que se convierta en un pequeño y gran seguidor, como lo es su madre.Mi inglés no es muy bueno, solo espero que me entiendas y sepas que eres grandioso.¡Kamijo!¡Gracias por tanto!¡Eres mi ejemplo a seguir!Gracias por hacernos a tus fans tan felices, con tu existencia.Gracias por tus letras, gracias por todo, Kamijo Sama.Te admira Karina González de Chile

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Bonjour my Prince!

For these five years and the eternity that is missing, Congratulations !!!

Your music is the best art that our ears have had the fortune to listen and feel. Kamijo, you are the best creation that the goddess of beauty could offer ...

Thank you for your wonderful and magnificent music full of beauty, perfect and balanced, that floods all the senses in a delicate and exquisite way ...

Your voice is a powerful crescendo that causes us to be moved and moved, generates serenity to our souls and is one that sweetens and gives meaning to our lives In addition to allowing us to overcome the fears and difficulties we may have ...

Because there are not enough words to completely describe your greatness and genius ...

You have our eternal gratitude ...

Happy fifth anniversary of your solo project !!! Our most precious rose !! Our Vampire Rockstar!!!

Vive le Roi!!

P.D: With much love and pride, Greetings from Colombia (I hope to have the privilege of seeing you here!)

Aslhey – Colombia

This year are 5 years since when you have started your new path, your solo project.

Five years of beautiful music, poetry, love and passion.

You have experienced beautiful and important days but many and many others will still be those that will brighten your path along the road of life. 幸せな記念日！ イタリアからおめでとうございます！！ Samantha &Consuelo, Italy

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For many years it has been difficult for me to express my feelings and my way of thinking, but since I met you, things have changed.

I’m happy, thanks to you I met wonderful people who accompany me in my life, I have more confidence and every day I become a better person because your music gives me the energy I need to keep going.

It’s already 5 years of your solo career, I really hope you continue singing for many more years so you can make more people happy.

I love you, I hope to see you soon in México.

Louis Laurent Croix, México.

I was walking along my way ...suddenly an enchanting voice came into my life and started a river of new emotions Rose du Roi

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KAMIJO SAMA

your music. The first single that I heard was Aristocrat’sSymphony, Masquerade, they were also one of the two videos I ’ ve seen, they look real princes!! Hizaki-San is beautiful dressed as a woman. I love her makeup, her different dresses are very kawai, all five are talented, very virtuous!! Each one has his/ her own style. Kamijo _Sama

Bonjour Honey!!!

My name is Maria del Carmen, I am from Paraguay ,I live in Molino neighborhood, Central Luque, I have three sister and one brother, he is a cellis a, he very talented and virtuous!! I am not a musician but even in that way I love classical music, No Music No Life! I love that motto, I really like the symphonic metal, Rhapsody of Faire, Stratovarius are my favorite bands! Among the string instruments my favorite is the cello is very rhythmic. The concert for two cello in G minor by A. Vivaldi, I love that concert!! You have to heart it, it seems like was in that time. In the concert of Joseph Haydn the orchestra bursts with a strong and resounding forte, the cello awaits its waiting beat. I’m in love with those two concert. Joseph Haydn is my favorite composer. Each composition began “ in the name of God” and ended “ Glory to God ” just like Mozart. I always had a deep admiration for the musicians.

My grandfather was a musician by ear as they say, he did not read music, he played the guitar and the accordion by ear. It is said that the musicians are of noble and sensitive heart. And how true it is! Kamijo_ Sama, without a doubt you are a great artist!! Even without studying formal music. If you were Orchestra Director, it would be like a sunrise when the silence begins to merge into the tenuous music of birds that orchestrate with the strings of their wings, the new and intact wind of your aurora. No artist influence me as much as Kamijo of Versailles!! I am very fortunate to have met the Defendants of the Rose. It was in the year 2016through my brother. You entered my life, your voice,

I always liked the Japanese culture, I think the animé influence a lot in me! It is that Japan is a millenary culture, Japan is a country governed by strong social norms, where one of the main concepts is harmony.

The Japanese culture is gigantic which is molded where the traditional mixes with mots impressive, harmonious and spetacular modernity!! I studied Japanese language at the Institute Federation Hokkaido Jinka idel Paraguay.I studied two years (2015_2016) until the third regular level, I still have a lot to learn. It is a pending task. I will do everything possible to resume my study of Japanese. One of the first animé that arrived in Paraguay in the year 99’ was Dragón Ball Z. How to forget it! It marked history in my country and later they continued arriving more animé as well as Rorouni Kenshin, Sakura card captors, later in

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2008 Naruto arrived. Now it grew a lot, I with vivid yellows, the splendor and beauty would say enough, here in Paraguay there of the Sakura tree. To know the snow, walk are many animé fans. In July the FuyuFest through the streets feeling the snow under was held , September Hanami Fest, Naruto the feet, to see when it snows should be very and DragónBallZ marked history, has so beautiful!! I tell you that here in Paraguay many fans. It is awesome!! Both of them are it is quite hot, it reaches close to 50 degrees, animé.

Paraguay is a tropical country, now we are in the month of July is winter. But of course The biggest event was held in the year our winter is not a it is onther countries, 2016 Nihon Matsurithe festival of sometimes our climate is very unstable. gastronomy and Japanese art show. All the groups of Paraguay that cultivate The culture of drinking Terere: [ Infusion the execution of the Taiko. This festival of yerba mate that is drunk cold, represented the culmination of the is typical of Paraguay and the Argentina different celebration in diverse localities northeast- translator’s Note] National of Paraguay. 80 years Anniversary of the Drink of Paraguay: Its culture is noble, its Japanese Immigration(1936_2016) was people are very warm and simple. We enjoy declared of National TouristInterestby in the company of our friends, neighbors the National Secretariat of Tourism. It is to sit close to each other, share humor and an event attended by more than 15,000 joy. The Tereré language is a bridge without people, declared of Municipal Interestby structure that makes dialogue possible it is the Municipal Board by the ( Chamber of a very pleasant moment, it stops without Deputies). Next year marks 100 years of hurry to send us its message of kindness the first immigrants (1919_2019). Yoshihida for the meeting, to share humour and joy.

Ueda ambassador of Japan said there will be To drink Terere in formal and informal much surprise. It will be the largest event to meetings. The tereré is a very popular be held. drink. The taste of yerba with mint and cedrónverbose is a real classic, it is very I’m anxious to know!! Wish the Decendants refreshing, calms and relieves our thirst. of the Rose would come to Paraguay. The Paraguay and Japan have in common. Both longing to know Japan is a dream.. To have plenty of water. dream is freedom. I only know it because of the animé, for movies, they always offer Kamijo_Sama I am very grateful for having beautiful landscapes, autumn, spring, snow. this opportunity. To write for you. To feel In the fall Momiji to see, appreciate its something that can be expressed without autumnal leaves with their red tones tinged doubt is to share! In this letter I can express

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everything. Everything, what I feel. Because the words communicate, express everything beautiful things, a smile, a promising mood.

To write for Kamijo my Eternal Rose.! Is to let yourself be embraced by his presence and feel soft... You know, Kamijo _Sama

sonzai dakara sobani iteiyo] to. You make the words of your songs with clarity in order to see, value and appreciate the fruit of noble heart, sensitive and as human being.

Unmei: Aisuru mono yo Donna shiren mo watashi wa itowanai. Ah! Subete to hikikae ni.

I really like the poets, writers, because Kamijo_Sama, who comes to your life, they express feelings, moving moments, who invokes your memory, who devotes emotions, with affection and care, with an time and reflection to admire you, will open heart of what things and people mean. necessarily be enthusiastic about the size As you know your songs touch a lot, deeply. of your greatness, with the dimension of Kamijo _Sama your purest, deepest and your qualities, with the fineness of your most authentic identity. spirit, with the immensity of your strength, There are words of yours in their loneliness your devotion. The trace of your music is and strength. Although some of your songs authentic miniature, living reproduction intrigue me, I do not understand what it in a human version of you .Your heart is says, they are strange, there is a lot mystery.. truly noble. Special for notes by kamijo sang However I can perceived that in them you kimi no okuru namae, this song express the express what your little heart feels. feeling for the people who died..

The song Inheritancetouches me lot!! Ai ga wakaranai. Habataita inochi woyurasu hakuai no kaze hi to wa daremo ga Mina nozomare umarete [ tokubetsu na sonzai da yo] to iware koto ga. Mushou no ai no riyuu wakaranai mama. Habataita inochi so yurasu hakuai kaze. Hito wa daremo ga mina nozomare umarete [Tokubetsu na

How can I not echo the life and perfectionist human being that can inspire me? You are too big Kamijo of my life. All women love you! They are countless!! How to measure remoteness and distance in the same way,the invisible and the near? Space is something so distan. How to understand the same concept Space and time?

Geography and space something so distant.

You are like the source at the top of the very high mountain; and in the depths of an impenetrable land. Kamijo _Sama contains lots of mistery. K’S Tweet : It’s ideal to know for myself that I do not know what the real world is, everything that I do not know is a mystery, my life is probably a mystery. [You know what I think? I would like to be a poet to fill myself with the real beauty of things that others do not see or feel. I would like to be a poet to reveal something more than line and color, the superficial image of things and people

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and to deep into the depths, discovering there with the exquisite delicacy of the one who admires.

Not what things and people look like, but what they are. I want to know with an open heart what the things and people mean. For what? To understand you better, to know your more, to thrill you by recording in the fascinating shine of your warmth, the seduction of your devine way of being and feel that romantic, melancholy emotion of the most that you are. Hiding my weakness behind this mask ? Inside, it’s just like a castle of sand? Just like a bing grave made of stone? Fragile emotions I should conceal. A voice that strives to overcome its limitations, it’s weakness, revealing; melancholy, firmness, tenderness, sensitive, and strength at the same time. You know, I love these

words K’S tweets :[ When there’s kindness in other people, you want to be nice. I really believe that the world will change if you can make music to be able to be kind. I also believe in the meaning of the faith and eternity.

Men is the only being with faith, ability to believe, the only being to accept something simply, the only being that has a spiritual dimension, this dimension is what illuminates our life. [ Shinjiru koto, aisuru koto sou ikitayuku] Faith & Desicions:>> I’m going to every rose for you eternity<< Your songs are unique and different!! They vibrate in my chest to hear their kindness I have many feelings.

Thank you simply, because you have been a poet in every word and verse of your life in every step and window to the heart. If I had not met you, I would not have these moments. Thank you my beloved Kamijo.

It is that it reaches me and touches me so deeply.

Your music is the mark of your blessed and comforting presence. With much love and affection. おめでとうごさいます!!

Happy 5 to Anniversary!! Abundant Blessings!!

Yūjī María.

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Poem from Julie Ann, Philippines

Kamijo you really are one of a kind, Once a person finds you Can´t get you out of their mind!

Ur sweet smiles Makes me also smiles Your smiles removes my darkness memories....

Your voice makes my day really fine...

Your love makes me feel so cry...

Julie Ann, Philippines

Your heart is like a treasure Listening to your songs Is one of my biggest pleasure!

You inspire me every single day Your beautiful melodies Take my pain away!

Portugal wants Our king vampire Seeing you live Is my biggest desire!

Thank you so much for make me so happy, Portugal stills waiting for you always!

Vive le Roi! We love you!

-Sónia -PurpleAngelJY- (KAMIJO Portugal admin)

“Bonjour Honey!

