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Vidoll was a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2002 with the concept "Occult Romance". They were signed to independent labels Matina, Undercode, and Sword Records. After signing with Nippon Crown, they released three albums and had three top 40 singles before disbanding in 2011.

History
2002: Matina Vidoll was founded by Rame in 2002. Vidoll was the last band signed to Matina before it disbanded. The label's manager, Kisaki, was also a musician and juggled label management, producing, bass guitar performances, and songwriting. When Matina dissolved, he considered leaving the music industry altogether, but members of Vidoll visited him, travelling weekly from Tokyo to Osaka, as they still wanted to work with him. 2003 - 2007: Undercode In early 2003, Vidoll joined Kisaki's newly formed Under Code Production, a sublabel of Free-Will. Vidoll's first release from the new label was a pair of limited edition singles, "If... Rebotomin (Y LV25 25) 475 mg" and "If... Torikabuto (Shikibetsu Code Nashi) 120 mg". Some of the songs were re-released shortly afterward, combined onto the EP "If...Yakubutsu Ranyou Bokumetsu Campaign" in a larger edition. The release was followed by the band's first national tour in Japan, as well as their first solo live show. The band then released their first DVD, Doll Mansion 209 Goushitsu, showcasing their music videos. The bands reunited with a 10 date tour with in October This tour solidified Vidoll's place in the visual kei scene, and their Christmas single "Hitokiri no Kurixxxxsu" hit number 79 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart. In May, Vidoll's vocalist Jui performed in France with Kisaki Project. Vidoll was one of five bands to be selected for "Expect Rush", a yearly publication by Shoxx that catalogs independent visual kei artists. On June 30 both the single "Ningyo" and the concert DVD Gyaku went on sale, and "Ningyo" reached third place on the Oricon Independent Chart. The last concert with all the members was recorded and later released as a set of two DVDs through the fan club. On June 13, 2006 two new members: Shun (of CalorZe and Gossip) and Gil (Lilith), joined Vidoll. Kisaki, the executive manager of Vidoll's label, Under Code Productions, announced that three of the label's bands, including Vidoll, would be "graduating" from the label. Yoshiki, of X Japan fame, hosted the event, and several other visual kei bands also had their US debut during the course of both nights. 2009-2011: Nippon Crown Vidoll went major with the release of "Puzzle Ring", released by Nippon Crown on February 18, 2009. He said that, due to a thrombus in his throat, he will be undergoing surgery and recovering. Their last concert was held on May 11, 2011. Post Disband Jui released a solo album "XI" (Elf) in 2011. In 2012, he joined with JUN from Phantasmagoria to form GOTCHAROCKA. Gil joined the band Angelo in 2011. He has performed and released solo works as well. Rame formed a new band with vocalist Ice, from XodiacK, called Black Gene For the Next Scene which disbanded in 2016. Shun formally retired from the music scene. Tero joined the group Trick (styled †яi¢к) as their drummer, and also provided support to Gotcharocka. ==Members==
Members
• – vocals • – guitar • – guitar • – bass guitar • – drums ;Former members • Ayano – guitar (2002–2003) • Yukine - guitar (left on June 26, 2005) • Hide - guitar (2003–2005) ==Discography==
Discography
Albums and EPsFace Pisaroto (July 21, 2002) • Face Mayura (July 21, 2002) • If...Yakubutsu Ranyou Bokumetsu Campaign (April 29, 2003) • Bijinkei (July 29, 2004) • Romanesque Gothic (September 11, 2004) Oricon Albums Weekly Ranking Position: 103 • Mukashi Natsukashi Ningyoushu Sono Ichi (December 15, 2004) Oricon Albums Weekly Ranking Position: 110 • Wagahai wa, Korosuke Nari... (1st Press March 10, 2004) (2nd Press September 29, 2004) Oricon Independent Chart Ranking: 4 • Kichigai TV (March 19, 2004) • Giza-Giza Heart no Komoriuta (March 19, 2004) • Boku, White Day mo Hitorikiri (March 29, 2004) • Ningyo (June 30, 2004) Oricon Independent Chart Ranking: 3 • Hiiragi no Sou (December 25, 2004) • Homo-Crash-Trap@ (December 29, 2004) • Remind Story (April 22, 2005) • Shutdown (September 28, 2005) Oricon Singles Weekly Ranking Position: 33 • Chocoripeyes (October 26, 2005) Oricon Singles Weekly Ranking Position: 33 • SinAI~右手のカッターと 左手のドラッグと薬指の深い愛と~ (May 24, 2006, 3 Types) Oricon Singles Weekly Ranking Position: 43 • Nectar (August 2, 2006) • Junengo no Kyo Koko de . . . (March 28, 2007) • Message Card (March 28, 2007) • Innocent Teens (June 13, 2007) Oricon Singles Weekly Ranking Position: 39 • Cloud (July 18, 2007) • Blue star (July 2, 2008) Oricon Singles Weekly Ranking Position: 21 Oricon Independent Chart Ranking: 2 • Maimu (December 10, 2008) Oricon Singles Weekly Ranking Position: 27 • Puzzle Ring (February 18, 2009) Oricon Singles Weekly Ranking Position: 33 • Focus (July 8, 2009) Oricon Singles Weekly Ranking Position: 22 • Eve (December 2, 2009) Oricon Singles Weekly Ranking Position: 30 • Crescent gazer (September 15, 2010) DVDs • Doll Mansion 209 Goushitsu (May 30, 2003) • Shigatsu Nijuuroku Nichi, Hatsutaiken (October 1, 2003) • Gyaku-Tsutsumotase (June 30, 2004) • Ningyou Enzetsu-2004.9.11 Liquid Room Ebisu- (November 17, 2004) • Ningyoukai PV (December 15, 2004) • Bijinkakumei~Saishuu Yokokubi 1229~ (March 16, 2005) • Daini me Zenkoku Ningyougeki -Rurou- FINAL «Rouman Kokuhaku» 2005.4.26 Nihon Seinenkan (April 26, 2005) • 3°CStormTV-suna arashi housou-2006.8.29 SHIBUYA-AX(November 22, 2006) • V.I.D seat for "Lastlovers" 2006.12.29 Shibuya Kokaido (February 28, 2007) • [Flashback](February 28, 2007) • Genei Bijin Kan - 2006.11.25 SHIBUYA O-EAST(August 29, 2007) • ~The game of buster~ 2007.12.02 C.C.Lemon HALL(March 5, 2008) • Relieve Your Blue Scar 2008.8.21 SHIBUYA-AX (December 10, 2008) ==References==
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