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  • Interview with L~Lotus~

    L~Lotus~ is a five-piece band comprising of three ex. as milk members – 蓮華 (Renka) on vocals, saki and Takayuki on guitars, masato on bass, and YUJI on drums. They officially began their activities on March 6th and have released three digital singles to date: 「worry」 on May 19th, 「snow」 on May 26th, and 「tree」 on June 2nd. The members of L~Lotus~ sat down with us to answer a couple of questions, so give it a read to get to know them better! We’d like to thank JapanFiles... Read→

  • Interview with -LEON-

    -LEON- is a five-piece band from Gunma comprising of Yuji on vocals, Shin and Koya on guitars, Yamato on bass, and Masashi on drums. Mixing Asian cultural influences with visual rock, -LEON- has a heavy, modern sound with a distinct, ethereal flavor. On December 13th, the band released their first three track mini-album, 「REGULUS」 along with a PV for their song, 「Kokou ni Tou Tsuioku no Kagen no Tsuki」. The members of -LEON- took time to answer a few of our questions, so take a read through... Read→

  • Interview with GLACIER

    GLACIER is a five-member group from Okinawa, comprising of Makoto on vocals, Nao on lead guitar, Koujirou on rhythm guitar, Aki on bass, and Yuuki on drums. The band formed in July 2007 and made their major debut a year later on July 23rd. They have released a full album and six singles to date with their seventh single, 「愛の降る街」 (Ai no Furu Machi) which is the third installment of a 7-month digital release project, coming out on June 30th through JapanFiles and on iTunes. The members... Read→

  • Interview with O-PARTS

    O-PARTS is a two-man unit that started in June of 2009, formed by vocalist sho-ka (ex. Vogus Image) and bassist Jun (GaGaaalinG, ex. WAIVE). On August 20th, they released their first maxi-single entitled 「向日葵」 (Himawari) which included four tracks, all of which made it into the top ten of the Oricon Indies ranking. On May 26th, their second maxi-single, 「煌[kou]」 was released and will be available through JapanFiles from June 6th. Both sho-ka and Jun took time out of their busy schedules... Read→

  • Interview with Kaya

    In 2002, Kaya made his vocal debut in the Mana produced two-man unit, Schwarz Stein. In 2004, Schwarz Stein disbanded, and departing from the label the band was signed to, Kaya became a free singer. Using “aesthetics” as his main theme, Kaya conducts his activities with the goals of “the revolution of the aesthetic senses” and the “liberation of sexuality” in mind, and manages his own lyrics, CD jacket designs, make-up and costume designs as well as the organization... Read→

  • Interview with born

    born is a five member band that began together under RENNY AMY, which was active from August 2005, until December 31st, 2006. Shortly after, the same five members created D&L, and eventually changed their name to ‘born’ on April 9th, 2008 with the sponsored event at Takadanobaba AREA called “born presents 「bug scremo vol.01」”. About a week later, they released their first demonstration single, entitled 「Dust pain」, which was followed by the tour, 「Abnormal skin’s」. Since... Read→

  • Interview with Satsuki

    砂月-Satsuki- began his solo career on February 14th, 2009, after spending seven years as the vocalist for RENTRER EN SOI. His first solo release, 「AWAKE」 came out via his online shop on May 9th, and that month he also started his 「AWAKENING TO MOONLIGHT」 tour, which even made a stop in Los Angeles, California. His next release, 「CRYSTAL」 was out on August 21st, which was followed by his 「PEER INTO YOUR CRYSTAL HEART」 tour, where he preformed in both Tokyo and Las Vegas, Nevada. ... Read→

Details on MUCC’s upcoming full-album
Posted on September 2, 2010 in Track Listing

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Some time ago we have talked about MUCC’s new single and then we have only mentioned that they will be releasing a full-album! However, now we have more details available!

The album will go on sale on October 6th under the title 「カルマ」(Karma). It will come in two types, a regular for 3150 yen containing CD only and a limited one with a bonus DVD for 3990 yen. The CD tracklist is:

01. Chemical Parade
02. フォーリングダウン ORGANIC EDITION (Falling Down ORGANIC EDITION)
03. 零色 (Reishoku)
04. ケミカルパレードブルーデイ (Chemical Parade Blue Day)
05. A.
06. アイアムコンピュータ (I am Computer)
07. 業 (Gou)
08. 堕落 (Daraku)
09. サーカス (Circus)
10. ポラリス (Polaris)
11. ライオン (Lion)
12. 羽 (Hane)
13. 約束 Original Lyric ver. (Yakusoku Original Lyric ver.)
14. フリージア Karma Edit (Freesia Karma Edit)

The bonus DVD will include footage from “MUCC’s Day” (June 6th) and the live from June 12th, when they were shooting their PV. We have written about both lives back here, in case you’re interested.

