New Band Tetsu, Like~an~Angel Surpasses 1 Million Subscribers on YouTube

Kapanlagi.com - The band Like~an~Angel, led by bassist tetsuya, has finally managed to surpass 1 million subscribers on their official YouTube channel. This achievement marks a significant step for the group, which was initially known as a tribute project for L'Arc-en-Ciel.

Over time, Like~an~Angel has begun to evolve into a band with its own identity through original music and a different artistic approach. Their popularity continues to grow globally, especially after music videos like Angel beside yoU and Crash to Rise each surpassed 1.7 million views on YouTube.

To expand their international reach, Like~an~Angel has also implemented promotional strategies focused on specific regions before eventually branching out to various countries in Asia and other areas. Their journey from tribute band to a group with a global fanbase has started to attract the attention of many J-Rock fans. For complete details, proceed to the next page.

1. From Tribute Band to "Parallel Band"

Like~an~Angel evolves into a unique band (credit: Personal Document)

Like~an~Angel was initially introduced as a tribute project for L'Arc-en-Ciel. However, over time, the group gradually evolved into something bigger than just an ordinary cover band.

The band now refers to themselves as a "parallel band," a unique concept that still honors the significant influence of L'Arc-en-Ciel while building their own artistic identity. This approach makes them feel familiar to long-time fans, yet they still have a distinct character.

This change is also one of the reasons why Like~an~Angel has started to gain wider attention. Many fans believe they have successfully brought a classic J-Rock vibe with a modern touch that feels fresh for the current generation.

2. Original Songs and Popular MVs

The MV reached millions of views on YouTube (credit: Instagram/@likeanangel_official)

On June 4, 2025, Like~an~Angel officially released their first full original song titled Angel beside yoU. This song marks an important step as it signifies their transition from a tribute project to a group with their own works.

The music video for Angel beside yoU received an immediate positive response from fans and surpassed 1.7 million views on YouTube. Not only that, the MV for the song Crash to Rise also recorded the same viewership numbers and continues to help increase the band's popularity.

The success of these two videos shows that Like~an~Angel is beginning to successfully build a loyal audience beyond the old fans of L'Arc-en-Ciel. Their music is also noted to have an emotional nuance and a distinctive atmosphere of modern J-Rock that is easily accepted by international listeners.

3. Global Promotion Strategy

Their global popularity continues to grow (credit: Instagram/@likeanangel_official)

To expand their popularity, Like~an~Angel employs a fairly targeted digital promotion strategy. They first focus their promotions in specific cities and regions before expanding their reach to other countries.

This strategy gradually allows the name Like~an~Angel to grow in various regions of Asia until they eventually become known by Japanese music fans in many countries. This approach is considered quite effective as it helps them build an international fanbase gradually.

Reaching 1 million subscribers on YouTube is also seen as evidence that their digital strategy is successful. The combination of visual identity, original music, and global promotion has made this band start to be viewed as one of the rapidly growing modern J-Rock projects.

4. Members and Their Musical Strengths

Each member has a strong musical background (credit: Instagram/@likeanangel_official)

This band consists of five members: Tetsuya as the bassist and leader, Jekyll as the vocalist, Reno as the guitarist, Saki as the guitarist, and Hibiki as the drummer. Each member is known to have a strong musical background.

Jekyll attracts attention as a non-Japanese vocalist who can deliver Japanese lyrics very well. Reno, a former member of ViViD, is also known as a talented young guitarist with a distinctive melodic playing style.

Meanwhile, Saki, who has performed with Mary's Blood and NEMOPHILA, is considered one of the best young female guitarists in Japan. Hibiki from Matenrou Opera is also known for his very strong drumming technique, while Tetsuya serves as the figure that unites all these unique musical characters.

5. Successfully Appearing in Jakarta

Like~an~Angel successfully performed in Jakarta last year (credit: Instagram/@likeanangel_official)

On August 22, 2025, Like-an-Angel performed at the LaLaLa Festival 2025 and successfully captured the attention of local audiences. Their performance in Jakarta became an important step in expanding the international presence of the band.

Their presence at a major festival in Indonesia also shows that the popularity of Like~an~Angel is starting to grow quite far beyond Japan. Many local fans praised their stage energy and the musical vibe that feels characteristic of classic J-Rock.

With continuous growth, many fans are now curious about how far Like~an~Angel will develop in the future. From a simple tribute project to becoming a band with its own identity, their journey is now beginning to be regarded as one of the interesting stories in the modern J-Rock world.

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