Miku Kobato
Guitar, Vocals
Profile & Personal Info
Hometown (Birthplace)
Kumamoto Prefecture
【Source】Geki-Rock column series Vol. 5 (discussing her hometown Kumamoto), mentions in Kumamoto local media and radio appearances
Favorite Food & Drinks
- Horse meat sashimi (Basashi), delicacies / snacks to accompany alcohol
Basashi, which she has loved since childhood growing up in Kumamoto, and sour/salty appetizers like umeboshi.
【Source】Geki-Rock serialized column 'Moe Kyun ♡ Maid's Holiday' Vol. 5
- Japanese sake
Keeps a 'Sake Notebook' recording brands she has tasted and her flavor impressions.
【Source】Music media (BARKS, Lawson Ticket HMV interviews), official social media
- Matcha sweets, strawberries, soy milk
【Source】Official blog, Fan Club ('OMEISHUSAMA NO KAI') content
Hobbies & Interests
- Horse racing
Started through video games, now does serious betting predictions.
【Source】Geki-Rock column Vol. 5, Green Channel 'Keiba-jou no Tatsujin' appearance
- Poker (Texas Hold'em)
【Source】Geki-Rock column final installment (January 2018)
- Beloved cat (Torao)
【Source】Geki-Rock column Vol. 10, official social media
Primary Official Sources
- Geki-Rock column (Vol. 5, 10, final)
- 'Keiba-jou no Tatsujin'
Gear Evolution (2013–Present)
6 PHASES (2013–2026)6-Phase evolution tracking musical growth, stage scale & sound engineering
Key Official Gear Brands
Rickenbacker 620 & Chord Cutting Era
Main Guitars
- Rickenbacker Model 620（Jetglo）（シングルコイルHi-gain PU、ソリッドメイプルスルーネック）Official ↗
Amps & Cabinets
- Marshall JCM2000Official ↗
- Roland JC-120Official ↗
Pedals
- BOSS BD-2（Blues Driver）Official ↗
Iconic Rickenbacker 620 delivering sharp rhythm chops while establishing her co-lead vocal presence.
Zemaitis Metal Front & EVH 5150 High-Gain
Main Guitars
- Zemaitis C24MF（メタルフロント）Official ↗
- Zemaitis CS24PF Ring Chess（パールフロント最上位機）Official ↗
Amps & Cabinets
- EVH 5150 III 50W/100W Head（White）Official ↗
- Marshall 1960A CabinetOfficial ↗
Pedals & Switching
- Providence PEC-2 / BOSS MS-3
Adopted Zemaitis Metal Front and EVH 5150 III, establishing crisp high-gain rhythm definition that paired perfectly with KANAMI.
ACES & EIGHTS, Metal V & Kemper Rig
Guitars
- Zemaitis MFG-AC-24 ACES & EIGHTS（トランプ柄エングレイブ）Official ↗
- Zemaitis DFG24 2H Buccaneer Island（ラウンドディスクプレート）Official ↗
- Zemaitis MFGV22（変形メタルVシェイプ）Official ↗
Amps & Switcher
- EVH 5150 III 50WOfficial ↗
- Kemper Profiler（海外遠征用）Official ↗
- One Control Iguana Tail Loop 2（コンパクト制御用）Official ↗
Floor System
- Free The Tone ARC-53MOfficial ↗
Introduced the iconic custom ACES & EIGHTS and metal V models. Utilized Kemper for fly-in overseas shows.
Birth of 1st Signature "Flappy Pigeon"
Main Signature Guitar
- Zemaitis A24MF-FP "Flappy Pigeon"（2021年3月発売。小鳩ミク自ら原案を描いた鳩と植物のエングレイブ、エボニー指板、ヘッド裏「A Pigeon and a early bird.」プレート）Official ↗
Amps & Processors
- EVH 5150 III 50W 6L6 Head（Ivory）Official ↗
- Line 6 HELIX（モデリング・マルチエフェクター導入）Official ↗
Rig Integration
- Free The Tone ソルダーレス配線Official ↗
Unveiled the Zemaitis A24MF-FP "Flappy Pigeon" with engraved pigeons and Dragon Classic pickups, selling out immediately worldwide.
