I Spent a Week with Japan's Biggest Rock Star

I spent an amazing week with Japanese rock legend Hyde (of L'arc en Ciel fame), getting to know the man behind the mask and helping my good friend Natsuki's dream come true.（日本語字幕はCCつけてね）
A huge thanks to Hyde for letting me run around with a camera all week and get behind the scenes. Hyde often performs outside of Japan so keep an eye out for when he's next in town.
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[@AbroadinJapan]

NOTIFICATION SQUAD: 7 years ago when I first arrived in Japan, amidst my frustrating attempts to learn Japanese I started watching an anime series after I got home from work. It was a hilarious show called GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka), and at the start of each episode it kicked off with an iconic theme tune called "Drivers High" by the band L'arc en Ciel. If somebody had told me back then I'd be spending a week with the frontman, Hyde, all these years later, I would have laughed them out of my treacherously small apartment. This was easily one of the most surreal experiences in my time in Japan so far, I had an absolute blast meeting a rock legend who means so much to so many people - and of course, teaching him some swear words along the way. Best of all, it felt great to take Natsuki along for the ride as well. His shocked expression said more than words ever could! I hope you enjoy getting into the Christmas spirit watching his dream come true!

[@Kage-jk4pj]

Chris is a weeeaboo confirmed!

[@neaaat5545]

first

[@UndeadAlex]

Never been this early for one of your videos, so glad youtube showed it.

[@malusa123]

as surreal as having such individuals as ryotoro and natsuki to star on your platform?

[@markmclean8858]

I like you even more now. Drivers High is great and GTO is great.

[@ruki4929]

Chris looks like a dad that won a VIP ticket by accident

[@Funny1Bone]

Literally thought the same thing! Love Chris but damn, couldn't he dress a bit more metal to meet a Rockstar! lol

[@wayward4657]

A proud dad and Natsuki is his obsessed son

[@Astralwolf23]

Awww haha brilliant xD

[@archmaiden]

Lmao

[@auroranix4162]

"call me daddy ;)" Chris plz make that ur merch...

[@ayojo7458]

Thinking about how Natsuki got to meet HYDE because he decided to talk to a random foreigner years ago :')

[@BeastMode-tr8nf]

Hahahaha, YES, maybe its destiny.

[@daxterquiny]

+

[@cherryberry8719]

Story of a lifetime

[@alexkwps]

Like a magic

[@miru2583]

@@alexkwps life is a *baloon*

[@catvibe]

People are commenting how Hyde has aged.. he’s 50, he’s allowed to look old.. I still think he looks great, so energetic and productive.. a whole new album (in english), new songs, a week long performances.. how many 50-year-old rockstar can achieve those?

[@catvibe]

By the way I still remembered the time I fell in love with Hyde in the mv stay away many years ago.. he looked like a high school boy when he’s already 30yro.

[@barrymckockinner9292]

He looks good for 50

[@sleepybear1065]

He’s one good looking 54 year old. People are just bitter sometimes

[@user-bv7mk8id5t]

He’s in his 50’s!? 😮 Well to me he’s aging well then.

[@GoddessOfWhim2003]

in 2023, he's 54 and still all manners of sexy

[@BEMEiTY]

"You've sure got a lot of merch on." I died.

[@Kinochan28]

Hyde: What´s your name? I´m Natsuki Hyde: Nacchan Natsuki * *dies* *

[@kylefenrick7842]

kinomoto chan I got a happy tear when they met. I could feel the happiness through the video

[@otakuhime3119]

21:39

[@user-fu7hw6im9k]

Nacchan is adorable♡lol

[@TessCheung]

Haha HYDE is funny person

[@user-qr1ls1by3t]

HYDE is cute(*^^*)

[@Alecsandor]

Chris, did you conduct a serious interview with an extremely famous musician while wearing....cargo shorts?

[@AbroadinJapan]

AND I'D DO IT AGAIN

[@gluv208]

Lol!!!!!

[@saradmatthewtigga4413]

@@AbroadinJapan I thought it was a serious project.😂

[@imolaunger]

I was thinking the same thing 😂 I hate cargo shorts with a passion. But on Chris... they kind of grew on me.

[@YaaayaaaYEET]

Unbelievable

[@erikhendrickson59]

One thing I've learned by reading LOTS of musician biographies is that many of these mega-famous music acts we see are actually extremely shy and introverted in their personal life, with their on-stage persona acting as a sort of release valve for all the things they're too shy to do in their normal life.

[@higoodbye7545]

I've been playing in bands since forever, and it's true and funny that the most quiet and introverted guys can get up on stage and absolutely shred a guitar and get lost in the music like it's second nature

[@barrymckockinner9292]

Autism

[@RealLilVodka]

So loud on stage, yet so extremely soft spoken in person.

[@MrChm116]

Remember Milli Vanilli ???

[@insanecamel986]

Hyde, 50 years old: climbing speakers, baseball batting bottles Me, 30: struggling to get out of bed everyday

[@TravelingWithKiwi]

What's wrong with you? Why are you talking about me -_-

[@tyomies6168]

Its called exercise. I highly recommend it.

