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Versailles -Philharmonic Quintet- answered our questions from A to Z the day before their performance at Anime USA.

With a new addition to their band name, Versailles -Philharmonic Quintet- touched ground in the US for the second time this year to play at the Anime USA convention and a solo show in New York. On opening day of the convention, the band took some time out of their packed schedule to answer almost everything from A to Z with JaME.


Anime USA: What do you think of the convention?

All: We haven't actually done anything yet, so that's what we would like to know! (all laugh)

Beauty: What is the most beautiful thing you've seen?

TERU: Us.
Jasmine You: Yes, us.
YUKI: We are the most beautiful band in the world!
(Everyone laughs)

You all agree?

All: Yes!

Concert: Do you have any pre or post concert rituals?

KAMIJO: Not quite. As much as we'd like to, our hair, make up and getting into costume takes up all the time.

TERU: After I finish make up, what I do is listen to my music and imagine what the concert is going to be like.
HIZAKI: For me, it's the opposite of TERU. I try to concentrate and not feel high levels of tension and calm myself down.

Death: Why do you use death as a theme for your music? Is there a specific purpose?

KAMIJO: In order to think about life, there must be death.

English: You like to use English and other languages.

KAMIJO: Yes.

What appeal does using other languages in your lyrics have for you?

KAMIJO: (Thinks) I might not be able to pronounce it well, I might not know the language, nor the meaning of the word, but the image another language can give- that image is part of the sound.

Fast food: Love it or hate it?

Versailles: Fast food? (Everyone looks at HIZAKI)
HIZAKI: Kentucky Fried Chicken! KFC!

Gift: What's the most memorable gift you've received?

HIZAKI: A star, named Versailles.

A star in the sky?

All: Yes, the fans named a star Versailles for us.

HIZAKI: Tell us something about HIZAKI.

HIZAKI: What? (Laughs) Something specific, or anything?

Anything!

HIZAKI: Ah... (Flustered) Could you give me a topic? (Laughs)

How about something you like to do on your off time?

HIZAKI: I like to compose music!

Internet: How do you feel about downloads?

KAMIJO: If it's not legal downloads, I really don't like it. Legal downloads are good, but we really love our fans to see the CD jacket, too.

Jasmine You: Tell us something about Jasmine You.

Jasmine You: What about me? (Laughs)

Anything!

Jasmine You: Every time I take a bath, I always put in jasmine extract.

KAMIJO: Tell us something about KAMIJO.

KAMIJO: About me? I am the prince for all the girls in the world.
(Everyone laughs)

Language: A phrase you use a lot.

KAMIJO: Bonjour!
YUKI: (In English) Heavy metal! (makes the rock sign with hands)
Jasmine You: Jasmine You desu!
HIZAKI: (In English) Come here!
TERU: (Not paying attention) What was the question?
(Everyone laughs)

Something you say a lot.

TERU: Please wait a little bit! (Laughs)

Magic: Why did you start to do magic shows in your lives?

KAMIJO: Yeah, why? (Laughs)
Jasmine You: It's one of my hobbies.

NOBLE: How do you feel about the upcoming US release?

HIZAKI: It's a really big honor.

Opportunity: What is an opportunity you wish to have in the US?

KAMIJO: A big live house tour.

Philharmonic Quintet: Out of all the entries, how did you decide upon this combination?

KAMIJO: Philharmonic means an orchestra, quintet meaning five. Us five by ourselves as a band are a quintet, but to be philharmonics- to be a complete orchestra, we need the fans. Together, we are a Philharmonic Quintet.

Question: Something youÂ’ve always wondered or thought about.

KAMIJO: I've always thought that I would love to meet more people.

Reliable: Who do you think is most reliable?

KAMIJO: That depends on what it is. Art and visuals, YUKI. For band sound and arrangement, HIZAKI and I. TERU is someone who watches over all of us. Jasmine You is very good when it comes to communication.

Season: What is your favorite season and why?

KAMIJO: Winter, because I like the snow.
Jasmine You: I also like the winter.

Why?

Jasmine You: Because I can wear different jackets, like leather and fur coats!
YUKI: Also the winter, because I don't like the heat (laughs).
TERU: Spring, because my birthday is in the spring!
HIZAKI: Summer.

Why summer?

HIZAKI: I just wanted to pick something different!
(Everyone laughs)

TERU: Tell us something about TERU.

TERU: I love making different things.

Unique: What makes Versailles -Philharmonic Quintet- unique?

KAMIJO: Everyone's sounds and visuals together and everything else about us makes us unique.

Versailles -Philharmonic Quintet-: Where would you like to see yourselves in three years?

HIZAKI: I would like to be in a field where all our fans will come to see us whenever we come back to the states.

YUKI: Tell us something about YUKI.

YUKI: I can cry on command!
All: (Look impressed) Really? Wow.

Zodiac: Does your personalities match your zodiac sign?

HIZAKI: We don't know much about the zodiac, but our blood types? We all match (laughs).

Thank you very much!

All: Thank you!