Don’t forget to pre-order the album though:

⇒ 「カルマ」 (Karma) [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (3990 yen)
⇒ 「カルマ」 (Karma) [Regular Edition] (3150 yen)

Source: OHP

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Karasu releasing 2nd single
Posted on August 21, 2010 in New release

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Do you guys still remember カラス (Karasu), super unit project by Tatsurou? They perfomed again at Jack in the Box event and announced a second single release!

The new single is entitled as 「free」. It will come out October 27th in two types, limited edition costs 1,800 yen and includes again a DVD with music clip and regular edition which costs 1,200 yen. The song from the release will be used as opening theme for new anime of Asahi TV, 「バトルスピリッツ ブレイヴ」 (Battle Spirits Brave).

Sounds awesome, don’t you think?

Source: Karasu MySpace

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JACK IN THE BOX SUMMER 2010
Posted on August 3, 2010 in Event

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It’s coming again! On August 21st JACK IN THE BOX SUMMER 2010 event will be again held at Makuhari Messe Hall 4-6.

Artists performing will be acid android, DEAD END, ギルガメッシュ (Girugamesh), Ken, kyo (D’ERLANGER), ムック (MUCC), シド (SID), TETSUYA, VAMPS, Zoro, 44MAGNUM, Alice Nine, Becky, LM.C, SADS and possibly even more.
Tickets will cost 11,500 yen.

So, who’s going?

Source: JACK IN THE BOX site

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New single and full-album for MUCC
Posted on August 1, 2010 in New release

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ムック (MUCC) have just announced that they’ll be releasing a brand-new single on September 22nd!

It will be entitled 「フォーリングダウン」(Falling Down) and will be available in two types:

Limited Type:

01. フォーリングダウン (Falling Down)
02. 月の夜 (Tsuki no Yoru)
03. 約束 Warehouse Flavored Mix (Yakusoku)

Regular Type:
01. フォーリングダウン (Falling Down)
02. 蛍 (Hotaru)

The limited type’s bonus is an original aluminium bottle.

Furthermore, the band will release a full album on October 6th! More details to follow soon.

Source: OHP

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Find MUCC on “MUCC’s Day” & be in their PV
Posted on May 30, 2010 in Event, Fandom, Lives, PV, Release

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Lots of exciting news for MUCC!

MUCC will be releasing their new single as we mentioned both here and here on the 9th June, which also happens to be *”MUCC’S Day”!
[*The number 6 is "roku" in Japanese but can also be read as "mu", and as the number 9 is "kyuu" it can be shortened to "ku" to be read as "69" = "mu ku" i.e. "Mukku".]
Along with their single release on this special day, the band will be holding an event 『ムックを捜せ！』 (Find MUCC!), where fans can search for MUCC both at the event in Shibuya and virtually.
To take part, all fans must purchase the First Press edition of the single 『約束』 (yakusoku), which will enclose a an I.D. card with a number/code that they will need. They then access the “MUCC Day” website either through their mobile/cell phones or through their computer. There are then 3 methods in which fans can participate:

01. Find MUCC in “real time”
This event in Shibuya will take place on the 9th June, starting at 6pm and ending at 9pm, where fans search for MUCC and find stamps to stamp on their sheet.
02. Find MUCC “virtually”
Using your PIGGS (avatars) on Ameba blogs, you can find the MUCC member’s PIGGs in the virtual Shibuya in the Ameba world and collect their special “keywords”.
03. “Reccommend” MUCC
With each member now part of Twitter as we mentioned here, if you send them a “nice” (interesting, funny) comment you could be chosen!

Those who participate and apply will be entered into a lottery where they could recieive an invitation to take part in the shooting of their new PV on 12th June! It will be at ‘Palette Town’ in Odaiba, where the lucky chosen fans can go see a free gig which will be used in the music video.

For more information on this amazing event, see their official “MUCC Day” website.

