Yoshiki Hayashi/Awesome


 * Helping Toshi to leave Home of Heart, after having stuck by him as a friend even when Toshi's cult leader was trying to break him from everyone who knew him in the past or could help him. Not only that, he arranged a sudden concert to raise money for Toshi and provided for him until he can get on his own feet again.
 * This 2010 interview with ShockHound. It's all in very clear, understandable English and it is some of the deepest insight on the meaning of rock as a genre ever.
 * The ENTIRE 2010 North American tour. He played through major injuries and illness (including neck pain and a thyroid storm) to play a two-week, seven-show tour with the shows spaced very closely. In later interviews, it would be stated that his doctors were astounded that he managed a concert tour in his condition.