Gyaru Interview - Japanese Kuro Gyaru Unit Black Diamond in Shibuya

[@Tirfing88]

I read that the dark skin and colored hair of ganguro originated with rebellious japanese girls that protested their society's emphasis that beautiful women should be white as snow and with long, straight black hair... so they went the opposite... dark skin, colored and fluffy, big hairstyles/wigs. Pretty cool!

[@endor8witch]

Yup, it's counter culture

[@ALLKASDLLS-mg4lu]

BS That theory is just an afterthought added by Westerners who think Asian or Japanese beauty standard is toxic. I understand Japanese, but in all my reading of the various Japanese-language literature, I have never found any claim to such a theory. The English version of Wikipedia just cites a shady website.

[@benkraze3103]

@@ALLKASDLLS-mg4lu They are right tho. There's an interview video (forgot the name, but you can try search it on youtube) where the gyarus stated it's a culture against the japanese norm. Those girls wanted to be different, free and expressive about themselves.

[@firestriker3580]

They are wrong.

[@tuber420]

It's just Japanese counterculture

[@MouYingGeuk]

It's funny how kuro-gyarus are labeled as caricatures of Nicki Minaj or even Snooki. This style of fashion was around long before Nicki Minaj even was a thing. If anything these Minaj, Gwen Stefani etc. got inspired by the japanese fashion style.

[@KibouKunny]

***** please read it well she said that gyaru started before nicky or gwen started being a thing lololol

[@Bibimbapski]

+chicaanime11 OMG. I can't believe someone has reading comprehension this bad. :(

[@vidz4kidz426]

True, Nicki used to do pop kei and other Japanese fashion. Of course so did Gwen Stefani her clothes is literally called "Kawaii Girls"

[@UltraViolet884]

+chicaanime11 if you don't understand than don't comment saying stupid things

[@zmaniacsheriff]

In fact Nicki Minaj was inspired by them

[@lunafreeman1]

Honestly, as a black girl, I think it's just very interesting. I hope they don't get sick from all of that tanning though. I say, let them do what they want, if they think something looks cool and they want to do it, go ahead, have fun, so long as it doesn't hurt anyone else. We've all gone through our own share of trends in our lifetime whether it was emo, indie, scene, goth, punk, skateboarder, junkie, hipster, hippie, rave girl, etc. what ever it was we've all gone through it at some point, but to call someone "ugly" as you watch them going through there moment (since you're so superior and you've obviously far surpassed your trendy stage) is not cool, nor does it make you cool. So lay off, and just take it for what it is, if you don't want to, leave.

[@QCLagstone]

As far as I know, gyaru started as a way to rebel against the prevailing beauty standards, where fair skinned people were seen as pretty. It makes sense that they're labeled as ugly because it started out as a way to rebel against beauty standards.

[@blackmould]

I always assumed they used fake tan and now I hope they do!! I like their style and hope they don’t tan (using UV lamps) too often as it’s very bad in the long term

[@tehma120]

If it's fine for them, then it's also fine for White people to wear blackface. Anything else would be hypocritical.

[@sianailedit]

@@tehma120 no there is a major difference between a gyaru and blackface, gyarus in no way are trying to be black or emulate or caricature black people they are rebelling against the major east asian beauty standard that fair skin is pretty while darker or tanner skin is ugly. Blackface is made to belittle and stereotype black people for amusement and laughs, two very different sides of history.

[@tehma120]

@@sianailedit nobody cares. The result is important, not the background. Does anyone give a shit about why Zwarte Piet in the Netherlands looks the way he does? No, everyone's just yelling racism. Here, the result is Asians in blackface. A clear act of racism. Screw those racist bitches.

[@Ghiraahim]

Everyone please stop saying that they're trying to look black / like African Americans. Gyaru style, ganguro specifically is modeled after yamanba from Noh/Kabuki. Yamanba is named after a witch from Japanese folklore. There are styles of gyaru that are literally blackface, such as b-gyaru, but Ganguro isn't trying to imitate black people.

[@sainabs3388]

Thank you for this 👏💕

[@R.Sakurai]

Thank you for correect information in datail .

