visual kei

//ˈvɪʒuəl keɪ// Medium • Origin: Japan rock scene, 1980s–

Japanese music/fashion movement blending glam rock and punk.

Example Sentence

That band’s costumes scream visual kei.

Related Terms

oshare kei; goth rock

Notes & References

Big hair, dramatic makeup, and theatrical outfits.

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