Fractal FM9 Integration for Vocal Focus
Guitars
- Zemaitis A24MF-FP "Flappy Pigeon"（No.1メイン、プロトタイプをサブ）Official ↗
Processor & Tuner
- Fractal Audio Systems FM9（アンプモデリング＋IR＋空間系を1台に統合）Official ↗
- Walrus Audio Canvas Tuner（高輝度大型液晶、FM9上部配置）Official ↗
Staging
- アンプモデリング直出しによるツアー搬入の軽量化・音色統一
Consolidated her entire signal chain into the Fractal Audio FM9 with Walrus Canvas Tuner, allowing effortless vocal and stage focus.
2nd Signature "Starry Pigeons" (Ltd 100)
Main Signature Guitars
- Zemaitis The Portrait Miku Kobato “Starry Pigeons”（2026年発売・世界限定100本。極薄オールラッカー、ホンジュラス・マホガニーバック、星と鳩のプレミアムエングレイブ、専用Dragon Classicハムバッカー）Official ↗
- Zemaitis A24MF-FP "Flappy Pigeon"Official ↗
System & IEM
- Fractal Audio Systems FM9Official ↗
- ワイヤレスインイヤーモニター（Shure / Sennheiser）Official ↗
Floor Gear
- Walrus Audio Canvas TunerOfficial ↗
Released her second signature guitar, "Starry Pigeons", crafted on Honduras mahogany with fine celestial engravings and driven by the Fractal FM9.
Gear mention history
2026
- ZEMAITIS "Starry Pigeons"Official ↗ — Zemaitisから、小鳩ミク（BAND-MAID）のシグネチャー・モデルの第2弾“Starry Pigeons”が世界100本限定で発売
2021
- ZEMAITIS A24MF-FP "Flappy Pigeon"Official ↗ — ゼマイティス、BAND-MAID 小鳩ミクが自らアートワークのデザインを手掛けた渾身のシグネイチャーモデル「A24MF-FP “Flappy Pigeon”」
2020
- BOSS BD-2 Blues DriverOfficial ↗ — 小鳩ミクのバッキングサウンドを支えるEVH 5150 IIIとZemaitisメタルフロント
- BOSS MS-3 Multi Effects SwitcherOfficial ↗ — 小鳩ミクのバッキングサウンドを支えるEVH 5150 IIIとZemaitisメタルフロント
- EVH 5150 III 4x12 CabinetOfficial ↗ — 小鳩ミクのバッキングサウンドを支えるEVH 5150 IIIとZemaitisメタルフロント
- EVH 5150 III 50W/100W HeadOfficial ↗ — 小鳩ミクのバッキングサウンドを支えるEVH 5150 IIIとZemaitisメタルフロント
- Free The Tone Red JasperOfficial ↗ — 小鳩ミクのバッキングサウンドを支えるEVH 5150 IIIとZemaitisメタルフロント
- Ibanez TS MiniOfficial ↗ — 小鳩ミクのバッキングサウンドを支えるEVH 5150 IIIとZemaitisメタルフロント
- Zemaitis A24MF Metal Front ACES & EIGHTSOfficial ↗ — 小鳩ミクのバッキングサウンドを支えるEVH 5150 IIIとZemaitisメタルフロント
- ZEMAITIS A24MF-FP "Flappy Pigeon"Official ↗ — 小鳩ミクのバッキングサウンドを支えるEVH 5150 IIIとZemaitisメタルフロント
- Zemaitis CAM-80H Heart AcousticOfficial ↗ — 小鳩ミクのバッキングサウンドを支えるEVH 5150 IIIとZemaitisメタルフロント
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2026
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【インタビュー】7年ぶりヨーロッパツアーを経て「我らBAND-MAID、これまで以上にカッコ良くなっている」
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【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、「未来がもっともっと明るくなるように」
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【ライブレポート】BAND-MAID、ワールドツアー開幕。高まり続けていくバンド力
A live report from KT Zepp Yokohama, the first Japan date of the world tour, including the live debut of "Days".
