Kamai Gachi Pays Emotional Tribute to LUNA SEA Drummer Shinya with Special Re-broadcast

TV Asahi's variety show "Kamai Gachi" is paying a heartfelt tribute to LUNA SEA drummer Shinya, who passed away on February 17, by specially re-broadcasting episodes in which he previously appeared. This initiative, available for two weeks starting March 17 on TVer and ABEMA, has been met with an outpouring of gratitude and emotion from fans.

The re-released episodes are from the popular "GACHI SEA" series, where the comedy duo Kamaitachi took on the challenge of perfectly covering LUNA SEA's song "ROSIER," ultimately aiming to perform it at the prestigious Nippon Budokan. The lineup includes episodes such as "#55 'ROSIER' Kiwametarunen," "#81 Nippon Budokan Performance Close-up (Part 1)," "#82 Nippon Budokan Performance Close-up (Part 2)," and "GACHI SEA Live Performance SP Complete Edition." These episodes either directly featured Shinya or saw him deeply involved in the planning and execution.

Social media has been flooded with messages of appreciation, including "Thank you, Kamai Gachi," "I never thought I'd cry while watching Kamai Gachi," and "I especially wanted to see GACHI SEA! So grateful for the re-broadcast." Fans who watched the original broadcasts live also shared their renewed appreciation, commenting, "It was so moving to watch them nervous and teary-eyed back then, I was really rooting for them," and "The collaboration with LUNA SEA was incredible; Mr. Yamauchi looked like he was having so much fun while still showing deep respect." Furthermore, many fans were deeply touched by this re-broadcast, recalling the floral tribute from "Kamai Gachi Ichi-yo Sama" (the Kamai Gachi team) at Shinya's memorial service.

This special re-broadcast serves as a precious opportunity to share the music Shinya left behind and the smiles he brought to the show with a wider audience. Many fans are enjoying the program while cherishing the memories of Shinya as he was.

The context

This article discusses a special re-broadcast by the Japanese variety show "Kamai Gachi" as a tribute to Shinya (真矢), the esteemed drummer of the iconic Japanese rock band LUNA SEA, following his passing on February 17, 2024. LUNA SEA is one of Japan's most influential rock bands, known for their unique sound and widespread impact on the visual kei movement and beyond. Shinya was a founding member and a highly respected figure in the Japanese music scene.

"Kamai Gachi" (かまいガチ) is a popular variety program hosted by Kamaitachi (かまいたち), a renowned Japanese comedy duo. The show often features the hosts attempting various challenges. The "GACHI SEA" series, a pun on LUNA SEA, was a particularly popular segment where Kamaitachi undertook the challenging task of learning and performing LUNA SEA's hit song "ROSIER" with the ambition of playing it at the Nippon Budokan (日本武道館), a highly prestigious concert venue in Japan. Shinya's involvement in these episodes, either through direct appearances or providing guidance, made them especially memorable for both LUNA SEA fans and viewers of "Kamai Gachi."

The re-broadcast on streaming platforms TVer and ABEMA is a gesture of respect and remembrance, allowing fans to revisit Shinya's contributions to the show and his musical legacy, highlighting the deep connection between Japanese popular culture and its influential musicians.

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