Whilst not forgetting the band’s autumn tour as we mentioned here, they are busy taking part in 3 more upcoming events;
01. 『NEXUS J-ROCK GOES TO THE WORLD』 on the 6th June at the ‘NEXUS STUDIO COAST’ in Tokyo, along with bands 葵 (aoi), ＬＣ５, ギルガメッシュ (Gilgamesh) and Plastic Tree. Tickets for first floor standing are now on sale for 5,250yen. To buy them and for more information, see here.
02. 『BARKS LIVE [10th Anniversary Gratitude Festival]』 on the 11th July at the ‘ZEPP TOKYO’, along with J and Pay money To my Pain. Tickets can be specially pre-ordered now but go on sale for everyone on 6th June, with ticket prices to be announced. To buy them and for more information, see here.
03. 『SUMMER SONIC 2010』　on the 8th August. For information on the types of tickets available and to buy them, see the official website.

Anyone going to take part in the “Find MUCC!” event in real time or virtually? I know I may browse virtual Shibuya with my PIGG just to see if I can spot the members!

Source: barks, OHP

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Random fact of the day
Posted on May 23, 2010 in Random Fact

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Its getting HOT! Summer days have already started and this bunny has been suffering! I haven’t been able to venture outside much in fear of being captured but I’m sure I would melt from the heat. You know who else has been feeling the summer heat? Tatsuro of MUCC. He recently engraved this lovely picture in the minds of fans.

Hi, Tatsuro here. These days I’m really into Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2!

Tokyo has been really warm recently–so warm you can sleep naked! And so that’s what I’m doing, what about all you guys? ;)

The only problem with sleeping naked is if the mailman shows up at your house! ;)

Tatsuro

So what!? I sleep, walk and eat naked every day!!

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MUCC now on twitter
Posted on May 21, 2010 in Cool, Twitter

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CRAZY! Everyone is now on twitter! Thanks again to jane_cutieh who is always on the look out for cool news. MUCC boys can now be followed on twitter.

Tatsuro | Yukke | Miya | Satochi

Source: Myspace

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New outfits and sample by MUCC
Posted on May 18, 2010 in Costumes, Sampling

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We told here about MUCC’s single, remember? You can now watch preview of their 「約束」 (Yakusoku) here on their OHP. New pictures of the band are there too.

What do you think?

Source: OHP

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Details on MUCC’s new single
Posted on April 2, 2010 in New release

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Thanks to Jinx for the heads up!

As we previously mentioned both here and here, ムック (MUCC) will be releasing a new single called 「約束」 (Yakusoku) on June 9th!

The last times we mentioned them, not many details were available, however, now they are!

The release is coming out in three types – a limited edition, a regular press edition and a special edition that ties into the single being used for the anime, 『閃光のナイトレイド』 (Senkou no NIGHT RAID), (read more it here).

The limited edition costs 1680 yen and contains the single (two tracks; title track plus ‘Unpublished Track 1′), plus a DVD. [PRE-ORDER]

The regular edition is 1260 yen and contains the CD only, but with the title track and ‘Unpublished Track 2′. [PRE-ORDER]

Finally, we have another limited edition for those fans of the anime! This version is 1365 yen and includes three tracks on the single; the title track and tentatively, an instrumental version and the cut used for the opening theme. This type is also specially packaged with a 『閃光のナイトレイド』 (Senkou no NIGHT RAID) theme. [PRE-ORDER]

Source: OHP, CDJapan

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MUCC’s new single for Anime Opening
Posted on March 9, 2010 in Other, Release

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MUCC’s new single 『約束』 (yakusoku), which will be released in June as Inka mentioned here, is going to be used as the opening theme for the Anime 『閃光のナイトレイド』 (senkou no NIGHT RAID).

It is said that 『約束』 “holds the views that MUCC has and the views that the Anime portrays which synchronize with each other, and along with the combination of strings [orchestra] it puts across a complex yet obvious message, and is a musical masterpiece.”

The Anime will be aired in April 2010, which gives us a chance to preview MUCC’s single before its release!

Source: barks.jp

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MUCC on Music Fighter interview, 2008
Posted on February 26, 2010 in Interview, Translation

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MUCC appeared on the Music TV show ‘Music Fighter’ to talk about their past and their recent activities when they were releasing 「アゲハ」, and as I found it a lot of fun and informative for fans I translated it =)
MUCC as members themselves are incredibly funny and witty, however, it also means that I’ve had to add a lot of notes in small-print in order to explain their jokes! I hope you won’t find my annotations too annoying…

Here, they talk about everything from their childhood when they formed silly gangs, their love of soccer, how they never paid their apartment rent and hairdressers.

