Masterpieces and popular songs by cinema staff

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cinema staff/ I Want to Be You [Official Music Video]

A track from the 3rd mini album “Blue, under the imagination.” It’s been a fan favorite since their indie days.

The song features an alternative rhythm, with a beautiful melody and lyrics that truly resonate.

The way it develops dramatically from the interlude into the latter half is quintessential cinema staff.

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cinema staff　「borka」MV（major 2nd full album「Drums,Bass,2(to)Guitars」 lead track)

A track produced by Seiji Kameda.

It serves as the lead track from the major second full album, “Drums, Bass, 2(to) Guitars.” The song features an expressive, lyrical bassline, with a dramatic progression and grand melodies that are pleasing to the ear.

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cinema staff / Change Up [Official Music Video]

Included on their 2nd mini album, “Symmetoronica.” The fiercely intense performance by the band—almost overpowering the vocals—is highly memorable.

Then, just when you think you’ve got it pinned down, the playing suddenly drops to a hush, shaking the listener’s heart back and forth—perfectly living up to the title.

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cinema staff　「into the green」MV (major debut 1st E.P. lead track)

Their first EP after making their major debut, and their first release after switching labels.

It was created during a period when vocalist Mishima was going through a tough time mentally, and that inner struggle is expressed very directly.

He has even commented, “Making this song saved me,” and it’s said to have become an important song for cinema staff as well.

Coupled with the atmosphere of the music video, it gives a very pure and sincere impression.

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cinema staff “great escape” MV (TV anime “Attack on Titan” second cour ending theme)

It seems to be considered one of their signature songs, partly because it was the latter ending theme for the anime Attack on Titan.

It features a very driving, fast-paced sound and a memorable vocal line.

I felt the song captures the anime’s dark worldview very well.

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cinema staff “Shadow” MV (lead track from the 4th full album “blueprint”)

It’s included on the 4th full album “blueprint,” released on April 22, 2015.

The guitar phrase in the intro is short yet striking and really shines.

The groove in the chorus feels great.

The lyrics are captivating, and the slightly bittersweet lines resonate in the heart.

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cinema staff / GATE 【Official Music Video】

It grabs you right away with an impressive cutting guitar and an intro that unfolds in many directions.

From the restrained, technical drumming to the explosive intensity in the chorus, the performance is breathtaking.

The electric guitar solo at the end is incredibly emotional and irresistible.

It’s included on the double A-side single “The Horizon Moves at Night.”