Black Diamond are a Gyaru Circle in Japan. They are often referred to as the 'Top Gal Unit'. Primarily, Black Diamond as a whole identify as 'Kuro Gal', meaning 'Black Skinned Girls', although some members represent Yamanba and Manba.
The group had a complex system within the members where each district has its own 'leader'. They often used to host events in Shibuya once a month.
History[]
Black Diamond was formed in July of 2012 with the intention of reviving the gyaru boom throughout Japan[1]. The circle boasts over 130 members throughout all 47 prefectures in Japan, with the circle later adding international gyaru too.
Often in interviews, members of Black Diamond explain their goal for world domination, and state they want to 'make all girls gyaru'. The unit aims to revive the dwindling popularity of gyaru, and often reach out to international fans to boost the interest in gyaru. The group started a Facebook page in July 2012 to be able to interact with people across the world and spread the word of gyaru.
Music[]
Black Diamond -from 2000- (2019)[2]
Black Diamond have released two Singles. AVAND GYARUDE and CRAZY TRIBE, both of which have music videos featuring the gal circle. AVAND GYARUDE was streamed to 122 countries worldwide on release and the group has since performed overseas.
In July of 2018, Black Diamond formed 'Black Diamond -from 2000-'[3], a unit within the larger circle that would serve as workers at the 'Ganguro Cafe', as well as release music together. The unit would later disband after three years, holding their final event on March 31, 2021.
Ganguro Cafe[]
In January 2015 in Shibuya, Black Diamond opened a cafe where you can both get food and drink and meet the gals themselves.
They often dance para para and sometimes sing for customers. You can also, for a small fee, have a complete 'Gyaru' makeover, where the girls will make you over in their typical Kuro Gal style, along with taking Purikura pictures together. The cafe boasts itself as a tourist spot and the girls promise you a 'crazy experience'.
Many Black Diamond members worked as staff over the years, with some members becoming the leader of the cafe too.
The Ganguro Cafe closed its doors on July 18, 2018 after three years of service[4].