Thank you for going any further. You still show a new face. We love you very much. Please take some rest.

Sweet little prince. with deep respect: Kayu and The Queen of the Big Cats, Hungary”

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Hi, Kamijo Love of my life.

Good, one more year we are celebrating this date with you.

I leave here my favorite drawing, I think you already noticed Kamijo, I love your voice, your beautiful smile. I love you.

In a darkness full moon night I cant escape But one day i meet a beautiful prince he holds my hand and he help me to escape on a darkness full moon night he smiles at me. His smiles makes feel so smile too... I scared on a prince and i ask him are you a vampire?

He didnt answer my question onto him he always smile and he always hold a red rose and he give it too me and he say im not a vampire...

And i smile on him as i listen on his sweet voice...

Julie Ann Dumelod Valencia

vera lucia aparecida campos, Equador

“Kamijo-san!

Thank you so very much filling the world with your voice, for sharing your story with all of us.

Over the last five years, and even well before that, your voice has given many of us the strength to push forth into the next day. It has provided us inspiration and serenity, and your smile has offered us sunshine when we thought there was only darkness.

Happy 5th anniversary to your solo-project! Let us raise our goblets high to many more years ahead! To our king of roses! Vive le roi!”

- Count von Kit, カウントバラの (USA)

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Sweetie kamijo-san: I know you do not know who I am, but there is something I want to tell you ... There is a person that makes me smile, that person is the most beautiful of all. Many know that person, and I say many, not just the people, but thousands and millions who admire him, love him and support him in everything he does, and I am one of them. When I saw his face for the first time and I heard him sing, I never thought he would become someone so important to me, my life took a turn when he arrived, most of my days are related to him.

When I feel lonely and sad, he is there unconditionally, he reminds me how good he makes me feel when they give an announcement, like a new song, a new video clip, a new album.

It thrills me a lot and it gives me great joy to know that he is always on his own because I know what he loves. There are people who believe they will marry him, I think that is very out of my limits, I prefer to see him as a person I love, and of that there is no doubt. I try to follow each one of his steps, I have faith in him, I have seen him fall and get up, he has made me feel proud many times, as sad for not being able to hold him in those moments or applaud his acknowledgments.

I have seen him accomplish many things, and I know he is grateful, he has said it many times. I know so much about him, that anyone would think that I am crazy to spend my days with him, and that I would like more, my pillow is a witness of those dreams, there are people who understand me, who have one person or several who like me admire, that make them happy just to know they exist ... It hurts to admit this but in reality I have never seen him in person, he does not know me, he does not even know my name, many lucky people have had the opportunity to meet him and have photos with He, that is my dream, see him, hug him and tell him how much I care and how much I love him, if that happened I would be happy, but probably in all happiness there would be a sad part .. it would be the best day for me, but a normal day for him. Sometimes I find it hard to accept that I see it as my world, and everything about me is related in some way to it, whereas for him I am only a small star in a huge sky. You already know who I am, right? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a fan. And you know who that person is? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s you ...

Simply yours : Denisse Cuba-arizona phoenix (USA)

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Dear Kamijo Thank you for the magical history that you are creating, for these years that shine every day. You inspire many fans with all your feelings and emotions, I think you are really admirable. Your music doesn’t just reach my ears, it enters my heart and stays there. It stops and I hug It. You create many feelings and happiness, so I will always be grateful, I want you to know and continue this way to the world. I want to see you soon and be able to congratulate you and feel your great show and the beauty of SANG. Thank you for creating the magic of your history, I will continue to support you until the eternity of roses!

All my support and grettings Hathory Alice, from CHILE

Thank you for coming into my life and for making the world a better place with your music. Your song that makes me smile when I&#39;m sad, that makes me feel and vibrate with every note and every word... Portugal hasn’t had the honor of seeing you performing live yet. I hope one day in the near future you can gift us with your presence! We never forget you. I personally have your name and symbol as well as the symbol of Versailles tattooed in my arms but above all tattooed in my heart forever. Vive le Roi! -Irene (KAMIJO Portugal founder)

To thank you for helping me to go through a depression with your gorgeous voice is just not enough, but is all I can do. To thank you and to promise that I will always be by your side supporting you and loving you and your work. Thank you so much dear king!!!

-Fabiana Nunes

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KAMIJO-san, today it’s the 28th of August 2018.

Exactly five years ago, your first single Louis was out. I still remember the great emotions when I received my CDs: that time was the beginning of an adventure.

You have created a special world with your stories, where I know I can refuge when life is hard or I’m in difficult moments. You have been a cure for me, my medicine when I lost my mother, and your music is always been by my side in every single moment of these five years! You have hold my hand even if you are so far from my country. And you are still doing it. Thank you for this!

You have taught to me how to be strong, patient and gentle, and to listen to others’ stories because, as you say, “We are born in this world with a story to tell, to reveal a mystery”.

You surely have still lots of stories to tell to us, your solo project is something special to me so please, keep on telling me your amazing stories. They are for me like lullabies.

Thank you for all the beauty you give me every day. Thank you for your art, for your stories, for your ‘friendship’. Thank you for everything.

There is only one last thing I need to tell you: come to visit Italy for a live next time, that would make me more than happy!

Congratulations for your solo career, and keep on doing your music in the way you have done till now: brilliantly!

May the roses bloom on your path, with love and devotion, Federica - Reine de Fleur

Dear Kamijo-san,

Thank you so much for the joy you and your music have bought to me and my family ever since one of my daughters discovered you online over six years ago. As I write this my daughter and I are looking forward to seeing you in London and Paris. These photos are some roses in my garden.

Love from Rosie from England

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Happy 5 th anniversary of your solo career! You inspire me to pursue my dreams, because of you I knew I wanted to become a musician and because of you I became a better person.

