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== Profile ==
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* '''Height:''' 175 cm
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[[File:Kozi ZIZ.jpg|thumb|250px|Közi in [[ZIZ]]]]
* '''Weight:''' 56 kg
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'''Közi''' is the vocalist and the guitarist of [[ZIZ]], the bassist of [[VAMQUET]] and the guitarist of [[DALLE]]. He had also solo career from 2002 to 2007. He is well known for being a member of [[MALICE MIZER]].
* '''Hometown:''' [[Niigata]], [[Japan]]
 
* '''[[Blood type]]:''' A
 
* '''Birthday:''' May 29th, 1976
 
  
== Information ==
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==Profile==
'''Közi''' was the guitarist of [[Malice Mizer]], an influential Japanese gothic band noted for their extravagant costume and varied musical styles. Közi was a founding member along with [[Mana]], and shared songwriting duties with him. His compositions for the band, such as ''Illuminati'', ''Color Me Blood Red'' and ''Baptism of Blood'', are notable for their more electronic and gothic qualities, as well as lyrical themes of sado-masochism and sexual fetishes. He most commonly played the part of a clown/pierrot and the color most frequently associated with him in the band was red.
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* '''Birth Name:''' Hagino Kouji
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* '''Birth Date:''' {{bda|1972|05|29|mf}}
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* '''Birth Place:''' Niigata, Japan
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* '''Blood Type:''' A
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* '''Bands:'''
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** [[Girl (band)|Girl]]
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** [[Matenrou (band)|Matenrou]]
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** [[MALICE MIZER]] (1992-2001)
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** [[Eve of Destiny]] (2002-2005)
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** [[XA-VAT]] (2010-2014))
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** [[ZIZ]] (2012-present)
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** [[VAMQUET]] (2015-)
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* '''Session Bands:'''
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** [[DALLE]]
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** [[My Horror Revue]]
  
After [[Malice Mizer]] disbanded in 2001, Közi joined [[Eve of Destiny]] with [[Haruhiko Ash|Haruhiko Ash]]. Eve of Destiny is an electronic industrial/goth band, with him as both guitarist and programmer. Eve of Destiny are notable for their touring activities - unlike many Japanese bands, they perform a large number of gigs in Europe.
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==Information==
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[[File:Kozi MM.jpg|thumb|200px|Közi in [[MALICE MIZER]] promoting "[[Beast of Blood]]"]]
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'''Közi''' was the guitarist of [[MALICE MIZER]], an influential Japanese gothic band noted for their extravagant costume and varied musical styles. Közi was a founding member along with [[Mana]], and shared songwriting duties with him. His compositions for the band, such as "[[Illuminati]]", "Color Me Blood Red" and "Baptism of Blood", are notable for their more electronic and gothic qualities, as well as lyrical themes of sado-masochism and sexual fetishes. He most commonly played the part of a clown/pierrot and the color most frequently associated with him in the band was red.
  
In 2002, Közi released a solo work, collaboration with a Japanese writer, Minako, who wrote a story book about a sister and brother whose bodies were inseperable, with Közi writing the music, the set was entitled ''Izayoi no Tsuki''. From there, Közi went on to persue a solo career alongside his activity in [[Eve of Destiny]]. His first release was the double single ''KHAOS/KINEMA,'' which included the song 'Promenade' Co-written by [[Haruhiko Ash|Haruhiko Ash]]. This track was re-released on his full-length album ''カタルシス'' (''Katarushisu'' or ''Catharsis''). He followed this with single ''MEMENTO'' in 2004, co-written by ex-[[Malice Mizer]] bassist [[Yu~ki]], and dedicated to the band's late drummer [[Kami]] (who died in 1998).
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After [[Malice Mizer]] disbanded in 2001, Közi joined [[Eve of Destiny]] with [[Haruhiko Ash]]. Eve of Destiny is an electronic industrial/goth band, with him as both guitarist and programmer. Eve of Destiny are notable for their touring activities - unlike many Japanese bands, they perform a large number of gigs in Europe.
From May 2012 he is the leader of the band [[ZIZ]].
 
  
== Composition ==
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In 2002, Közi released a solo work, collaboration with a Japanese writer, Minako, who wrote a story book about a sister and brother whose bodies were inseperable, with Közi writing the music, the set was entitled ''[[Izayoi no Tsuki (soundtrack)|Izayoi no Tsuki]]''. From there, Közi went on to persue a solo career alongside his activity in [[Eve of Destiny]]. His first release was the double single "[[Khaos / Kinema|KHAOS / KINEMA]]," which included the song "Promenade" co-written by [[Haruhiko Ash]]. This track was re-released on his full-length album ''[[Katharsis]]''. He followed this with single "[[Memento|MEMENTO]]" in 2004, co-written by ex-[[MALICE MIZER]] bassist [[Yu~ki]], and dedicated to the band's late drummer [[Kami]] (who died in 1998). </div>
Közi composed the music of following Malice Mizer songs: Itsuwari no Musetté, Claire ~ Tsuki no Shirabe ~, [[Illuminati|Illuminati]], [[Brise]], [[Ju te Veux|Ju te Veux]], [[Gekka No Yasoukyoku|Gekka No Yasoukyoku]], [[Garnet]].
 
