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Genre: Alternative metal / screamo / experimental rock
Origin: Tokyo, Japan
Active: 2003 – 2015

Bitesize Overview:
Dazzle Vision was a Tokyo-based Japanese rock band formed in June 2003 by siblings Maiko (vocals) and Takuro (bass), beginning as an indie project that developed into a widely respected act in Japan’s alternative music scene. 

The band became known for combining melodic singing with raw, screaming vocals — a contrast that became a hallmark of their sound — and for continually changing musical direction from record to record. Their theme, embraced by the band, was “Children create the world,” reflecting a message of youthful imagination and emotional expression through music.

Key Facts:

Founding & Early Years:
The original lineup included Maiko, Takuro, drummer Natu, and guitarist Teru, with live shows beginning in Tokyo not long after forming. After early lineup changes — including the switch to drummer Haru and a series of guitarists — the band solidified its sound and identity as an experimental metal group.

Members (final lineup):

• Maiko – Vocals (2003–2015)
• Takuro – Bass (2003–2015)
• Haru – Drums (from 2004)
• Tony – Guitar (from 2013)

Past Guitarists: Natu (early drums), Teru, Ryu, Yu, John were each part of different eras of the band and contributed to their evolving sound.

Music & Style:
Dazzle Vision forged a distinctive blend of heavy riffs, post-hardcore energy, melodic rock, and screamo intensity, anchored by Maiko’s ability to switch between clean, emotional singing and powerful screams. 

Japanese music news highlighted Maiko’s voice as particularly striking, noting her use of both “death voice” and “childlike melodic” singing that made the band stand out domestically.

Their music has been described as not fitting neatly into any one category, touching on alternative metal, screamo, post-hardcore, and even early elements of what would later be known as kawaii metal through its juxtaposition of heaviness and emotional vocal styles.

Career Highlights:

• Debut EP & Albums: They released their first EP Origin of Dazzle in November 2005, followed by Camellia Japonica (2007), Crystal Children (2008), and to the next (2010).
   
• International Performances: Dazzle Vision made their U.S. debut at Sakura-Con 2010 in Seattle, attracting thousands of fans and broadening their presence overseas.
   
• Chart Success: Albums like Kirari (2011) topped Japan’s HMV Indies Chart and placed well on Tower Records charts, showing strong commercial impact in the indie scene.
   
• Touring & Collaborations: In 2012 they were chosen to open for the American rock band Evanescence on their Japan tour and continued touring internationally, including headlining events in the U.S. in 2013.
   
• Later Releases: After international touring and the compilation SHOCKING LOUD VOICE (2012), their final studio album Final Attack came out in March 2014.
   

Legacy & End:
Dazzle Vision remained active in both Japan and overseas for over a decade, gaining respect for their genre-bending sound and energetic live shows. 

The band announced their disbandment in April 2015 after years of releases and performances, leaving a lasting influence on Japan’s alternative and heavier rock scenes.

Online:

(Most accounts are now inactive).

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