DIR EN GREY 'MORTAL DOWNER' Release Commemoration: Exclusive Live Stream & Special Program Announced on Nico Nico Live [First Installment: March 27 (Fri) at 9:00 PM]

Ahead of the release of DIR EN GREY's latest album 'MORTAL DOWNER' and the start of their nationwide tour, it has been decided that a special program will be broadcast on Nico Nico Live. This project will feature exclusive streams of two past live concert performances, as well as a special album launch program featuring a live appearance by all band members. The content will delve into the appeal of their live shows while exploring their thoughts on their latest work and upcoming tour. ■ Broadcast Details [First Installment] March 27, 2026 (Fri) Broadcast Date/Time: March 27, 2026 (Fri) 9:00 PM START Exclusive Stream: DIR EN GREY '25th Anniversary TOUR22 FROM DEPRESSION TO________' Viewing Page: https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350154418 Please see the bottom of the viewing page for information on viewing from outside Japan. [Second Installment] April 3, 2026 (Fri) Broadcast Date/Time: April 3, 2026 (Fri) Exclusive Stream: DIR EN GREY 'TOUR22 PHALARIS -Vol.I- (2023.07.16 Namba Hatch)' Viewing Page: https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350167309 Please see the bottom of the viewing page for information on viewing from outside Japan. [Third Installment] April 24, 2026 (Fri) Exclusive Stream: DIR EN GREY 'MORTAL DOWNER' Album Launch Special Program *Program details will be announced at a later date. This broadcast allows you to watch the first half for free, while the second half is exclusive to Nico Nico Premium members. The third installment, featuring a live appearance by all members, is scheduled to include talks on the album's worldview and production background, as well as highlights of the ongoing tour and their impressions of the live shows. Please look forward to it. * Registration for 'Nico Nico Premium Member (790 yen/month)' is required to watch the full program. Membership registration can be completed on the viewing page. * Time-shift viewing period: 30 days after the broadcast (unlimited viewing during this period). * Premium members can watch the missed stream after the broadcast without needing to make a time-shift reservation. ■ PROFILE DIR EN GREY Formed in 1997. Major debut in 1999. A five-piece rock band consisting of Kyo (Vo), Kaoru (Gt), Die (Gt), Toshiya (Ba), and Shinya (Dr). With a unique worldview and overwhelming live performances, they have earned high acclaim both in Japan and overseas, holding tours not only in Japan but also in various countries around the world, including Asia, Europe, and North America. They continue to lead the scene with a heavy and experimental sound and expressive power, gathering support as a one-and-only presence for many years. In 2026, they plan to release their latest album 'MORTAL DOWNER' and hold the nationwide tour 'DIR EN GREY TOUR 2026 “Reach for”'. Official Website: https://www.direngrey.co.jp/jp Official X: https://x.com/direngrey_jp ■ information 2026.04.08 RELEASE DIR EN GREY 12th NEW ALBUM 'MORTAL DOWNER' TOUR Information "DIR EN GREY TOUR26 Downer Absolutely No One" [2026] April 15 (Wed) Kanagawa CLUB CITTA' *-'a knot' only- April 19 (Sun) Miyagi SENDAI GIGS April 23 (Thu) KT Zepp Yokohama April 29 (Wed/Holiday) Okayama Kurashiki City Geibunkan April 30 (Thu) Zepp Fukuoka May 4 (Mon/Holiday) Gunma Takasaki City Theatre Studio Theatre *-'a knot' & ONLINE only- May 5 (Tue/Holiday) Gunma Takasaki City Theatre Studio Theatre *-'a knot' LIMITED- May 9 (Sat) Osaka Namba Hatch May 10 (Sun) Osaka Namba Hatch May 12 (Tue) Shizuoka City Shimizu Cultural Hall Marinart Main Hall May 20 (Wed) Zepp Haneda (TOKYO) May 23 (Sat) Nagoya COMTEC PORTBASE Weekday performances: OPEN 17:45 / START 18:30 Saturday/Sunday/Holiday performances: OPEN 16:45 / START 17:30 "DIR EN GREY MORTAL DOWNER" [2026] July 18 (Sat) Tokyo Garden Theater July 19 (Sun) Tokyo Garden Theater *Details to be announced later