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The name itself is said to have been proposed by the magazine LOUD.
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Masterpieces of digital rock. Recommended popular songs (1–10)
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“The klock” is the first single, released in July 2012, and it was used as the ending theme for the film Helter Skelter.
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This is a song by the rock band Queen Bee that made a powerful impact as the opening theme for the TV anime Dororo.
Many listeners were likely captivated by its innovative sound, which shifts from the alluring phrases of a Japanese flute to a fusion of heavy guitars and a dance beat.
The track is said to center on a fiery cry of the soul—defying fate and pushing forward even if it means destroying everything.
Avu-chan’s commanding vocals express that passion to the fullest.
Released in January 2019, the album Ju that features this song debuted at No.
5 on the Oricon charts.
When you’re seized by helpless anger or the urge to change your circumstances, listening to it will surely give you a push forward.
LAY YOUR HANDS ON MEBOOM BOOM SATELLITES
BOOM BOOM SATELLITES was a Japanese rock duo active from 1999 to 2016.
“LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME” was their final single, and it was used as the opening theme for Kiznaiver.
Digital MoleGesu no Kiwami Otome.
A track by Gesu no Kiwami Otome that exudes an intellectual yet subtly thrilling vibe.
Portraying the contradictions and inner conflicts lurking in internet society, this piece was included on their October 2014 album “Miryoku ga Sugoi yo” and gained attention as the theme song for the science-oriented mystery drama “Subete ga F ni Naru” (The Perfect Insider).
Its meticulously calculated ensemble pairs perfectly with the relentless, cascading vocals.
This song marked a turning point that pushed the band toward a more complex sound, fueling their subsequent breakthrough.
If you tune in to the many hidden sonic tricks woven into its progressive structure, you can’t help but start thinking deeply.
Why not give it a listen on a night when you want to reflect on the essence of things?
KICK IT OUTBOOM BOOM SATELLITES
An iconic BOOM BOOM SATELLITES track that sent fans into a frenzy with razor-sharp beats that hit like a strike to the crown of your head and guitar riffs slicing through space—too cool for words.
Many listeners say the ferocious collision of digital and rock gets their adrenaline boiling and keeps them hitting repeat.
With a powerful message that feels like it’s shouting, “Kick down your own limits!” and an aggressive sound that unleashes the impulses you’ve kept inside, this is a truly explosive song.
It’s featured on the classic 2006 album “On,” and it also drew attention as the theme for Ezaki Glico’s commercial.
When you want to get in the ultimate zone or overcome the wall in front of you, this track will give you immeasurable courage.
STAND-ALONEAimer
This is a song by Aimer that poignantly sings of aching loneliness within a digital soundscape.
Released in May 2019, it drew major attention as the theme song for the first chapter of the Nippon TV drama “Anata no Ban Desu.” The grandeur woven by piano and strings, infused with a subtly cold digital texture, makes the cry of an isolated heart resonate even more vividly.
The track was later included on the album Walpurgis.
It’s a song that will likely strike deep when you want to face yourself alone at night or quietly calm your mind.
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This song was written as the theme for the film “Stolen Identity 2,” starring Yudai Chiba.
It’s included on King Gnu’s acclaimed 2020 album “CEREMONY,” and it brilliantly captures the film’s psycho-suspense tension through its sound.
The lyrics, which seem to depict the fear lurking in the anonymity of the digital age and the frantic feeling of being unable to escape an unidentified presence, intertwine with a thrilling digital beat to create an addictive quality that sticks in your head after just one listen.
The fierce interplay of the dual vocals and the meticulously crafted production weave a dark worldview that is truly overwhelming.
Immerse yourself in the work’s distinctive atmosphere, and your everyday life might start to look a little different.