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An indie rock band formed in 2003 in Gifu Prefecture.

In January 2011, they were selected for iTunes Store’s “Japan Sound of 2011.”

Their exceptional musicianship captivates audiences.

We’ve compiled a ranking of their popular songs.

Be sure to check it out.

cinema staff Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)

trump cardcinema staff8rank/position

After the very first vocal line of the intro, the song abruptly shifts its tone, pulling you into a mysterious soundscape as it begins.

The fusion of emotional vocals with intricate instrumentation is fascinating, blending impulse with composure, and the unpredictable development keeps you listening intently.

February/Feabruarycinema staff9rank/position

cinema staff “February” and “Our Dash” (bloodthirsty butchers cover) @ SHIBUYA O-EAST
February/Feabruarycinema staff

It was released as the second installment of cinema staff’s three-month consecutive digital release campaign in 2014.

It’s a cover of a bloodthirsty butchers song, featuring a dynamic arrangement characteristic of cinema staff.

AMK HOLLICcinema staff10rank/position

cinema staff / AMK HOLLIC【Official Music Video】
AMK HOLLICcinema staff

Included on the 1st mini album “document.” It’s a track with a straight guitar-rock vibe that feels both nostalgic and a little bittersweet.

The progression from the B-melody into the chorus features an impactful break that really gets your heart racing.

cinema staff Popular Song Rankings [2026] (11–20)

Name of Lovecinema staff11rank/position

cinema staff「Name of Love」MV(Short ver.)
Name of Lovecinema staff

When it comes to rock bands from Gifu Prefecture, cinema staff is a name that always comes up.

Guitar-vocalist Mizuki Iida, guitarist Tomotaka Tsuji, and bassist Sohei Mishima are all from Gifu and reportedly high school classmates.

Back in 2004, the predecessor band centered around these three performed at the TEENS’ MUSIC FESTIVAL, drawing attention even then.

Their appeal lies in their quintessential guitar-rock catchiness and Iida’s evocative, wistful vocals.

Combined with their dramatic song structures, the more you listen, the more you’ll find yourself drawn into their world.

YOUR SONGcinema staff12rank/position

cinema staff「YOUR SONG」MV(「WAYPOINT E.P.」 lead track)
YOUR SONGcinema staff

This is one of the lead tracks from the EP “WAYPOINT E.P.” released on October 28, 2015.

It’s a ballad that makes you feel positive when you listen to it.

The song has a gentle atmosphere, filled with pleasing arrangements.

I hope you’ll pay attention to the lyrics as well.

daybreak syndromecinema staff13rank/position

cinema staff / daybreak syndrome 【Official Music Video】
daybreak syndromecinema staff

This is a track included on cinema stuff’s debut single, “The Horizon Moves at Night.” It captivates with a structure that begins in a destructive burst of sound, then shifts to the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar before surging intensely again.

Once you make it through, it changes into a quiet piece where the vocals come in.

You can’t take your ears off it—the song unfolds like the calm before a storm and the storm itself.

deadmancinema staff14rank/position

cinema staff「deadman」MV
deadmancinema staff

From the E.P.

“SOLUTION E.P.” released on December 16, 2015.

The aggressive backing track leaves a strong impression, paired with lyrics that are characteristically straightforward and sharp for cinema staff.

The driving performance in the intro is especially cool.

It’s a song that seems perfect for live shows.