started AA= Aid and are currently releasing a single with proceeds going to support those affected by the Japanese tsunami. Custom bass guitar Takeshi has his own signature Bass, available from Fender Japan and based on a 1962 precision bass with a few of Takeshi's personal touches. It is available in both 4 and 5 string models, with a different set of stickers depending on which model it is. The stickers on his bass, among others, are: various Mad Capsule Markets logos, a Rat Fink sticker (of Ed Roth fame), a Cyborn on the 5 string, and a Pochi skull and crossbones logo. The Cyborn and Pochi were two of The Mad Capsule Markets' mascots. Contributions Deli – Time For Some Action Takeshi remixes the title track and "Secret Express". Wrench – Overflow Takeshi remixed the song "Fact". Ridge Racer V Takeshi made the song "DRFTDVL". Godzilla - Destroy The Monsters The song "Godzilla walk" was remixed by Takeshi. YMO Remixes Technopolis Takeshi remixed "Tong Poo" alongside fellow mad member Motokatsu Miyagami. Soft Ballet – Incubate Takeshi plays bass on the song "Piled Higher Deeper" fellow mad member Ai Ishigaki. Schaft – Switchblade Takeshi plays bass on the song "The Heroin Side". Issay – Flowers Takeshi plays bass on tracks 1 and 8. Merry – Calling Takeshi remixed the track "Japanese Modernist" for the single's limited edition version. BiS – STUPiG Produced the A-side, a digital hardcore track. Babymetal – Babymetal Produced the track "Gimme Chocolate!!". Babymetal – Metal Resistance Produced the track "Awadama Fever". References External links Takeshi's clothing site AA= Official Website 1968 births Living people Japanese punk rock musicians Japanese rock bass guitarists The Mad Capsule Markets members People from Yokohama Musicians from Kanagawa Prefecture