HYDE Interview Seputar Otaku

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Welcome back to Jakarta, HYDE-san! What are you most looking forward to about your solo performance for the Indonesian fans tomorrow?

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Every tour has a concept. What is the main theme or story you want to convey with this solo tour?

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Many of our readers grew up listening to your masterpieces like "Ready Steady Go" (Fullmetal Alchemist). However, your current solo sound, especially on the ANTI album, is much heavier and more aggressive. How do you balance the nostalgic expectations of fans who know you from those classic anime with your current sonic evolution?

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Speaking of anime connections, you also took on the producer's role for the iconic song "KISS OF DEATH" (Darling in the Franxx), performed by Mika Nakashima. What was that experience like—creating a song for such a massive franchise from the producer's chair, as opposed to being the one singing it?

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When you've written soundtrack songs in the past, like "Season's Call" (Blood+), do you read the original manga or watch the anime first to get inspiration? How deeply do these stories influence your lyrics?

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Outside of your work, do you personally enjoy watching anime or reading manga? If so, are there any series you are currently following, or perhaps an all-time favorite?

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At your solo concerts, you're known for bringing back songs from the Vamps or even L'Arc-en-Ciel eras, but with new, darker arrangements to fit your current solo sound. What is your process for deciding that a song from your past is 'fit' to be reborn in the current HYDE era?

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Visual aesthetics—your makeup, costumes, music videos—have always been a crucial part of the HYDE persona. How important are these visuals in complementing the music and the story you want to tell?

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Indonesian fans are known for being extremely passionate. What is your most unforgettable memory of the audience in Indonesia from your previous visits?

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Besides performing, is there anything specific about Indonesia that you enjoy? Perhaps the food, like Nasi Goreng? Or is there any word in Bahasa Indonesia that has stuck with you the most?

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After a career of over 30 years, you are still constantly evolving. What is your biggest motivation to keep creating new things, rather than simply relying on your status as a "legend"?

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Finally, what is your message for the readers of "Seputar Otaku" and all your fans in Indonesia who are so excited to see you at the concert tomorrow?