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at Anotherfan and Vamoose. Well at least they'll have a swimming pool soon ^_^ Hehe XD

*has no idea who they are in the avatar though*

But welcome back! ^^

Ah ha! Allow me to explain to anyone who will listen! Seriously, if you couldn't care less then just work with me because I love those guys and need to create more fans so they will come visit the UK.

So, in my avy are Hiroyuki Takami (brunette) and Daisuke Asakura (blond). Together they are Access or AXS. They first formed in 1991 and became a huge hit in Japan, particularly with fans who loved the homoerotic appeal, although neither have ever stated their sexuality. Dai-chan is rumoured to be gay after saying things like:

"I would never do such a terrible thing to a woman!"

when asked if he had thought about having kids. And, well, just looking at him kind of explains everything. Hiro on the other hand is often described as Dai-sexual. In other words, the only person he is attracted to is Daisuke. Awwwwww.

So, from 1991 to 1995 they had a number of hits and performed some phenomenal live tours. Nevertheless, in 1995 a teary eyed Daisuke anounced in a press conference that Access would be splitting up. The reason for this has never been clarified. All we know is that Dai-chan was very upset about the split and fans were devastated.

However, those who craved for Daisuke to return were not disappointed when around about 1997 his new band Iceman made their debut. Iceman consisted of Daisuke on synthesiser/keyboard, Kenichi Ito on guitar and lead vocalist Michihiro Kuroda and, like Access, were a big hit. Perhaps their most famous song, Shining Collection, was used in the anime adaptation of Gravitation for which Daisuke wrote the majority of the OST.

So Iceman continued for three or so years, selling countless albums and performing live just about everywhere in Japan. But in 2000/2001 Michihiro announced that he wished to persue a solo career and Iceman slowly disintergrated after that, despite never having made the split official.

And so things went quiet again, with Daisuke doing a few bits of solo work here and there, performing in clubs and such. But, in 2002, on a live internet broadcast that was so popular it blew the box, Daisuke announced that Access would be reforming! He said he had always felt a strong connection with Hiro and that they really shouldn't let that go to waste. And they are still going now! YAY!

So, there you have it. My little essay on the life and times of Daisuke Asakura. Amazing huh? Anyway, if you still belive me to be sad and obssesive just watch a few of these vids.

Access - Scandalous Blue

Access - Against the Rules

Two live performances from the early Access days. If you do get a little bored (which I hope you don't but...) skip to the ends where there is some... *action*. Particularly in Scandalous Blue. Look out for the kiss!

Iceman - Caution

Iceman - Shining Collection

And some Iceman for you. I love Caution. They are all so good live. And if you didn't already know Shining Collection is the song Yuki writes for Shuichi in the Gravi OVA. Powerful stuff...

Access - Night Wave and Lyin' Eyes

Access - Butt Wrestling O_O

Some newer Access stuff. That last one is a clip of a recent live radio show they do the first Monday of every month. Don't ask me what goes through their heads. Only they know...

Daisuke Asakura - Sequence Virus Club Event

Daisuke Asakura - Puppet Master - Quantum Mechanics Rainbow

Daisuke Asakura - Re-Communicate - Quantum Mechanics Rainbow

And finally some recent solo projects from Dai-chan because he is my god. Seriously, who could resist this cute face:

Awwwww...

Well, thank you for listening. I hope you enjoyed my piece and will now become rabid fangirls like me! Just kidding. But do give them a chance. Access really want to come to the UK or the States but they don't think there will be enough fans, so I'm just trying to do my bit.

And one last bit of trivia for you... Daisuke is approaching forty. OMG!!!!!!

When I found that out I accused Wikipedia of lying. But I should know better. Wikipedia never lies. That man just looks TOO good for his age.

Peace out.