All in you fascinates me: you’re an excellent person with so much talent and a beautiful soul. I hope one day I become someone like you, ganbarimasu!

-Raul Vieira

Dear KAMIJOさん, thank you for visiting Europe! Good to see you here again. Have lots of success at the tour!

Congratulations on the release of ‘Sang’ and ‘Sang – Another Story –’. ‘Sang’ is a masterpiece with a catchy melody throughout the album. ‘Sang – Another Story –‘ is an interesting collaboration with Hatsune Miku. At first, it was uncommon to hear you singing with somebody else, especially with a digital artist (笑). But the album is very cool!

Also, it is great that you sing so much in English in ‘Sang’. It must be difficult for you, but overseas fans like it. We can enjoy the lyrics more immediately.

The story of Count of Saint Germain is also very interesting. He is a figure with two faces.

It is difficult to say to like or not to like him (笑).

Beethoven also appears in your songs. Will he play a role more often in the future? I would like to see him more!

You are a great artist. You are not only a musician, you are a poet and construct your own world.

You write entire dramas and give them life by music. Thank you for everything!

Best wishes from Bonn (Germany), the birthplace of Beethoven!

Vive le Roi! Claire (ドイツ)

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Personally, we can’t think of another metaphor which doesn’t involve the supernatural when it comes to you. We are ‘Minas’, surrounded by your charm and your irresistible power of seduction.

You, in all your vampire splendor, can easily influence us to be better and more humans. We believe your responsibility to be a guiding light to all of us is heavy and ungrateful, but there’s no one stronger than you to bear it. Whenever there’s an opportunity to tell you directly how significant your existence is in our lives, we feel immediately compelled to make it clear how much we really do want you to understand it. See, as hard as we try to demonstrate what we feel for you, more difficult it becomes to try to measure this feeling in words or gestures. So we end up feeling that any demonstration of love is flawed because it’s not able to approach the definition of what we feel. But here we are, because if we have to write or draw or tell you in person that you’re our sun, our foundation and our faithful counselor, every day, we will do it.

In moments like this, in which you’re celebrating your career and your many achievements, we also celebrate the fact there’s still much more to come. You aren’t someone who’s content to stay in the same place and this definitely motivates us to try to get out of our comfort zone too. We have already told you this, however it’s something we also feel almost obliged to repeat: you have become a model of life by the way you handle everything around you. We must also emphasize that you, as well as being successful in group musical projects, are also equally recognized for your solo work, for the beautiful compositions you give life to. This is indubitably not an easy task, we have an idea of how ​​ competitive the music

is, but you’re at a level where you aren’t even threatened... You’re also a model of success.

We’ve al ready seen you dealing with unforeseen and unfairness, we’ve seen how you truly consider your fans and your work colleagues and friends, we’ve already seen a little bit of Kamijo human being too.

Therefore, it’s even more difficult to believe there isn’t something divine in you. Maybe you’re an envoy, the one who will save the world every day, progressively. We wonder if we did something so incredible to deserve an idol like you.

We would like once again to highlight Sang of all your amazing albums, because we think it’s indeed a work that has a lot of you. It has much of your rich insight of history and has much of your talent for turning melodies and lyrics into mantras and hope. We want you to always find all the inspiration you need.

We hope to live up to your legacy. We hope you know that our support is unconditional because your dedication is tireless.

We hope you can stand all this sentimentality and understand it’s your voice that cherishes us and it’s impossible for us not to be carried away by our emotion when we mention you or when we talk about you. You wake us up spiritually and, for countless times, we can’t control this properly. Can you forgive us?

When it comes to you, a “I love you” seems too banal. So, this time, we’ll end our “congratulations for being who you are” in a different way: we’ll be here forever, for you.

Thank you for all those years of prosperity and true beauty. When it comes to you, we will always be willing to do better.

Dani, Mohara and Pookie from Brazil

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こんにちは, Kamijo-sama!

I’m Višnja, a your young fan (I’m 17) from Serbia who lives in Italy. I adore you for all, from songs to looks. But unfortunately I won’t see you in your Sang Europe Tour and I’m really sad for this. I’d like to listen to you singing “Il mare eterno nella mia anima” from the anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. This is the lyrics: Soffia dolcemente un venticello Spirate nel mio cuor, mia dea Fortuna!

Sulla volta celeste C’è il mare eterno nella mia anima Con un sol fulmine Capirai tal leggenda Quando pensi a me, sempre bisbiglierò Ovunque tu vada Ovunque io vada C’è il mio amor nella tua vita C’è l’amo nella tua giornata Basta un tuo sorriso un tuo sol sorriso Non morirà l’alma mia, è immortal!

Non serve versar lacrime Thanks for reading this, Kamijo-sama!

Hugs and kisses, Višnja

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Dear KAMIJO, This year we celebrate the 5th anniversary of your solo career. There are no words to describe how proud I feel for being able to follow you in this beautiful journey: to be able to follow each work, each song, each melody, each interview, each laugh or smile... All this fills my heart with joy and happiness. Thank you!

Thank you for inspiring me every single day through your touching lyrics and through your beautiful melodies. Even if I am having the worst day in my life, I just close my eyes and listen to your songs, and your warm voice always fills my heart with hope.

My biggest dream is to meet you one day and to see you performing live. Unfortunately for financial reasons I didn’t had the chance to make this dream come true yet, but you inspire me and teach me not to give up. So I will not give up! I’ll be able to make this dream come true someday! I will see you on stage!

I hope one day you can come to Portugal, even if it’s just to visit our country. We have beautiful places, delicious foods and much love in our hearts! Your Portuguese Fans would be very happy!

Once again, thank you so much for everything you are such a special and blessed Human Being!

