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MAZZEL (マーゼル) is an eight member Japanese dance and vocal boy group formed in 2022 from the documentary show MISSIONx2 created by rapper SKY-HI. The group is signed under SKY-HI's management company BMSG and made their debut in May 2023 under BMSG's label BE-U.

Members[]

Main article: MAZZEL/Members
KAIRYU
NAOYA
RAN
SEITO
RYUKI
TAKUTO
HAYATO
EIKI

In November 2023, TAKUTO was appointed as leader of MAZZEL by SKY-HI, with the intention of providing them with a sense of security and make communication more smooth within the group (so that everyone would be able to do what they really want instead of thinking about everyone else's opinions all the time) as well as with the staff[1].

History[]

Main article: MAZZEL/History

2022[]

On November 22, SKY-HI held a press conference announcing that MAZZEL, a new eight member dance and vocal boy group would debut in the spring of 2023 under the new label BE-U. The line-up would include BMSG trainee RAN, who had previously participated in the first BMSG audition program, THE FIRST. Continuing the press conference, SKY-HI announced that a documentary audition program called MISSIONx2 would follow the birth of the group, starting from the BMSG Audition 2022 to recruit the new members. [2]

2023[]

On January 13, the second and third members of MAZZEL were revealed to be KAIRYU and SEITO, who had been working as undisclosed BMSG Trainees.
On February 10, the remaining five members of the group were revealed to be TAKUTO, EIKI, NAOYA, RYUKI and HAYATO.
On March 31, they released their pre-debut single MISSION.
On April 2, they started their first regular radio program, MAZZEL RADIO STATION, on TOKYO FM.
On April 15, they made their first live broadcast television appearance on NHK program Venue101 where they performed their pre-debut single,MISSION, on television for the first time.
On May 17, they released their debut single Vivid.
On July 17, they performed at INSPIRE TOKYO 2023 EXTRA along with BE:FIRST.
On July 22, they performed at OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023.
On August 14, they digitally released LIGHTNING, a new song from their upcoming second CD single Carnival, which releases on October 18.
Between August 14-31, they held their first fan meeting tour, MAZZEL 1st Fan Meeting -Play at the MUZEUM-, in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.
On August 19-20, they were one of the opening acts for SUMMER SONIC 2023.
On August 27, they performed at MANATSU no ORI-FES at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka.
On September 3, they performed at Rolling Stone Japan LIVE 2023 along with SKY-HI and Novel Core.
On September 18, they performed at CDTV LIVE! LIVE! FESTIVAL 2023.
During the last two weekends in September, they performed at BMSG FES '23.
On October 15, they performed at J-WAVE INNOVATION WORLD FESTA 2023.
On November 3, they performed at BUZZ RHYTHM LIVE 2023.

2024[]

On January 16 and 17, they performed at BEAT AX Vol.2.
On January 20, they performed at FUKUOKA MUSIC FES.2024.
On January 29, they released the song Waterfall, a pre-release track from their first album.
On February 24, they performed at Mezamashi TV 30th Anniversary Fes in Fukuoka.
On March 16, they performed at STARLIGHT+ 2024.
On March 20, they released their first album Parade.
On March 26, they held MAZZEL【THE SHOWCASE】 presented by SPACE SHOWER TV, an event coinciding with SPACE SHOWER's seven consecutive months of special MAZZEL programming.
On April 13, they performed at TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION KUMAMOTO 2024.
From June 1 - July 4 they held their first nationwide tour, MAZZEL 1st One Man Tour 2024 "Join us in the PARADE", stopping in eight cities across Japan.
On June 2, they had a surprise drop of their new song Counterattack, which they premiered live at the first show of their tour the day before.
On July 5 they had another surprise release dropping their new song Seaside Story following the final day of their tour.
On July 20, they performed at the OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024.
On July 21, they performed at NEXT VIRAL ARTIST.
On July 27, they performed at s**t kingz Fes 2024 Momotaro.
On July 28, they performed at the XD World Music Festival.
On August 11, they performed at Odaiba Bohken-Oh 2024 ~Ninkimono ni Ai ♡ LAND~ Mezamashi Live.
On September 1, they performed at a-nation 2024.
In October, as an extension of MAZZEL 1st One Man Tour 2024 "Join us in the PARADE", they will hold their first arena shows at Pia Arena MM and Osaka-jo Hall.
On October 5, they performed at The Performance Zero.
On October 12, they performed at TOKYO ISLAND 2024.
On October 13, they performed at GFEST.2024.
On October 16, they released their third CD single MAZQUERADE.
On October 19, they performed at TOKYO FM LIVE INCLUSION SHIBUYA.
On November 4, they participated in VS. Choutokkyuu, a three-man live with boy groups Bullet Train and WATWING.
On November 23, they performed at Livejack 2024 SMASH BEAT SP.
On December 31, they performed on the CDTV Live! Live! New Year's Eve Special! 2024→2025.

