As lies, deceit and more run rampant in the household, Alois and Claude’s bond will be tested as hell itself, appears on their doorstep”. This further casts doubts on Alois’ legitimacy, especially with the appearance of Claude Faustus, the black-clad butler with supernatural abilities. Unfortunately, his beloved father passes away soon after his return. “Season II opens with Alois Trancy, the heir to the Trancy earldom who had been kidnapped, forced into slavery, and then returned home. Instead, as usual I will provide a summary of the second season for context: I’m not going to summarize the the first season but will link the MAL entry for the description. the GazettE provided the opening theme with the song “SHIVER”, used as the opening theme for all twelve episodes. Their got their opportunity with 2012’s season two of Black Butler, I.E. Jumping in to the topic at hand, the GazettE despite their presence and longevity as a group have only one anime tie-in, as of writing. They recently have been able to release their materials globally, so check out their Youtube and Spotify to be in the know! They are certainly a group to know and appreciate in the scene. They have a laundry list of accomplishments, playing the most famous Japanese venue Nippon Budokan in 2006, and then the largest performance space in Japan, Tokyo Dome in 2010, following multiple festival appearances and three successful world tours with as their website says, “ the GazettE continue moving forward uncompromised in their artistic and unique world view to show it to their home ground country and abroad“. Having 18 year long career (as of writing), with 24 singles, 6 EP’s, 3 compilation albums, and 9 studio albums. The GazettE is one of the most widely well-known Visual Kei band’s globally. Yune would leave the group in 2003, being replaced by Kai, formerly the drummer of Mareydi†Creia, who would volunteer to become the group’s leader, and then their line-up was finalized. From the disbanded band Artia, they recruited Aoi, the second guitar, and Yune their original drummer. They had been involved in Visual Kei prior to this band forming, and the GazettE would be their last band. So let’s get going!Īs per usual, let’s get a brief background of the band shall we? the GazettE was formed in 2002 in Kanagawa Prefecture by Ruki the vocalist, Reita the bassist and Uruha the lead guitar. However, it is, the one and only the GazettE’s turn to be featured! For those in the know, it’s a pretty iconic collaboration as well. It is now the 8th edition of Visual Kei&Anime! What a time! This time, is a short and sweet, to the point post with only one connection.