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Masterpiece and popular songs by Gesu no Kiwami Otome.

We’re introducing some of the most popular songs by the rapidly rising rock band, Gesu no Kiwami Otome.

Many of their tracks have a quirky edge, but the more you listen, the more you’ll find yourself hooked by their unique charm.

Also, keyboardist-chan MARI studied in a junior college music program and trained in jazz piano, and you can catch glimpses of those roots throughout their music.

Let this playlist make you a total Gesu no Kiwami Otome devotee.

Gesu no Kiwami Otome.: Masterpieces and Popular Songs (1–10)

Parallel SpecGesu no Kiwami Otome.

Gesu no Kiwami Otome. “Parallel Spec”
Parallel SpecGesu no Kiwami Otome.

I imagine many of you have heard this song as well.

The mood shifts dramatically several times throughout, which I personally find addictive.

It moves from a light, murmuring style of singing to a gently sustained chorus, so the vocalist’s distinctive voice is also something to watch for.

Normal headGesu no Kiwami Otome.

Gesu no Kiwami Otome. – Normal Atama
Normal headGesu no Kiwami Otome.

For some reason, the beginning of the music video is very scary, but both the tune and the rest of the video are really refreshing.

It feels very springlike.

It’s a track recorded around the time of their major-label debut.

Their high-quality sound hasn’t changed since back then.

Why not punish both sides?Gesu no Kiwami Otome.

Gesu no Kiwami Otome: “Isn’t Mutually Assured Destruction Just Fine?”
Why not punish both sides?Gesu no Kiwami Otome.

It starts with an unusually heavy sound for this band.

Once it hits the chorus, their usual vibe comes through, but I felt the overall tone was a bit different from their past songs.

I think I’ve heard this one many times on TV as well.

It’s a song that became a big talking point.

Gesu no Kiwami Otome: Notable and Popular Songs (11–20)

SidentityGesu no Kiwami Otome.

Drum Cover: Gesu no Kiwami Otome / Seidentity
SidentityGesu no Kiwami Otome.

This is a song used in the movie Strayer’s Chronicle.

It’s a recent track included on the album Ryōseibai de Iin Janai.

Compared to the other songs, the chorus feels more emotionally uplifting, so I think it’s easier to get into the groove when listening.

to smoke; to be smoky; to become hazy/misty (from smoke)Gesu no Kiwami Otome.

It begins with a slightly mournful tone that faintly evokes a mass.

The vocal harmonies also have a somewhat thin quality, which, to me, effectively conjures a fragile, melancholic mood.

The piano moves intensely, and it sounds really cool.

Take off your dress.Gesu no Kiwami Otome.

Gesu no Kiwami Otome. “Take Off Your Dress” (Official Music Video)
Take off your dress.Gesu no Kiwami Otome.

Many of Gesu no Kiwami Otome’s songs stand out for having similar melodic structures, and I think this track is one of them.

The title is striking, but the song itself is bright and very refreshing.

The bass, in particular, adds a great flavor, and the overall sound is really cool.

LumilyGesu no Kiwami Otome.

Gesu no Kiwami Otome “Lumily” (LIVE ‘Otome wa Kawaru’ at NHK Hall)
LumilyGesu no Kiwami Otome.

Gesu no Kiwami Otome is a four-member co-ed band that has gained popularity for their lyrics that weave a one-of-a-kind worldview and for their thrilling songs born from each member’s exceptional musicianship.

The track Rumiry, included as the B-side to their second single Watashi Igai Watashi Janai no, was used as the commercial song for Huis Ten Bosch’s Hydrangea Festival.

Its intricate beats and stylish ensemble showcase the band’s depth and polish.

It’s a must-hear track also featured on their best-of album Maru.