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gazette_fansI was sitting here listening to T.M.Revolution's new album, and I remembered this picture that I came across the other day as I link-hopped on the Internet. Maybe I'm just over-sensitive, but sometimes I get annoyed when people keep mentioning or joking about how short Ruki is. I think a lot of people forget that in Japan, the average height of a male is 1.715 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in), and for a female, it's 1.580 m (5 ft 2 in). So even though Ruki is shorter than average with his 1.62 m, it's not like he's a dwarf or something like so many make it sound like. *grumps* And a lot of Caucasians would tower over almost any Japanese! I know my brother would definitely be a giant! LOL
Anyway! To the picture! And why I thought of it because of the music. ;) Click for a bigger version.
That's Ruki and T.M.Revolution (also the vocalist in Abingdon Boys School)! See? Ruki is not the shortest man in the Universe!T.M.Revolution is! He is tall! :D
Sadly, I have no idea where this picture was taken, or why etc, and also not who the original uploader is.
ETA: After some Internet detectiving (totally a word, shh!) we now know that this pic was taken backstage/off-camera at the TV show Music Japan Dec 12th, 2010. :)
Anyway! To the picture! And why I thought of it because of the music. ;) Click for a bigger version.
That's Ruki and T.M.Revolution (also the vocalist in Abingdon Boys School)! See? Ruki is not the shortest man in the Universe!
Sadly, I have no idea where this picture was taken, or why etc, and also not who the original uploader is.
ETA: After some Internet detectiving (totally a word, shh!) we now know that this pic was taken backstage/off-camera at the TV show Music Japan Dec 12th, 2010. :)
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Date: 2011-05-20 04:42 pm (UTC)In this pic TMR is leaning forward a bit, so he's even shorter than Ruki here, but comparing Ruki to Kai and Reita, he looks his usual height. :)
And I think these pics must have been taken some time during the tour leading up to Tokyo Dome. Do you know if GazettE and TMR were at the same TV show or other happening together? (Since TMR is all dolled up too. *g*)
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Date: 2011-05-20 04:45 pm (UTC)Um... They might have been on Music Japan at the same time? I know the Gazeboys were on performing Pledge (and Ruki sounded really shaky, he must not be used to singing it live yet), so maybe TMR was there as well? When did the Bleach movie single come out?
Also, helloooo Kai! ...what the freaking hell are you wearing?no subject
Date: 2011-05-20 04:56 pm (UTC)And yeah... Poor Ruki. I'm glad I haven't seen that performance then because I would cringe! *hugs him* It sounds like it's a hard song to sing.
Wearing? *didn't notice any clothes* ;) Oh... A tank top and a black vest? *g* It should be a lot more figure-hugging IMO! Or less clothes. Either of those works.no subject
Date: 2011-05-20 04:59 pm (UTC)If it's any help, he did improve for Tokyo Dome. I guess he just needs practice and probably a less emotional setting? :P
No clothes! Yes! XD It wouldn't be so bad if he just lost that vest though, it doesn't go with the rest at all.no subject
Date: 2011-05-20 05:57 pm (UTC)He had definitely improved for Tokyo Dome! A lot! :) So, yes, more practice!
Also... if you haven't seen it yet: Save The One, Save The All from the same show. :)
It does look a bit like something he's borrowed? From Uruha? ;)no subject
Date: 2011-05-20 10:48 pm (UTC)Ah! The vid's gone! D:
LOL! Probably not, can you see Uruha wearing something that plain? :Pno subject
Date: 2011-05-21 11:55 am (UTC)Yeah... it's a pretty long song, and there's not really a good place to just stop before the end.
Well, I have seen pics of him wearing black vests over a shirt or t-shirt, but they're usually shorter. Maybe Kai just had a day when he felt plain? ;)