Zemaitisから、小鳩ミク（BAND-MAID）のシグネチャー・モデルの第2弾“Starry Pigeons”が世界100本限定で発売
Release news of Miku Kobato's second Zemaitis signature model 'Starry Pigeons', limited to 100 units worldwide with a starry night motif.
BAND-MAID、ワールドツアー最終公演は武道館2DAYS！そして世界征服に向けた充電期間へ（コメントあり / 動画あり）
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2025
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2024
BAND-MAIDが語る、世界を目指すバンド哲学と環境の変化
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「自分たちが感じているこの感動を、音楽でまた返せたらいいな」BAND-MAID特集全員インタビューをちょこっと立ち読み！
A preview of the all-member interview from Young Guitar's November 2024 issue.
ヤング・ギター2024年11月号：BAND-MAID“新章開幕：壮大な物語の始まり!!”
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2023
BAND-MAID結成10周年ツアー、横浜アリーナで閉幕「本当に奇跡みたいな話だなって思いますっぽ」（ライブレポート / 写真14枚）
A live report from the Yokohama Arena finale of the 10th anniversary tour, with the setlist.
The Best Japanese Rock and Metal Bands Dominating the World: Featuring BAND-MAID
Loudwire editorial spotlighting BAND-MAID's technical prowess, US festival appearances, and global popularity.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、格闘アニメ『ケンガンアシュラ』に捧げた渾身のヘヴィチューン
BARKS interview with Kanami, SAIKI, and Miku detailing the heavy, low-end guitar tuning and visceral vocals on "Shambles".
BAND-MAID、米国3大野外フェス＜Lollapalooza Chicago＞で鮮烈パフォーマンス
The official report on the Lollapalooza Chicago 2023 performance, with the full 13-song setlist.
BAND-MAID Bring Hard-Hitting Rock and Joy to Lollapalooza 2023
Consequence feature highlighting BAND-MAID's thunderous daytime set at Lollapalooza in Chicago.
BAND-MAID、アニメ『ケンガンアシュラ』Season2 ED主題歌「Shambles」を全世界配信
Natalie news coverage of the worldwide release of "Shambles" as the anime Kengan Ashura Season 2 ending theme.
【ライブレポート】BAND-MAID、全米ツアーを経て迎えた東京ガーデンシアター「ただいま、東京！」
A live report from BAND-MAID's Tokyo Garden Theater show following its U.S. tour.
【ライブレポート】BAND-MAID、東京ガーデンシアターで見せつけた10周年の風格
Detailed live report by SPICE reviewing BAND-MAID's explosive 10th anniversary kickoff show at Tokyo Garden Theater.
Interview: BAND-MAID unpacks sold-out US tour and aggressive EP “Unleash”
An interview by JROCK NEWS where all members discuss the sold-out US tour and the aggressive EP "Unleash".
2022
Meet BAND-MAID: The Japanese Heavy Rock Quintet Taking the US by Storm
Revolver Magazine profile exploring the contrast between maid aesthetics and high-octane hard rock riffs.
【ライブレポート】BAND-MAID、約3年ぶりとなる全米ツアーがシアトルで開幕
BARKS live report capturing the opening night of the sold-out 2022 US Tour at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle.
BAND-MAID インタビュー「世界中のご主人様・お嬢様に解き放つ一撃」
SPICE interview with Kobato Miku and SAIKI discussing their return to international touring and the Unleash EP.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、“らしさ”と“新しさ”満載のEP『Unleash』完成「文字通り解放っていう感じの作品になった」
A full-band interview about the making and musical range of the Unleash EP, its animated music video, and the band's live plans.
