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Japanese Music
- omeme tenten - Kuriimii Noroitte [Rock] [2023]
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A song I've discovered on YouTube a few days ago. Judging by the age of the YouTube channel, the band seems to be rather new.
I can recommend their other songs as well.
- muque - my crush [2022]
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I can't get this song out of my head. It's so catchy!
- SCANDAL - Fanfare [Rock] [2024]
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Music video of the song "Fanfare" from SCANDAL. It is on the new album "LUMINOUS" that is to be released on 2024-03-20 (tomorrow).
There is also an official YouTube playlist with all the songs from the new album.
- yonige - walk walk [Rock] [2024]
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New music video from yonige. This is my second favorite songs from the new "Empire" album.
Most of yonige's music videos are rather long. Skip to 1:36 for the music.
- BAND-MAID - secret My lips [Rock] [2017]
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The great thing about productive bands with a long and varied discography like BAND-MAID is that you can continuously discover new "favourite" songs. And recently for me it's "secret My lips" from their 2017 album "Just Bring It". (The first one where the band members themselves wrote almost all songs.)
It's sometimes said that in BAND-MAID songs, the bass and even the drums have their own melody lines, unlike most other bands where they're mostly just "there" as support for the main melody. In this song, I think it's especially pronounced with the drum part from the 2:00 minute mark - I just love it.
The awesomeness continues into final stretch of the song, which also features great twin vocals of Miku and Saiki.
- Chakura - A basic Jane band journey!! [Rock] [2024]
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The English post title is the apparently band's own (quite liberal) translation, the original would be "Maru de dame na joshikousei wa BANDOMAN ni natta", so something along the lines of "A totally useless high school girl became a band member". Kind of autobiographic maybe? lol
Anyway it's a fun song and they rock out.
- SCANDAL - Line of sight [Rock] [2023]
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Another rocking song by the fabulous ladies, on occasion of today's announcement of SCANDAL's new album "LUMINOUS" which will also include this track.
- Metabani - Arigatou [Rock] [2024]
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I like the chill atmosphere in that song with the first part only being with vocals and without instruments.
There are currently only four or five songs from them but they've announced the title of the first album a few days ago, so there are new songs coming. I'm curious and excited to hear what kind of songs the new album will bring.
IIRC, Metabani has won some kind of newcomer contest. The prize was a studio recording of one song.
- Chakura - No Title [Rock, 2024]
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This all-girl rock band is still pretty new, but they have a few really good songs, including this new one which goes quite hard.
- Kaneyorimasaru - Love Song ga iranai kimi e [Rock, 2024]
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Favorite band, new song, 'nuff said.
Bonus: music video without heartbreak this time!
- SCANDAL - A.M.D.K.J. [Music Video] [Rock]
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This is my favorite Scandal song to this day. I love them most when they just rock out!
- Brandy Senki - Musica [Rock] [2022]
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I found this song a few weeks ago on YouTube and I can't get it out of my head.
- Hanabie. - お先に失礼します
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Harajuku Metalcore band. Wish there was more like them.
- NECRY TALKIE - bloom [2023]
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This is the MV of the opening song of the "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" anime (which, by the way, I can totally recommend; it's awesome).
I really like the 2D "game visuals" in the MV. These are done in the same style as in the "Scott Pilgrim agains the World" movie.
- Nornis - Abyssal Zone [Music Video]
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While there are a bit of stereotype against Vtuber in Japan, I can say that Nornis is probably the best Vtuber singing unit out there.
They are so good that Netflix use their song for one of their animes.
Nornis already held a live concert in Osaka and are reaching more people.
- Hump Back - Linger [Rock] [2023]
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One of the heavier tracks from Hump Buck.
I generally like their faster paced (and heavier) songs.
- Chilli Beans. - I like you
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Music video of a new song from Chilli Beans. This song will be on the new album "Welcome to My Castle" that is to be released on 2023-12-13.
I like the relaxed atmosphere of the song.
