Even though i am a new fan, and didnt really know about them when he died , i felt a deep void in my heart when i learned about his death, we miss you Atsushi . rest in peace

R.I.P. Atsushi 🥀🕯

Getting my hands on all the albums is my main goal, since I do not subscribe to streaming services anymore. Because of this, few things are the more expensive limited editions, as I mostly care about just having the music.

The only limited editions are:
-Izora
-Subrosa
-Shibuya Hariapa!
-Parade 35th anniversary

In the case of Parade I got the limited to also have the live Songs on CD and as rips for my mp3 player

Hello every nyan!
I’ve been a Buck-Tick Fan for about 5 years now and I absolutely love this band. I’m in my senior year of high school and my senior quote is due soon and since we’re remembering and honoring Atsushi, I’ve been thinking about it more. For years I’ve been thinking about having my quote be a lyric from Speed “Girls and Boys, freedom suits you, this is the last chance let’s blow ourselves up!” But obviously that is very inappropriate in a school setting 😭 So I was wondering if you guys have any ideas! If not I might just quote Gackt “The Magic of the Moon is shalle a le rilla”

RIP to the amazing Acchan, who was an inspiration to me since I was 13, I’ve mourned and missed you since October 24th, 2023

It started after I couldn’t find the Climax Together 1992 Compact Disc during my last trip to Japan (I mean, I kinda knew I wouldn’t) and then morphed into this. 😭 I used a proxy service to get everything here! I hadn’t used the service in nearly two years so I was unfortunately not aware of the extreme increase in shipping prices and the tariffs until after I had already made some purchases.

Something to note, although I’m sure it’s probably obvious and I knew it myself going in, is that Atsushi merch is expensive. I love all five of them so much that it makes me a little sad to see that the other members’ goods are sold at much lower value by secondhand shops… but it also makes me happy because I can purchase them without feeling the pain in my wallet. (I have rubber keychains of Yuta, Hide, and Toll/Anii! I’m sure I can find Imai for a reasonable price but definitely not Acchan) If you want to make some purchases of your own, browse carefully! I saw one listing of the plushies for over $300, even without Atsushi. I paid much less than that and my purchase included extra stuff like Fish Tank newsletters and postcards.

I will take good care of the little plushies, I promise 🥹 I can’t wait to take them around with me!

I also couldn’t resist the muffler towel with the art of the members as dogs! Imai is a dalmatian, Yuta is a shiba inu puppy (a reference to that one interview?!), Atsushi is a borzoi, Toll is a doberman, and Hide is a husky. I love art/merchthat features the members as animals!! I’ve seen them as dogs, panda darumas, cats, and doves so far.

I’ve been having a rough year, so I’m happy I got to treat myself 🥹 B-T makes me so happy!!!

Bonus my LED Hello Kitty CD player

Hello! I want to ask what is the origin of this image? Months ago, I read this came from a Fish Tank fanclub ad or something similar. Is it true? Or does this image come from a manga or doujinshi?

I bought my first Buck-Tick and Atsushi Sakurai items, and yesterday they finally arrived at my house!

I became a BT fan in July 2026. I've been a fan of several bands/groups, but I had never felt so interested in wanting to collect their merchandise. I don't know what made me want to start buying their items (maybe it's because it's the first band I like that started in the 80s, which makes me want to have my own little collection, as I find the amount of stuff and music they've released over roughly 40 years really striking), but I started off with a couple of things here:

1. A couple of magazines with Atsushi Sakurai on the cover and a magazine completely dedicated to him. I wish I could read Japanese.

2. The limited edition Miss Take CD. It's one of my favorite singles. I remember seeing them promoting this CD in an interview they did in 2012 (a translated interview on YouTube) and I told myself, "I definitely need to have this!"

3. The Schwein album. Honestly, I bought it before listening to anything from this side project. But I liked it. Although I prefer the Son of Schweinstein album more.

