Here is a list of frequently asked questions that are relavent to the site, the band/band members, and the like. PLEASE read through this page before e-mailing us! Usually your question may have already been answered here. If your question isn't on here, then, as usual, all inquiries can be sent to resyncstyleATgmailDOTcom. ^_^ Q: Why the name "Re-Sync Style"? A: In 1995 when access released the single "Misty Heartbreak", they released remixed versions of the song and named it "Re-Sync Style"; saying "It's the same, but a little different". They then released the singles "Drastic Mermaid", "Scandalous Blue" and "Tear's Liberation" with "Re-Sync Style" versions. Then in 2003 when they remixed songs from their album "Rippin' Ghost" they named it "Re-Sync Ghost". So, to answer the question, it's because it sounded like a good idea and I couldn't think of anything better ^_^ Q: Why www.daisuke-asakura.com? A: The web domain was given to us by the wonderful Buff. (GLOMP HUGGLE MOSLET CHUUUU) and heck. It's easy to remember. ^_^ Q: Where do you get your access stuff? A: Most CDs can be bought through places like CDJapan or YesAsia and even JPop Help. However, older access CDs and other things such as books and fan club goods and other cool stuff can be bought on Yahoo! Japan auctions. For a fee you can use a bidding service. We recommend Shopping Mall Japan. Also, newer CDs and future releases are available through record online record stores such as HMV Japan or Tower Records. My personal recommendation is to buy through HMV as they have speedy service and also include many of the preorder goods for CDs, as well as have a very good English mirror site. Also check the forums there is a thread for buying and selling goods. Q: Can I use your SMJ bidding account? A: No. Q: What are all the funny numbers and letters after CDs and books? A: Those numbers and letters are either Catalog numbers or ISBN numbers. These are codes that are assigned to books and CD and any sort of media that goes on sales in stores. Thus, because some of the books on this page will never see a book shelf in their life, they don't have an ISBN. (note see DA books). These codes are assigned so that book stores and CD shops and other media stores can order products via computer or other electronic methods. Q: So what does that mean for me? A: That means that even if a CD or book is out of print you might be able to find it through services that can hunt down things by their serial code or ISBN. Q: Explain the different labels access has been on. A: access was first signed to Funhouse Records which was then bought by BMG Japan. Then when Sony Music took over BMG they took a few artists; both Hiro and Daisuke being some of them. Then when access reunited in 2002 they were under Antinos which was a subsidary of Sony (mostly everyone on the label was DA Family). Then, in 2004, Antinos was dissolved and the first print of the album "Rippin' GHOST" was given the catalog code ESCL-9096 but was still listed as "Antinos Records" (Antinos Records code was ARCL). The second printing of the CD was listed as Epic. Currently access is signed to Sony Music Associated Records. Q: On my Crossbridge/Rippin' GHOST/EDGE/Only the Love Survive CD it says "Hiroyuki Takami by the courtsey of Sony Music Records." What does that mean? A: At the time Hiro and Daisuke were signed to two different music labels. Daisuke was signed to Antinos and Hiro was signed to Sony Music Recording Label. Which then changed its name to Sony Music Records. Antinos (although owned by Sony) was considered it's own entity. Q-2. So why is it Hiro that was "provided"? A: Because Daisuke wrote the music (and probably a mutual agreement) it was his record label that was sponsoring the album. If Hiro had sought out Daisuke and asked him to start access up again then it would have been on a different label and would have said, "Daisuke Asakura by courtesy of Antinos Records". Q: Why has access been unable to release anything until 2007? A: Daisuke had decided to make his own label (Darwin Records) and was in control of his own management. However, Hiro was still under contract to Sony and was not released to sing. Therefore, there was a stalemate and nothing got accomplished. Daisuke gave in and returned to Sony. While access had recorded music they were not allowed to release any of it because of contract issues. Q: Why do you know so much? A: I don't have a life. Q: What's your favorite access song? A: (Lala) All of them except for maybe "Fly High, Fly away ~incomer android~", the super duper remix special. It annoys the hell out of me. (Kazzie) I agree with the above comment, though "Shake the Sunrise" really has a special place in my heart. Q: What are "SMILE" and "THE SUN" ? A: They are the Japanese fan clubs for Daisuke (SMILE), and Hiro (THE SUN). Q: Why doesn't access have a fan club? A: They did. SMILE started out as a Daisuke Asakura fan club, but after access formed SMILE they became the "official access fan club". Even after access broke up, for about six months, Hiro used SMILE as his fan club and had an article in the back of 4 or 5 SMILE LINES until 1996 he formed "THE SUN". Q: Can I join ___'s fan club? A: Sadly, FC membership is currently only open to people who live in Japan. I have heard stories of some fans joining then changing their address when they move abroad. As far as I know though you have to have a Japanese address to join. Q: Is it true Hiro's real last name isn't Takami? A: Yep, that's true. His real last name is Fukuda. He is still legally Fukuda. He hasn't changed his name, he just uses Takami as a stage name.