[@clevaconley2221]

707 yo, rando question. Is your name 707 because of the area code in Humboldt?

[@sainabs3388]

Molly Person Nah 707 is a character from the game 'Mystic messenger'. She also set that character as her profile pic.

[@StarMercurian]

Exactly they don't even look black they literally look like dark Japanese people.Which by the way there are several naturally tanned Japanese people as well.

[@lin2k4]

Black Diamond Unit sounds like a special forces team

[@R.Sakurai]

Everything are acceptable . But no adult can understand why they like this curious fashones .

[@dreadheadbm1990]

Lmao

[@ColtComanche]

We are Diamond Dogs

[@claramiki7723]

You're not wrong

[@wivia8261]

I wish the gyaru subculture would be as popular today as it was some years ago :/

[@pinkpunk3355]

yeahh

[@Crazydawg108]

Its just a trend thing comes and go

[@アキラホシンオ]

it's really popular still

[@viaxxl]

Me too it would be easier finding brands

[@invaderzim6207]

it’s gotten popular again!

[@user-zh5sv3op3n]

we need to bring this back, damn 2012 wasnt even that long ago but this style was short lived

[@Ppy-st3wo]

mazi sorena

[@eggmansexwife]

There are still some of us around! :)

[@FrillyDisaster]

Gyaru wasn’t short lived: people in Japan dressed this way since the late 90s - early 2010s (and this applies to most Japanese fashion styles). Unfortunately, I don’t see Japanese fashion coming back in full swing. People simply don’t care or don’t believe they can do it, and the people that do care And appear to be in the community don’t dress this way irl. Gyaru is basically j-fashions shield from not going extinct.

[@Azar7.62]

Esse estilo durou pouco porque era uma merda. 😅

[@Ehaellie]

​@@Azar7.62 seu c

[@alyssaghalambor4212]

Not at all! The skin is about social class- Field workers tan, so most Japanese take pride in having pale skin. To rebel against that, gyaru like to tan.

[@kidrockgirlz]

i love how close they all are and how they arent just friends because of their style but genuinely care about each other in their community

[@meico_pumpum]

its almost 2022 and gyaru its back!!! :DDD you'll be very proud of the new gyaru generation uwu

[@jjewels1488]

I would say the opposite it’s just people trashtalking eachother and wearing uniforms and calling themselves kogal when it’s actually nanchatte

[@shemusmcquillaide]

I would say its back if you say its back, I'm saying its back but I'll never go back and I would rather fight than switch from gyaru, as far as what I like to see gals wear.

[@usagi3139]

The new gyaru is toxic everyone thinks they know what it is and bash others for correcting them

[@viccpierot]

the new "gyarus" are just kids from tiktok who don't even like gyaru and are just doing it cuz it's trendy now, they would be ashamed to be compared with people like this

[@Confettigutz]

Just because there's some kids who just like gyaru as a tiktok trend doesn't mean there aren't also a lot of people genuinely getting into gyaru lmao

[@TokyoFashionOfficial]

Thanks for the comments. We aren't against different points of view - there are plenty of people that don't like gyaru style and that's cool. A few comments have been removed that violate our longstanding policy against personal insults/attacks. If someone says "I don't like this fashion at all", that's different from calling the person in the pics/video names. It's nothing personal, just the longstanding site policy. Thanks again.

[@issabrat2]

Well this is cute. But I hope they don't get sick from all the tanning.

[@abiiotic]

Java Corps I think you need to seek anew management classes

[@l.a.b.chimmy866]

They use make up or spray

[@j.k.2348]

Yeah, tanning can be bad for the skin if done too much.

[@Shnozzler]

@@l.a.b.chimmy866 They said they go to tan salon and the girl in the middle went to get tanned every day

[@elizabethd5264]

@@Shnozzler Yeah not too good for the skin if it's a tanning bed everyday it's too much. Fake tanners in between should be better.

[@pixel-elfpixxy1543]

They sort of look like barbie dolls. Not to be rude or anything of the sort. I find the style to be cool and unique

[@Whoareyoupeople900]

I'd say more like Bratz dolls. All done up and stuff.

[@piotrb8434]

They look like Troll dolls.

