GACKT OFFICIAL X - JUL 11 2026
GACKT Official X Update. Translation below
A year
can seem long, yet it truly flies by in a flash.
I was looking back at the photos I’d taken over the past year
to put together a photobook.
"Oh, I remember that happening."
"I was thinking this at the time..."
As these memories came flooding back,
I found myself completely absorbed for hours.
I don't usually
look back at photos of myself.
But
when I lay out a whole year's worth like this,
I can recall the very atmosphere
and even the temperature of the moment.
It’s a strange thing.
There are times when I look serious,
and moments where I’m caught laughing.
There are even expressions captured that I don't remember making myself—
quite a few photos surprised even me,
making me think, "Is that really what I looked like?"
For this project,
I’ve compiled a year’s worth of candid shots into a single book.
Feeling that photos alone couldn't convey everything,
I’ve also included handwritten notes
scattered throughout the pages.
Things I felt at the time.
Things I wanted to share.
I wrote them down
without any pretense.
I’m sure
you’ll enjoy the book just by looking at the photos.
But
if you have the time,
please take a moment to read the handwritten words, too.
I hope that through this book,
you’ll be able to feel the sentiments
that the photos alone couldn't quite capture.
一年は、
長いようで本当にあっという間。写真集を作るために、
この一年撮りためた写真を見返していた。「こんなこともあったな」
「この時はこんなこと考えてたな」
なんて思い出しながら、
気づけば何時間も見入ってしまってた。ボクは普段、
自分の写真を見返すことはない。だが、… https://t.co/hlZWIUaT4w pic.twitter.com/9hu937lfP7
— GACKT (@GACKT) July 11, 2026
Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team
Translation © GACKT ITALIA
GACKT OFFICIAL X - JUL 09 2026
GACKT Official X Update. Translation below
I received a mid-year gift from Korokke-san...
Apparently, it's ice cream monaka.
I opened it up.
...
It's too scary to eat!
コロッケさんから、
お中元が届いた…。アイスモナカだそうだ。
開けてみた。…。
怖くて喰えんわ！ pic.twitter.com/q7MUONyOA3
— GACKT (@GACKT) July 8, 2026
Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team
Translation © GACKT ITALIA
GACKT OFFICIAL X - JUN 30 2026
GACKT Official X Update. Translation below
[A Diet Method That's Absolutely Useless]
Last night,
a friend brought me some snacks at the studio.
Knowing I'd been working all night,
he called out to me while I was working,
"You must be exhausted.
You've lost a lot of weight, haven't you?
Are you okay?"
"Hmm, I don't know...
I just lose weight naturally."
When I replied that,
"Please tell me.
I want to lose weight too," he said.
"Look, I'm not losing weight because I'm trying to; my weight just drops naturally because of this lifestyle."
When I said that,
"Please tell me your routine!
I'll copy it!"
I explained the routine.
First,
I have a mountain of things to do.
And the deadline is approaching.
I have to finish it as quickly as possible.
When that happens,
I inevitably stop eating.
The only thing I consume is water.
Strangely enough,
after a while, my mind becomes incredibly sharp.
My concentration skyrockets.
When my concentration increases,
sleepiness and hunger disappear.
Before I know it,
I've been pulling all-nighters.
The feeling of sleepiness disappears,
and before I know it, it's morning and I'm heading to my next job.
Living like that,
my weight drops automatically.
It's been a week now.
I've lost about 4-5 kg on my own.
That's what I answered.
Then,
"No way!! That's not helpful at all!"
I thought,
"Well, you asked me, so that's not fair."
I'm not doing this to lose weight either.
But there's something I've always found interesting.
We tend to think that appetite and the need for sleep are the strongest desires in humans.
But there's something even stronger.
That is, the concentration you have when you're engrossed in something.
When you're engrossed in something you love,
you forget about time.
When you're busy with things you have to do, you forget about hunger.
And when you're completely focused on what's in front of you, you even forget about sleeping.
Of course, this isn't helpful.
Therefore,
His comment, "That's not helpful at all!"
is probably correct.
【絶対に参考にならないダイエット方法】
昨日の夜中、
仲間がスタジオに差し入れを持ってきてくれた。
ボクが夜通し作業していることを知っている彼は、「お疲れ様です。
随分痩せたんじゃないですか？
大丈夫ですか？」と作業中のボクに声をかけてきた。
「うーん、そうかなぁ…。…
— GACKT (@GACKT) June 29, 2026
Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team
Translation © GACKT ITALIA
GACKT OFFICIAL X - JUN 25 2026
GACKT Official X Update. Translation below
[The View You Can Only See When You're Cornered]
It's been a while since I've had a day off from drama filming.
However,
preparation for the July 4th birthday event,
arrangement and rehearsals for [Maou Symphony] starting in July,
and recording of the drama's theme song, [STAND ALONE].
Of course,
I also have to memorize the entire script during this day off.
There's a mountain of things to do.
I only have one body,
and deadlines are rapidly approaching.
Work really does pile up when it really does.
But, I've noticed something strange.
Haven't you experienced this before?
Ideas that don't come to mind when you have time to spare,
for some reason, only come to you when the deadline is approaching.
The same thing happens frequently during recording.
