Moi-méme-Moitié Online Salon Event with Mana

In July I found myself in a very large and impressive Tokyo high rise. To attend an event to celebrate a 20th anniversary.

(photo from Moi-même-Moitié website)

Along with lovely people dressed in various styles of elegant gothic clothing. For the first Moi-même-Moitié Online Salon event, called "Early Summer Garden". The walls covered in greenery helped convey the feeling of a garden.

(photo from Moi-même-Moitié Twitter)

Once everyone was seated, the host for the event, DJ Hiroaki Asai came out and greeted everyone. Wearing a Moitié Bat Cloak and Striped Blouse with Jabot, he introduced the guest of honor. Out came Mana wearing the Moitié Yukata and carrying their new Rose Croix Pagoda Parasol. And to our surprise, the person with Mana was Ryux, Moi dix Mois guitarist. Ryux was there to speak out loud Mana's answers to questions submitted by salon members. Just to mention, Ryux was wearing the Moitié Bat Collar Shirt and Beret.

(photo from Moi-même-Moitié website)

Mana sat in the middle with Ryux at his side. Ryux did a great job of repeating what Mana whispered to him while Mana held the Jewel Rose fan up to hide his face while talking. Mana was rather animated during the talk, smiling and making gestures when Ryux repeated the answers. It was clear they were all enjoying themselves, Ryux sometimes laughing at what Mana was having him say.

Since most of the talk information is only available to Salon members, I won't repeat it here. Because a few things have been mentioned online, and some things were a repeat of subjects Mana has discussed before, I will mention a couple of those repeat subjects that I remember. Like fruit and coffee, "Suspiria", beer gardens and how the Moi-même-Moitié candelabra logo is an upside down M. And Mana's gargoyle fountain at the first Moi-même-Moitié store, with Mana holding hands up to mimic the gargoyle's hands. That was really cute. "Sweet and dangerous" fragrance also was talked about, which I feel okay to mention since that started with my question in Hawaii.

Following the questions we were instructed to take a bingo card out of the souvenir bag that each person received. Mana was in charge of getting the bingo balls while Ryux read out the numbers. Several people won prizes like signed posters, little cheki photos of Mana, and one lucky winner got a signed copy of the Moi-même-Moitié book "Magnifique". Very lucky person.

We all then were directed on where to place ourselves for a group photo with Mana in front with Ryux and DJ Asai. Everyone applauded as Mana, Ryux and DJ Asai left the room.

We were then free to take photos in the room and buy new items including a few that were available before they were released to the public. I found it hard to resist this view of Tokyo Tower.

A large print of the 20th Anniversary art by Mihara Mitsukazu was set up for people to take photos in front of. There was also a small camera crew from the television show "Zoom In!! Saturday". They filmed a few times during the event and did interviews with a couple attendees. Mana had mentioned to us previously that they would be there and that it was okay if anyone did not want to take part in their filming. That was nice. Of course people did all cooperate since we knew this was being done to promote Moi-même-Moitié and support Mana.

(Photo from Moi-même-Moitié Twitter)

There were a few things we were not allowed to take photos of. Because there was a table of items that will be released in the future. I can say that there are really nice things to come. I'm already planning on buying a couple items. Since Moi-même-Moitié has now announced the return of the Coffin Beads ring, I can say that it was displayed at the event and is very pretty.

As for those yet to be released goodies, I could not resist the acrylic EGL and EGA Mana figures. I had to get at least one photo of EGA Mana in the garden.

I also bought the Silent Moon socks since I have not bought Moitié socks since...it's been a long time. Along with a pair of their Coffin Charm Gloves in white. In the middle is the Yukata print hand towel that everyone received as a gift.

If anyone wants to read more of the question and answer session with Mana, part of it is here at Moi-même-Moitié's website https://moi-meme-moitie.com/?tid=5&mode=f62. The rest of the session is on the Moitié online salon, for members. And since I know who the guest is/are for the next talk with Mana, I can say that it will be worth joining for fans. It is going to be very good. The online salon is here https://lounge.dmm.com/detail/1686/