[@yeon7249]

@@piotrb8434 Stop being rude

[@piotrb8434]

@@yeon7249 Being rude was not my intention. They really look a bit like these Troll dolls. That's funny and cute. I love it!

[@Fasneocroth]

Japan generally rules the doll look

[@flutterbutterboo3346]

I love this fashion so much! It inspired me to stand out and be more confident. I hope it never dies.

[@dokushu55]

Five years later, and I’ve got good news for you

[@cinnamonstar808]

fierce ! 0:10 I will forever love them for giving the world 3D nails. This is fashion way ahead of its time!!

[@raeflorexil7739]

What's awesome about kuro gyaru is that i can do this style without tanning lol im chocolate brown haha

[@yoshisarethebomb]

Me too I can technically do this without tanning since my skin is kind of tan.

[@elizabethd5264]

Depends on your face though

[@NIGHTBLOODUSAGI]

@@elizabethd5264 no lol theres many gyaru who dont have a kid face

[@GalladofBales]

Unfortunately all that tanning is probably horrible for their health, but it's a cool style, and it's a way of life for them, so for their sake I hope they can live long and enjoy this lifestyle to the fullest!

[@GalladofBales]

leo leonardo I'm pretty sure they can cause melanoma in anyone, even if Japanese are less likely to get it. Any level of UV exposure can be harmful, but it does depend on ethnicity to what degree it will affect someone.

[@DuskSunDawn]

Maybe they use makeup. I've seen a video of a group of gyarus doing it years ago. It's better solution for not having problems at school, with family....

[@shemusmcquillaide]

Yeah, time to back to skin whitening creams and sun screen, those are loaded with vitamins and anti-depressants.

[@Japonicasian]

I always hate when people from America start racial argument in every single topic on KZbin. Why you people always seek for arguments?

[@TheSexyTurnip]

+Japonicasian EXACTLY. They're so ignorant.

[@esotericgrl]

+Falco Lombardi It's human nature to hate the things you don't like, not hate against other people who differ from you or have their own opinions, plus, hate is quite a strong word, so be aware of how you say it.

[@esotericgrl]

Falco Lombardi Well, you're not a nice person... and I couldn't care less whether you hate me, that's your own problem, not mine.

[@aileenpdlla4136]

Americans lol^

[@palmtiger6354]

Just stop comin to yt then lmao like they don’t understand ,just walk away

[@Leroset]

Awesome. Love that these girls have a passion for their lifestyle and are so brave and bold and independent. I hope that they inspire other young people to pursue being themselves, no matter which style and lifestyle that entails.

[@MODERNPOPCORN.]

I miss these times.

[@Juicyforcoutoure]

Same:(

[@awkyayumi1443]

I do too :( I do think that's it's being brought up slowly again in TikTok but that's all I know

[@vitamindrop1]

what i really like about them is their hair and nails...and how they take so much time to do it all ! 😯😯

[@auds1975]

I really want gyaru to come back its so cool

[@nhankhai5272]

make gyaru great again

[@Asua1]

Can’t agree more

[@jammy5296]

im black and i think they look awesome, why is everyone so mad

[@shemusmcquillaide]

I'm pink and I think they look awesome too, I'm not mad I'm in love!

[@silva1530]

Doubt you're black.

[@mi_kurokuro]

Rest in peace, Rinatarosu 🙏🏼❤️

[@KataomoiFinally]

Please tell me how and when she passed this is so sad but I can’t find anything online about it

[@mi_kurokuro]

@@KataomoiFinally She had ovarian cancer I believe :( She passed early this year

[@chillbeanz8979]

@@mi_kurokurooh..😢 could it be from the tanning?

[@galgumiguro]

​@@chillbeanz8979Not a doctor but I believe that tanning can't increase the chances of having ovarian cancer, in fact it is quite common for woman have some kind of disease in the ovarian or uterus (I'm not a woman but I had to start using medicine when I was 12 because of my uterus) If the worry is from the tanning it would be probably a skin disease or skin cancer, hope it helps.

[@jialenbaluran5376]

People who think negative about them are fear of difference and there are like everyone else

[@이름-g7x]

갸루 진짜 멋짐. 일본에서 사라지지 않고 특유의 문화가 참 멋진 것 같음

[@666MonsterGirl]

I'm so happy to still see kuro gyaru and gyaru in general! Please keep it alive in Japan and we outside will do the same!

