DIR EN GREY Members to Appear Live! 'MORTAL DOWNER' Release Special on Niconico Live (April 24, 21:00)

DIR EN GREY Dwango Co., Ltd. will broadcast a special program on its "Niconico Live" service to commemorate the release of DIR EN GREY's latest album, "MORTAL DOWNER." This project consists of three parts. The first and second parts featured exclusive broadcasts of past live footage, which are still available for time-shift viewing. In this third part, all members of DIR EN GREY will appear live. They are scheduled to talk about the world-view and production background of the latest album "MORTAL DOWNER," as well as stories regarding their current tour that can only be heard here. The first half of the program is free to watch, while the second half will be exclusive to Niconico Premium members. Please take this opportunity to watch along with the past live footage. ■ Program Overview DIR EN GREY "MORTAL DOWNER" Album Release Special Program Broadcast Date/Time: April 24, 2026 (Friday) starting at 21:00 Program Name: DIR EN GREY "MORTAL DOWNER" Album Release Special Program Cast: DIR EN GREY (Kyo / Kaoru / Die / Toshiya / Shinya) Format: First half free / Second half for Premium members only Time-shift: Available for 30 days after the broadcast Viewing URL: https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350217496 We are collecting questions for the members for the special program on April 24. Please send your impressions of the album "MORTAL DOWNER" and questions for the members. https://forms.gle/T6EoW2BpLXRhGUn66 [Deadline] Until around 18:00 on April 24, 2026 (Friday) The first half of this broadcast is free to watch, and the second half is exclusive to Niconico Premium members. - Registration for "Niconico Premium (790 yen per month)" is required to watch the entire program. You can register via the viewing page. - Time-shift viewing period: 30 days after the broadcast (unlimited viewing during the period). *Premium members can watch the missed broadcast without a time-shift reservation. ■ Related Programs (Now available for catch-up) Part 1 "25th Anniversary TOUR22 FROM DEPRESSION TO________" Exclusive Broadcast Time-shift: Available until April 26, 2026 (Sunday) 23:59 https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350154418 Part 2 "TOUR22 PHALARIS -Vol.I- (2023.07.16 Namba Hatch)" Exclusive Broadcast Time-shift: Available until May 3, 2026 (Sunday) 23:59 https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350167309 ■ PROFILE DIR EN GREY Formed in 1997. Made their major debut in 1999. A five-piece rock band consisting of Kyo (Vo), Kaoru (Gt), Die (Gt), Toshiya (Ba), and Shinya (Dr). They have received high acclaim both domestically and internationally for their unique world-view and overwhelming live performances, touring various countries including Asia, Europe, and North America. They continue to lead the scene with their heavy and experimental sound and expressive power, maintaining support as a one-of-a-kind existence over many years. In 2026, they released their latest album "MORTAL DOWNER" and plan to hold a nationwide tour "DIR EN GREY TOUR 2026 'Reach for'". Official Site: 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 23 (Thu) KT Zepp Yokohama April 29 (Wed/Holiday) Okayama Kurashiki City Auditorium April 30 (Thu) Zepp Fukuoka May 4 (Mon/Holiday) Gunma Takasaki City Theatre Studio Theatre *｢a knot｣ & ONLINE only May 5...