[I can't come up with anything more!]
That's what I thought, but as the deadline approaches,
new forms begin to appear.
My head feels like it's going to explode, and
I'm starting to feel anxious. I have absolutely no time to sleep.
Even so, it's precisely because of such extreme circumstances that things I hadn't seen before suddenly come to me.
Humans are truly mysterious.
Perhaps the areas of the brain used are different when you have leeway compared to when you're cornered.
That's why, just when I think, "I've had enough!", an idea I never imagined pops up.
Of course, I don't like being mentally exhausted.
I'd prefer to have leeway if possible.
But it's also true that there are views you can only see when you're cornered.
Thinking about it that way, being cornered isn't so bad...
Innovative ideas might actually be lying around just when you think, "I've had enough!"
【追い詰められた時にしか見えない景色】
久しぶりにドラマ撮影の空き日だ。
とはいえ、
7月4日のバースデーイベントの準備、
7月から始まる【魔王シンフォニー】のアレンジとリハーサル、
ドラマ主題歌【STAND ALONE】のレコーディング。もちろん、
この空き日に台本も全部覚えなきゃいけない。…
— GACKT (@GACKT) June 24, 2026
Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team
Translation © GACKT ITALIA
GACKT OFFICIAL X - JUN 21 2026
GACKT Official X Update. Translation below
A week has passed since filming began for the Monday 9 PM drama.
Normally, Monday 9 PM dramas are associated with love stories, but this time it's a completely different approach.
Honestly, you have no idea what the filming will be like before it starts.
Even if you've acted with the same actors before, if the camera crew and production staff change, the filming content and the atmosphere on set change drastically.
The final product will be completely different.
Ultimately, the part that actors are involved in is only a small part of the whole.
I understand that that part is important, but I'm keenly aware that a work is created through the work and relationships of so many people.
As always, the first day started with a mix of nervousness and feeling things out.
This time too, I was observing the movements of the staff in various sections, trying to gauge the atmosphere on set.
The first thing that surprised me was how incredibly fast the entire film crew moved.
The camera team, the lighting team…
The sheer dedication of each section is palpable.
Television dramas typically use two cameras simultaneously, sometimes even four.
As everyone knows, compared to movies, television dramas often lack depth and a sense of realism, right?
This is partly due to the lenses and equipment used.
More importantly, it's heavily influenced by filming time and budget.
Both actors and staff often face the dilemma of wishing they had more equipment or shooting techniques.
In movies, special equipment, commonly known as a "tokki," is frequently used, but it's almost never seen in television dramas.
Even if it is used, it's usually limited to climactic episodes.
Of course, it allows for shots with a grand scale, but using it significantly increases both time and budget.
On my first day on this set, the tokki was being used as if it were completely normal.
Many film crew members who have worked on Academy Award-winning films are involved in various sections of this project, and perhaps because of this, their dedication to visual production is extraordinary.
The moment I saw the small monitor on set, I couldn't help but exclaim, "It's so different..."
The depth and realism of the images are beautiful.
Even on such a small screen, it felt like I was watching a scene from a movie.
Of course, the interplay between the actors is a crucial element in determining the pace of the film, that goes without saying.
That will become increasingly apparent as we go along.
I was amazed by the performance of Mirai Shida, who plays the heroine and with whom I'm co-starring for the first time in this film.
The tempo of the dialogue, the speed of her responses, and the way she creates the atmosphere in each scene—
Everything about her is superb.
She immediately responded to the director's instructions on set.
Her timing of lines and the way she conveys emotions are exquisite, naturally leading the pace of the acting on set.
As expected, having been at the forefront of the industry since childhood and appearing in dramas for nine consecutive seasons, his expressiveness and stability are outstanding.
This is a great learning experience for me.
It's a blessing to be able to work with an actor who possesses so many qualities I lack.
I can't announce the names of the other actors yet, but the cast is impressive, and the atmosphere on set is great.
I think this is something to look forward to.
Society has changed considerably with the times, and if even a little bit of a blue-collar, working-class vibe comes through, it's often met with ridicule like, "That's so Showa era!" or "That's outdated!"
Is that really true?
Filming sets are now heavily regulated, and there are many things that can't be done compared to the past.
It's also true that the number of skilled, craftsman-like technicians has decreased.
However, this team's blue-collar vibe and the incredibly fast pace are...
It's refreshing to watch.
We sometimes film until almost midnight, and then have to wake up at 5 AM the next morning.
Even so, every member of the crew takes pride in shooting as many scenes as possible.
That kind of atmosphere permeates the entire set.
Wow, I absolutely love this atmosphere.
This kind of set is truly irresistible.
There are many moments when I feel like I'm experiencing a luxury.
It's quite hard, but I feel like we'll be able to create something interesting.
Please look forward to it.
月9のドラマの撮影が始まって一週間が経った。
通常、
月9と言えばラブストーリーものというイメージもあったが、
今回は全然違うアプローチの作品となる。正直、
どんな撮影になるのかってのは
始まる前にはまったく分からない。一緒に演技したことがある役者がいても、… pic.twitter.com/l2lC0Fivby
— GACKT (@GACKT) June 21, 2026
Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team
Translation © GACKT ITALIA