4. The limited edition of the Longinus movie.

I know my initial purchases were a bit focused on Atsushi. But I plan to get more things from the band. I would REALLY love to collect all their albums, but since I don't live in Japan, the taxes end up being a hassle. One of my goals is to travel to Japan and manage to get most of their discography. For now, I would love to be able to buy the photoholders of the 5 members, and other interesting things. Like magazines from the 90s or 2000s, or some of the dolls or plushies I've seen on the internet.

PD: the last picture is a handmade photoholder I made one day with a friend (⁠ ⁠◜⁠‿⁠◝⁠ ⁠)⁠♡

Last month I visited Fujioka (Atsushi, Imai, and Hide’s hometown) and Takasaki (Toll and Yuta’s hometown) in Gunma Prefecture.

The Fujioka Mikabo Miraikan has a permanent BUCK-TICK exhibit with manhole covers featuring iconic photos of the band and their handprints + signatures. They also have some merch: keychains of the band’s handprints + signatures, coasters, a tenugui, and a t-shirt. I was hoping my trip would coincide with those of other fans, but unfortunately not 🥺 I did get to talk to some locals who, although they weren’t necessarily fans themselves, were kind enough to talk to me about the band. I think it’s not exactly common for foreigners to visit Fujioka, so they said they were happy that I visited. 🥹

I also went to Imai Shouten, Imai’s family shop. They’ve closed down recently but I spent a good few minutes just standing there, taking it all in. It’s where BT was formed, after all 😭 I read that people used to actually be able to meet Imai’s mother at the shop!

Takasaki Tower Records has a bunch of autographed BT posters on display. Kinshicho Tower Records in Sumida, Tokyo (not pictured here) also has a dedicated BT section, apparently because the manager (?) is a fan!

I hope more fans from around the world will be able to visit Fujioka and Takasaki!

Note: Regional specific releases may appear different or may be locked due to regional licensing rights.

YAGAMI TOLL TOP LIST:

1. 1984 - Van Halen

2. No Secrets - Carly Simon

3. The Edgar Winter Collection - Edgar Winter

4. Cactus - Cactus

5. Urban Renewal - Tower of Power

6. Rich Versus Roach - Buddy Rich and Max Roach

7. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin

8. Made in Japan (Live in Japan) - Deep Purple

9. Pin Ups - Pin Ups

10. Abraxas - Santana

11. Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols - Sex Pistols

12. Let It Be - The Beatles

13. Misslim - Yumi Arai (Matsutoya)

14. Iijanaika - The Mops

15. Boston - Boston

16. Who's Next - The Who

17. WHO Th eROCKERS - TH eROCKERS

18. Cosmo's Factory - Creedence Clearwater Revival

YUTAKA HIGUCHI TOP LIST:

1. Doubt - Jesus Jones

2. Deep - Peter Murphy

3. Tin Drum - JAPAN

4. Pornography - The Cure

5. Porcupine - Echo & the Bunnymen

6. Vienna - Ultravox

7. A Wizard/A True Star - Todd Rundgren

8. Space Oddity - David Bowie

9. Abbey Road - The Beatles

10. Synchronicity - The Police

11. Express - Love and Rockets

12. Night Time - Killing Joke

13. Billy Idol - Billy Idol

14. A Secret Wish - Propaganda

15. Dress for Excess - Sigue Sigue Sputnik

16. Pop Art - Transvision Vamp

17. Mother's Milk - Red Hot Chili Peppers

18. MCMXC a.D. - Enigma

Hello hello! I’m here again, this time to share photos of my B-T collection, all accumulated in June of this year💸💸💸, and to offer a little bit of advice for people who plan to do their own little B-T hunt (in Tokyo specifically) like I did :) I’m no expert, but still!

I swore to myself that I would buy as many of their albums used as I can but I really went for convenience’s sake and bought most of them at Tower Records 😔 The only ones I got used are Six/Nine, SSL, Arui wa Anarchy, and Subrosa.

I also couldn’t resist getting some of the singles (all used): “ROMANESQUE,” “21st Cherry Boy,” “GLAMOROUS,” and “BRAN-NEW LOVER.” Also in the photo are Catalogue 2005, Catalogue 1987-2016 (I couldn’t resist because of the cover art 🐈‍⬛), Catalogue THE BEST 35th anniv., and Acchan’s solo album “Ai no Wakusei.”