Enjoy!

[1 of the Presenters on this show is 'Sayaka Aoiki', and as there as specific notes to Aoiki herself I have named her in the interview but kept to "Presenter 1 & 2"  for the other presenters (the Comedian unit 'King Kong') to save confusion]

Presenter 1: Please welcome today’s guests; MUCC!
Presenter 2: The first time we met was quite a while ago, wasn’t it? I was scared of you at first! But now we’ve become acquaintances, haven’t we? (laughter)
Presenter 1: It’s your first time meeting MUCC, isn’t it, Aoiki?
Aoiki: Yes, it’s my first time meeting you, *neeeee? (gets thwacked on the head)
[*Here, Aoiki holds onto the "ne" unnecessarily, in a comically annoying way, and gets hit on the head by the other presenter - a common scene in Japanese comedy. "ne" in this sense means "didn't we?" or " right?"]
Tatsurou: Oh no, we sort of met at the Budoukan -
Aoiki: Ah! At the *L’arc en ciel gig!
[*Aoiki made an appearance in a gig with L'arc en ciel, which MUCC also appeared in]
Tatsurou: But only from far away. We sort of hid away and thought, “She’s so pretty” (laughter)
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MUCC’s news
Posted on February 14, 2010 in New release, Tour

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First of all, MUCC will be releasing a new single in June and a new full-album in Autumn! More details to follow.

What is more, the band has already planned an Autumn national tour:

October 30th @ Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall
October 31st @ Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall
November 3rd @ Mito LIGHT HOUSE
November 6th @ Sapporo PENNY LANE 24
November 9th @ Aomori Quarter
November 11th @ Yamagata MUSIC SHOWA Session
November 12th @ Sendai darwin
November 14th @ Koriyama HIPSHOT JAPAN
November 16th @ Nagoya Electric Lady Land
November 19th @ Osaka umeda AKASO
November 23rd @ Nagano CLUB JUNK BOX
November 25th @ Kobe CHCIKEN GEORGE
November 27th @ Kochi CARAVAN SARY
November 29th @ Hiroshima CLUB QUATTRO
December 1st @ Kagoshima CAPARVO HALL
December 3rd @ Kumamoto DRUM Be-9
December 5th @ Fukuoka DRUM LOGOS
December 7th @ Kyoto FANJ
December 9th @ Gifu club-G
December 11th @ Niigata LOTS
December 14th @ Chiba Kashiwa Drunkard’s STADIUM
December 16th @ Tokyo Kichijoji CLUB SEATA
December 21st @ Okinawa Sakurazaka Central

This is what I call far-reaching plans!

Source: Official MySpace

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SCREW’s new member and news
Posted on February 9, 2010 in Event, Lives, New member, New release

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Thanks to Pi. for the heads up!

SCREW has announced the newest addition to their line-up!
Their new bassist is ルイ (Rui), who was formerly in various bands such as Gimmick, Garnet, Mudgett, juliadoll and Jewel. He became an official member at their live today; February 9th.

You can find Rui’s Ameba here: http://ameblo.jp/rui-screw/

The band has posed a video comment on their OHP introducing Rui, so check it out if you’re interested. Click to go to their OHP.

Along with their new member, SCREW will be holding a two consecutive month release campaign!
The first single will come out on May 12th and is titled 「Cursed Hurricane」 and the next will be out on June 9th, and titled 「ANCIENT RAIN」.

Details on both releases will be available at a later date.

SCREW will also be very busy in both April and May as they participate in the Shinrabanshow tour ’10 #2, which you can find more about here.

Along with the tour, they’ll be performing in the SHOXX 20 year anniversary celebrate, SHOCK WAVE 2010, with Alice Nine, LM.C, MUCC and Plastic Tree that takes place on April 29th at JCB Hall. Tickets for the show cost 5500 yen a piece.

