The Japanese visual kei band Garakuta (我楽多) has quickly established itself in Tokyo’s music scene since debuting in 2022. Known for their high-energy style blending visual kei and menhera kei, Garakuta delivers performances characterized by intense visuals and expressive musicality. The band’s lineup includes Kōji as the vocalist, Hotaru and UZ on guitar, Riku on bass, and RiU on drums. Their aesthetic and thematic choices, often centered around dark and alternative visuals, set them apart in Japan’s underground music circuit​