The concept of Malice Mizer was invented by Mana & Kozi before the band was solidified. They worked to understand the question 'what is human?'. Their answer- Malice Mizer- became their definition of human nature.

The actual words 'Malice Mizer' are short for 'malicious misery'.
Malice:- noun.
1. A desire to harm others or to see others suffer; extreme ill will or spite.
2. Law. The intent, without just cause or reason, to commit a wrongful act that will result in harm to another.
Misery:- noun.
1. The state of suffering and want as a result of physical circumstances or extreme poverty.
2. Mental or emotional unhappiness or distress: "Our...misery depends on our dispositions, and not on our circumstances” (Martha Washington).
3. A cause or source of suffering.