[@mariafatimagenovevalangoda1528]

And now it's trending again cause of tik tok. I think they look gorgeous

[@ghosttclubb]

i wish i could find their hair pieces, it's so hard looking for decent wigs/hair pieces to work with but im getting there. finding lots of different wigs to play around with as i really like this style

[@まこみまこみ]

If you are looking for wigs similar to theirs, you can search on cosplay sites.

[@kitcatyumm1334]

they are all so pretty omg

[@erogubi]

honestly I’d want to try this style once, I really admire it:3

[@shemusmcquillaide]

You don't just do it once, it takes a long time to do this style right.

[@MimiBarbieDoll]

Thanks for the subtitles and finally getting to hear their side of the story of them becoming gyaru!!

[@MiyuYoshida1]

Over the years Gyaru (Like this) have gotten more accepting and in a sense of way respected and popular but I am sure there are a few people in Japanese society that think of it as bad because of how Gyaru were back in the late 90's.

[@vidz4kidz426]

This looks so fun!

[@TokyoFashionOfficial]

Black Diamond has a FB page "GalUnitBlackDiamond" and TokyoFashion also has an official FB page "TokyoFashion". Can't link from KZbin, but you can find it on FB or Google search. :-)

[@Walymie]

I think one of the most impressive sides of gyaru would be the elaborate hairstyles, I'd never be able to have enough patience to make hair like this. I'd love to wear gyaru but I'd lean towards a less maintenance-dependant substyle ^^

[@Rachelllllll2024]

These are wigs. You literally just put them on.

[@SullyGutierrez]

Gyaru is such a cute fashion style!!!

[@ballllinha]

literally queens

[@idkbtw4481]

i wish i could see a gyaru on streets, theyre georgeous

[@Onelovekeepcalm]

This video was posted 10 years ago! I want to see a where are they now!!!😅

[@chillbeanz8979]

apparently one of them passed away earlier this year, rinatarosu i believe. 😢

[@TheCRTman]

It's interesting how 黒ギャル can roughly transrate to "black girl."

[@theonlyladylabyrinth]

In japan kuro also mean tan/dark, cause if you get a tan, you could also use the word kuro refer to tan/dark , DO NOT use English Grammer/definition to applying to Japanese language.

[@TheCRTman]

I know what you mean lol. I studied Japanese from 2009-2016.

[@honey1harmony]

Always loved the style and wished I could be gyaru. Purikura, para para dance, their atittude, it all was so over the top and colorful but that's why I loved it!!

[@MiinaVsWorld]

Awww, they are so cute, I just want to hug them all!

[@cccupid_]

they're really cute even if it's not my style at all~

[@shitcore_7787]

GAAAH THIS STYLE IS SO UNIQUE AND PRETTY 😢😢😢

[@strawberryflesh1635]

its funny how am watching this after 10 years

[@any2951]

me too ㅋㅋㅋ but I'm almost 5years

[@shemusmcquillaide]

Yeah its probably time to watch something else, though 10 more years of watching it isn' so bad either, you could do what some people do and watch CNN for 10 years, that so much worse.

[@NiwaAwayuki]

I see so many familiar faces in this, I had no clue they joined Black Diamond ORZ * feeling left out overseas w

[@pounceydleon]

Honestly as a black person I'm pretty flattered. I mean, a lot of times brown skin isn't considered pretty, but here are some girls completely embracing it, and it's cute! I'm mixed, so I'm a little lighter than some of these girl, but I think their colour is absolutely lovely and I adore this style!

[@silva1530]

Doubt you're black.

[@Rachelllllll2024]

It has nothing to do with black people.

[@ChileHT]

To be honest, this was the easiest of all the awesome Japanese fashion trends to get used too: A lot of girls here (England) dress like that, but not nearly as well. If they're going to do it, they should go all out and make a statement like these girls! -3

[@urstruly_hex1656]

All if the members are just so sweet!!! It's so fun being a gyaru tbh ^^

[@cometome255]

Awh, that's so sweet! I can't believe they sell goods on fb for girls who wish to become gyaru's internationally!