[@insanecamel986]

@rally vincent during recording i mean

[@elifinrenklidunyas8507]

Funfact: im 15 and same with you

[@insanecamel986]

@@elifinrenklidunyas8507 we're fragile buddies.

[@EscortaBayu]

And u didn't asked him the secret of immortality...

[@zarah_hydeist]

Damn, he forgot! =)

[@production0014]

I also really want to ask about it to him 😋

[@user-qr1ls1by3t]

I wanted you to ask him🤭

[@production0014]

@@user-qr1ls1by3t I wish I can 🥺🥺

[@JackgarPrime]

I guess that'll have to wait until he interviews Araki someday.

[@Usapyon_0719]

HYDE 様！５０歳にしてもホンマに顔が変わらないよね🥰1991年ラルクアンシエル活動開始からずっとファンで、話す声を聴くだけでドキドキします。これからも応援するから、頑張って下さい！

[@siwensui]

Just watched this video 2/10/2023 - a week after The Last Rockstars (Yoshiki, Hyde, Sugizo, Miyavi)'s show in NYC! Amazing show!!! So jealous of you spent a whole week with Hyde! He's such a kind person! also I want to show you - he has 2 Tshirt sells at the concert - both has "R U FXXKIN READY?!" on it hahahaha, so it was YOU gave him the idea! and he used it! such a fun story! :)

[@sorathetroll]

Wow, hyde is literally the most popular singer in Japan I think and you met him!?!?!? I'm legit mind blown and this is just way beyond my expectation!!

[@gamersxpro1234]

Sora The Troll JEALOUSY

[@Mattarii]

Lol

[@m.s5f]

omg its sora

[@qwertxzy]

SILENT JEALOUSY

[@GSE1916]

Collaboration pls

[@fry8h]

A man who dreamed about being a manga artist is now becoming the character from the manga itself. What a cool way of life.

[@embrace7052]

ikr what a turn of events

[@thelemonddropskid5445]

He looks like my grandma. Creepy

[@SeaSerpentLevi]

@@thelemonddropskid5445 can you granma give me an altograph and i can sell it as if it was hyde's tho

[@inaminute1826]

@@SeaSerpentLevi giga Chad big brain hours sigma grind set 👆 reb pilled. Based.

[@Blueboi1108]

@@thelemonddropskid5445 he's like 50

[@TheSolfilm]

This guy is incredible and I never heard of him before. All this energy and the guy is 53 !

[@rechiddoeggu2949]

do you good sire, watch anime? he sing the OST of GTO, DNA, Gundam Double 00, Full Metal Alchemist and so many more. Some of the good old classic anime. He's been singing OST for anime before it was cool my good sire.

[@TheSolfilm]

@@rechiddoeggu2949 Ok, I didn't know about that. I watched GTO and Full Metal Alchemist. What is DNA ?

[@librasgirl08]

I know him for more than 2 decades now, went to a concert in Berlin some years ago. Gosh, it was incredible to experience him on stage. He knows how to control an audience, to animate them. Incredible live performer and not bad as actor as well. Watch Kagen no tsuki and you will have "cape of storms" stuck in your head!

[@Mornomgir]

Reckon you never seen Bruce Dickinson.

[@tartatovsky]

@@TheSolfilm DN.Angel. Its a manga/anime about a mild mannered kid named Daisuke Niwa who awakens to an alter ego Phantom Thief named Dark Mousy (which was apparently an inherent trait in his family). It had a 26 episode anime adaptation if im not mistaken

[@ZPerpetua]

Natsuki has the expression of a man who’s life just peaked in that one moment when Hyde gave him a high five.

[@420bakersarmy]

Hyde is lucky to get to pose with an international celebrity like Natsuki

[@jbiliHacker]

hahaha

[@RealLilVodka]

That’s what I was thinking 😂

[@DefinitelyNotBender]

You're delusional

[@Boasill]

@@DefinitelyNotBender And you don't understand humour

[@DefinitelyNotBender]

@@Boasill nothing here was humorous.

[@herpderpington6309]

Natsuki fanboying was the most innocent thing I’ve seen all year

[@jenniferjulian4141]

I would have been fangirling big time, and be proud of it.

[@shiroiichigo]

I wish i was Natsuki

[@haliaeetus8221]

🤡 I thnk I hav 2 brain cells left afta watchin dis vid

[@icipher6730]

@@haliaeetus8221 yee

[@lordwetcardboard]

why do you have my profile pic

[@user-hk7hz9cn7v]

Been a fan of his and L’Arc since the early 2000’s! Always and forever!!! Yoshiki, Gackt, Mana so many major superstars that are celebrated around the world by those privileged enough to venture into music outside of their conservative preferences and countries

[@Annapaz25]

It's funny how Hyde says that no one knows him in America. I've known him, I've been a big fan of his, for a little over 20 years now. 💙

[@SakugaAsu]

Same

[@FelicianoCookie]

Same here, ever since I first heard the English version of "Spirit Dreams Inside" back in 2001 :D

[@vandalg282]

Like most Japanese acts in music, they aren't exactly popular. You know him because you're a fan of his work, and yet if you passed famous actors or singers from other countries, you'd wouldn't even give them a second look. America is what establishes and popularizes acts.