- Citrus by Kei Sugawara 菅原圭 - シトラス (Official Video)
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I strongly recommend this indie singer songwriter. I can feel the emotion every time to their song.
(FYI. Kei Sugawara is non-binary.)
- 恋はMovie (Life is Movie)
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Cut version of music by Itou Miku, MV is really cute and funny too.
- Wake Up, Girls! - ONE IN A BILLION (Restaurant to Another World OP) [Live]
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Continuing the theme of seiyuu from Bocchi the Rock and also my first forays into idol groups: Wake Up, Girls! was an idol unit active from 2014 to 2019 whose leader was none other than Yoshino Aoyama, voice of Hitori "Bocchi" Gotou. (She's the one singing the very first line in this performance, with the light blue ribbon.)
Far from the absolute nobody before Bocchi the Rock she's sometimes painted as (also by her own presentation), she had before already led this unit throughout the years, culminating in this final concert in a brimful Saitama Super Arena in front of about 35,000 people (full concert playlist) that wowed her senpais Rie Takahashi and Reina Ueda.
During the unit's active years, she also voiced the character based on herself in various accompanying anime productions.
After the unit disbanded after this concert, the only other member that continued to be significantly active in the idol and/or anime space is Minami Tanaka, who e.g. went on to become part of Franchouchou in Zombieland Saga.
- Ikumi Hasegawa - Kataomoi (Aimer cover, from CrosSing)
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A wonderful interpretation by one of my favorite seiyuu (voiced Kita from Bocchi the Rock and sung most of the songs from the show, among others) of the beautiful love song by Aimer.
- supercell - Kimino Shiranai Monogatari
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Another iconic song borne from the Monogatari anime series. This was used as the first ending theme.
- Chiwa Saitou - Staple Stable (Bakemonogatari OP1)
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The anime adaptation of the Monogatari series has produced many songs that even people like me who never watched it know, like the iconic Renai Circulation. This one however, used as the first opening theme, stuck with me as the one I found most beautiful, with its kind of melancholic mood.
- A Charity Performance of “You Say Run” from “My Hero Academia” (feat. 80+ Musicians & Cast Members)yewtu.be A Charity Performance of “You Say Run” from “My Hero Academia” (feat. 80+ Musicians & Cast Members)
Anime gives back: Round two! Limited Vinyl Release: https://qrates.com/projects/21201 Bandcamp: https://masonlieberman.bandcamp.com/album/you-say-run-ua-class-of-2020-edition Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4YLv1PG6JG55947HK6hZDd?si=G_u3NnQfR5CTNcNb4NPS_A iTunes: https://music.apple.com/...
i hope i can still post this one here, being an english cover and all, but it is anime related, its just a really neat collaboration
- Neon Genesis Evangelion - A Cruel Angel's Thesis Live - 残酷な天使のテーゼ - Yoko Takahashi with Lyricsyewtu.be Neon Genesis Evangelion - A Cruel Angel's Thesis Live - 残酷な天使のテーゼ - Yoko Takahashi with Lyrics
About: "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" (残酷な天使のテーゼ, "Zankoku na Tenshi no Tēze") is the theme song of the popular anime Neon Genesis Evangelion performed by Yoko Takahashi. It is used as the opening to the series, and two instrumental versions of it are played in the finale episode, "Take care of yourself."...
I dont think this one needs much explanation other than it being a banger lol
- Ghibli Jazz - 07. カントリーロード (Country Road)yewtu.be Ghibli Jazz - 07. カントリーロード (Country Road)
ソング:カントリーロード 映画:耳をすませば Song: Country Road Movie: Whisper of the Heart / Mimi wo Sumaseba アーティスト (Artist): All That Jazz アルバム (Album): ジブリ・ジャズ (Ghibli Jazz) I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING! FOR SHARING PURPOSES ONLY! LINKS TO BUY ALBUM ↴ http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/SRVC-1015 https://itunes.apple.com...
its uhhhh, you know, country roads lmao i dont think translations are needed as the lyrics are essentially one and the same posting it cause man, its such a good version from a really good movie
- Silent Siren - Hachigatsu no yoru [Rock] [2015]
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Silent Siren announced that they will be back from hiatus (with a support drummer at first) at the end of the year. This led me to listen to their entire discography for the last few days. I can't wait for a new single or album.