BAND-MAID「Unleash」インタビュー | 溜め込んだエネルギーを解き放つEP
Natalie feature covering the animated music videos and aggressive instrumental opening track "from now on" from the Unleash EP.
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー
An interview about the making of Unleash, the band's first instrumental track, "from now on," and resuming its U.S. tour.
2021
ゼマイティスより小鳩ミク（BAND-MAID）のシグネチャー・ギターが登場
An introduction to Kobato Miku's Zemaitis signature guitar, the A24MF-FP "Flappy Pigeon."
ゼマイティス、BAND-MAID 小鳩ミクが自らアートワークのデザインを手掛けた渾身のシグネイチャーモデル「A24MF-FP “Flappy Pigeon”」
Announcement of Miku Kobato's first Zemaitis signature guitar 'A24MF-FP Flappy Pigeon', featuring metal-front engravings designed by Miku herself.
BAND-MAID、武道館お給仕セトリで見せつけたバンドの実像
Live report covering the February 11, 2021 online livestream performing the full setlist originally planned for Nippon Budokan.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAIDの“原点”と“現点”
A full-band interview about Unseen World, built around the album's themes of returning to their roots and evolving from their present position.
BAND-MAID「Unseen World」インタビュー｜まだ見ぬ新しい世界に向かって
A full-band interview about making Unseen World and how the pandemic changed the band's songwriting and online performances.
2020
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、アニメ『ログ・ホライズン』OP曲「Different」の超絶変拍子
BARKS interview exploring Kanami's progressive composition and mind-bending time signatures on "Different".
小鳩ミクのバッキングサウンドを支えるEVH 5150 IIIとZemaitisメタルフロント
Insight into Miku Kobato's rhythm guitar rig featuring EVH 5150 III, Zemaitis metal-front guitars, and BOSS MS-3 switcher.
BAND-MAIDの2年におよんだ“世界征服ツアー”満員の渋公で完結、そして日本武道館へ
Live report covering the tour final at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA concluding their two-year World Domination tour, and the announcement of Nippon Budokan.
2019
Interview: BAND-MAID conquers the rock scene with diverse new album
JROCK NEWS interview discussing collaborations with Tony Visconti and their worldwide tour expansion.
BAND-MAID最新作、我流のハードロックで体現する日本文化とは？
Debut Rolling Stone Japan interview discussing the album CONQUEROR, working with Tony Visconti, and each member's musical roots.
BAND-MAID | 激ロック 特集『CONQUEROR』全曲解説
Track-by-track breakdown for Geki-Rock spanning the ferocious speed of "Rinne" to the stadium anthems like "endless Story".
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、トニー・ヴィスコンティとの邂逅とアルバム『CONQUEROR』
BARKS interview chronicling the band's New York studio sessions with legendary producer Tony Visconti on "The Dragon Cries".
BAND-MAID「CONQUEROR」インタビュー｜名プロデューサーとのコラボで勢いが増すメイドの世界征服
A full-band interview about recording CONQUEROR, collaborating with Tony Visconti, and the band's live performances.
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー
An interview about making CONQUEROR, working with Tony Visconti, and exploring a wider range of musical approaches.
Live Report: BAND-MAID at Le Trabendo, Paris
JaME World review of the sold-out Paris headline show during the 2019 Gekidou Tour.
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー『glory』『Bubble』
Geki-Rock interview dissecting the musical ambition behind simultaneous single releases "glory" and "Bubble".
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、同時リリースシングルで見せる変幻自在のアンサンブル
BARKS interview detailing the rhythmic intricacy of "Bubble" and driving speed of "glory".
BAND-MAID「glory / Bubble」インタビュー | アニメ＆ドラマWタイアップの快進撃
Natalie interview discussing the creation of double tie-up singles "glory" (Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS) and "Bubble" (drama Perfect Crime).