[@defmike5580]

Same here! Dir en grey, Malice Mizer, Gackt, Buck-Tick and X Japan.

[@anglethitasol5012]

Y yo soy fan mexicana 🇲🇽 de hyde ❤

[@partysuvius]

Hyde’s makeup artist is insanely good. Makes him look like he’s still in his 20s when he performs.

[@lamoskgr]

Honestly

[@saracecchinelli3740]

Also genes

[@supremecucumber1983]

Hyde looks like a goddess back on his 20's. He's a unique beauty.

[@jessicamills5050]

Black and Asians seem to age like a fine wine 😭

[@peterbrooks5476]

@@jessicamills5050 Hyde is black?

[@rakh3942]

"You're suddenly speaking Japanese." Mission failed. We'll get 'em next time

[@bradleyhardeman8644]

OH... MY... GOD! I saw HYDE live in Atlanta, GA opening for Starset, and their performance was SURREAL. THIS IS SO COOL.

[@minnieivey8636]

I’m a 69 year old disabled woman and I love Hyde!! I always like hearing PelleK singing Anime but Hyde is the real thing! Americans will Love Him!!🥰

[@cyqry]

Chris meets a real life rockstar in the flesh, and the first thing he does is talk about how much he loves fried chicken? Gotta hand it to him, the man's got his priorities straight.

[@cyqry]

@@Laluneetlombre Its definitely worth checking out his other videos, lots of really good content to be found.

[@robertp457]

He wants to make sure Hyde understands what kind of a man he's talking to. Any person that says "I don't like fried chicken" should be looked on with some suspicion.

[@jimmymackenporsche695]

Well he did make fried chicken his topic on his first speech contest

[@Jixxor]

I cant believe there is actually official HYDE shirt "Are you Fxxking Ready?" after this video in which Chris suggested it. Thats... more than cool.

[@SoundsOfSushi]

Chris has some clout

[@decorousdonut]

Where is it??? Edit: NVM GOT IT store.vamprose.com/product/1478/T-SHIRT Edit 2: OMG EVEN ON THIS YOGA MAT AAAAA store.vamprose.com/product/1405/YOGA-MAT

[@pinkyboy8576]

I will buy to wear it at retreat

[@anthea5040]

I want a t-shirt that says "fuckface"

[@vegitoda4738]

@@anthea5040 Didn't Eminem have something like that?

[@jamesnewman4351]

Didn't know who this guy was until i watched this . Now i listen to Hyde on a daily basis. Oh and i'm 53 as well 😊

[@bannero]

dude i've been listening to l'arc~en~ciel lately, im so hooked with their music, i never realized they are japan's biggest rockband from 1991, i wish i knew earlier, now I really wish I could go to their concert in the future when I visit japan

[@UnpossiblePOG]

Anybody noticed that Natsuki's hands were shaking when he was with Hyde? Also FYI, Hyde chose Chris as youtube documentry channel because he has more international audience and on it, he can use swear words unlike BBC and other news channels.

[@stephaniem8278]

Yeah that was a smart move on Hyde's part. And yes, I noticed too.

[@AD-kv9kj]

Hyde did seem very bored and a bit annoyed by it all though.

[@Quixoticelixer009]

@@AD-kv9kj What made you realize that? I think so, too. For example when he said that natsuki has so many requests..like wow 5 minutes of his life..

[@jenniferjulian4141]

I would have been shaking too.. Probably pass out

[@Helloooooooooooooo371]

I totally understand him 😁

[@ryuuichiwu3662]

I felt so happy for Natsuki when he finally met Hyde This is such a nice thing you and Hyde did for him, Chris

[@AbroadinJapan]

Still waiting on my coffee though.

[@ryuuichiwu3662]

Abroad in Japan I’m sure he’ll get you that coffee soon 😔

[@aSmelly1]

@@AbroadinJapan well, you've got that photo on your side, so you can do some blackmail/bargaining. I'd say youre in a good spot.

[@Bitscreed]

@@AbroadinJapan Did you at least get those potato chips he also promised?

[@damaryscesani7743]

@@AbroadinJapan 😂😂 Lol!! I would have given you more for that honor.

[@Mit2uba.]

His energy is so immaculate the way he portrays himself as an artist who is able to create “color” is beautiful he was born to be a rockstar WE LOVE HYDE!!! 🖤

[@egosirius]

I like how Hyde listen in English and respond in Japanese with some English words, that's amazing

[@ericshun2552]

he looks like a DEVIL MAY CRY character.

[@user-kg3yr2yz4t]

Funny. DMC5 used his song mad qualia as the theme song.

[@lamarswain255]

they actually made a song for DMC4, its called Drink It Down

[@dandiaz19934]

OMG, I was thinking the same thing!

[@Gumby518]

Or an intense Joker.

