Following the breakup of BOØWY, Tomoyasu Hotei (布袋寅泰) begins a solo career.
An instrumental piece that was recorded in 2000, "Battle Without Honor or Humanity", is used in the popular Kill Bill Volume 1 film. Since its usage in the film, the song has since been referenced in various Western media, including Transformers, Shrek the Third, Bones and Dancing with the Stars.
Tomoyasu Hotei (布袋寅泰) is an active non-vkei solo project. They have been active since 1988.