ヴィジュアル系
Visual Kei (ヴィジュアル系) is a Japanese rock movement characterized by extravagant, androgynous aesthetics, elaborate makeup, and theatrical performance. Musically, it fuses glam rock, heavy metal, punk, and gothic rock, often incorporating symphonic elements, intricate guitar work, and highly emotional, dramatic vocal delivery.
Origin: Tokyo, Japan; influenced by Western glam rock, punk, and new wave.
Era: Late 1980s-present; originated in 1980s Tokyo, peaked 1990s-early 2000s.