[@shrumbus]

@@user-kg3yr2yz4t He made it specifically for DMC 5 it wasn't just used

[@stonerdemon]

So this is what Final Fantasy characters do for a living between game releases: rockstars.

[@Mansion1of7]

Imagine a Persona style game, but it's final fantasy, and instead of being a student you're a rockstar.

[@christinafalla5762]

Haha true

[@kritsadanchaleekarnchanasr649]

Don't call him that. We don't like it. Who are you? Do you even KNOW him exactly? 彼にそれを呼ばないでください。気に入らない。あなたは誰？あなたも彼を正確に知っていますか？Original fans.

[@unh0lys0da16]

@@kritsadanchaleekarnchanasr649 It's banter / a joke it's not meant as an insult or as disrespect

[@KhronicD]

@@kritsadanchaleekarnchanasr649 I suggest not taking everything so seriously. In the end, no matter how famous a person is, they're still human. You're doing neither yourself or him any favors by making it seem like there's anything more than talent and a HELL of a lot of hard work at play. It's okay to be a fan. Don't be an obsessed fan.

[@TaiMizuki]

Hyde is like an angel in disguise. A sheep in wolf's clothing. Bless him. Seems like a really down to earth guy. I never heard of him before but I'm glad I came across this. Not generally my style of music but I definitely like this guy as a person.

[@greencigarettegangster]

As a person who has never heard about hyde, I LOVE his music. 100% gonna start listning

[@holaburger6075]

This dude looks like the Japanese Bon Jovi.

[@Mikefantasia22]

Looks way cooler than bon jovi

[@CTE-6000EagleVeryHeavyFighter]

Jon Jovi

[@Helloooooooooooooo371]

Yes, you are right 😍😍😍 both are cool, handsome but HYDE is such a precious creature 💖

[@junichiroyamashita]

He looks like the antagonist of a NTR doujin.

[@production0014]

Yeah! He is so much 💯💥💥

[@visualdarkness]

It is surely nice for stars to meet people that doesn't freak out in their presence and rather treat them as a fellow human being. Hyde seemed really relaxed with the interviews and actually enjoying it.

[@theflyingcrud]

I actually teared up a bit when he was speaking about finding music. I'm no professional musician but had a similar experience when I realized I had found 'it'. I will play drums until I'm not physically able to. Probably saved my life, no joke.

[@BusyAngel9999]

Rather than his appearance or status, I'm amazed at how young and fresh his speaking voice sounds . Now that's a feat

[@megha5176]

True !

[@SharJ24]

Probably because he isn't into heavy drugs or an alcoholic like American rock stars have a reputation for.

[@magicarp79]

He seems like a humble & laid-back guy.

[@isismg4119]

As he says. Always eating candy 😁♥️

[@BusyAngel9999]

SharJ24 well j rock stars are also notorious for their alcohol and cig/tobacco abuse lol and Asia beats America in terms of both 😬

[@Blockistium]

he has the energy of that one really cool uncle that you don't want to bother because he's got so much going on but he still makes time for you for some reason

[@jmsantos1317]

yeah, he's so cool

[@collaboradev]

It's cool to see when a famous person stays humble and kind. One of the hallmarks of a genuinely good person.

[@yesthatmousyiris4887]

Hyde seems like a down-to-earth and pretty chill guy.

[@3katfox]

Okay, so, HYDE is SOOOOOO famous that I managed to find out about him and L'arc en ciel in a small farming town, in the middle of nowhere Michigan in 2004. With no cable TV, Dial up internet, and the nearest anime store over 2 hours away! His music meant everything to a weird girl in a hick town! GO HYDE!!

[@meepymoof]

I love this😂

[@Hespdow]

That's absolutely amazing

[@keylanoslokj1806]

smashing the weirdos/weebos is the easiest way

[@ZombieSlayerTakashi]

Wow then yes he will succeed in the states.

[@ipwndrums]

wow thats actually crazy what a trip

[@oyano]

While traveling in Kyoto, I saw Hyde and his friends just walking around and I freaked out thinking whether I should walk up to him since everyone else seemed to respect his space. I decided to use the once in a lifetime opportunity to ask for pictures and an autograph. Amazingly nice guy really, and when I told him my name he heard "Akina" (it's Athena) and I rolled with it, because it's HYDE. So happy to see him still active and awesome!

[@Rose-ko4op]

Lucky☺️

[@IskandarTheWack]

Did you change your name?

[@sammiechuu]

Not that it matters, but "Akin na" in Filipino means "(It's/You're) mine now." :D

[@IskandarTheWack]

@Omega Sake Homie, don't kink shame just cuz you're vanila asf.

[@triririt7944]

Dude, i think you just spent your whole life's luck 😂

[@GoddessOfWhim2003]

Hyde-san is so beautiful inside and out. i've been a fan since L`Arc~en~Ciel when i first saw Full Metal Alchemist and heard Ready Steady Go. in 2023 with the birthday of The Last Rockstars and the explosion of the internet/social media, i've been able to reconnect with him musically. still trying to buy his music from Japan but it's kind of hard

[@wolfpack2573]

Never heard of him but his music sounds good and seems like a great humble guy 👏🏽😁

[@kabob21]

Some of the most popular anime in the last almost 30 yrs have had L’arc songs. DNA^2, Rurouni Kenshin, Great Teacher Onizuka, Full Metal Alchemist, Gundam, etc

[@sevgim38]

How is it possible that Hyde still looks THIS young. He just never ages.