[@xbluedream89x97]

this is a gorgeous and beautiful style with amazingly powerful girls. rock it out!

[@prisma4oy]

I left gyaru a year ago, but this video makes me so happy! Revival is awesome

[@mokuba76]

I love kuro gyaru!

[@meepMepp]

Ahh so that's the fashion style musume ronshaku is wearing in yandere simulator!

[@premingergang1099]

As a japanese fashion addict, I was thrilled when musume was added to the game

[@meepMepp]

Kitty Cutie yes! A lolita! I just liked musume becazse she looked cool to me, i like her. Her design is so different, it just makes her more awesome that she is kuro gyaro

[@premingergang1099]

I would be bouncing off the walls if a lolita was added! I've been wearing lolita for a year and half now it would be fantabulous

[@meepMepp]

Kitty Cutie i don't wear lolita, but it looks so awesome. Yandere sim NEEDS a lolita

[@premingergang1099]

Thank you w

[@fabricobjects-llc3581]

There are people who have done blackface in insensitivity and ignorance, but I don't think this qualifies as blackface. I believe this is a genuine part of Japanese culture and personally, as an African American, it appeals to me. I like Gyaru girls and think they are very beautiful and highly attractive.

[@yueuphoria8952]

Indeed, this isn't blackface. This subculture originated from a will to rebel against the original japanese beauty standards (pale skin, black hair...). :)

[@mirosbarrera9818]

I used to think that this style wasn´t pretty...but now i love it! this girls are super cute and beautiful

[@TokyoFashionOfficial]

I can't post links in comments, but check the description of the video above - the Black Diamond FB link is at the end of the description text. :-)

[@TheMarlon1606]

The background's song is name please??

[@saniwada]

They looks like there straight out of a 70's sitcom set on the Jersey shore.

[@ShootingStar466]

Its like Dolly Parton meets Christina Aguilera (chaps dirty era) and a bit of 70s crazy psychedelicness thrown in..I love it!

[@WhiteTigerRevenge]

yea I really like Gyaru I believe it is the style where they look more normal but have the curls in their hair and eye make up etc. I'm planning to go to Japan in like 2 yrs I really enjoy the country, their culture, and people looks like a very awesome place.

[@snowwinters4513]

Very pretty! But I would be very concerned with the tanning beds everyday. That just can't be good in the long run. But otherwise, I love it

[@Leroset]

Because conforming is so essential once someone hits adulthood in Japan, people's teen years are the only time they usually have to go crazy, experiment, and show who they really are, so most parents are totally fine with this crazy style, because they went through the same thing and know that societal pressures will eventually make their children conform in their looks.

[@kiw77ii44]

I love the way their set on expending it throughout the world!! I fully support them! Sugoi!!

[@evebbbbb]

They never said they used tanning beds, maybe they use tanning spray instead?

[@antichrist7922]

yes it is. Still the magazine "egg" exists but the a lot of models are white skin girls. The leading model girl is tanned but she said she tans her neck from below and uses tanning makeup on her face.

[@Ufobaby222]

i hate to see how some people start to criticize, they look gorgeus for me if someone dont like just stay quiet. if you dont like to be criticize dont criticize

[@vidz4kidz426]

This was the first Japanese fashion I liked since 3rd grade I am in 7yh grade now should I try it?

[@MiyuYoshida1]

+Nebuulae RBLX Yes! Go for it!

[@sineadiloveyou]

+VIDZ4 KIDZ yo only live once :) but tanning is dangerous. Try body make up ! or fake tanning.