Much love and support from Portugal, -Joana (KAMIJO Portugal admin)

Hello KAMIJO i love you I’m dream meet u France bordeaux, tours , orleans, toulouse please come bordeaux, tours, orleans... you very beautiful boy you very sexy and so nice i love your lips and boddy Kamijo i love u Mana San, France

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5 years! wooh! How quickly time passes!

5 years in which you have not stopped striving in this wonderful project, in which you completed 20 years of career, In which you have completed 20 years of career. It’s said easy but we know it’s not.

I could be present in that moment when you came to my country, Mexico, I did not know Which happiness was greater, If mine for being there or yours when seeing your fans; A spectacular night.

I hope you will continue with this project and with Versailles, which I will continue to support.

This is my little collection, It’s not much,I know... but the anxiety I feel all the time I have to wait for it to arriveis indescribable just as I feel when it finally arrives and I have it in my hands... emotion , happiness, nerves, there are so many feelings after such a long wait.

Right now I’m waiting for “Nosferatu” to arrive and be able to hear it and even though “Sang” and “Sang another story” have not yet come out, I want to be able to listen to them soon and have them in my hands.

All your songs fill me with happiness and a lot of feelings.

Bara no Kaori, Mexico

Dear Kamijo I have been a fan of you for 4 years and those have been the best years of my life. I listen to your music every single day from the morning to the night. It inspires me to be a better person and to love my life. Thank you for all your hard work and love. PLEASE COME TO VISIT PORTUGAL! -Inês Teixeira

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Dear Kamijo, I’m writing this with a smile on my face and so much pride in my heart because I want to congratulate you for all the success you had in the journey you embarked five years ago.

It truly was well deserved. It feels like it was only yesterday that I received the news that you were doing a SOLO project and I was so happy to have the opportunity to hear your masterpieces again. I’ve been following your career throughout the years and It shows in everything you do how hardworking and humble you are. I couldn’t be prouder of you even if I tried...

I hope you keep doing music for a long time, because your songs always bring me inner peace and serenity.

You are so talented and you voice helps me quiet the world around me and my thoughts. I hope you’re taking care of yourself and I wish I get the opportunity to meet you someday.

Lots of love from Portugal, -Daniela Reis

Bonjour Kamijo-san, First of all Congratulations on your 5th Solo Anniversary.

And then I’d like to say thank you.

Thank you for the stories you tell with your beautiful voice, with your songs and taking us with you on an amazing journey.

Thank you for the way you are touching peoples hearts all over the world.

Thank you for all the smiles you put in others faces with your voice, your music.

Thank you for your art!

(Steffi, from Germany)

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Dear Kamijo, here we are.

I’m writing my message at the last, now this fan-book is quite finished.

It takes a lot of time in this, but I’m happy I can put my skill on it.

Is a pretty goal as a designer.

Is not easy for me to write a message such as this. I’m not so confident to put feels in words. But, well, I I’ve to thank for great emotion and moments I shared thank to you.

I think music has a great power to keep people together and let them find each other.

I wish you always will have good fans.

Leela

Edwyge Dubois en France Vue une seule fois au rockstore 03/06/2010 . À Montpellier est depuis je les suis.

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A photo represents something that really exists.

What can you see watching these photos?

The real spirit of the love for you.

Butâ&#x20AC;Ś Is this enough?

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Art and Music are something to spread and share.

Modern society offers one of the best way to gather people who live in distant corners of the world.

Internet has given to your fans the chance to create virtual spaces to talk about you, to share the same passion for you.

This phenomena is the basis of many friendships around world born under the name of KAMIJO!

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Kamijo Mexico Street Team Kamijo Mexico Staff wants to congratulate you on this 5th anniversary, for us is a double party because this year we are also 5 years operating as Kamijo Mexico and 10 years as Versailles Mexico. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to be here and we will wait for you with our arms open always.

We wish you always the greatest success.

TANBI HA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aristocratic JRockWe want you back in Italy because we love you!

Long life to the King by Tanbi Ha -Aristocratic Jrock-

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The Versailles Family.

We take care to share all news related to Versailles and each activity related to its members; Like Masashi with Luz, Hizaki and Teru with Jupiter and of course Kamijo in his solo career, we also promote his support by buying original merchandise, which in some cases, being from other countries, can be difficult but not impossible. Our goal is to promote the beautiful music that they create all over the world and fulfill their dream of â&#x20AC;&#x153;dominating the worldâ&#x20AC;? with your beautiful music.

I want to thank Alla corte di KAMIJO - Italian Aristocratic Team for allowing me to be part of this great project, I hope it allows me to cooperate in the futures, whose goal is to demonstrate all the love we feel towards you Kamijo, to your beautiful smile that illuminates the day see it, to your spectacular melodies that take us to another world. I hope you like this little detail.

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Vampire’s Tears I started my Italian blog years ago filled with my passions and interest.

Time by time it grew up, and now it’s a real website. I always write about books, music, literature and mythology.

As I said, my website is about music and that includes Japanese music and we shared a lot of news about your release and news and info.

My website and facebook pages wish you a long and successful career.

Best wishes from Vampire’s Tears Soundway to Asia

Visual Kei Italia Thanks for your music, we are waiting for you in Italy

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Cosplay is like watching yourself in the mirror.

The touch of aristocratic elegance and royal image is something your fans love of you.

Sometimes they are so deeply in love with your aesthetic that cannot do nothing more than dressing like you do. Maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a way to get in touch with your own world. Or whatâ&#x20AC;Ś?

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Count Von Kit’s Voice

1- When did you start cosplaying KAMIJO and why?

CVK - Nearly three years ago, though I wouldn’t entirely call what I do full-on cosplay. More so tributes. I’m not entirely sure how it came about, but it was more or less decided on a whim and evolved on its own. And I’m certainly glad it happened that way, as it helped me find who I was meant to be.

2- Why this cosplay (or cosplays) instead of others?