2025[]

On January 13, they performed at D.U.N.K. Showcase (Chapter 3) for the day 2 program.
On January 25 and February 1, they appeared in their first starring TV program Mazeru na! MAZZEL on NTV.
On February 17, they digitally pre-released their song J.O.K.E.R. from their upcoming EP Royal Straight Flush.
On February 20, they premiered their starring program MAZZEL DUO MISSION.
On February 22, they performed at Breaking World Match 2025.
On March 29, they performed at The Performance.
On April 7, they released King Kila Game, the lead track from their EP Royal Straight Flush.
On April 16, they released their first EP Royal Straight Flush.
On April 19, they performed at MAIZURU PLAYBACK FES. 2025.
On April 20, they performed at JIGO ROCK 2025.
From April 23 - August 24 they will hold their second tour, MAZZEL 2nd One Man Tour 2025 "Royal Straight Flush".
On May 3, they performed at VIVA LA ROCK 2025.
On May 24, they will perform at Nagaoka Come Hyappyou Fes 2025.
On June 5, they performed at OSAKA MUSIC EXPO 2025.
On July 21, they performed at NUMBER SHOT2025.
From August 6, they will star in their own dance variety TV program MAZEDAN -MAZE OF DANCE- on NTV.
On August 9, they performed at LuckyFes'25.
On August 16-17, they performed at SUMMER SONIC 2025.
On August 18, they released their digital single DANGER.
On August 30, they performed at a-nation 2025.
On September 14, they performed at TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST 2025.
On September 15, they performed at ROCK IN JAPAN FES. 2025.
From September 27-28, they performed at BMSG FES '25.
On October 6, they performed at Lemino MUSIC FES.
On October 12, they performed at HIROSHIMA CONTI-NeW FeS 2025.
On October 22, they will perform at Mezamashi Live 2025.
On November 2, they will perform at Munakata Fes 2025.
On November 26, they will release their fourth CD single Only You.

2026[]

On January 10, they will perform at TGC Shizuoka 2026.

Name Origins[]

Group Name[]

MAZZEL logo

MAZZEL logo

  • As the second group to debut under BMSG their name starts with M.
  • Their name comes from the combination of the English words "maze" and "zeal", meaning that life is like a maze where you worry and get lost but there always be an exit. If you go after it with zeal (passion, enthusiasm), there will be happiness (幸福) and fortune (幸運) (from the Dutch word "mazzel", meaning "luck")
  • They will be a team that will be there with you and each other during those moments to give, share and receive happiness [3][4]

Fan Name[]

MUZE comes from the Muses of Greek mythology who were the goddesses of music, the arts, and sciences. To match MAZZEL it is spelled with a "Z." The relationship between MAZZEL and MUZE is the mutual giving of good luck.

