Biography:

Mana (born March 19, 1969) is a Japanese musician and fashion designer, best known as the co-founder (alongside Közi) and guitarist of the visual kei rock band Malice Mizer from its conception in 1992 until their indefinite hiatus in 2001. His clothing label, Moi-même-Moitié, helped popularize Japan's Gothic Lolita fashion movement. Mana is currently working on his solo project Moi dix Mois, a gothic metal band since 2002.