I also picked up some dvds and blu-rays! (SSL and Yumemiru Uchuu are used). They all work great :) (just keep the regions in mind, you wouldn’t want to buy a disc you can’t use). I plan to get more on my next trip!

Not pictured: I also bought a bit of merch (photocards, magnets, a notebook lol, keychains, tour stickers, and a towel) from Mandarake Shibuya, Nakano Broadway, and Fujioka Mikabo Mirakan. I was warned that Shibuya Mandarake is expensive. It 100% is. Most of the cds they had could be found elsewhere for much cheaper but they did have some rare finds.

For people who plan to visit Tokyo and shop: I highly recommend Disk Union!! I went to a couple of different branches and they all had B-T! Don’t expect entire discographies, but their cds were super affordable. Disk Union Nakano specifically had a bunch of dvds and blu-rays I regret not getting. I took a photo of SSL specifically because it’s literally the only album I couldn’t find at Tower Records, even though I went to at least five different branches. I made a second trip to Shibuya Mandarake and bought the used copy I had seen for 5000 yen and then a few days later saw it in Disk Union for 880 yen 😭 If you have time to search, be patient!

As expensive as Shibuya Mandarake is, I still think it’s worth a visit. B-T had its own shelf for cds/dvds/blu-rays and copies of their Fish Tank newsletter plus a little basket with some can badges and keychains. There were also goods behind a glass case with a bunch of merch for other rock bands and vkei bands.

A fair warning, as some of you may care about this: the B-T Remaster Works cds (from “HURRY UP MODE” to “COSMOS”) all have the same cd art (there isn’t really art, it’s just blank with text and the star emblem that’s on the Climax Together CD box) with the exception of the titles in their unique fonts. I was so bummed. 😭

The BOOK-OFF branches I went to in Tokyo proper had very little B-T. Obviously their stock fluctuates a lot since its dependent on people selling their possessions, but when I went to the one in Ikebukuro, for example, they had no B-T albums or singles at all and maybe two dvds. A smaller one I went to near my hotel (away from the more touristy areas) only had Subrosa.

BUT! I went to the BOOK-OFF Super Bazaar Lalaport Tokyo Bay (which is actually in Chiba, not Tokyo, so it took me 1.5 hours to get there), which had so many B-T cds (last three photos)! However, they only had two dvds and had a sign saying they are actively asking for people to sell their B-T media 😝

Something to note: most of the BOOK-OFFs I went to had BUCK-TICK under “Pop” music (look for the ハ section and B-T should have its own divider card). When I got to the Super Bazaar I was so confused because I couldn’t find any B-T cds under Pop. I was about to give up and leave but luckily I saw BOOWY out of the corner of my eye. All the B-T stuff was under 80s Rock and Pop specifically. This possibly only applies to the Super Bazaar-sized BOOK-OFFs.

If you visit Jimbocho, stop by Bunken Rock Side! I was a little overwhelmed because there were so many magazines (and I was exhausted from Nakano Broadway) but the owner was really kind!! The Fish Tank newsletter was also cheaper there than at Mandarake.

There’s a bar in Itabashi called Razzle Dazzle, and the owner is a huge B-T fan! You may have seen it on social media already, but the owner has a dedicated space in the bar with an Acchan/B-T shrine (including the actual chair from the “RONDO” music video!!). The owner is super, super kind and allows photography but be sure to be respectfuI. Everything on display is from her personal collection, so please don’t touch anything unless the owner explicitly allows you to! I know it’s common sense, but I still feel it needs to be said. I recommend the RazDaz Sour/ラズダズサワー if you like to drink and like peaches!

I know this was super long (sorry 😭), but I hope even at least one person will find this helpful!!

Note: Regional specific releases may appear different or may be locked due to regional licensing rights.

