Zeke Deux Mini Europe Tour 2026 Privatclub Berlin Germany 2026/10/04 © Wanda Proft

Zeke Deux Live 2026: Tokyo Underground Meets Urban Berlin

For their third visit to Europe, Zeke Deux made their way to Berlin for the first time, making it an obligation to us to finally see them live as well! On the wonderful autumn evening at the beginning of October, we were surprised by the Tanbi-kei band from Tokyo that treated us with the full scene package—from elegant stage costumes to the care and joy you’ll get from Visual-kei bands at concerts in Japan. Zeke Deux’s music is a blend of Symphonic Metal and Power Metal. Their stage presence reflects the European aesthetics of the Baroque, Victorian, and Rococo eras with elaborate costumes and styling.
Zeke Deux Mini Europe Tour 2026 Privatclub Berlin Germany 2026/10/04 © Wanda Proft
Zeke Deux Mini Europe Tour 2026 Privatclub Berlin Germany 2026/10/04 © Wanda Proft

Throughout the evening, there was a Tokyo underground Visual-kei atmosphere right in the heart of Berlin. The chosen venue, PRIVATCLUB, certainly contributed to this with its small size but charming, welcoming vibe. But it was the sound and performance of the band that really won us over in an instance. Whether it was the distorted guitars of Haruka and Nazuki [渚月], bassist Miria [ミリア] groovy lines, or the powerful drums of TOSSY, which were perhaps a little too loud for the small venue. Singer KAKERU convincingly croaked his typical Visual-kei shouts and charming vocals into the microphone and offered the audience an elegant and at times dramatic performance, winning over the audience with an openness that knew no language barrier. The audience’s reaction was clearly positive. They cheered on Zeke Deux—whether with shouts of delight or applause—and moved to the music.

Zeke Deux Mini Europe Tour 2026 Privatclub Berlin Germany 2026/10/04 © Wanda Proft
Zeke Deux Mini Europe Tour 2026 Privatclub Berlin Germany 2026/10/04 © Wanda Proft
Zeke Deux introduced themselves in a long MC, and each member took his time to connect with the fans through heartfelt messages in German or English, truly making an effort to show their appreciation for everyone who came to see them. Did you know that all of the musicians have already played in several bands before Zeke Deux was formed in 2021, many of which are well-known even here in Europe? KAKERU is known, amongst others, for his band Rail Tracer, which has reinvented itself as Scarlet Valse. Haruka has been in E’m~grief~, TOSSY in GAKIDO [我羇道] and SERIAL⇔NUMBER, Miria in OROCHI, and both Nazuki and Miria have played in La’veil MizeriA. And their experience showed!
Zeke Deux Mini Europe Tour 2026 Privatclub Berlin Germany 2026/10/04 © Wanda Proft
Zeke Deux Mini Europe Tour 2026 Privatclub Berlin Germany 2026/10/04 © Wanda Proft
The setlist was diverse and showed the band’s repartoire from numbers to headbang along to softer tunes allowing soft feelings to come through. As a little surprise, the fans were treated to a total of three anime song covers from NARUTO, ONE PIECE, and Dragon Ball. An instrumental piece was also a must on this evening, and singer KAKERU certainly used this as an opportunity for a drink break. A short while later, he reappeared in the audience, surprising quite a few with such an unexpected closeness, and made his way through the crowd back to the stage, and the set continued with the songs Fata Morgana and Reborn.
Zeke Deux Mini Europe Tour 2026 Privatclub Berlin Germany 2026/10/04 © Wanda Proft
Zeke Deux Mini Europe Tour 2026 Privatclub Berlin Germany 2026/10/04 © Wanda Proft
We didn’t knew what to expect from the concert beforehand, as it’s not only been our first Zeke Deux show, but also the first time we went to an event organized by VK Beats. And we were so happy with how smooth everything went and how much everyone present—band, organizer, venue staff, and crowd alike—contributed to this truly joyful evening. Only having a few more peeps showing up could have made the concert even better. But all the fans showing up gave their best to excitedly enjoy the concert and make the band feel welcome. You could tell that some fans knew the band and the Japanese Visual-kei concert etiquette, which created a community vibe that reminded us of shows in Japan. This is what Visual-kei culture is about, and we are looking forward to experiencing it again!
Zeke Deux Mini Europe Tour 2026 Privatclub Berlin Germany 2026/10/04 © Wanda Proft
Zeke Deux Mini Europe Tour 2026 Privatclub Berlin Germany 2026/10/04 © Wanda Proft

SETLIST
01. Rose Quartz
02. Another Wing
03. JaiL
04. Restoration
05. Refrain
06. Afterimage
07. Floraison
08. BlueBird [ブルーバード] (NARUTO)
09. We Are! [ウィーアー!] (ONE PIECE)
10. Cha La Head Cha La (Dragon Ball)
11. Forbidden Chain
12. Fata Morgana
13. Reborn
14. Lucifer

ENCORE
E1. Alive

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Merle Buck

Photographer and writer from INDIE FIGHTERS addicted to music, photography, and cats. She captures concert moments and supports tour managements, promoters, and musicians. Merle is also contributing her work to EN.CORE ROCKS.