CVK - There’s just something unique, if not confident about dressing as someone you not only admire, but also respect. In a way, it’s sort of like when kids play dress up and pretend to be their parents. They’re happy, and their parents are proud. That’s how I like to think Kamijo looks to us when we cosplay as him.

3- Could you describe your feelings while cosplaying KAMIJO? CVK - To cosplay anything Kamijo I feel is best described as the image of a lion: bearing pride, strength, and a majestic kind of beauty. There’s a special kind of connection, I feel. To wear something similar to what he has, it gives strength when one is weak, confidence when there is none to be found, and a sense of courage to move forward.

4- What’s your favorite KAMIJO’s costume from 2013 til 2018?

CVK - There are so many I have enjoyed seeing him wear over the years. Sang is definitely the most flashy one to date, probably my new favorite now, but the ones worn for Heart and Yami no Lion are extremely close.

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Don Bonjour’s Voice

1 - When did you start cosplaying KAMIJO and why?

DB - I started doing cosplay of Kamijo since November more or less 2017. I had already heard Versailles before, for the year 2011, but I continued his career, and I became a follower, I went to see him in Buenos Aires when he appeared in 2015. Why did I decide to cosplay him? It’s really hard to say it in words ... I decided to do it a little over a year ago, my admiration for him after I met him personally, to greet him face to face, I was having a duel for two years, and he I was managed to draw a sincere smile on my face, I promised to be strong, to go back to spend another happy night and go to see it whenever I stepped on Argentine soil. You could say that’s why, practically Kamijo “saved” me in several occasions.

2- Why this cosplay (or cosplays) instead of others?

DB - “Castrato” I suppose that for pleasure, and lack of time, I did everything in about three weeks, I received some help to finish it, there is an annual event, 3 years ago, about Japanese fashion in various parts of the world, in Buenos Aires is done in July, and I decided to go dressed in it of he , I did not want to postpone the cosplay any longer.

Kamijo’s long hair looks great, “Castrato” captivated me a lot when I saw it, and mademoiselle was the final decision to do it.

3- Could you describe your feelings while cosplaying KAMIJO? DB - It really feels good, I love playing with being “a French guy”w making jokes, it feels great to see myself in the mirror and I feel proud when they tell me a good comment, because I really put a lot of effort into this.

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4- What’s your favorite KAMIJO’s costume from 2013 til 2018?

DB - My favorite wardrobe of Kamijo is Royal Blood .

It was the first wardrobe I saw of him personally, I have inevitably captivated me, I have some beautiful memories of that wardrobe, so he’s on a waiting list with “Sang” to carry it out.

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Borys from Australia

Borys Megal’s Voice

1 - When did you start cosplaying KAMIJO and why?

BM - I started cosplaying about 6 years ago, but Kamijo cosplay I did a few years ago 2 - Why this cosplay (or cosplays) instead of others?

BM - He is my idol and he inspired me to do it 3 - Could you describe your feelings while cosplaying KAMIJO? BM - It felt really awesome cosplaying Kamijo since like I said he is my idol 4 - What’s your favorite KAMIJO’s costume from 2013 til 2018?

BM - I liked his original La Vie En Rose costume the most, since it’s his original and by far his best in my eyes.

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A very special person like you are, KAMIJO-san, is always a deep inspiration for those ones who dream with open wide eyes. This inspiration runs in their veins and flows in their hands. Your smile, your glance and everything from you takes life on paper and colors and everything becomes the image of beauty, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s you.

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Happy Birthday

Happy birthday KAMIJO-san from your overseas fans! Here our messages for you, enjoy them đ&#x;&#x152;š The list of messages starts with a funny video made by a fan from Brazil.

We all know you will appreciate and love it.

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Kamijo Love of my life I wish you one Happy birthday, with lots of peace, health, love and success Vera LĂşcia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brazil Hope you have a brilliant birthday, Kamijo San Mandy, UK. I always wanted to dedicate words to you when it was a special date but nothing came out so now I wanted to improvise, so beautiful melody was the one that I heard when I met you that you let me understand that music is a world of poetry and gentlemen and ladies baielando al con pas of a story without end with ella.felicidades and thanks for transmitting that way music, I am rocio casco.

Alma from Argentina KAMIJO: First, I want to wish you a happy birthday. I want to tell you that you are a great person, magnific, mysterious, talented, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a precious stone. I respect you very much as an artist. Please, take your care, have a year with abudant music, art, poetry and good things. Come back to latin america soon, we love you.

Andrea, Argentina <3 Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a Great Human Being with a Beautiful Soulâ&#x20AC;Ś this make you a Great Artist!

Happy Birthday Alessandra, Rose du Roi đ&#x;&#x152;šItaly Happy Birthday beautiful man!

Vicky Bon anniversaire, notre roi! đ&#x;&#x152;š I hope you have a wonderful day â?¤Best wishes, Sylvester from The Netherlands

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Dear KAMIJO, I wish you a happy birthday from the deep of my heart. Lots of luck, joy and health and thank you for being a special man and artist!

-Reine de Fleur, Italy Kamijo, merry me and take me away with you, everywhere. And when you must be alone for concerts, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always have you in my heart. Happy birthday, my Prince Happy Birthday dear Roi! ^_^ <3 May all your wishes come true, and may you live a long and healthy life!

Have a very nice day! ^_^ Best regards!

Lindsey from Belgium KAMIJO Birthday 2018 kylee Collins

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Happy Birthday Kamijo I hope it’s wonderful.

Blossom, USA Bonjour de la france *Vive le roi* ハッピーバースデー、特に幸福、健康の多く。私はあなたをフランス南部でもっと頻 繁にお会いしたいと思います 幸せな誕生日、あなたがフランスの南にもっと頻繁に見られることを願っていま す。 De la part de l’ange noir “Edwyge Dubois ” dans le sud de la France Happy birthday KAHIMIRO..!