[@glitchedexe]

i heard from rumors that japanese people start to look old alot later than usual people for some reason, so yea... Not sure if thats really true though. But from what i saw until now, i guess its kinda true?

[@Kokuto_Cinoten]

I actually see some age, compared to when I saw first him in ready steady go mv, then again make up really helps hide some wrinks

[@gfdsa2866]

Because he's a Vamp??

[@leniss]

I think he does look his age, its just he has a modern hairstyle

[@gfdsa2866]

Well he still looks ok than most 50-year olds

[@megandollevoet8857]

So this is the face of the singer who sang "Ready Set Go" in Fullmetal Alchemist. My childhood questions have been answered.

[@VictorLugosi]

Magic_Megan it’s the face that’s been changed by surgery so no..

[@more7642]

@@VictorLugosi he didn't change much tho.

[@misaamane2850]

It's *Ready Steady Go

[@megandollevoet8857]

@@misaamane2850 lol yes, yes Misa. I know what it is called. I realized the mistake in the title shortly after I posted the comment. Now, go back to Death Note, Misa. Fullmetal Alchemist isn't your realm.

[@bobywaitt]

Then, you are late knowing it ✌️😁

[@nikkie9302]

I’ve been a fan of Hyde since 2006 he’s an amazing singer.

[@courtneyderouen]

After just discovering Hyde a few days ago, I’m floored by his vocals. He has an absolutely incredible voice! I wish him all the best in pursuing his fame here in America. If he ever toured TX, I would 1000% attend his performance. Love him! Love his style and ability to adapt, change and continue to bring newness to his music. Much respect

[@ohheyitsgrace94]

Have you checked out his band L'Arc~en~Ciel?! If you haven't, please do 😊

[@timpyrules]

Im 100% convinced the only reason Chris agreed to this was to set up a meeting where Natsuki could meet Hyde

[@JaydevRaol]

😁

[@SilverBlazeX]

That's the real reason 😂

[@Helloooooooooooooo371]

Ahahahah that's a good reason 😁❤️

[@DebChan89]

😆😆😊😉👍💕

[@production0014]

I'm pretty sure because HYDE is the most popular rock star in Japan

[@namidakoh1027]

Hyde’s generations of JRockers are just legendary. Hyde, Gackt, Hide, and Yoshiki. Timeless awesomeness!

[@JSinuYasha]

Yes!!!!!

[@tamaramcrae4037]

Namida Koh hide!😭😭

[@starrynightfall00]

I 100% agree!! They are legends :')

[@d.r.robinson9599]

oh yeah Gackt....

[@TenouGaby]

Legends that are all rocking my playlist.

[@Evanthebat15]

I've been listening to Hyde-san for more than a decade now and never knew he's color-blind as well! I am also color-blind (one of the rarer ones, I can't see a lot of the primary colors) but love drawing and just like he said, that moment of realizing that you can't see color...so how do you bring color to everyone around you? For Hyde-sama it was music, for me it was writing fanfics. I just love how humble and chill he's always been, can also see why Gackt-sama and Hyde-sama are such close friends. He's def big here in America and all over the world, especially for those of us in the anime community.

[@TheEphemeris]

Between all of the bantering on camera, and Chris pretending to be rude to his friends... He's actually the best friend. I know it's all just on camera, but I have to imagine off camera he's probably one of the best friends Natsuki could have. It's wholesome :)

[@simonjohnson4704]

I don’t think Hyde even realised that that was the guy that sang Life is Balloons. He must be kicking himself now...

[@proudsonofheaven]

Simon Johnson best fuckin comment mate

[@Bulbagaba992]

The Natsuki!!!

[@nathanmarineau3993]

And somehow, I love Natsuki even more.

[@cometmoon4485]

That's a great song, but you can't beat "Cycle Bicycle".

[@ggoodd32503]

Natsuki: "By sheer chance I will be in Japan today, UN-BEH-LIEVEABLE!" XD Adorable

[@jaes8762]

i've been listening to this man since i was in 7th grade (2007). i would love to see him live. ugh i would just fall tf apart 😩💕

[@denisetaylor4528]

i was lucky enough to catch the live stream from LA - The Last Rock Stars (Hyde, Sugizo, Yoshiki & Miyavi)-on veep, and the live interview afterwards.... i've had your 'I spent a week with japan's biggest rock star' flagged to watch later for a while now, so what better time to watch but now. wow, great job! Natsuki fair dinkum cracked me up! but not only a legend, what a genuinely nice guy Hyde is! this really made me smile! - so thank you!

[@artofpootan]

There's more USA fans of Hyde than he might realize

[@leeg.2684]

I first knew of him because of the film Moon Child, and then, later I attended a VAMPS concert in Seattle, WA.