2018
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、挑戦的なシングル『start over』に込めた二面性
BARKS interview with Kobato Miku and SAIKI on challenging their stylistic boundaries with "start over".
BAND-MAID「start over」インタビュー | 破壊と構築を繰り返すバンドの現在地
Natalie feature covering the duality between the pop-rock title track "start over" and thrashy b-side "Screaming".
BAND-MAIDが満員のZepp Tokyoを興奮の渦に！アコースティックセットやインストも
Live report on the Zepp Tokyo tour final for Senkoku, featuring their first acoustic set and newly unveiled instrumental track.
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー『WORLD DOMINATION』
Geki-Rock interview dissecting the metallic heaviness, drumming, and double-bass work across WORLD DOMINATION.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、攻めの姿勢を凝縮したアルバム『WORLD DOMINATION』
BARKS interview detailing how Kanami, MISA, and Akane pushed technical speed and riff complexity to new heights.
BAND-MAID「WORLD DOMINATION」インタビュー | 世界征服へ向けた強烈な一撃
An in-depth interview on Natalie exploring BAND-MAID's defining aggressive album "WORLD DOMINATION".
2017
BAND-MAID、攻撃的セットリストでご主人様・お嬢様を圧倒した最大規模ワンマン
Live report on the 2017 autumn tour final at Shinkiba STUDIO COAST, performing 25 songs without encore at their largest headline show to date.
BAND-MAID「Daydreaming / Choose me」インタビュー | 新機軸バラードとキラーチューン
Natalie feature exploring BAND-MAID's bold double A-side single, contrasting emotional balladry with hyper-speed rock.
BAND-MAID | インタビュー
The five members talk about making the double A-side single "Daydreaming / Choose me".
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー『Just Bring It』
All five members break down their aggressive hard-rock grooves and technical approaches for Geki-Rock.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、1stアルバム完成「メイドの枠を超えて世界で勝負したい」
A BARKS interview exploring how BAND-MAID balanced heavy guitar grooves with catchy vocal melodies on their major debut album.
BAND-MAID「Just Bring It」インタビュー | メイドが鳴らす痛快ハードロック
A feature interview on Natalie discussing the conception and evolved heavy rock sound of 1st full album "Just Bring It".
2016
メイドとロックの異色の配合、BAND-MAID ギャップを求めた先に
Interview on the release of their single 'YOLO', exploring their evolution into self-composed heavy rock and the contrast between maid aesthetics and hard sound.
BAND-MAID バンド初の全国ツアーが終幕!!全国のご主人様・お嬢様が大熱狂!!
Live report of the Brand New MAID tour final additional show at Shimokitazawa GARDEN, delivering an energetic performance to a packed house.
Who are Band-Maid and what do they want?
A feature interview in Metal Hammer / Louder where Kobato Miku explains the band's conception, vision, and maid aesthetic paired with heavy rock.
Interview with BAND-MAID at MCM London Comic Con
JaME World's first extensive in-person interview with BAND-MAID during their London European debut.
ギャップ萌えは世界共通だった？BAND-MAIDが海外でウケたワケ
In-depth interview by Taishi Ato exploring how their 'Thrill' music video went viral overseas, the evolution into a twin-vocal setup, and their major debut with 'Brand New MAID'.
BAND-MAID、最新アルバムを配信スタート＆メンバー・インタヴュー掲載
Interview by Hiroo Nishizawa discussing their shift from pop-rock to heavy rock, each member's musical roots, and the songwriting process for 'alone'.
BAND-MAID「Brand New MAID」インタビュー
An interview with Miku Kobato and MISA for the major-label debut "Brand New MAID", touching on how "Thrill" drew attention overseas.
2015
BAND-MAID® | インタビュー
Their first Gekirock interview, covering how the band formed and each member's outfit.