MonsterZ MATE's Anjo Ends Activities, Cites Physical and Mental Burden
MonsterZ MATE member Anjo ended his activities as of November 5, the unit and Valth Inc. announced the same day.
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Reporting from 3 sources: KAI-YOU, MoguLive, PANORA.
Why it matters
Anjo's exit leaves a two-person unit that has run since May 2018 in the hands of one member, and the departure is dated the same day it was announced.
Key Facts
- Anjo of MonsterZ MATE ended his activities as of November 5, 2026, per an announcement from MonsterZ MATE and Valth Inc.
- MonsterZ MATE formed in May 2018 with Kousaka as rapper and vampire and Anjo as werewolf and vocalist.
- Anjo's X and Bluesky accounts will remain, but his own posts end as of November 5, 2026.
- Works under the Anjo name at Melonbooks and BOOTH remain on sale until the end of December 2026.
- Kousaka will continue activities as MonsterZ MATE, announced in a YouTube video titled "Report".
The stated reason is that the mental and physical burden had become too great to continue; the announcement said the decision came after repeated discussions with him. Anjo's own statement said he had frequently fallen ill and judged it difficult to keep going as things were. Going forward, Anjo will do no new recordings or appearances as MonsterZ MATE, though already-recorded videos, projects, and products in progress may still be released or sold after coordination with the parties involved. Fellow member Kousaka reported in a YouTube video titled "Report" that he will continue as MonsterZ MATE. Anjo's X and Bluesky accounts will stay up, but his own posts end as of November 5. Works sold under the Anjo name at Melonbooks and BOOTH will stay on sale until the end of December 2026.
Behind the departure sit two identities. Anjo is also the illustrator behind the circle Ankuru Naisa-, which distributed illustration books and other works, and the singer un:c (Anku) is credited as Anjo's cast. un:c issued a separate statement on X explaining that after consulting a doctor the decision was made to prioritize their own health, with gratitude and apology to fans. Activities as un:c are set to resume after a few days of rest while monitoring health.
Kousaka's video is titled "Report." In it he addresses the matter, bows deeply, and apologizes. MonsterZ MATE also reported Anjo's absence from Comic Market 109.
Anjo's own statement, quoted by PANORA: "We apologize for the sudden notice. For some time now, within MonsterZ MATE's activities, the mental and physical burden has been great, and I have frequently fallen ill. I have made efforts toward improvement, but I have judged it difficult to continue as things are, and I will end my activities as of today." A second quoted post reads: "I was truly happy to be able to do this activity, to meet everyone, and to create so many various things. It was my youth."
Anjo is a werewolf and vocalist; Kousaka is a vampire and rapper. The unit debuted in May 2018 and posted talk videos on a single theme with themselves or guests, including planned videos such as "Russian Shoe Cream." Their original songs include "Beep☆CARAMEL."
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