[@tamaramcrae4037]

Right? I have a lot of his songs in my iPhone lmao

[@Icebearbear]

Had his songs on my ipod

[@headlyl]

My idol, Korean superstar Jaejoong idolizes and looks up to Hyde so of course I've long appreciated his amazing talents. Jaejoong has become friends now with Hyde and you can see the love and respect in his eyes when they are together. He gave Hyde an extremely costly designer bracelet of his own and when Hyde found out how much it cost he tried to give it back but Jaejoong refused, because it symbolized his great love and respect for Hyde.

[@more7642]

There's even more his russian fans since L'Arc-en-Ciel made several anime-openings back in the day. L'Arc-en-Ciel, Gackt, Dir En Grey, The Gazette are well-known here in Russia among japanese pop-culture enthusiasts.

[@Pentence]

I was lucky enough to have an opportunity to watch l'arc-en-ciel live a decade ago. During the little meet and greet they had after that you had to stand in line for he actually seems pretty chill. It was very amusing to watch the band's faces light up when I spoke with what little Japanese I knew back then explaining how I love their work and appreciated them

[@ut90J]

I saw him live in Utah in 2019 as an opener for Starset and I couldn't believe the amounts of Japanese fans that showed up just to see them play and then left. Really big fanbase.

[@uh3592]

breaking news: Chris touches Japan's biggest rock star. Sentenced to 900 years.

[@zarah_hydeist]

LOL =D

[@amnos180188]

The fact that Hyde went straight to calling Natsuki 'Nat-chan' on their first meeting XD

[@yakuza2123]

That is supposed to be disrespectful according to traditional japanese culture.

[@amnos180188]

@@yakuza2123 From what I know it's disrespectful if you use that term for people older than you esp when you just met the person.

[@stankyyboi]

honestly he probably just forgot his name and knew it started wit "nat" lol

[@Azazantei]

@@amnos180188 Yeah it only disrespectful if you said Chan to older person because technically you placing yourself higher or older than that person. I mean Hyde was 51 Years old, it was still better to use San prefix because obviously, but it was Okay? For him to use Chan.

[@snuffles7492]

i would have died if i were him

[@GerriL9956]

I found Hyde and I have not looked back. There is not a day that goes by I do not listen to Hyde's music. This is one of the most awesome bands I have ever heard. I am 66 years old and I have seen and listen to a lot. I am a drummer and I like all types of music.

[@magickminx]

Loved this, loved a new music find to me, 3 seconds of research later, some music purchased & found that we (myself & Hyde) were born on the exact same day/year!

[@OfLaSoul]

I never even heard of Hyde, but god damn, those 25 mins flew by like nothing! He really does have a certain aura about him.

[@NarikoKawakami]

SAME

[@corpsechan]

Ever seen fma? He sings many of their ops

[@maulana_clan]

Ever heard of L'Arc~en~Ciel? He is the singer.

[@KimmyR3]

if you've watched anime, you've probably heard a few of their songs. (GTO, SamuraiX, Gundam, FMA - to name a few.)

[@jimjimbot]

count me in, i know Hyde is laruku vocalist. but didn't know he's still exist solo-ing until now.

[@amitasitanggang5765]

He is 51. Still feel like he's in his 30's. Immortality is real!

[@segment9007]

There are a lot immortal animals in the world, aging is not natural, it is a disease.

[@bananasaur5209]

@@segment9007 Not a lot of "animals" only bacteria and fungi.

[@segment9007]

@@bananasaur5209wrong.

[@roryharland5435]

@@bananasaur5209 Turritopsis dohrnii and rough eyed rockfish of the top of my head, both are not bacteria or fungi.

[@ORUMAITO17]

@@segment9007 salamander?

[@kann0nsfyre657]

I've discovered this channel today and binge watched the shit out of it. Thank you for shedding light on Hyde, he's got another fan. And so do you mate, loving all your videos. Have a lovely Xmas dude.

[@IHeartEmos21]

I've loved his music since middle school! Can't believe you got to interview him. Good to see him still working toward his dream.

[@amerhasri1982]

*This man is 52 years old* Mad repect

[@aloysfudanshi]

*respect

[@sideside9040]

@@aloysfudanshi *repect

[@ginglee4199]

@@sideside9040 depect

[@kuroneko9327]

Whattttttttttt !!?????? My dad is 52

[@somekindofdude1130]

Halford is 70

[@poopsanchez6449]

I think the crazier part is that Hyde is 51 years old currently, and 50 when this was filmed. Damn man. I've been aware of Hyde for years now, and he's always looked extremely young. But I guess that age is starting to show a little bit. Dude looked 20 for 20 years.

[@production0014]

He stuck in 20 yo 😆

[@ThomasinaJefferson-ke7xs]

That plastic surgery sure didn’t help. I thought he was an old woman lol

[@poopsanchez6449]

@@ThomasinaJefferson-ke7xs Or... hyde’s just asian. Asians dont crack.

