Popular solo artist GACKT has announced the simultaneous release of two best-of albums for July 3rd.
Titled BEST OF THE BEST vol.1 -MILD- and BEST OF THE BEST vol.1 -WILD-, the two albums will each focus on different sides of GACKT's music, documenting the fourteen years since his solo debut. So far, information regarding the albums' tracklists has yet to be revealed, though it is known that both releases will be available in CD-only, CD+DVD and CD+Blu-ray editions.
A special limited box set featuring both the MILD and WILD albums will also be available. Titled BEST OF THE BEST vol.1 M / W, two versions of this set will be available: 2CD+2DVD and 2CD+2Blu-ray. This edition is also set to come with a B3-sized booklet, 10 cards, and a sticker.
GACKT has also planned a tour to promote this album, which is his first national tour in around four years. Titled GACKT [BEST OF THE BEST vol.I M / W], the tour kicked off on May 11th and will continue into July. The singer has posted a message to his fans saying that he wants to see them dancing at the concerts, and has shared a dance lesson video for the song Koakuma Heaven, which can be viewed below: