FOOL’S MATE Ceases Publication

Guess most of you knows, the current FOOL's MATE vol.374, December issue will be the last issue of FOOL's Mate. And somehow Shin is the last cover model of FOOL's MATE.

Ah.... such a waste... I love this magazine....

Below is the short coverage by jpopasia.

In the latest issue of FOOL’S MATE, one of the most known Japanese Visual Kei magazines, you can find a note from the editor saying that after 35 years the magazine will cease publication. They didn’t give a specific reasons for not continuing the production.

The first issue of FOOL’S MATE was printed in 1977, the last issue will be published in December 2012.

FOOL'S MATE vol.374 ViViD Shin Cover Preview 2

Tomorrow will be the release day of FOOL'S MATE vol.374, where Shin will be the cover model! Here are two extra previews other than the cover.

FOOL'S MATE vol.374 ViViD Shin Cover Preview

Shin will be the cover model of FOOL'S MATE December issue (Vol.374), which will be released on 29 October. And the cover is finally released! This time, the selling point is Shin of natural.

(Shin mentioned on his blog, that the upcoming new blog header image is from the photo he took in this FOOL'S MATE issue. Let's look forward to the issue!)

Oct 26, 2012 at 08:40 PM JST

10月29日(月)発売のFOOL'S MATE 12月号(Vol.374)シン表紙画像が公開となりました!! 今回の表紙は、ナチュラルなシンが目印です!! 『フールズメイト』12月号（Vol.374）価格：870円

source:  @ViViD__STAFF twitter

ViViD Shin Interview Translation in Fool's Mate vol.369

Here is the translation for ViViD's Shin Q&A part in Fool's Mate vol.369, July 2012 issue.

There may be some discrepancies as my English isn't perfect, but I tried my best. Thanks to Rein who helped me a lot in translating this.

*Note: Please credit My Dear Reno for reblog or repost.

• View Reno's Interview Translation in Fool's Mate vol.369
• View all of Fool's Mate vol.369 July 2012 issue

Q: If life comes to the end and you can only listen to one song, which song will you listen to?
A: Of course is ViViD songs


Q: If there is one month of holiday, how will you spend it?
A: Stay in home


Q: If not into music, what occupation will you in?
A: Dentist

ViViD Reno Interview Translation in Fool's Mate vol.369

Here is the translation for ViViD's Reno Q&A part in Fool's Mate vol.369, July 2012 issue.

There may be some discrepancies as my English isn't perfect, but I tried my best. Thanks to my friend who helped me a lot in translating this.

*Note: Please credit My Dear Reno for reblog or repost.

• View Shin's Interview Translation in Fool's Mate vol.369
• View all of Fool's Mate vol.369 July 2012 issue

Q: If life comes to the end and you can only listen to one song, which song will you listen to?
A: 「Take off~まだ始まったばかり~」DEEN


Q: If there is one month of holiday, how will you spend it?
A: Go to overseas, or to hot spring.


Q: If not into music, what occupation will you in?
A: I think is normal workers

ViViD in Fool's Mate vol.369 July 2012

Special interview of each member and their first album INFINITY is included in this July issue of Fool's Mate vol.369! Enjoy this issue!

ViViD Cover Preview of Fool's Mate vol.369

ViViD will be the cover model of Fool's Mate vol.369 July issue! Here is the cover and inner shoot preview. It will be released tomorrow, are you ready to get it?

ViViD Shin's Scan in Fool's Mate vol. 368

Here are the scans of Fool's Mate Jun issue vol.368. Enjoy!

ViViD Shin's photo in Fool's Mate vol. 368

These are the pictures taken from Fool's Mate vol.368, June 2012 issue. He gives different feeling by having different styling in this issue. Enjoy it!

