The darkness announces, "Let's settle this one way or the other..." †BLACK ESPICE† Unleashes a Serious Blow on April Fool's Day: "Choice" - A Sound Beyond the "Framework of Planning" is Completed. Dark Cards / PIM Cards Also Include Video & Photo Bonuses.
The article announces the digital release of the song "Choice" by kazuFF of the project †BLACK ESPICE†, marking their unexpected comeback after originating from an April Fool's joke. This collaboration features acclaimed artists MASA and Tomohisa Ishikawa, resulting in a high-quality, aggressive dance track that surpasses typical project limitations. Exclusive merchandise, including "Dark Cards" with video and photo bonuses, is also available.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 21:00
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Last year, "†BLACK ESPICE†," which gained attention for its powerful presence despite being fan-made, is known for its explosive birth on April Fool's Day 2025, having "fallen into darkness" after not being chosen as a RAB ESPICE member. This year, however, they have made an unexpected "grand comeback." Standing at the center is leader kazuFF (Maron / REAL AKIBA BOYZ), who forces the world to make a choice. As a new development, the solo song "Choice" by member Maron (kazuFF) was digitally released on April 1st, April Fool's Day, by REAL AKIBA RECORDZ on various music distribution sites. (Distribution sites: https://linkco.re/U4x8bYRA )
For this work, MASA (Daimasaou), a close friend and the "second Giant" vocalist, handled the lyrics and composition, while Mr. Tomohisa Ishikawa, the "magician of sound" with profound knowledge of intricate electronic sounds and dramatic compositional power, handled the arrangement. The result is an addictive dance tune where fearless funkiness and aggressive techno intersect. The newly written song by Daimasaou (MASA), combined with Ishikawa's unique, meticulously crafted electronic soundscapes, has been elevated into a "super aggressive dance tune" that far exceeds the scope of a typical planned song. It boasts an overwhelming sound quality that the label can confidently release.
Furthermore, mail-order sales have also begun for the Dark Cards / PIM Cards (M-Card), which were pre-sold at stERA vol.12 held on March 6th. The Dark Cards include the video "Dark Rally" and bonus photos as special features.
(Mail-order site: https://booth.pm/ja/items/8144575 )
This work further deepens the musical challenges of †BLACK ESPICE†, who have elevated "darkness" into their aesthetic.
The story that began with falling into darkness now once again presents the world with a "choice." Please experience the new expansion of the world they depict.
"Choice"
https://linkco.re/U4x8bYRA
Vocals: kazuFF / †BLACK ESPICE† (Performed by Maron)
Lyrics & Composition: Daimasaou (MASA)
Arrangement: Tomohisa Ishikawa
Recording & Mix: Genya Koga
Logo: Dark Fall Calligrapher Mohio (Yuta ONE)
Photographer: Photo Lord [Ayagata Nijūhasseki] (AYATO.)
Styling: Chiyami Nya-Kurenai- (Chanja)
Special Thanks: Nishimura (Nishi)
Label Producer: Junnosuke Sato (REAL AKIBA RECORDZ)
Producer: Photo Lord [Ayagata Nijūhasseki] (AYATO.) / Daimasaou (REAL AKIBA RECORDZ)
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