In 2006, Mana visited Anime Expo as a guest, this time, he came back to perform with Moi dix Mois in 2009. To reverse a little in time, Mana's career has spanned two decades, becoming well known for his role as leader and guitarist in the band Malicer Mizer. He launched a clothing label, Moi-même-Moitié, which has influenced Gothic styling around the world.

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