[@DarkR0ze]

VIDZ4 KIDZ don't do actual tanning, just go for spray tans and other makeup

[@AHalloweenSky]

If I'm not mistaken, the ones with dark skin and white around their eyes are ganguro, and 'kuro gyaru' are the modern version of them. Gyaru aren't all dark skinned, as they said, there are all types of gyaru. I think gyaru is more about the eye enlargement and clothes than tanning (which is more specific to kuro gyaru/ganguro) ^_^

[@tilly2959]

omg they look awesome

[@yo-yo4887]

Phewwww when i saw them i got shocked 😮 cuz they’re really past style of gyaru ... and I found the date of upload .. i got calmed... i love neo gyaru ❤️

[@candypietravels]

Omg yay their back I always love there style and fashion I'll join

[@roire]

GANGURO/MANBA IS BACK! REVOLUTIONISED! they are so awesomeeeeee

[@BL8DM8N]

god, they are so cool

[@WadiyaAaliyah]

I'm black so I love there tans..it's cute on them

[@kiaraithink7753]

I love gyaru so muchhh (✿◡‿◡) just not the type where they tan super dark

[@neesama4130]

The Song is a remix but the Original is called „Go Straight“ from the Game „Streets of Rage 2“ i can‘t find the version used in this video tho :-(

[@amidahime]

Japan keeps on suprising me with so much diverse fashion, I swear there's something for everyone! As for this fashion it is very unique, not my kind of thing though. As for all the people saying they dress to revealing, here in thr U.S. you see a good majority dresses similiary. Though if you have the body for it why not flaunt it! It's your body, nobody elses! If it makes you happy no one can deny you that!

[@S3nCh4n]

They look extremely cool and sassy, also very friendly.

[@Arianaa1Dx]

I can't say that I'd ever wear something like that but I really respect them for dressing like that, I like watching it :).

[@kokothegyarufish]

ugh why couldnt i be in japan and see these beautiful gyarus

[@antichrist7922]

I checked a lot of pictures of the Lake District. Very beautiful scenery!!! I like how the British put effort in preserving the scenery. I live in Kamakura which is one of the old capitals of Japan. If you like Japanese girls check out E-girls. They are a dance/vocal group.

[@aw878]

Kuro gyaru like “black girl” kinda. I love that. When I was growing up we used ganguro 😁❤️

[@ya_dau69]

Does gyaru exist now? I haven't seen them for a long time

[@theelaffingman8776]

If you go to 2:43 marker....that was the norm you would see a lot in Japan around 2000-2008. When I was stationed there, I dated quite a few women that looked like this style. Not too extreme, but definitely in the culture as you can see.

[@shootie2967]

Areinyan attitude is so cool!

[@youthoughtthisisausernameb6713]

Can't believe people try to argue that white/non-jp people can't be gyaru, when jp gyarus want to spread the style as much

[@eiavocado]

I LOVE GYARUS

[@user-sf5i]

コメント欄海外の方ばかり....！黒ギャル文化注目されてるんだな〜！

[@taemyway]

Update: apparently according to buzz feed there are only 3 more left

[@sladejosephwilson2300]

Buzz is a racist media site that uses minorities to promote their political moralistic beliefs. They don't respect minorities

[@TheFerret78]

I think it's awesome that they want to be different, and their style is cool and funky, but I worry about what daily tanning is doing to their skin and health. Hopefully they are using good moisturizes.

[@jia9420]

Omg I *love* their boots

[@gwbvee]

LOVE GYARUS SMMM

[@Hunlover123601]

harutaaammmmm, she is a leader now isnt she

[@MiyuYoshida1]

+Hunlover123601 Yes, Along with Pomitan (Kuro Mipo), & Rise . . . Those three are the leaders of Black Diamond now. The top girls you see the most tho in the media is Harutamu, Pomitan, Rise, Erimokkori, Konomin, & Ayu

[@ЛюдмилаМаковецкая-й2ю]

+Miyu х00 Yoshida бййхзшщш

[@janellerosejosephine4843]

fun fact, east asian people are actually tanned (majority) rarely do you see tanned/brown skinned asians because of the "beauty standard" that white skin is more preferred. pale skin here in asia is actually artificial with the prevalence of skin whitening products and procedures...

[@andreyserebryakov2231]

Don't put all Asians in one pot. I prefer to refer by regions. In this case it is north East Asia. Nothing else

[@talim67]

I have seen black gaijin gyaru, they are popular on tumblr and youtube.

[@KuriPuriGregoo]

That style is Mamba/Ganguro/Yamanba/Banba. Where Kuro Gyal is just dark skinned girls. Look them up on google! (wiki)

[@izzy8431]

ICONS.

[@kaybhee6]

angels of japan