Kajinaga Daishi Notice of Tokyo performance postponement

The June 4th arrangement for the Shibuya O-EAST "[First Tour] Kosei mo Naku Chuumoku mo Sarenai Kono Tour ga, Ato ni... ni Naru Koto wo Boku wa Shitteiru~" performance, due to sudden illness by Kajinaga Daishi himself, must be suddenly postponed.

Bearing in mind the many troubles and concerns of all the fans, we offer you our deep apologies. Accompanying this performance postponement is a change in the performance plans; because presently we are in the process of adjusting the agenda, etc. we sincerely ask that you please wait a little while until an announcement is made. We will put the announcement on the Psycho le Cemu OFFICIAL SITE as well as the Psycho le Cemu OFFICIAL MOBILE SITE.

Still, accompanying the postponement for those customers that are concerned and desire a refund, the details of the process, etc. for those who want a refund will also be given on the Psycho le Cemu OFFICIAL SITE as well as the Psycho le Cemu OFFICIAL MOBILE SITE.

The performance change, in the case of a refund, we advise you not to lose your ticket to the performance. * Please note that we cannot reissue a ticket if it is lost.

For everyone's troubles we offer you our deep apologies.

June 2, 17th year of the Heisei Era [2005]
Sweet Heart Company

Cosplay band vocalist in drug bust

Daishi, the lead singer of Psycho le Cemu, one of Japan's most popular cosplay bands, was arrested Friday for using speed, Tokyo police said.

Daishi, 29, whose real name is Daishi Kajinaga, was arrested for breaking the Stimulants Control Law by allegedly using amphetamines.

Daishi denies the allegations. "I didn't use them," he said.

Police said Daishi used the drugs some time in early May.

Police said they asked Daishi to submit a urine sample. He did so voluntarily, and traces of speed where found after police examined it.

Police said they would continue to question the performer to find out where he got the drugs. (Mainichi Shimbun, Japan, June 3, 2005)

Official site changes statement regarding DAISHI's live postponement
In response to the news of DAISHI's arrest, the official site acknowledges his current status.

Psycho le Cemu vocal, DAISHI (Kajinaga DAISHI) "arrested on the suspicion of violation of the Stimulant control law (use)"

Due to Kajinaga Daishi not being in good condition for the past few days, it was decided that it was impossible for him to do the live.

Late June 2nd, information was given on this homepage about the postponement of Kajinaga Daishi's solo LIVE TOUR "[First Tour] Kosei mo Naku Chuumoku mo Sarenai Kono Tour ga, Ato ni... ni Naru Koto wo Boku wa Shitteiru~" Tokyo performance, but at this time, from information received from the Kanagawa prefectural police, {he was} "arrested on the suspicion of violation of the Stimulant control law (use)"; presently these facts are being looked into by the affiliated company. {Nippon Crown}

About Tokyo performance to be put on, in dealing with concerns, we will give information of the change. To all the fans, we apologize sincerely for the many worries caused by this.

June 3rd, 17th year of Heisei Era [2005]
Sweet Heart company

Nippon Crown announces a suspension of the Psycho le Cemu in USA II DVD
Slated to be sold on June 22, this is an act done by the record label to show remorse for DAISHI's actions. It is uncertain when/if it will go on sale.

Announcement concerning suspending sales and stopping shipping

Heisei 17 [2005] June 3
Nippon Crown Corporation
Corporation First Distribution

The work on the Psycho le Cemu in USA Vol. II DVD planned for sale on June 22nd has been forced to be suspended due to the present circumstances.

In addition, for the time being the shipping of music has also been stopped.

We extend our deepest heartfelt apologies for the immense trouble caused to everyone.

06/04/05
12:41 a.m.

Sorry for being slow about writing. Aladdin to Star Ocean no Hihou will be done as planned. I think there are many opinions, but if I stop doing this {Aladdin to Star Ocean no Hihou}, quickly everything will start to go downhill. I think it is best {for me} to answer any of the feelings of the stage people who are worried.