YAGAMI TOLL TOP 2

1. Funky Monkey Baby - Carol

2. Flapper - Yoshida Minako

HOSHINO HIDEHIKO TOP 2

1. Crimes of the Heart - Ute Lemper

2. MCMXC a.D. - Enigma

SAKURAI ATSUHI TOP 2:

1. Blood - This Mortal Coil

2. MCMXC a.D. - Enigma

IMAI HISASHI TOP 2:

1. EXPRESS - Love and Rockets

2. Instant Love - Boøwy

HIGUCHI YUTAKA TOP 2:

1. Armed Forces - Elvis Costello and The Attractions

2. Black Sea - XTC

ATSUSHI TOP LIST:

1. Mask - Bauhaus

2. Medusa - Clan of Xymox

3. Tinderbox - Siouxsie and the Banshees

4. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars - David Bowie

5. Boys and Girls - Bryan Ferry

6. Gentlemen Take Polaroids - Japan

7. I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got - Sinéad O'Connor

8. J.S.BACH Toccata and Fugue Famous Organ Works - Peter Hurford

9. Chopin: Nocturnes - Vladimir Ashkenazy

10. God's Own Medicine - The Mission

11. The Bride Ship - Crime + The City Solution

12. Rain Dogs - Tom Waits

13. It'll End in Tears - This Mortal Coil

14. ignorance - MORRIE

15. Terminal - Endo Michiro

16. Tokyo Ballet - Tsuchiya Masami

17. Watermark - Enya

18. Beethoven: Piano Sonatas - Wilhelm Kempff

Both Atushi and Imai draw heavy influences from the writings of French poet, Charles Baudelaire. The 1990 album, Aku no Hana, draws direct inspiration, and is named after this specific collection of poems.

In our current age, one wouldn’t describe his writings as anything overly immoral. However, in 1857, it was quite a scandalous book. The French government even subjected it to an “Obscenities Trial,” and subsequently banned several poems within it. Of course, that did little to quell Baudelaire’s growing popularity, driven in large part by the taboos in his writing.

While this specific copy isn’t the best translation I’ve come across. I do enjoy that it has both the original French poems alongside their respective translations.

I included a poem as an example of common themes found in BUCK-TICK’s music.

I’ll add a link to an online free-use project of the book in the comments.

2026 marks over 40 years of BUCK-TICK.

Note: Regional specific releases may appear different or may be locked due to regional licensing rights.

IMAI HISASHI TOP LIST:

1. B-2 Unit - Sakamoto Ryuich

2. In Sara, Mencken, Christ And Beethoven There Were Men And Women - Robert Ashley

3. Naked City - John Zorn

4. Night Music - Tones on Tail

5. The King - Teenage Fanclub

6. INSIDING - Bruce Gilbert

7. BGM - Yellow Magic Orchestra

8. Technodelic - Yellow Magic Orchestra

9. STOP JAP - The Stalin

10. Humanity - The Mad Capsule Markets

11. NEUROMANTIC - Takahashi Yukihiro

12. Zelda - Zelda [ゼルダ]

13. Hello America - The Cassandra Complex

14. Pretty Hate Machine - Nine Inch Nails

15. Planet Oz - Inga Humpe

16. The Unacceptable Face of Freedom - Test Dept

17. NORMAL - Ippu-Do

18. BLUE - RC Succession

HOSHINO HIDEHIKO TOP LIST:

1. Express - Love and Rockets

2. From Gardens Where We Feel Secure - Virginia Astley

3. The Sky's Gone Out - Bauhaus

4. Maxi - Maxi Priest

5. The Head in the Door - The Cure

6. Requiem for a Dying Era - Auto-Mod

7. Tin Drum - Japan

8. Blue Bell Knoll - Cocteau Twins

9. The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste - Ministry

10. Construction Time Again - Depeche Mode

11. That Total Age - Nitzer Ebb

12. X - INXS

13. Front by Front - Front 242

14. The Martyr Mantras - Jesus Loves You (Boy George)

15. Vienna - Ultravox

16. Atomic Playboys - Steve Stevens

17. Inky Bloaters - Danielle Dax

18. Aion - Dead Can Dance

well...to be precise it was the live at Yokohama 1992 10 September Performance

So thankful to have found his beautiful voice, love him dearly 🖤