A wonderful Japanese music band

Deeply moving, profound lyrics. A masterpiece by amazarashi.

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

Formed in Aomori Prefecture in 2007, amazarashi is a duo consisting of Hiromu Akita on vocals and guitar, and Manami Toyokawa on keyboards and backing vocals.

Despite their limited media exposure and mysterious presence, amazarashi is known for cultivating a fervent fan base—including fellow musicians—through their sound that weaves together lyricism brimming with Akita’s strong views on life and death and his emotional vocals.

This article compiles and introduces a selection of amazarashi’s moving masterpieces.

If you haven’t listened to amazarashi’s music yet, take this opportunity to check them out.

Deeply moving, profound lyrics. Amazarashi’s masterpieces (21–30)

sense of painamazarashi

TV Anime “Blue Exorcist: The End of Night Arc” OP Movie | amazarashi “Pain Perception”

sense of painamazarashi

The new song from amazarashi is a powerful track that portrays both pain and hope.

Its profound lyrics and distinctive melody line resonate deeply.

The piece has been selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Blue Exorcist: The End of the Night Arc, airing from January 2025.

Amazarashi has previously collaborated with many anime works, including Tokyo Ghoul √A and My Hero Academia.

Known for lyrics that delve into the human psyche and offer insights into society, their music is recommended for those who want their deepest emotions stirred.

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counting songamazarashi

counting song

counting songamazarashi

A song that carefully counts each event in a life, reexamining its joys and sorrows.

The lyrics weave in the disillusionment felt while trying to live decently as a human being, the difficulty of continuing to trust others, and the importance of having someone with whom you can share your burdens—and it’s impossible not to feel deep empathy.

This work was released in February 2017 and is included on the album “Message Bottle.” When you’re on the verge of losing sight of your purpose or feeling profound loneliness, its warm voice will gently stay by your side and soothe your heart.

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Your best lifeamazarashi

The first announcement of “Cyber Performance Surveillance Space: GHOST,” which also serves as the music video for amazarashi’s “Your Best Life.”

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This song interweaves sharp criticism of modern society with a dialogue with the self.

Created by amazarashi, it was released in November 2024.

In the lyrics, despite the seemingly positive phrase “best life,” a strong sense of aversion toward society and oneself is vividly projected.

Its deep insight and poetic word choices shake your emotions to the core.

If you’re questioning your way of life or your values, this song might just cut right through you.

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In conclusion

The lyrics of amazarashi sometimes confront harsh realities that make you want to look away, and their razor-sharp words can cut deep into the listener’s heart.

Yet it is precisely because of this that many music fans love them—they can sense the light of hope that appears beyond it.

I hope this article serves as an opportunity for you to discover their appeal.