The end of a musical legend, the GazettE bassist, REITA, passes away. Personally, I never really followed their music very closely, but I still heard about them from time to time and I still remember when they formed a group in 2002. It’s always sad to lose musical talent like this.
On April 16, news broke over the passing of the GazettE bassist, REITA, who reportedly passed yesterday. In response, the official Twitter account for the Black Butler anime, in which the GazettE performed the season two opening theme, was updated to honor the song.
Regarding REITA’s passing, the website states, “REITA, our bassist, passed on April 15, 2024. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the fans and supporters who have stood by us. We appreciate the kindness shown to him throughout his life.”
Expressing profound grief, the site adds, “His vibrant energy for the band will remain undiminished. Both band members and staff alike are in disbelief and deeply saddened. We cannot even begin to process this sudden loss.”
“We request understanding throughout this grieving process and would like to decline interviews or speculative articles at this time. We hope for your continued support.”
Taking a look at REITA’s personal Twitter account, this appears to have been his last tweet, made early in the morning of April 15:
the GazettE was established in March 2002, actively performing in Tokyo and achieving milestones such as their first Nippon Budokan performance in 2006, arena and Tokyo Dome performances in 2010. From 2011, they participated in major festivals and embarked on their first world tour in 2013, expanding their popularity to 22 cities in 13 countries. REITA was born on May 27th.
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