To the fans,
This time, concerning DAISHI's arrest on the suspicion of stimulant possession. We extend our deepest, most heartfelt apologies for the trouble and worry that has been caused to the fans, the staff and all persons related to us.

The remaining members are solemnly accepting the gravity of this situation, and as for Psycho le Cemu's work, please give us patience and understanding during the time the situation is dealt with.

All four of us are still nothing but bewildered at all of the things that have happened so suddenly. We truly would like to confirm that DAISHI is telling the truth, but at this time we cannot do that. We would appreciate it if you kept your comments to a minimum.

Even though we are in this situation, as far as the member's continuing their solo work is concerned, since each member has decided they would like to continue as planned, please offer us whatever support you might want to give. We offer our most sincere apologies for the trouble and the worries that have been caused.

June 5, Heisei 17 [2005]
Lida, AYA, seek, YURA-sama

Announcing respectfully

A sincere thank you for always supporting Psycho le Cému.

We heartfully apologize for having caused great worry and trouble to you concerning the incident with DAISHI in June of this year.

As a result of discussing with the affiliation office and the other four members, Psycho le Cému and each member will leave the office, become independent, and focus on their own solo projects, such as ISABELLE, etc. with only four members from now on.

Future activities, news, and the like, will be announced on SYNECTICS starting August 11 in connection with this. Thank you for your consideration.

Although we are in such a situation, each member needs aid hereafter, and wholeheartedly asks of your support.

2005.8.10
Sweet-Heart, Inc.
Psycho le Cému
Lida/AYA/seek/YURA-sama

Man of Rock Band, Admits to Use of Stimulants at First Trial Hearing

Accused of violation of the Stimulant Control Law (and use), vocalist of the rock group "Psycho le Cemu" defendant Kajinaga Daishi's (29) first trial hearing was held on September 12th at Yokohama District Court (Judge Fukami Reiko).

Completely admitting to prosecution facts, defendant Kajinaga answered questions, "The drugs were bought from a foreigner in Tokyo¬…Shibuya for 20,000 yen [around $200], and injected at hotel(s) in Shibuya ward."

Explaining his motive, defendant Kajinaga admitted to using the stimulant repeatedly saying that, "I turned to drugs due to troubles and weak feelings within the band." and [also] saying that, "I began to use the drugs around 17 ~ 18 years of age, but stopped when when I was 20, although around a year and a half ago I started using them again."

(Yomiuri Shinbun) - Updated September 12, 9:49 p.m.

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"Psycho" Vocal, Admits to Facts by Prosecution.

Accused of violation of the Stimulant Control Law (and use), vocalist of visual kei band "Psycho le Cemu" DAISHI, on the first hearing on the 12th at Yokohama Distric Court (Judge Fukami Reiko), defendant Kajinaga Daishi (29) admits to facts by the prosecution. Defendant Kajinaga, who has had a sudden, intense weight gain, said with a frail voice, "Due to mental anxiety I used drugs to escape. For the sake of my fellow friends and fans that I've troubled, I want to return to singing." Though it has been revealed that in a discussion with his lawyer he said, "I want to commit suicide." According to the indictment in the middle of May, the stimulants were purchased on the streets of Tokyo Shibuya and were used within the metropolitan area as well as Fukuoka prefecture and so on. The next scheduled appearance will conclude the trial hearing.

(Nikkan Sports) Updated on September 13, 9:47 a.m.

On September 30, visual kei band vocalist DAISHI, Kajinaga Daishi (29), received his sentence in the Yokohama district court for violation of the stimulant control law (use of stimulants): one year and ten months, and received a suspended sentence of three years (the prosecution asked for two). The judge, Fukami Reiko, ordered the defendant to make a clean start. The defendant, Kajinaga, bowed his head and said, "I'm sorry to have caused so much trouble for everyone with my selfishness. I won't use stimulants again."