Hit and popular songs by Kinoko Teikoku
Let me introduce some songs by the four-piece rock band, Kinoko Teikoku.
They began full-fledged activities in 2008, originally crafting a sound influenced by shoegaze.
It might be a bit hard to imagine, given their current laid-back vibe and emo feel.
However, even now, you can sense traces of that influence in parts of their songs—or, depending on the track, throughout—and I think music fans will find some interesting discoveries in their work.
As for the origin of their band name, it’s said to come from guitarist A-chan’s mushroom-like personality and the fact that the members were fans of Yura Yura Teikoku—hence “Kinoko Teikoku.”
Now, please enjoy Kinoko Teikoku’s songs, full of allure and emo sensibility, with a charm that at times evokes shoegaze.
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Top 10 classic and popular songs by Kinoko Teikoku
Sculpturekinoko teikoku
This is a song included on the major debut album “Cats and Allergies.” Alongside the usual clear vocals, this track carries a slightly wistful intensity, as if pleading for something.
The lyrics also give off a vibe that makes you wonder, “What happened??”
Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku
Major-label debut single.
Knowing that a band known for depicting school fiction wrote this song really hits home.
In school fiction the vibe is usually “I want to break out of here!”, but this one lingers just before that moment—the lyrics weave in exquisitely balanced phrases that evoke the reluctance to part and small anxieties, adding depth to the track.
Sea and Bouquetkinoko teikoku
A track from the indie 1st EP “Long Goodbye.” The 6/8 rhythm and the reverb-drenched guitar arpeggios fit the title perfectly.
Despite using only the bare minimum of phrases, the lyrics strike a delicate balance that makes you feel there’s a story beneath the surface, inviting repeated listens.
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Musiciankinoko teikoku
Even if a beloved musician passes away, the recordings they left behind make it feel as though they’re still here—but in reality, they’re gone from this world.
Realizing that obvious truth, they say they composed this song all at once in a single night.
Apparently, at first they felt it was a bit inappropriate.
FLOWER GIRLkinoko teikoku
Set against a slow, mellow sound, this song lets the imagery of flowers—each bearing its own “color” in different scenes evoked by the lyrics—gently blossom in your mind.
It prompts your heart to wonder: if, in that moment back then, I had made a different choice, what would my life look like now?
parallel worldkinoko teikoku
I think this song is a love song about a love triangle.
If you listen with that in mind, the lyrics make sense.
However, the roundabout expressions capture very youthful emotions, and I think that’s what grips young people and doesn’t let go.
How about calling it ‘emo!’?
Girl meets NUMBER GIRLkinoko teikoku
Number Girl, whose name often comes up as an artist admired by Kinoko Teikoku.
Their influence is clearly reflected in the title and sound arrangement.
Also, compared to other tracks, the mix feels like the vocals are more up front.