DJ モナキング

DJ モナキング is a unique and vibrant figure in the Japanese music scene, known as both a mascot character and a DJ primarily based in Osaka. Originating from the nightclub Ammona in Osaka's Higashi-Shinsaibashi district, モナキング is part of a pioneering project that combines the charm of a "yuru-chara" (cute mascot) with the nightlife club scene. Since debuting around 2018, モナキング has released popular CDs in collaboration with artists like BZMR, actively DJing across many major cities in Japan, including Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, and others, as well as at music festivals like Music Circus. モナキング also engages in social contributions, such as participating in charity events for children fighting illnesses in Osaka.

Known for speaking with a quirky habit of ending sentences with "モナ," モナキング has a personality described as natural and straightforward, with a passionate and hardworking spirit. Favorite foods include seafood, especially shellfish, and vanilla-flavored ice cream called モナ王. Beyond Japan, モナキング has attracted offers to DJ at overseas clubs and continues to release original Japanese club music worldwide, collaborating with various artists to promote a distinctly Japanese sound. モナキング's presence is a fun and creative fusion of character mascot culture and club DJing, making them a beloved and innovative artist in Japan's electronic music world.

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