[@zakur0hako]

it's fine i just hope he will embrace his aging gracefully without forcing himself to look like 20 years old

[@denaoc]

@@ThomasinaJefferson-ke7xs which plastic surgery? 🙃🙃

[@devashrijoshi9079]

Listen to his 90s songs. They were freaking IDOLS back then. I saw some L'Arc~en~Ciel 90s concerts & omg they're badass

[@sewatweaty5549]

I had never heard his name before and I have just listened to a few of his songs and I have fallen in love, this man has true talent.

[@TheZero696]

He interviewed a celeb while dressed as if he's just out to hang out with his friends

[@codyo.2702]

Well, it sounds like they're friends now (:

[@andonbrown385]

Celebs are just humans known by a lot of humans, it's not special

[@wildcliffe4712]

Love it

[@Dassy_1]

@@andonbrown385 100 percent my high IQ friend *tips fedora*

[@cokedupcat]

@@andonbrown385 This celeb in particular has earned his way to fame hes made it his life is what many people dream of. That in itself is intimidating. Its a little different depending on which celebrity it is.

[@WeiRdO618]

I saw the video title: "Japan's Biggest Rock Star", and instant thought, "HYDE? ... no way it's going to be Hyde that would be crazy how on earth would Chris manage to do a video with Hyde?". I was so happy to be wrong.

[@auniquehandle]

Yeah, how the hell lol i'm curious.

[@Lahrs]

im guessing to appeal to audiences outside japan like what hyde wanted?

[@zackdreak1870]

@@Lahrs it's a very smart idea to do.

[@thebigmuffin6632]

Same! Fuck yes I am happy haha

[@SaraHera88]

I've been listening to him for almost 20 years now. He's a treasure.

[@michelfreeman9559]

I live in Minnesota, U.S. and I thank God for KZbin so I can find amazing artists like Hyde and the Hu. Two totally different artists but both flipping amazing!

[@Neerepha]

Omg Hyde?!?! Hyde?!?! How the hell did you managed to do that?! You fucking amazing British KZbinr, I love you so much!! I've been loving Hyde (and Gackt) for 17 years. I understand how Natsuki feels, it would just be too surreal for me to handle.

[@AbroadinJapan]

We have a mutual connection who put us in touch!

[@T3m33p]

@@AbroadinJapan Risottoro?!

[@TurtleGamers1]

@T3m33p That scheming mastermind! He's scary for sure.

[@1337hacks]

@@T3m33p He wanted to get Chris killed because Hyde is an actual vampire disguised as a rock star

[@Dockhead]

sam? sam hyde?

[@AccountInactive]

"In America nobody knows who I am." Me: 30 remembering FMA opening theme song

[@Liquessen]

Or Spirit Dreams Inside, from the Final Fantasy movie

[@eldirtyfaygo5395]

But that's larc en ciel as a whole band. Hyde alone, I hate saying this never made a crack in the states. Don't get me wrong I love Hyde but I feel like he's new songs are way too Americanized to the point of caricature. I loved his first 3 solo albums! They were awesome but his new stuff is too engrish for me. I feel like Miyavi made a better transition. Hyde could have easily done a better transition to the states if he tone down the character and sticked to his laruku appearance.

[@AccountInactive]

@@eldirtyfaygo5395 Can't be much worse than how DeG turned out >>

[@darylchua2168]

Attack on Titan too. :3

[@mozes88]

@@eldirtyfaygo5395 Dont get me wrong, i dont know this dude, but hearing his music... Its typical Japan and will never be big in America or the EU. Offcourse there will be fans here.

[@mercedesplay_more_kof8488]

This is probably showing my age, but I grew up listening to Larc and Maximum the Hormone and was a teen when he went solo. This is so cool!!

[@victrola2007]

Hyde is so much fun! He has the same something Mercury had - the brilliant spark that turns a thoughtful artist into a force of nature on stage.

[@adamwest8711]

Shouting “are you fucking ready” to a home crowd who have no clue what he’s on about is about as metal as it gets. Pass the bat Hyde.

[@manyborn_blood]

Hyde always says this so I think they already understand. But maybe he should get those t-shirts made lol

[@production0014]

Hi 🙋 Here is if you would like to try HYDE's music kzbin.info

[@lucienestelle9719]

you can tell hyde is a legit legend japanese rockstar , because you can even found grandmas came to his concert mingling with other youngsters. i also his fan since i was in a middle school. he is really different now because he getting old,but back in the day around 2000 era he is super hot! he still hot tho..

[@analeighbunny93]

For me the smile era 2004 to around season's call 2006 when its peaked. He is too damn beautiful to handle.

[@Sharon_Clawson]

Same here, I heard his song when I was middle school. And so I was hook to every since then. I’m now 33 years old and I’m still a fan of his.

[@niki_niki_niki]

Wait how old is he? It's the first time I hear about him tho he looks quite young

[@poppypoppop3231]

i’m 19 and i tot he looks super young, he’s damn hot for a 51 y/o dude.

[@brittnyrv5087]

I didnt know about him until this video and I love his personality! He seems down to earth for a major celebrity.

