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Ingo with cat 🐈 (According to the article ,during his sightseeing trips while on tour in Japan, he often enjoyed playing with local cats ☺️)

Weiki and Michi teasing each other on the sofa

It seems they went to see a circus near the concert venue. In the fourth photo, you can see Ingo riding an elephant and Weiki recording it!📹

Pumpkins got their palms read!

During their promotional tour in Japan in 1989, the members of Helloween sat down for a unique interview where they had their palms read by a Japanese fortune teller.

Here is the English translation along with the original Japanese text from the magazine at the time. (It seems like there are handprints, signatures, and self-portraits by the band members in this article! ✍️)

The scan didn’t turn out very well, so I apologize if it’s a bit hard to read. That being said, I think these handprints are actually life-size! (They are absolutely huge!)

【Michael Kiske】

[日本語原文（Original Japanese Text）] 元気印の男の子、マイケル・キスケは、何でも自分でやろうとします。 人の手を借りなくても、なんでも自分でできる才能に恵まれています。 誰にもニコニコと愛嬌が良くみんなに好かれます。 コツコツと努力をするというよりは、持って生まれた天性で一通りのことはこなしますので、 自然と人の注目を浴び、又、いつまでもそうでありたいとする欲望を持っていますから、 いい意味で次への作品への意欲も湧き、熱意のこもった創作活動により、ヒット作品を産み出します。 ロマンチストで優しいマイケルといると、女の子は気持ちが落ち着くのですが、案外と女性を選ぶときは、 ガールフレンドは別として将来結婚するときの女性は、男性を立てることのできる人でないと駄目です。 現代っ子の先端を行ってる彼ですが以外な一面を持っています。 彼にとっていい星がみえます。財を産み出す星をもっていますので、50才代は広い土地を持ち、悠々自適の生活をしているでしょう。

[English Versions]

Michael Kiske, a man full of youthful energy, tends to do everything on his own. He is blessed with the talent to handle almost anything by himself, without needing anyone’s help. Always smiling and charming, he is naturally well-liked by everyone.

Rather than grinding away step by step, he relies on his natural talent to get things done, which naturally puts him in the spotlight. His desire to stay at the top fuels his motivation for future projects, and his passionate, creative drive is what leads to hit songs.

Women feel completely at ease around Michael because he is romantic and kind. However, when it comes to choosing a lifelong partner—setting aside casual girlfriends—the woman he marries must be someone who can truly support him.

Although he is at the forefront of modern trends, he has this unexpected, traditional side to him. The stars are definitely aligned in his favor. Since he possesses a star that attracts wealth, he will likely own a large piece of land by his 50s and live a life of comfort and leisure.

【Michael Weikath】

[日本語原文（Original Japanese Text）] 元気過ぎて、度を超すこともありますが、その明るさ、ヒョウキンさが周囲の人々には人気があり、可愛がられます。 情が細やかで気持ちの優しいところがありますから、誰とでも友達になります。 しかし、二面性があって、自己主張もあり、個性的で芯の強さを持っています。 自分の要求を通す為に最後まで頑張り抜く人で努力を惜しみません。 運勢の強さも手伝って、物事がうまく展開してゆく人です。 それに人の上に立つ運はありますが、人を集めて世話をやくタイプです。 1992年から1995年の間、マイケル・ヴァイカートに大転期がみられます。 40才過ぎた頃より、自分で何か事業をしたくなるでしょうし、独立すると思います。 勘やひらめきにも優れ、如才ないところもあり、将来は有望で、必ず成功することになるでしょう。

[English Versions]

Although he can sometimes be a bit too energetic, his cheerful and humorous personality makes him well-liked and cherished by those around him. Because he is thoughtful and kind-hearted, he can befriend just about anyone.

However, he has two sides to his personality: he is also strong-willed, unique, and has a firm core. He is the type of person who will spare no effort and persevere to the very end to get his way.

Combined with his strong fortune, he is the type for whom things tend to go smoothly. He also has the gift of leadership, though he leads by gathering people around him and taking care of them.

Between 1992 and 1995, Michael Weikath will experience a major turning point. Once he passes the age of 40, he will likely want to start his own venture and become independent. With excellent intuition, flashes of inspiration, and quick wit, he has a promising future and is bound to succeed.

