JPRIME.JP: [Exclusive Report] GACKT "sells" gifts from senior musicians at his super lavish 52nd birthday celebration

On July 4th, GACKT’s birthday event “Maou Seitan Kyoen 2025” was held at the Westin Tokyo.

On this day, GACKT celebrated his 52nd birthday and wrote in his X, “I never imagined I would survive this long… 20 years ago, I never imagined it.” It was a rare opportunity to hear his thoughts directly from him. The event was divided into two parts, a day and an evening. Shukan Josei PRIME sneaked into the Lunch Banquet, which opened at noon! We will deliver an exclusive report.

Explaining GACKT’s “I’m not a pig” quote

The lobby of the venue was decorated with congratulatory flowers sent by fans and celebrities, as well as multiple full-body panels of GACKT, and people were enjoying taking photos. Approximately 500 fans gathered for the day session. The audience was filled with excitement, and fans dressed up in their own way were enjoying food and drinks while waiting for the show to begin.

When the banquet started at 2pm, GACKT appeared from the door at the back of the audience wearing a black jacket embroidered with flowers! He walked through the audience to provide fan service amidst loud applause and cheers. Some fans were moved to tears by his graceful appearance as he made his way to the stage.

“How are you all? Have fun and go home. Because everyone is celebrating my 52nd birthday, I will stay young forever.”

With this greeting, the first corner, “Gakugen – Recollections of Words”, began. GACKT has left behind many proverbs known as “Gakugen”, and he personally explains them. Several sayings were brought up, but the one that got the most attention was, “I’m not a pig. Why do I need to eat three times a day?”

A very GACKT-like phrase.

“What would you do? What if this event turned into a pig farm in the future?” he said, teasing the audience, and showing his stoic side by saying, “I want to eat, but I don’t eat, which is what makes me GACKT.”

Surprise guests such as HYDE also made an appearance

After the talk corner, a digest video of the live concert “GACKT PHILHARMONIC 2025” held with an orchestra on April 13 was shown. The album “GACKT PHILHARMONIC 2025 – Maou Symphony” recorded at this concert was released on his birthday, so he shared the inside story of the concert, which combined classical and rock music. Furthermore, GACKT, who has a strong attachment to classical music, made a surprise announcement that he will hold a classical music concert in 2026, delighting fans.

Next was a quiz corner where fans could participate. Multiple-choice questions were asked during congratulatory video messages from celebrities close to GACKT, and the fan who answered correctly was the winner. The last person standing was given the privilege of taking a photo with GACKT.

A number of impressive guests appeared in the video as questioners, including DJ KOO, Nanase Aikawa, and HYDE. Maeda Nobuteru of TUBE also sent a congratulatory message, and presented GACKT with 5 kilograms of rice with Maeda’s face printed on the packaging. However, he said, “I don’t eat rice…” and gave it to the fan who came second in the quiz as a prize.

After the quiz corner ended, a surprise guest appeared! Golden Bomber’s Kiryuin Sho appeared holding a bouquet of flowers and sang a birthday song to celebrate GACKT’s birthday. To GACKT, who he has known for over 20 years, he sent a message saying, “No matter how old we get, I’ll always love you! Congratulations!”

The event ended with a live performance, of course. He performed four songs in an acoustic arrangement: “Tsuki no Uta,” “Kimi ga Oikaketa Yume,” “PAPA LAPPED A POP LOPPED,” and “MEMORIES.”

“I want to continue to be someone that you can all be proud of. From now on, whenever you’re in doubt, come back to me.”

As GACKT spoke passionately, the event drew to a close with loud cheers. Having spent his birthday with his fans, GACKT had made the best start to his 52nd year.