BAND-MAIKO

 is a sub-unit of BAND-MAID that first appeared as an April Fool's Day prank on April 1, 2018. The prank had a good reception from the fans, and as a result they returned on April 1, 2019, releasing their first mini album.

The concept behind it is summed up as "Maiko x Hard Rock." For their songs, they brought out traditional Japanese instruments to create a festive and elegant Kyoto-inspired sense of style. The members wear maiko (apprentice geisha) outfits, and their lyrics are based on the Kyoto dialect.

They were meant to release something new on April 1, 2020, but was canceled due to the pandemic, and 2021 was instead cluppo.

Current Members

 * Hatoko (鳩子) (Vocals, Guitar)
 * Fujiki (富士姫) (Main Vocal)
 * KANOEMI (Guitar)
 * Akatsuki (紅月) (Drums)
 * Umemisa (梅美沙) (Bass)

Digital Singles

 * 1) [2018.04.01] secret MAIKO lips

Mini Album

 * 1) [2019.04.03] BAND-MAIKO