【Roland Grapow】

[日本語原文（Original Japanese Text）] 鋭い直観力とひらめきがあり、独自の発想に生きている理想家タイプです。 人の上に立つことは不向きですが、一本気でこうと思ったことは押し切ってゆく人です。 そうした一面と計画構想が大きくて、少し計画倒れになりやすい一面も持ち合わせているようです。 人前では自分の意志や感情は余り出しませんし、人に逆らうこともなく泰然としていて、物事に動ぜず、 情のある人なので、人からは信頼され相談され物事を頼まれやすい、気のいいローランドのようです。 そうした柔軟な面を見せますが、意外と、物事の考え方や判断の仕方は合理主義的なようです。 お人好しで、気のいいローランドは、変動しやすい運が少しありますが、そのたびにいいように物事を解釈し、クリアしてゆける大人ですから、 今後のハロウィンにおいても、大いに活躍し貢献し、よき柔軟剤の役目もします。

[English Versions]

He is an idealist with keen intuition and flashes of inspiration, living life according to his own unique ideas. While he isn’t cut out for leadership, he is single-minded and the type to push forward once he’s made up his mind. On one hand, he possesses grand plans and visions, but on the other, he also seems prone to having those plans derailed.

In public, he rarely reveals his true feelings or desires; he remains calm and composed, never clashing with others, and is unfazed by events. Because he is a deeply compassionate person, he is trusted by those around him, often consulted, and frequently asked for help—making him the affable Roland we know.

While he displays this flexible side, his way of thinking and decision-making is surprisingly rational. The approachable Roland tends to experience some fluctuations in his fortune, but he is a mature individual who interprets situations positively and overcomes them every time. Therefore, in the future of Helloween as well, he will play an active and contributing role, serving as a valuable buffer.

【Markus Grosskopf】

[日本語原文（Original Japanese Text）] 物質面よりも精神面を優先しようとする人生観の持ち主です。 音楽を愛し順応性に富むマーカスは、とても明るくて、少々にぎやかな性格です。 運動神経も良く、常に動き回ることが大好きで、少しもジッとしていません。 新しい物に興味を持ち、どんなものでも遊び道具にして周囲の人を驚かせます。 とても柔軟な頭脳を持つマルクスは、そのジョークのうまさで人を引きつけ、その後、その場を明るくする才能に恵ませています。 それに、少しおしゃべりなマルクスは、誰にでも気さくに話しかけますから、誰からも好かれます。 プライドはあっても、自己主張することは少なく、誰の云うこともよく聞き、素直でにぎやかなことが好きですから、先天的に社会性を持っています。 しかし、美に対する執着心は強く、着る物の好みなどはハッキリとしています。

[English Versions]

He has a philosophy of life that prioritizes the spiritual over the material. Markus loves music and is highly adaptable; he has a very cheerful and somewhat boisterous personality. He is also very athletic and loves to be constantly on the move, never sitting still for a moment.

He is curious about new things and can turn just about anything into a toy, surprising those around him. With a highly flexible mind, Markus draws people in with his wit and has a natural talent for brightening up any situation.

Plus, since he is a bit of a chatterbox and approaches everyone in an open, friendly manner, he is liked by everyone. Although he has his pride, he rarely asserts himself; he listens carefully to what others say, is open-minded, and loves a lively atmosphere—making him naturally sociable. However, he has a strong obsession with beauty and has very clear preferences when it comes to clothing.

【Ingo Schwichtenberg】

[日本語原文（Original Japanese Text）] インゴは「考える人（ロダン作）」ではないですが、物事を熟慮しるタイプです。 行動する前にじっくりと考える思考型人間です。 決して打算的ではなく、良い意味で容量がよくて、先見の明があって機をみて敏と成す素質を有しています。 つまり臨機応変に処してゆける人です。それに、生まれながらの人気稼業、芸能人となる特質をもっています。 マスクもよく、思わず声をかけたくなるような、魅力を持っています。 性格も良く、穏やかで落ち着いていますし、優しい人です。 器用で何でも自分でやろうとしますし、何ごともどんどん吸収して、自分のものにしていきますから頼もしいかぎりです。 器用なわりには、のんびりとしていますから、よけい目立つのですが、何かを完成させるにはとても良い性格です。 春を迎えると新芽がふくらみ、開かせるような運動を持っていますので、将来がとても楽しみなインゴです。

[English Versions]

Ingo isn’t exactly Rodin’s “The Thinker,” but he is the type to ponder things deeply. He’s a thoughtful person who carefully weighs his options before taking action. Far from being calculating, he possesses a genuine broad-mindedness, combined with foresight and the ability to act swiftly when the time is right. In other words, he adapts effortlessly to any situation.

Furthermore, he has a natural gift for drawing people in—the true mark of an entertainer. Not only is he good-looking, but he also carries a charm that makes you want to strike up a conversation. His personality is equally wonderful: gentle, calm, and composed. Highly capable, he takes initiative and learns incredibly fast, making him someone you can always rely on.

While he is highly skilled, he tends to move at his own pace, which sometimes makes him stand out—but this patience is exactly what allows him to see things through to the end. Like new buds ready to burst into bloom in spring, Ingo has an exciting energy, and his future is truly something to look forward to.

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