Detroit Metal City

Soichi Negishi moves to Tokyo dreaming of making stylish, gentle pop music, only to find success in the last place he would have chosen. Onstage, he becomes Johannes Krauser II, the fearsome vocalist of Detroit Metal City and an idol to death-metal fans who believe every outrageous rumor surrounding him.

Away from the spotlight, Negishi is a shy young man hoping for an ordinary life and a chance to share the music he actually loves. His bandmates, their demanding manager, and Krauser’s growing reputation make keeping his two identities separate increasingly difficult. Attempts to pursue his original dream have a habit of turning into fresh triumphs for the persona he wishes he could escape.