Who Is Gackt? Age, Biography and Wiki
Gackt, born on July 4, 1973, is a multifaceted Japanese artist renowned for his contributions as a singer-songwriter and actor. As of 2025, Gackt is 51 years old and continues to captivate audiences with his unique sound and striking presence. Since his early career in the late '90s, Gackt has been a trailblazer in the visual kei movement, blending rock, pop, and classical music styles. His willful disregard for conventional boundaries has solidified his status as a cultural icon, both in Japan and internationally.
| Occupation | Voice Actors |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 4, 1973 |
| Age | 51 Years |
| Birth Place | Okinawa, Japan |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | Japan |
Popularity
Gackt's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
At approximately 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall, Gackt maintains a fit and athletic physique. Over the years, he has been open about his fitness regimen, which combines rigorous workouts and a healthy diet. His weight has fluctuated throughout his career but generally hovers around 150 lbs (68 kg). Known for his striking looks and captivating stage presence, he embodies the idea of a true artist both in talent and appearance.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Gackt remains a private person when it comes to his personal life. As of 2025, the singer has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationships, though rumors swirl around his dating status. His past relationships have included fellow creatives and influential figures in the entertainment industry, leading many fans to speculate on his current boyfriend or girlfriend. Gackt has often chosen to keep his family matters confidential, further enhancing the intrigue surrounding his personal life.
His father was a music teacher, who primarily played the trumpet, and his mother was also a teacher. Gackt has an older sister and a younger brother.
He lived in Okinawa until he was 7 years old (with short periods when was 16 and 26), because of his father's job, living in many different cities on Honshu and Kyushu islands in addition to Okinawa: Yamaguchi, Fukuoka, Shiga, Osaka, and Kyoto. He studied in the Moriyama High School in Shiga, and was enrolled in the Kyoto Gakuen University.
Net Worth and Salary
Gackt's multifaceted career in music, acting, and business ventures has contributed to an estimated net worth of around $30 million as of 2025. His income streams include album sales, concert tours, merchandise, and various endorsement deals. Gackt has also ventured into entrepreneurship, investing in projects that reflect his brand and artistic vision. His diligent work ethic and strategic investments have ensured a stable financial future.
In 2011, because of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, Gackt founded the "Show Your Heart" charity for collecting money to buy supplies for the victims.
In March, a truck convoy with 72000 lb of food and clothes was delivered and a nationwide street-corner fund-raising campaign was held, with Gackt's participation, which collected ¥25,234,490 (or US$320,193).
All money collected through bank transfers and street fundraising activities was transferred from Rakuten to the Japanese Red Cross, totalling ¥208,181,735 (US$2,641,564). Part of the 2011 world tour and other activities of Gackt's band project Yellow Fried Chickenz revenue was also donated to the Japanese Red Cross.
At several theatre plays of his Moon Saga: Mysteries of Yoshitsune I (2012), with the help of the Ashinaga (organization), orphans from the earthquake were invited and also received a monetary donation for scholarship.
Career, Business and Investments
Gackt first rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the band Malice Mizer before branching out into a successful solo career. Over the years, he has released numerous albums, enjoyed multiple sold-out tours, and expanded his artistic endeavors to include acting in films, television dramas, and theatrical performances. Additionally, Gackt has engaged in various business projects, including producing and promoting content, developing his own brands, and participating in endeavors related to his passions, such as gaming and health.
Born in Okinawa to a Ryukyuan family, Gackt learned the piano at a young age and was raised on classical music and enka before becoming interested in rock music while attending high school.
He has been active since 1993, first as the frontman of the short-lived independent band Cains:Feel, and then from 1995 the now-defunct visual kei rock band Malice Mizer. Gackt started his solo career in 1999 with debut mini-album Mizérable and first full-length album Mars (2000).
He has released nine studio albums and, with forty-eight singles released, holds the male soloist record for most top ten consecutive singles in Japanese music history.
They are mostly conceived around two conceptual stories "Moon Saga" (Moon, Crescent, Diabolos, Last Moon) and "Requiem et Reminiscence" (Rebirth, Re:Born) which are performed live in uniquely elaborate concerts. His single "Returner (Yami no Shūen)" (2007), is his first and only single to reach the number one spot on the Oricon charts.
As a solo artist, Gackt has sold over 10 million records. In 2007 became a founding member of S.K.I.N., a Japanese visual kei rock supergroup, and in 2010 formed his own band project Yellow Fried Chickenz.
Social Network
Gackt enjoys a robust online presence, actively engaging with his fans through various social media platforms. His official accounts on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube provide fans with a captivating glimpse into his life and career. He uses these channels to promote his work, share insights, and interact directly with fans worldwide. With millions of followers, Gackt has effectively cultivated a community of devoted supporters.
Besides being established in the modern entertainment industry and considered a pop icon, Gackt's music has been used as theme songs for video games (Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII), video game films (Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker), anime series/films (New Fist of the North Star, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Texhnolyze and Trickster) and televis
ion series (Kamen Rider Decade).
In addition to his music career, Gackt has voice acted (including characters inspired by him in video games like in Bujingai and Genesis Rhapsodos in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII), and live acted in a few films, including a film he wrote, Moon Child, his international debut Bunraku, Japan Academy award nomination performance for Best Actor in Fly
Me to the Saitama, and TV series most notably as Uesugi Kenshin in the NHK drama Fūrin Kazan.
He also performed live in theatre stage plays, Nemuri Kyoshiro Buraihikae and a duology he has written, composed, and directed Moon Saga: Mysteries of Yoshitsune I & II. He also provided the voice samples for Internet Co., Ltd.'s first Vocaloid, Gackpoid.
Education
Gackt's educational background is somewhat mysterious, as he tends to keep details about his early life and education private. However, it is known that he pursued music and performance from a young age, reflecting his commitment to honing his craft. His artistic journey has been driven more by experience and passion than formal training, showcasing his innate talent and dedication to his art.
In 2006, he continued his tour with a concert on January 14, in Korea, at Fencing Stadium in Korean Olympic Park, which was his first Asian solo concert. In the same month his twenty-fourth single, "Redemption" was released, which included theme songs "Redemption" and "Longing" of the Square Enix game, Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII.
On February 28, he appeared at the graduation of the Maiko High School in Hyōgo Prefecture. Besides the words of encouragement, he performed an unreleased song especially written for the graduation. It was released the following year on February 7, as "No ni Saku Hana no Yō ni".
Since then he continued to appear in graduation ceremonies, with 16 performances by 2025.
