MUCC's Tatsuro Gets Competitive in Hiragajan Special Broadcast
If you’ve ever watched musicians play games together and wondered what happens when Visual Kei artists go all-out competitive, here’s your answer: absolute chaos in the best way possible.
MUCC’s bassist-vocalist Tatsuro has become obsessed with “Hiragajan,” a mahjong-style word game where players combine hiragana tiles to form Japanese words. The game proved such a hit during a recent paid segment of the ongoing “Music Info Live: Ijikuri ROCKS!” broadcast that organizers have greenlit a special standalone event featuring some seriously stacked talent.
What to Expect
On June 14th, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM JST, Tatsuro joins forces with NoGoD’s Dancho (who’s MCing the event) and an impressive guest lineup: Ken from L’Arc-en-Ciel, Kanmari Tetsuya of THE 冠, and柩 (Hitsugi) from NIGHTMARE. Yes, that’s multiple scene legends competing at a word game, and yes, it’s being livestreamed.
For those unfamiliar, MUCC are one of Japanese Visual Kei’s most enduring acts—formed in 1997, they’ve spent nearly three decades crafting introspective, heavy rock with genuinely inventive songwriting. Tatsuro’s infectious energy is legendary within the community, so watching him get genuinely hyped about Hiragajan is peak content.
How to Watch
The broadcast airs on Niconico Live through the MAVERICK DC GROUP channel. The first half is free for all viewers, but the second half requires a MAVERICK channel membership. Given the caliber of artists involved, this feels like a genuinely worthwhile subscription for devoted fans.
This kind of crossover streaming event—mixing Visual Kei stalwarts with established acts from adjacent scenes—speaks to how the community’s approach to fan engagement has evolved. It’s no longer just album releases and live dates; it’s intimate, playful content that shows off artists’ personalities beyond the stage.
Mark your calendars and grab your channel membership early. Hiragajan has officially jumped the line from novelty game to must-watch Visual Kei television.