Shin in Fool's Mate vol.368 Preview + Cover

Finally the Fool's Mate that Shin is long awaiting is released! Here is the official preview for the 3 pictures of Shin in the issue, with he clear cover. Had you bought it?

source: Fool's Mate Official Site

ViViD Shin Fool's Mate vol.368 Cover Preview

Next upcoming Fool's Mate vol.368 June issue will be released on 28 April 2012.  シン is in the magazine cover! Here is the cover preview.

source: Fool's Mate Twitter

IV's Personal Favorite Interview (Fool's Mate vol.362)

Here is the translation of イヴ personal favorite. Enjoy!

View scans of ViViD in Fool's Mate vol. 362 Dec 2011

• MUSICIAN: Billy Sheehan-san, I felt the unlimited possibilities of the bass.
• BAND: Janne Da Arc-san. I received the most influence from them. I respect all of them.
• ALBUM: 『ANOTHER STORY』Janne Da Arc/I was moved by their outlook on the world
• TUNE: 「Romeo and Cinderella」doriko/It was this that I came to like Vocaloid
• MOVIE: 『The butterfly effect』, I love suspense and mystery movies.
• TELEVISION: Music Station. I love music.
• MANGA: 『ONE PIECE』I like it too much it's painful(laughs)

ViViD Scan in Fool’s Mate Vol. 365 Mar 2012

ViViD LIVE 2012 「TAKE OFF ～Birth to the NEW WORLD～」 is reported in Fool’s Mate Vol. 365! Enjoy the scans!

ViViD Scan in Fool's Mate I.S. Vol. 007

Enjoy the scans of ViViD in Fool's Mate I.S. Vol. 007!

ViViD (Full Page) in Fool's Mate vol. 364 February 2012

This is the full page version of ViViD in Fool's Mate vol. 364 February 2012!

View the image of Fool's Mate Feb 2012

ViViD in Fool's Mate Feb 2012

Cool pictures from ViViD in Fool's Mate February issue!

View Full page scan

ViViD LIVE Report in Fool's Mate Mac 2012

Their LIVE in Budokan was widely reported by many magazines. Fool's Mate is one of the magazine which gives the report, in their March issue, vol.365.

８千人超えのオーディエンスを魅了し、大成功で終えた１月７日の日本武道館公演。さらに、翌週リリースされた最新シングル「message」が、オリコン・チャート４位にランクインしたViViD。2012年の幕開けも絶好調です。

さて、今回はライヴのアフター・インタヴューということで、公演２日後にお時間をいただきました。お疲れのところ……と思いきや、大舞台を終えて、緊張の糸が解けたようなリラックス・モードの５人。和気藹々と、当日のことやリハの様子、友人からの感想などを交え、今後の展望も語ってくれました。

すでに発表されている東名阪ツアーはもちろん、「今年は俺らがみんなに会いに行きます」と予告済みのライヴ情報も待ち遠しい!!　進化し続ける彼らから、今年も目が離せません。

source: Fool's Mate Official Site

ViViD Shin in Fool's Mate vol. 363 January 2012

Shin is with Black Veil Brides on Fool's Mate vol. 363 January 2012 issue. They are cool!

ViViD FOOL'S MATE Full Page Interview Scan (vol.362 Dec 2011)

Here are the full page scan of ViViD in FOOL'S MATE vol.362 December 2011. It includes personal details and interview of each member. Great chance to know them more!

• ViViD in FOOL'S MATE December 2011 vol.362 (Part 1)
• ViViD in FOOL'S MATE December 2011 vol.362 (Part 2)
• ViViD in FOOL'S MATE December 2011 vol.362 (Part 3)
• ViViD in FOOL'S MATE December 2011 vol.362 (Part 4)

ViViD in FOOL'S MATE December 2011 vol.362 (Part 3)

How I wish I'm the one being hugged... XD

• ViViD's Full Page Interview Scan (vol.362 Dec 2011)
• ViViD in FOOL'S MATE December 2011 vol.362 (Part 1)
• ViViD in FOOL'S MATE December 2011 vol.362 (Part 2)
• ViViD in FOOL'S MATE December 2011 vol.362 (Part 4)