- Franchouchou - Gekkou Survive (from Zombieland Saga Revenge) [Live]
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Recently I commented here that I might finally be getting into idol stuff in my old years, and it seems to be really happening via the gateway of idol anime... This song is from the second season of Zombieland Saga and I chose it because it's actually pretty great as a rock song (though not "death metal" as billed in that video).
The anime seiyuu actually formed an idol unit and did several big concerts with all the songs from the show. And most of the songs are really pretty great.
- BAND-MAID - Hibana [2021]
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Another song to get hyped for the weekend! It also has some rap sections and a similar energy like the Gacharic Spin song I posted IMO.
- Gacharic Spin - Kachi-kachi Yama (Official Music Video) [2023]
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Gacharic Spin - another band I've heard a lot of praise for that I'm just now getting into. They are definitely very talented and bring some crazy energy! So definitely the right stuff to get you fired up for the weekend!
- Kaneyorimasaru - Kimi ni sayonara [Rock] [2023]
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The MV for the new single Kimi ni sayonara was just released.
I like this kind of melancholic/slightly sad songs and I've been listening to this song on repeat for the past hour. It's really good :)
- Sora no woto - Amazing Grace
idk man, cause its a banger cover from a pretty good show lmao
- Paranoia Agent OST 01 - Yume no Shima Shinen Kouen (Opening)yewtu.be Paranoia Agent OST 01 - Yume no Shima Shinen Kouen (Opening)
01 - Yume no Shima Shinen Kouen Composition - Susumu Hirasawa Copyright Info: Be aware this channel is only for promotion purpose. All music belongs to the original creators.
Name: Dream Island Obsessional Park its the opening to the titular Paranoia Agent a very surreal opening and anime, recommend (without the last two episodes lmao) https://www.animelyrics.com/anime/paranoiaagent/yumenoshimash.htm
- SCANDAL - Highlight no Naka de Bokura Zutto [2023]
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The MV of the latest single from my favorite band just dropped.
Once again I'm thinking about how far they have come since the start. Their musical style has changed quite a bit over the years which may not be everybody's cup of tea but I really like them (the songs and the band 😛) and the new song is no exception.
- angela「KINGS」Music Clip
this is the opening to an anime i never hear anything about nowadays, project k, think holy grail war or battle royale between "kings" https://www.animesonglyrics.com/k/kings i always like to describe it as the equal opportunity "fan service" anime, no i shall not elaborate lol you gotta find out for yourself
- ExWHYZ - NOT SORRY [Rock] [2023]
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I really like the mix of Rock and EDM in this song.
- Amaama to Inazuma - Maybe 『Full Ending』yewtu.be Amaama to Inazuma - Maybe 『Full Ending』
Brian the Sun / Maybe full ending song official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97aYYK_9XhA wallpaper: https://wall.alphacoders.com/big.php?i=719537
title is maybe by Brian the Sun
lyrics for anyone who wants to peruse:https://www.lyrical-nonsense.com/global/lyrics/brian-the-sun/maybe/
posting it cause the series is pretty dope and just hella chill
- MAZE - "SUPERSONIC"
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This is the new group the members of miscast became recently. Their style is a mixture of metal and pop, singing and screaming. I was a huge fan of miscast, so definitely check out their old videos if you can: https://youtube.com/@miscastOfficialChannel
https://x.com/maze_idol
- DESURABBITS - "Demo, Nigenna"
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My favorite group of all time! Part of the BABYMETAL Japanese metal pop explosion in the early 2010s, they carved out their own niche known as "Japanese Death Pop". They dissolved a while back, but I still listen to them everyday!
Two members (Emi and Karin) have joined other idol groups, and Yuzu has been modelling for magazines. Bucho went back to office work, a subject that pops up in some of the song lyrics.