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UV Special 'MALICE MIZER FILE' back cover detail, 2002

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I ones again give you cringe to enjoy.

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Richtofen & Dr. Schuster showing Maxis the matter transference device.

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Imagine hating me when I'm in my room like

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Mana Sama

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MALICE MIZER

"Bara no Konrei"

The Promise Made at Midnight

An Exclusive Look at MALICE MIZER’s Debut and First Lead Role in a Movie

TEXT: KIMIKO KKM MASUBUCHI

An exquisite, beautiful, and aesthetic world set in medieval Europe. Anyone who has even once glimpsed the world of Malice Mizer would have sensed that a moment would come when they would make their screen debut. I, too, am one of those people. And finally that moment has arrived and in a spectacular way as both their debut and their first lead role.

The movie, The Promise Made at Midnight: The Wedding of Roses, explores themes captured in its tagline: “The forbidden decadence of pleasure not meant to be seen or touched.” It is a gothic fantasy of humans and vampires, searching for eternal love and beauty. This film is intertwined with the world Malice Mizer has developed over years of musical activity with the soundtrack featuring songs primarily from the album Merveilles. This feature flowing through the entire film is an essential element that gives it a distinctive character. The film’s style reminiscent of films from a bygone era reflects the reverence for their music.

One of the most surprising aspects is the casting. The characters are tailored to each band member’s unique persona so their passionate performances feel natural even to those familiar with Malice Mizer. While musicians appearing in movies do not always add depth to their musical activities this work offers both longtime fans and newcomers a way to see Malice Mizer in a new light as a continuation of their journey.

TEXT: YUKI SUGIE

An endless dream. Endless loneliness, endless sorrow. This is a story of “eternity,” portrayed in deep contrasts between midnight black and blood red beginning in silence and unfolding dramatically.

One of the most striking elements of The Promise Made at Midnight is its use of a talkie-style classical technique and the bold casting of Malice Mizer. Director Takehara captivated by their unique presence and charisma, wrote the screenplay himself. This project, a massive collaborative work between Takehara’s vision and Malice Mizer, a group that has pursued a distinct aesthetic rooted in tragic beauty has produced something truly one of a kind.

Kozi’s presence embodies the conflicts and challenges of reimagining a vampire archetype, capturing the role with precision. Mana, with his enigmatic mannerisms holds a crucial key to the film’s complex storyline. Yu~ki with his remarkable performance as a vampire seems almost born for this role. Whether as actors or actresses, their presence will certainly draw viewers into a surreal, hypnotic world.

This world is one that only Malice Mizer could bring to life. Eventually, the night gives way to dawn, and the story reaches a pivotal moment. What will bring salvation, and what will be the source of tragedy? What was “fate,” and what was inevitable? I hope you find the answers to these questions in your own heart.

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Happy "Saikai no Chi to Bara" Day!

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♱𝕭𝖊𝖆𝖘𝖙 𝖔𝖋 𝕭𝖑𝖔𝖔𝖉 ♱

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Halloween is over. Y'know what that means

TIME TO BREAK OUT THE COD ZOMBIES CHRISTMAS ALBUM.

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i lied, we aren't having sex. put your clothes back on. im going to explain the history of a japanese visual kei rock band called malice mizer. it all started on august 1992, they are not french at all but-

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the wild boys

(based off of patrick nagel’s art for rio)