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
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.
- 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