![]() ![]() Mana founded the independent record label Midi:Nette in 1994 for the release of Malice Mizer's debut album, Memoire. He composes all of the music, writes the lyrics, produces, directs and designs the members' stage costumes. After Malice Mizer went on an indefinite hiatus in 2001, Mana founded his solo project, Moi dix Mois in 2002. Mana was the band's lead guitarist, chief songwriter, choreographer and overall artistic director. ![]() After leaving them in April 1992, Mana and Matenrou guitarist Közi founded Malice Mizer in August. Mana then played bass for Matenrou ( 摩天楼, "Skyscraper"), which was active from 1990 until 1992. He was known in both Ves.tearge and Girl'e by the stage name Serina, and was also a guitarist for both bands as well. He later joined the punk rock group Girl'e, which was active from 1988 until 1990. Mana's first known band was the underground Ves.tearge in 1986. His stage name, sometimes written with the kanji 魔名, reads "evil name" or "devil's name". As a teen he had an aversion to all things "girly" and he described himself as a "macho" with a destructive attitude. Mana started making music when he was in high school, inspired by Mötley Crüe, and he learned to play the drums because of Tommy Lee. At an early age, he was introduced to classical music by his parents, who were both music teachers. ![]() His clothing label, Moi-même-Moitié, was established in 1999 and is credited with helping popularize the Gothic Lolita fashion movement. In addition to signing electronic music duo Schwarz Stein, it has released the majority of Malice Mizer's musical output and all of Moi dix Mois' material. Mana founded the independent record label Midi:Nette in 1994. A year later, Mana formed the gothic metal band Moi dix Mois as his solo project. Mana ( Japanese: 魔名) is a Japanese musician, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer, best known as guitarist of the visual kei rock band Malice Mizer from their formation in 1992 until their indefinite hiatus in 2001. ![]()
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