Happy Birthday dear Kamijo. <3 I wish you all the best in your life for the years to come and that you may accomplish all your goals and dreams.

May you have a life filled with joy.

Dounia (Cheeza) from Belgium.

Thanks for being a blooming Rose, aiming to become a Rose Croix and sharing the seeds. <3 ボンジュールKAMIJO様、 たくさんの幸せが訪れますように。お誕生日おめでとうございます。素晴らしい一年 になりますように。サンテー(Santé)! アンナ・マリア (オランダ） I hope you have a wonderful birthday and I wish you all the best! Much love to you!

Leah, Australia お誕生日おめでとうございますKAMIJO様！私はグアテマラがあなたのおんがくを ききます。既存のありがとう。 あなたは私を幸せにする！ メラリ レグランド グアテマラ

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Happy Birthday

Dearest Kamijo-san, With every day passing by, you give so many of your fans the strength to push forward.

Your music, your voice, the world that you have created; it means so much to us.

As a writer, I wish there was more for me to say, but for once I find myself at a loss of words. I am so very thankful to have such a wonderful idol in my life, to help guide me and help me grow as a human. Thank you for being such a wonderful person, thank you for that time you came to Canada, and thank you for all the hard work that you do, not only for yourself but for your fans. Please make sure to take time out and rest because we worry about you. We always worry about you. We care.

Enjoy your birthday, and I hope it will be only the best for our King of Penguins.

–With love and the utmost respect, Danii, カウントバラの (Italian) Mi sento davvero fortunato ad aver scoperto un artista incredibile come te. Adoro le tue canzoni e non riesco a stare neanche un giorno senza ascoltare la tua bellissima voce!

Ti auguro tutto il meglio ed un felice compleanno!

(English) I’m feeling very lucky to have discovered an incredible artist like you. I can’t stay a day without listening your beatiful voice! I wish you all the best, and a happy birhtday!

-Alessio, dall’Italia.

There are no words to express the love we feel for you and your music. Since we have discovered your music we have been fascinated and now we are very much attached to you.

We can only wish you all the good of this world. Happy Birthday KAMIJO!!

Love from Italy! ボンジュールKAMIJO様 <3 誕生日おめでとうございます ! たくさんの幸せが訪れますように ! 私の目を開けてくれてありがとう何年も前に <3 私は永遠に感謝しています <3 Dear KAMIJO-sama, ” Happy Birthday to you! I hope you have an amazing your Birthday and I wish you all the best, Thank you so much for your musics. It’s so important for me, I love you forever.”

Jirawan.

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Being successful doesn’t mean getting others’ approval. It means obtaining your own approval. Keep reminding us. I’m proud of you. Happy Rebirth Day. KAMIJO ! BONJOUR! おめでとうごさいます！！ 私は パラグアイ じん です。 かみじょさんは 歌手はヨロッパ でばない くて ラチノアメリカ もう 夢である。本 当に パラグアイ なに 人 が分かりません。。。あなたを心から愛しています。 My beloved KAMIJO: Through these words I want to express you a part of all my gratitude that I feel for you… I have many feels in my heart when I hear your name and your music, but I want you to know all of them are good. One more year of life for you, beloved vampire, and I wish you the best in all facets of your life: like The Roi, The King we known; and behind your character, the kind human which his heart beats with all the beautiful things in this life. Infinity thanks for all you have given to me, I feel lucky to met you in the right moment in my life, you and your music are always supporting me and it fulls my life. I hope to see you soon in my lands, I can’t wait to delight me with your wonderful voice and undeniable talent. I send you many kisses, hugs and roses… Long life dear Prince! FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS! <3 Paulina Pérez (solemn_symphony) Chile Happy birthday dear Kamijo!

You’re the most talented singer, composer and musician I’ve ever known and I want to thank you for sharing your soul with your fans by creating the most amazing music. I simply love the way you build up your own world and develop beautiful stories through music which has shaped somehow my view of life. I’ve been listening to your music for so many years that it feels like your voice has become part of myself. It always fills my heart with joy and warmth. When I was going through harsh times your songs have been a shelter for me, a ray of hope that made me stronger and helped me overcome any obstacle. I will always support you and I wish future only holds success and happiness for you. Please keep smiling and bringing light to the world, my beautiful rose. You’re one of the biggest inspirations in my life and I’m grateful to be your fan Samantha from Mexico

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Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to sweetie kamijo :*<3 my wish for him is a good health and a long life Julie Ann, Philippines “Dear KAMIJO, happy birthday! We are so lucky to have such a great singer and composter like you. You’re one of the best artists I’ve ever met, I’m so grateful with life for having a chance to meet you! I wish you lots of happiness and success today and always!”

Doris, from México~ “KAMIJO 43” Happy birthday,dear KAMIJO,on your 43-years day!!

I REALLY hope you’re having a GREAT day!!

I wish you’re having a lot of fun on YOUR DAY!!

I LOVE your AMAZING music,and ofcourse,your VOICE,KAMIJO!! Sooo BEAUTIFUL!! ”ROCK-ON,KAMIJO-sama!!” “I-ROCK!!”

Rut, Sweden Happy birthday, cute penguin!

KAMIJO様の音楽を聞きはじめてからもう長年になりました！今はあなたの声と曲 と性格に惚れました。あなたの優しさと笑顔のおかげで、いつも幸せになれます！ 大勢のコンサートに来ることを願っています。素敵な日を！Love you.

Tiziana, Italy Happy birthday, can’t wait to see you in September. Vive le Roi !

Liliath, France

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Happy birthday KAMIJO, I wish you a career always full of emotions!

Kei Leela, Italy Happy Bday!!!

I hope you have a wonderful day, with all your dear friends.

You are an incredible person and your creations too.

Always have a big smile, be strong and take care of you.

Kisses and hugs from Mexico.