[@stereodan7180]

People who lives outside Japan probably never knew who is he? Are you kidding? He is the most popular Japanese rockstar in the world in 2000s era! I've been listening to his band L'arc-en-Ciel since I was in Junior High School and still listening to their songs until now. You don't know how lucky you're having a chance to spend a week with Hyde 😭

[@saddocatto9245]

and for the newer weebs, he is the singer in attack on titan Opening 4

[@stereodan7180]

@@saddocatto9245 lol yes he is 😀

[@BeardedDanishViking]

Obviously he's speaking in general terms.

[@SakugaAsu]

I've been covering his songs in English for a while to get word out, yet no one sees them 😔

[@thel2edcomet]

yea pretty sure l'arc en ciel world tour was a sold out globally

[@aginggergown6303]

Believe it or not, this is quite a rare video. An interview with Hyde

[@burnttoast4813]

Without his sunglasses on too!

[@morikawarie4674]

I have no idea why he’ve accepted the offer. Awesome!

[@femmeNikita27]

@@beatritos Or people who knew him have came across this channel and this video at random? Im in here due to the fact that I'm looking for info useful for my students who are passionate about Japan and would love to go there and learn japanese. I like his music but I had no idea that he has ever had any interview as this one.

[@femmeNikita27]

And well maybe I can add to this that I started to listen to him while living in Sweden, so... well, so much for Europeans not knowing who he is or not listening to this band ;-)

[@TheCyberloki]

@@beatritos Well for me it worked. I qam german and i watch anime all my life but never got into Hydes music. After that video right now i think i need to listen into it ^^

[@sparksterable]

The best thing for Christmas, getting to see a documentary from a Japanese spy man. very nice.

[@aeriederecosplay7198]

Agreed hahaha

[@lobster5364]

Agreed hahaha

[@AKadir8]

Hyde just got another fan. This guy is talent and genuinity.

[@silenthillfreak156]

Chris, you are such a good guy. Getting Natsuki to met Hyde, and seeing how he lit up, made me smile so much. You make sure to include your friends during your adventures, and it's really inspirational.

[@NoWay23548]

Ahh, the times before Corona.

[@bettyflores7743]

Good times

[@ojc8902]

Ahh a comment from the times before Corona got even worse

[@vicomi999]

@@prvtthd401 ah yes a comment from earth time travelers before what's left of Humanity abandoned earth

[@cappycat215]

MetalUnistoned God : ahh a comment when my children were tasked with an unbelievably hard test that I brought upon them and look at where they are now.

[@cupcake9575]

@@cappycat215 ahhh a comment from when earth was still a thing

[@degidoga]

HYDE is a superstar that Japan is proud of. I would like to thank you for being picked up by me as a Japanese person‼

[@mejeff7478]

no one i know heard of this guy till you mentioned him. very interesting artist

[@RaeneTheFaerie]

@@mejeff7478 Could it be a difference in generations?

[@mejeff7478]

@@RaeneTheFaerie maybe im 33 now. he is not on our radio here or in our charts that i know of. maybe its because im from England, maybe hes just much more famous in east europe or asia? :o but hes very good i admit

[@phosphenevision]

@@mejeff7478 well he's famous in japan not england, if you watch anime chances are you've heard one of his songs before because he's made countless anime soundtracks.

[@powerface71]

So Japan likes old people to be their rock stars?? Strange. . .

[@teamzissou2321]

as an old Australian man of 60 this was amazing piece about Hyde. i will definitely follow him and his works and hopefully one day he will tour Australia. he will be loved here for sure.

[@teruphoto]

Outside of his stage personality, I like how Hyde balances on the razor's edge between looking friendly and demonic. His eyes flicker between playfulness and wickedness.

[@stevphiericardo2790]

What kind of madman dares to interview a legend wearing shorts

[@codyo.2702]

Stevphie Ricardo Then tells HYDE to draw him, lmfao

[@lunasea8908]

The most notorious dude, he even missed BBC live broadcast because of he did not charge his phone

[@udontknowme6731]

Even worse, CARGO shorts

[@Nekotrekk]

The legend himself, Chris! Lol

[@JasonB808]

A Brit

[@ASMRLadyLuck]

Hyde had me at “Are you fuckin’ ready TOKYOOOOO?!”

[@MrsMedicate]

About 15 years ago I was a huge fan of japanese rock music. Especially Hyde, Gackt, Dir en Grey...the list goes on. I somehow lost track of them over the years, but this made me want to play my CDs again. Thank you

[@capmarrow5000]

Either all Japanese people that like rock speak the same way or this is where Natsuki got his influence from.

[@satoshikei]

I was surprised when Hyde started talking. Even the voice tone looks the same.

[@sayidabyan5828]

Yes yess exactly how I felt!!!

[@Dunkingsonn]

That's not just limited to the Japanese. Every metalhead/rocker I know has the exact same vibe.

[@abyssstrider2547]

@@OLBarbok That's not what he actually meant though

[@abyssstrider2547]

@@OLBarbok Vibe means tone of voice, behaviour and characher. Example: He has quite a stern and serious vibe about him. And while this behaviour is not exactly identical it is similar enough

[@bottombitch7405]

Natsuki fanboying is the best😂❤️