Discography[]

Main article: MAZZEL/Discography

  1. [2023.05.17] Vivid
  2. [2023.10.18] Carnival
  3. [2024.10.16] MAZQUERADE

  1. [2023.03.31] MISSION (pre-debut)
  2. [2024.06.02] Counterattack
  3. [2024.07.05] Seaside Story
  4. [2025.08.18] DANGER

  1. [2024.03.20] Parade

  1. [2025.04.16] Royal Straight Flush

  1. [2024.12.18] MAZZEL 1st One Man Tour 2024 "Join us in the PARADE"

Live Events[]

Main article: MAZZEL/Live Events

  • [2024.03.26] SPACE SHOWER TV presents MAZZEL【THE SHOWCASE】

Other Works[]

  • [2023] MISSIONx2
  • [2023] M-ON! SPECIAL MAZZEL ~MISSIONx2~
  • [2023] M-ON! SPECIAL MAZZEL ~Vivid~
  • [2023] M-ON! SPECIAL MAZZEL ~We Are MAZZEL~
  • [2025] Mazzeru na! MAZZEL
  • [2025] MAZZEL DUO MISSION / FOD
  • [2025] MAZEDAN -MAZE OF DANCE- / NTV

  • [2023.04.15] Venue101 / NHK
  • [2023.05.12] Buzz Rhythm 02 / NTV
  • [2023.05.29] Premium MelodiX! / TV Tokyo
  • [2023.06.10] Venue101 / NHK
  • [2023.06.11] Love music / Fuji TV
  • [2023.06.16] Kamioto -Zen'yasai- / ytv
  • [2023.07.03] J-MELO / NHK WORLD
  • [2023.07.12] MAZZEL 1Q1A ~"Vivid" Special~ / SpaceShower TV
  • [2023.07.12] CDTV LIVE! LIVE! / TBS
  • [2023.07.15] Ongaku no Hi / TBS
  • [2023.09.02] Venue101 / NHK
  • [2023.10.16] Premium MelodiX! / TV Tokyo
  • [2023.11.03] Buzz Rhythm 02 / NTV
  • [2023.11.16] Best Hits Kayousai / ytv
  • [2023.12.31] CDTV LIVE! LIVE! New Year's Eve Special! 2023→2024 / TBS
  • [2024.01.20] &TEAM Gakuen 2nd Semester / NTV
  • [2024.04.01] Premium MelodiX! / TV Tokyo
  • [2024.04.29] CDTV LIVE! LIVE! / TBS
  • [2024.05.14] Utacon / NHK
  • [2024.05.17] Asaichi / NHK
  • [2024.07.26] Buzz Rhythm 02 / NTV
  • [2024.07.31] BREAK OUT TV / TV Asahi
  • [2024.08.26] Premium MelodiX! / TV Tokyo
  • [2024.08.31] Venue101 / NHK
  • [2024.09.10] Utacon / NHK
  • [2024.09.14] with MUSIC / NTV
  • [2024.09.21] MUSIC FAIR / Fuji TV
  • [2024.09.30] CDTV LIVE! LIVE! / TBS
  • [2024.10.30] BREAK OUT TV / TV Asahi
  • [2024.11.02] Venue101 / NHK
  • [2024.11.16] JOYNT POPS / NHK BS
  • [2024.11.18] Premium MelodiX! / TV Tokyo
  • [2024.12.31] CDTV LIVE! LIVE! New Year's Eve Special! 2024→2025 / TBS
  • [2025.02.21] Buzz Rhythm 02 / NTV
  • [2025.03.14] Otodoraku ROOT / ytv
  • [2025.03.24] Premium MelodiX! / TV Tokyo
  • [2025.03.31] Chill&Music Yume wo Kanaeru Baku / TV Tokyo
  • [2025.07.19] Ongaku no Hi / TBS
  • [2025.08.26] Premium MelodiX! / TV Tokyo
  • [2025.09.05] Buzz Rhythm 02 / NTV

Publications[]

Main article: MAZZEL/Publications


Magazine Cover Spreads

  • [2023.05.02] Nikkei Entertainment! - June 2023 issue
  • [2023.05.26] B-PASS - July 2023 issue
  • [2024.02.27] B-PASS - April 2024 issue (back cover)
  • [2024.03.21] Pia Music Complex - Vol. 31 (front & back cover)
  • [2024.03.25] Rolling Stone Japan - May 2024 issue
  • [2024.03.27] ACTIMAGE - Issue No.08 (back cover)
  • [2024.10.22] JUNON - December 2024 issue, Special Edition
  • [2025.04.14] TV Guide-dan - Vol. 55 (back cover)
  • [2025.04.25] Gekkan SukaPaa - May 2025 issue

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