Happy birthday Kamijo From Gloria

Happy birthday to you my prince More birthdays to come stay cool handsome pretty always smile god bless you take care wish you good health and a longlife Bonjour Kamijo-san, your music inspired me everyday as an amateur writer, historian and a common girl as well.

I hope to see you in Italy one day; a wonderful country needs a wonderful artist!

Tatiana, Italy

From Zurinkashi Love from Belgium, Shoki!

Happy birthday dear friend Kamijo, hugs for you greetings

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Happy Birthday

The intention of all this project and movement by fans from all corners of the world is to give the most sincere congratulations to you, returning at least a little of the happiness and the love you give us through your art, and how much this is important to us.

In particular, illustrating the two projects in which I participated was a great pleasure, and I intend to do it every year that the opportunity presents for me, be it for birthday projects or album releases, any of these. I love your stories, your creativity, the little pieces of you.

I hope you like it. To use a most awkward analogy: these books and projects are a great burger stuffed with delicious things, love, affection, and a taste of heaven and paradise.

Happy birthday, may God bless you, always keep in mind that you are not alone and that we will be here for you, a legion of friends and brothers.

Laura Saint Croix, Brazil Happy birthday my dear Vampire Prince Wishing you all the best! I hope you will celebrate! Meeting you on Nov. 7th 2017 in Toronto was the best day of my life, so I hope this new year will bring a new tour (from yourself or from Versailles) and that you will visit Canada again (hopefully Montreal?) Thank you for everything that you do Kamijosan your fans are eternally grateful for you and your music From Kanonique, a Canadian fan Happy Birthday Kamijo~Sama <3 We wish you a day full of roses and gifts !!! â&#x20AC;Ś An eternity of music and happiness.

Thank you for each letter and each song. I don`t have enough words to express my gratitude, love and admiration for you.

You are our rose and our VAMPIRE ROCKSTAR!!!

Greetings with love from Colombia (I hope to see you here again!)

I hope you will have a wonderful day, happy birthday Vampire Prince ! Please remember that Italy loves you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Adoriana, an Italian fan

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Chapter VII:

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An artist is never alone, especially the ones with special skills.

Special artists, like you, need special musicians.

The magic of sounds and voice create great melodies.

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BARA NO KAORI FROM THE VERSAILLES FAMILY I would like to send a message to each one, but I am afraid that I will miss one, so I will do it in a general way.

All are excellent musicians and I appreciate your effort and support towards Kamijo in his solo career, I know he does it too, because I’m sure that not only are his work colleagues, he also considers you great friends.

I liked seeing you together with Kamijo and I hope to continue seeing you and that in some occasion they can accompany him in a Tour through the American continent.

FROM PAULINA PEREZ Hi guys! My name is Paulina and I&#39;m from Chile, some of you guys I’ve met in 2015 with Kamijo on his 20th anniversary and it was an amazing show! I really want to see you next year if you come with Sang Tour to SouthAmerica! My best wishes for all of you, keep rocking and we’ll be waiting for you with delicious chilean wine haha Paulina Pérez @solemn-symphony

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FROM FEDERICA SALIS Bonjour guys!

I want to thank you for the great work you all have done and are still doing to make KAMIJO’s world something special with your skills!

You are all great musicians and I hope to see you all on stage one day: I have seen some of you in Paris in 2015, Paris again in 2016 and now in September 2018… I’m so excited to see some of you again and others for the first time!

KEEP ON ROCKING Federica from Italy

FROM MARIA LOSENNO Anzi, Meku, Shigure and Yuki hello.

You all are great musician, thank you so much for your fantastic job.

Alessandra - Rose du Roi

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KAMIJO 5Th Anniversary Celebration is a project created by the italian

Alla Corte di KAMIJO http://allacortedikamijo.it In Collaboration with:

-KAMIJO Australia https://www.facebook.com/KamijoAustralia/ -KAMIJO Royaume https://www.facebook.com/KamijoRoyaume/ -The Versailles Family https://www.facebook.com/TheVersaillesFamily/ -KAMIJO Portugal https://www.facebook.com/KAMIJOPortugal/ -KAMIJO México https://www.facebook.com/KamijoMexico/ https:// versaillesmexico.com/ -Versailles-KAMIJO-Jupiter Información Latin America https://www.facebook.com/versaillesinfolatinamerica/ -Vampire’s Tears https://www.facebook.com/vampirestearsofficial/ -Soundway to Asia https://www.facebook.com/soundwaytoasia/ -By Gadry – Blog &amp; Art https://www.facebook.com/bygadry/ -Zentry of Christ https://www.facebook.com/zentryofchrist/ -Pookie Esukiro

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Credits

Credits: Graphic and layout: KeiLeela (https://whiteismoredesign.myportfolio. com/) KAMIJO Horoscope chibis: Zentry of Christ &amp; Pookie Esukiro Front and back cover fanbook online: Bara No Kaori (The Versailles Family) Chibis for polls: Zentry of Christ, Pookie Esukiro, Leah Strachan (KAMIJO Australia), Reine de Fleur (Alla Corte di KAMIJO) DVD jacket: Liliath Mizerilia Illustrations for all chapters: Laura Saint Croix (KAMIJO Royaume) Thanks to: All the ones who have taken part to this project, all the ones who have supported this work since the beginning and all the ones who have joined during the works in progress.

A very special thanks goes to KeiLeela, Zentry of Christ, Bara No Kaori, Leah Strachan and Pookie Esukiro for their splendid work . Last but not least, to all my friends in Italy and abroad: you have been special and your support has been so precious to me.

I dedicate this fanbook to my mom who is always by my side even sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not on this world anymore.

The biggest and most grateful thanks goes to KAMIJO, my inspiration, my guide, my sempai.

May the Roses blow on your Path, Reine de Fleur

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