  
== Discography ==
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==Discography==
=== Album ===
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* [2002.12.13] [[Izayoi no Tsuki (soundtrack)|Izayoi no tsuki]] (十六夜の月) (soundtrack)
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===Albums===  
 
* [2004.03.01] [[Katharsis]] (カタルシス)
 
* [2004.03.01] [[Katharsis]] (カタルシス)
 
* [2006.05.17] [[Loki n' Roll|LOKI N' ROLL]]  
 
* [2006.05.17] [[Loki n' Roll|LOKI N' ROLL]]  
  
=== Single ===
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===Live Albums===
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* [2004.01.12] [[CD Live|CD live]]
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===Soundtracks===
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* [2002.12.13] [[Izayoi no Tsuki (soundtrack)|Izayoi no Tsuki]] (十六夜の月)
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===Singles===
 
* [2003.11.26] [[Khaos]] (カオス)
 
* [2003.11.26] [[Khaos]] (カオス)
 
* [2003.11.26] [[Kinema]] (キネミ)
 
* [2003.11.26] [[Kinema]] (キネミ)
* [2004.12.01] [[Khaos / Kinema|KHAOS/KINEMA]]
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* [2004.12.01] [[Khaos / Kinema|KHAOS / KINEMA]]
 
* [2004.12.01] [[Memento|MEMENTO]]
 
* [2004.12.01] [[Memento|MEMENTO]]
  
=== DVD ===
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===Video Releases===
 
* [2007.05.29] [[Live Collage 2004~2006|LIVE COLLAGE 2004〜2006]]
 
* [2007.05.29] [[Live Collage 2004~2006|LIVE COLLAGE 2004〜2006]]
  
=== Other ===
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==Works==
* [2004.01.12] [[CD live]]
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===Composed Music===
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; MALICE MIZER
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* [[Itsuwari no Musette|Itsuwari no Musetté]]
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* [[Claire ~Tsuki no Shirabe~]]
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* [[Illuminati|ILLUMINATI]]
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* [[Brise]]
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* [[Ju te Veux]]
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* [[Gekka No Yasoukyoku]]
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* [[Garnet (MALICE MIZER)|Garnet]]
  
== External Links ==
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==External Links==
* [http://www.wicked-eyes.net/kozi/ L`habit d`arlequin, Közi fansite]
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* [http://www.kozi-info.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.grottesca.de.vu/ Közi fansite in German and English]
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* [https://twitter.com/Kzi_official Official Twitter]
* [http://www.kozi.info/ Közi's Official site]
 
* [http://www.eveofdestiny.net/ Eve of Destiny Offical site]
 
  
 
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[[Category:Visual-Kei]]  
 
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[[Category:Japanese Band Members]]
 
[[Category:Guitarist]]  
 
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[[Category:Vocalist]]
 
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[[Category:Synthesizer Player]]
 
[[Category:Composers]]
 
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[[Category:Blood Type A]]
 
[[Category:Blood Type A]]
 
[[Category:1976 Births]]
 
[[Category:1976 Births]]
 
[[Category:Niigata Artists]]
 
[[Category:Niigata Artists]]

Latest revision as of 09:22, 2 January 2017

Közi in ZIZ

Közi is the vocalist and the guitarist of ZIZ, the bassist of VAMQUET and the guitarist of DALLE. He had also solo career from 2002 to 2007. He is well known for being a member of MALICE MIZER.

Profile

Information

Közi in MALICE MIZER promoting "Beast of Blood"

Közi was the guitarist of MALICE MIZER, an influential Japanese gothic band noted for their extravagant costume and varied musical styles. Közi was a founding member along with Mana, and shared songwriting duties with him. His compositions for the band, such as "Illuminati", "Color Me Blood Red" and "Baptism of Blood", are notable for their more electronic and gothic qualities, as well as lyrical themes of sado-masochism and sexual fetishes. He most commonly played the part of a clown/pierrot and the color most frequently associated with him in the band was red.

After Malice Mizer disbanded in 2001, Közi joined Eve of Destiny with Haruhiko Ash. Eve of Destiny is an electronic industrial/goth band, with him as both guitarist and programmer. Eve of Destiny are notable for their touring activities - unlike many Japanese bands, they perform a large number of gigs in Europe.

In 2002, Közi released a solo work, collaboration with a Japanese writer, Minako, who wrote a story book about a sister and brother whose bodies were inseperable, with Közi writing the music, the set was entitled Izayoi no Tsuki. From there, Közi went on to persue a solo career alongside his activity in Eve of Destiny. His first release was the double single "KHAOS / KINEMA," which included the song "Promenade" co-written by Haruhiko Ash. This track was re-released on his full-length album Katharsis. He followed this with single "MEMENTO" in 2004, co-written by ex-MALICE MIZER bassist Yu~ki, and dedicated to the band's late drummer Kami (who died in 1998).

Discography

Albums

Live Albums

Soundtracks

Singles

Video Releases

Works

Composed Music

MALICE MIZER

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