October 15th

 

October 2014, ESP Craft House held an exhibition of guitars of Mana and Közi, along with one of Mana's costumes. It ran from the 11th to the 26th. 

October 14th

 

 

October 14th, 2006, at the Christon Cafe in Shinjuku, "Moi-même-Moitié held their 7th Anniversary Secret Meeting ~ Mana escorts to fascinating world ~  

October 13th

 

October 13th, 2001, MALICE MIZER held a "Bridal Salon of Rose" at Moi-même-Moitié Aoyama store. Fans attended this greeting and handshake event to commemorate the release of the movie 『薔薇の婚礼～真夜中に交わした約束～』Bara no Konrei ~Mayonaka ni Kawashita Yakusoku~ 

October 12th

 

October 12th, 1993, MALICE MIZER held their 1st Anniversary with a live at Meguro Rock-May-Kan. They distributed their first demo tape. Tracks are "SADNESS~I know the reason for her sadness~" and "Lafflesia" recorded live at Club Gio September 13th, 1993. 

October 11th

 

October 11th, 2007, Moi dix Mois began their DIXANADU ~ Fated "raisond ' être "~ Europe Tour by playing at the Tavastia Club in Helsinki, Finland. Songs played included unmoved, neo pessimist

, forbidden, Xanadu, Lilac of Damnation, and deus ex machina. 

October 11th, 2014, Deep Sanctuary IV was held at the Akasaka Blitz. Featuring Közi's band ZIZ and Mana's band Moi dix Mois, the two MALICE MIZER members were joined on stage by the third member, Yu~ki. They performed S-Conscious and N.P.S.N.G.S. 

October 10th

 

October 10, 1995, MALICE MIZER resumed performing, with new lead vocalist Gackt, at ON AIR WEST in Shibuya. The live was called 華麗なる復活劇, Brilliant Revivial. They held a "deuxieme anniversaire brilliant resurrection play" live two years later at the Hibiya Amphitheater

October 10th, 1996, MALICE MIZER released their single "ma chérie ~ 愛 し い 君 へ ~". The song was covered throughout the performing career of the band and was the closing song at their 25th Anniversary Special concerts. The three guest vocalists sang the song together. 

October 9th

 

October 9th, 1999, the Moi-même-Moitié flagship Aoyama store pre-opened for fan club members. Interior design was by Mana, along with many of Mana's favorite object were displayed. The dressing rooms were coffin shaped and a gargoyle fountain graced the entrance. 

ROCK MAY KAN Memorial Live Mana Translation

 

Souvenirs de ROCK MAY KAN 

Meguro ROCK MAY KAN, a nostalgic rock hall of fame

My memories of Meguro ROCK MAY KAN go back to my teenage years as a high school student in Hiroshima, when I used to read the music magazine "Rockin'f" until it was worn out.

At that time, many Japanese metal bands performed at Meguro ROCK MAY KAN, and it was widely recognized as the holy land of rock.

After some time passed, I formed MALICE MIZER in 1992, and I remember being deeply moved to be able to perform my first live show at Meguro ROCK MAY KAN. I was able to watch the senior band that was playing against us that day from the second floor level, and it was a great inspiration.

Meguro ROCK MAY KAN is an important live house where I have performed many times since then.

I am very grateful that I was able to do many unique and special things at this rock hall of fame, such as dancing without playing the guitar and performing theatrical performances.

It is no exaggeration to say that MALICE MIZER's direction and foundation were established here.

And when I heard that Meguro ROCK MAY KAN would be relocated in 2023, I really wanted to perform at the Meguro ROCK MAY KAN stage one last time.

It will be sad to see ROCK MAY KAN disappear from its former location due to the relocation.

That place is where we, MALICE MIZER, grew up, and it is a big stepping stone to Tokyo Rock.

January 10, 2024, when we will perform at Meguro ROCK MAY KAN for the first time in about 30 years with special guest Közi, will be a special day.

Mana

ROCK MAY KAN Memorial Live Yu~ki Translation

 

A place to awaken to performing ~ Meguro ROCKMAYKAN Meguro

Meguro ROCKMAYKAN has a unique, tense atmosphere that is different from other live music venues.

This is probably because it is full of history, with many musicians aiming to stand on that stage as a gateway to their dreams.

The image of people standing on the dark, narrow, steep stairs leading from the dressing room to the stage, with the smell of smoke and pounding hearts, is still burned into my mind.

There were many times when I caused trouble for the audience, such as spitting fake blood on stage, but all of these are the history of MALICE MIZER and my precious memories.

And personally, it was the place where I became convinced of the importance of sticking to the performance and vowed to continue exploring it.

I am grateful for the generous treatment.

I was also inspired by watching my friends' wonderful performances from the seats on the second floor, and the hallway leading to the dressing room gave me the opportunity to greet and meet many musicians.

Unfortunately, this time they will be relocating, but I hope that they will continue to be a unique place that serves as a gateway for musicians chasing their dreams.

Thank you Meguro Rokumeikan for your hard work!

Thank you for a wonderful time!

Yu~ki

ROCK MAY KAN Memorial Live Pamphlet Közi Translation

 

One Day at Meguro ROCK MAY KAN - A Memory with a Scary Senior

Meguro ROCK MAY KAN, even before MALICE MIZER was formed, I was a roadie for a certain band and it's a live house full of memories that I've been to countless times.

I've played a lot of live shows there. I've seen a lot of live shows there. I've been inspired and moved a lot.

When I think of an incident at ROCK MAY KAN that immediately comes to mind, there were many occasions when I was with scary seniors, but I was sitting on a bench by the basement stairs where the dressing rooms were located so as not to get in the way. Then, from the dressing room in the back, a scary senior came walking up to me.

What? What? Did I do something? The main theme of PSYCHO (1960) was playing in my head.

Chan-chan-cha-chan-chan... He stopped in front of me. 

Scary Senpai: "Could you please step back for a bit?"

When I stood up, Scary Senpai picked up his jacket from his chair and went back to the dressing room in silence.

I was sitting on Scary Senpai's jacket!!

And so, I have so many memories of all those times. Thank you very much.

May Meguro ROCK MAY KAN live forever!

Közi