Artist Profile
KURONEKO-ZAIBATSUKURONEKO, long seen as symbols of misfortune, gather
to seize their own happiness with their own hands.
KURONEKO-ZAIBATSU is a place
where they come together as they are, to gaze upon the light.
KURONEKO-ZAIBATSU
Formed in 2005.
March 2007
Released their first mini-album, "A-I-U-E-O".
Successfully held their first solo live concert to commemorate the release.
June 2008
Released their first full-length album, "177".
May 2010
Released mini-album "luminescence".
Continued energetic activities including consistent releases, event appearances, and solo concerts.
July 2012
First-generation KURONEKO-ZAIBATSU disbanded.
Frontman Maruhashi Mike pursued solo activities while grappling with voices lamenting the disbandment and his own inner conflict. To relearn singing, he sought out his mentor.
Encouraged by the words of the live house manager who had supported them:
"If Miki wants to continue, and she's writing songs, then why not just keep going?"
Centered around frontman Maruhashi Miki and supported by new members, the second iteration of KURONEKO-ZAIBATSU begins.
2015
Venue-limited release "Yubikiri" released.
September 2015
Released the venue-exclusive track "KURONEKO"
Settled into the current support lineup and continued live activities.
May 2020
Released the mini-album "With Love from a Parallel World"
September 2021
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully held the limited-attendance one-man live streamed event
"with LOVE from the parallel world ' '."
October 2022
"with LOVE from the parallel world"
enters the French Apple Music J-POP Chart TOP 20.
August 2023
EP "Tarte Tatin" released.
Its tracks become new live staples.
March 2026
Held the Black Cat Conglomerate 20th Anniversary One-Man Live
"Nekomata Thanksgiving Festival" at Shibuya La.mama.
The event concluded to great acclaim, with its impact covered in X news.
Genre: Rock, J-PopActive Area: TokyoStart Year: 2005
MEMBER
MIKE MARUBASHIRole: Lyricist, Composer, Vocals
syunRole: Guitar, Violin
toshiRole: Bass Guitar
susumuRole: Drums