Matenrou Opera's Anzi Departs from the Band after 8 Years

It has been announced today that guitarist Anzi will depart from Matenrou Opera.

Eight years is a long time. Nevertheless guitarist Anzi has decided that it's time for him to put an end to his activities as a member of Matenrou Opera. The announcement appeared on the band's website today giving some details on this decision.

Anzi revealed that "the only reason for departing is differences in consciousness and faith". This isn't an answer he has come to only a few days ago but he thought about this for a long time. Es says he is proud to have spent the past eight years as member of Matenrou Opera but it's time for him to walk a different path.

The last live with the current line-up will be held on July 22nd, 2016 at TSUTAYA O-EAST in Tokyo. And make sure to not miss the band's performance in Toronto this May since this will be the last time to see the band with this line-up abroad.