Moi dix Mois

Moi dix Mois is the primary creative vehicle for Mana, the legendary guitarist and fashion icon who previously led the seminal Visual Kei band Malice Mizer. Formed in 2002, the project represents a shift from Malice Mizer's eclectic art-pop toward a more consistent and aggressive Gothic Metal sound.

Mana serves as the sole songwriter, producer, and conceptual architect, releasing all material through his independent label, Midi:Nette. The project's sound identity is defined by the 'Dix' concept, a numerological and philosophical framework that permeates the lyrics and imagery. Musically, it is characterized by the integration of pipe organs, harpsichords, and choral arrangements with the double-bass drumming and high-gain guitars of metal. The project has undergone several 'eras' defined by vocalists, most notably the Juka era (2002-2005), which leaned into symphonic elegance, and the Seth era (2006-present), which introduced more industrial and brutalist elements. Moi dix Mois remains a cornerstone of the Visual Kei scene while enjoying significant crossover success in the European Gothic subculture, famously performing as a 'Midnight Act' at Wave-Gotik-Treffen. Critical consensus highlights Mana's ability to maintain a high level of technical complexity while adhering to a strict, monochromatic aesthetic vision.