Harajuku-core trailblazers HANABIE. have released their new EP Bucchigiri Tokyo and the official music video for their latest track ‘Ito Okashi My Type’, out now via Sony Music.
Watch the ‘Ito Okashi My Type’ music video here.
Stream BucchigiriTokyohere.
When asked about the inspiration behind the EP, vocalist Yukina shared:
“The theme of this EP is ‘TOKYO’, the birthplace of our music. Each track is pure chaos and pop, bursting with everything that makes HANABIE. unique! It’s a work that delivers total satisfaction – like a full-course meal for your ears. We love the word ‘Bucchigiri’ for its strong sound and energy. With this EP, we want to go bucchigiri from Tokyo to the world!”
HANABIE. vocalist and guitarist Matsuri commented:
“The album was created with great care, cherishing both the raw passion of our early days and how we’ve evolved to where we are now.
With all the activities in Japan and the many overseas tour we embarked on, 2024 has been an incredible year and I believe this EP is the culmination of it all. Centered around the theme of ‘Tokyo’ it’s filled with love, so I hope you’ll listen to it over and over again!”
The band has previously dropped ‘OTAKU Lovely Densetsu’ and their most recent banger, ‘Metamorphose!’, which together have amassed nearly 3 million views on YouTube and over 2.6 million streams on Spotify alone. Furthermore, the band will also have a new track ‘Oishii Survivor’ featured as the opening theme song for the upcoming anime series Momentary Lily, streaming next year (Japanese trailer here). Be sure to stay tuned for more HANABIE. news coming in early 2025.
Tokyo-based rock band HANABIE. was formed in 2015 by Yukina, Matsuri, and Hettsu in their high school music club, with Chika joining the group in May 2023. In July 2023, they made their major debut with Epic Records Japan. Just six months after their debut, they completed a successful world tour, performing 45 shows across 17 countries.
Continuing their momentum in 2024, they actively performed internationally and achieved a historic milestone in August, becoming the first Japanese female artists to perform on the main stage at Lollapalooza, one of America’s largest music festivals.
Their unique sound blends intense shouts, heavy instrumentation, and distinct Japanese elements, creating songs that are captivating fans worldwide. HANABIE. has even gained recognition from legendary metal artists, including Limp Bizkit.
Their hit song ‘Pardon-Me’ has surpassed 5 million views on TikTok and 8M views on YouTube, establishing them as a rising force in the rock and metal scenes both in Japan and abroad.
Track Listing:
1. Bucchigiri Tokyo
2. Metamorphose!
3. OKTAKU Lovely Densetsu
4. GAMBLER
5. Ito Okashi My Type
6. Bonus Guilty Time
Band Members:
Yukina – vocals
Matsuri – guitars / backing vocals
Hettsu – bass / backing vocals
Chika – drums / backing vocals
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