SCREW will also be playing on the following dates and venues in May:
May 1st @ Fukuoka DRUM Be-1
May 3rd @ Osaka BIG CAT
May 4th @ Nagoya Bottom Line
May 8th @ Sendai darwin
May 10th @ Shibuya O-EAST
May 29th @ Shibuya AX

Source: OHP

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random fact of the day
Posted on January 14, 2010 in Random Fact

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Did you know that according to Oricon, Versailles’ release PRINCE & PRINCESS was 11th on the top indie releases of 2009?!

Who else is on the list? Ken, MUCC and VAMPS! You can see the full list here.

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Random Fact of the Day
Posted on January 13, 2010 in Random Fact

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Today’s Random Fact of the Day comes to us from MUCC’s Tatsurou. He once revealed that he likes actress Maki Horikita!

Who are your favorite Japanese actresses, ST readers?

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MUCC opening for GUNS N’ ROSES
Posted on December 14, 2009 in Cool, Event

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This is kinda cool and kinda random. On December 16th and 19th – MUCC will be the opening act for the American band – GUNS N’ ROSES on their Chinese Democracy World Tour in Japan. So MUCC will join them on December 16th at Osaka and play at Kyocera Dome. Then they will rejoin GNR again on December 19th at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo!

Pretty interesting. What do you think?

Source: Myspace

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random fact of the day
Posted on November 20, 2009 in Random Fact

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Have you guys read the manga or seen the anime or movie DMC? Detroit Metal City is a popular manga/anime especially among bands…why? Because its a story of a lonely nerd who dreams of pop stardom only to become a frontman for a visual metal band. Nerd by day, scary demon rock star by night.

Okay okay I am rambling but the fact is actually a tribute soundtrack was released when the OVA and film was released. The album is called Detroit Metal City: Tribute to Krauser II the metal mix. The album had many well known bands and solo acts covering their own songs in a more metal tone. One of these bands were MUCC!! Interesting right?

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Karasu
Posted on November 7, 2009 in New band

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カラス (Karasu) is a new neo visual kei “super unit” that has a very interesting composition of musicians!

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The line-up for the project is:
Vocals - 逹瑯 (Tatsurou) [from MUCC]
Guitar - ヒロト (Hiroto) [from Alice 9]
Guitar - 美月 (Mizuki) [from Sadie]
Bass - dunch [from jealkb]
Drums - ケンゾ (Kenzo) [from Ayabie]

Originally, the band was meant to only be a one night jam session, organized by the vocalist, Tatsurou. However, they now are like a crow, which has grown and expanded, and is spreading its wings.

They first performed on August 15th at the MAVERICK DC GROUP PRESENTS JACK IN THE BOX 2009 SUMMER live. They played two cover songs, as well as their original number, 「LASTICA」, which you can hear a sample of on their official MySpace.

For three months after their performance, the band has been busy “underwater” recording, and this November have brought 「LASTICA」 back to the scene with their 「LASTICA Studio ver.」. They are adding the finishing touches to the song which is catchy, and has an industrial sound with passionate lyrics, perfectly appropriate for “neo visual kei”.

Is ‘Karasu’ (which means ‘crow’) something that will fly away and disappear? Or, is it something magnificent, willful, that will suddenly and unexpected swoop down on you? From here on, you will not be able to take your eyes away from their activities.

So if you haven’t already, make sure you add them on MySpace to show your support!

Source: Inka, Alice 9 OHP, Official MySpace

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MUCC finishing up tour
Posted on November 2, 2009 in Blog, Hahaha

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You can read their adventures on their official myspace but Miya wrote a funny entry the other night.

…by the way, sometimes I see this kind of equipment at hotels in overseas.
Water runs like this,

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I still don’t know what this is for.
And you need to care when you turn the faucet on.
Otherwise, water gushes and it reaches ceiling.
Is this for… face wash?
Hmm, I’m in a rotten mood.

Ummmm isn’t that a bidet? Did anyone see MUCC at any of their tour dates?

Source: MUCC Myspace

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MUCC WINTER CIRCUIT 2010
Posted on October 14, 2009 in News, Oneman, Tour

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MUCC’s WINTER CIRCUIT 2010 Tokyo & Osaka Hall Tour has been decided!

WINTER CIRCUIT 2010 will be in February at Tokyo and Osaka.
Also, on February 5th at Yokosuka Geijutsu Theater MUCC will be sponsoring an event called「えん5」(En5).

SHOW DATES:
2010/02/14 @ NHK Hall
2010/02/17 @ NHK Osaka Hall

Sources: OHP, BMA

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