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Masterpieces and popular songs by cinema staff

cinema staff is a four-piece rock band from Gifu Prefecture.

They have the vibe of a straightforward guitar rock band, but their performances can be so intense at times that they almost overwhelm the vocals.

Even so, their masterful shifts in dynamics keep listeners engaged, giving them an unfathomable appeal.

cinema staff’s classic and popular songs (11–20)

AMK HOLLICcinema staff

cinema staff / AMK HOLLIC【Official Music Video】
AMK HOLLICcinema staff

Included on the 1st mini album “document.” It’s a track with a straight guitar-rock vibe that feels both nostalgic and a little bittersweet.

The progression from the B-melody into the chorus features an impactful break that really gets your heart racing.

daybreak syndromecinema staff

cinema staff / daybreak syndrome 【Official Music Video】
daybreak syndromecinema staff

This is a track included on cinema stuff’s debut single, “The Horizon Moves at Night.” It captivates with a structure that begins in a destructive burst of sound, then shifts to the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar before surging intensely again.

Once you make it through, it changes into a quiet piece where the vocals come in.

You can’t take your ears off it—the song unfolds like the calm before a storm and the storm itself.

Sanctions will be imposed on me.cinema staff

cinema staff / Sanctions Shall Befall Me [Official Music Video]
Sanctions will be imposed on me.cinema staff

It starts with a guitar arpeggio, and even after it goes all-in, intertwining guitar phrases continue to deepen the mellow atmosphere.

Riding atop this subdued performance, the raw, emotional vocals are profoundly moving—an evocative track that reaches straight into your heart.

AIMAI VISIONcinema staff

A track included on the 3rd demo CD, “DAWNY SONG COLLECTION,” this is an alternate take of “AIMAI VISION.” The cool, drumless intro is nostalgic and very stylish, the single-note guitar lines create a mysterious atmosphere, and the chorus shifts into an expansive, refreshing development that feels great.

dawnridercinema staff

The song’s gallant vibe matches the worldbuilding and it was selected as the theme for Capcom’s “Monster Hunter: Big Hunting Quest.” From the guitar-led intro it’s already firing on all cylinders—a high-speed, exhilarating rock number.

The quiet interlude after the chorus feels like smoldering fighting spirit and it’s really cool.

deadmancinema staff

cinema staff「deadman」MV
deadmancinema staff

From the E.P.

“SOLUTION E.P.” released on December 16, 2015.

The aggressive backing track leaves a strong impression, paired with lyrics that are characteristically straightforward and sharp for cinema staff.

The driving performance in the intro is especially cool.

It’s a song that seems perfect for live shows.

Cinema Staff’s Greatest and Most Popular Songs (21–30)

trump cardcinema staff

After the very first vocal line of the intro, the song abruptly shifts its tone, pulling you into a mysterious soundscape as it begins.

The fusion of emotional vocals with intricate instrumentation is fascinating, blending impulse with composure, and the unpredictable development keeps you listening intently.