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HITORIE “Senseless Wonder” MV / HITORIE – Senseless Wonder

Formed by members who were active in the online music scene, Hitorie is a three-piece rock band that made its major-label debut in 2014, and this is their first major single.

The song was written by wowaka, a Vocaloid producer who released many hits before his untimely passing in 2019.

Its unpredictable melodic lines and tight ensemble really stick with you.

The brisk, cutting guitar work creates a sense of speed while conveying depth and delicacy in the guitar sound.

It’s a catchy yet intricately arranged rock tune that’s highly satisfying to listen to—one that any guitar enthusiast should check out.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Hitorie “NOTOK”

An ambitious work by HITORIE that captivates guitarists with its delicate chord progressions and intricate rhythmic patterns.

Included on the album “Friend Chord,” this track is a landmark piece produced from previously unreleased material by former vocalist wowaka.

The fleeting key change at 1:32 and the seamless return to the original key make the guitar parts exceptionally beautiful, showcasing a virtuosic performance that delicately weaves together arpeggios and tapping.

Released as a CD single in November 2024, it was also included on the album “Friend Chord” on November 27 of the same year.

Positioned as the culmination of their 10th major-label anniversary, this is a highly recommended track for those who want to take on high-level guitar playing or savor a finely crafted musical structure.

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HITORIE “Rura Rula” MV / HITORIE – Rula Rula

HITORIE is a rock band formed around wowaka, who is also highly acclaimed as a Vocaloid producer.

They deliver edgy, sensational rock to their listeners.

Among their songs, the perfect one for letting off steam is “Rurarura.” It was included on their 2012 album Room Sick Girls Escape.

The technical band performance driven by a four-on-the-floor drum beat is addictively catchy.

Why not channel a festival or live-house frontman and belt it out?

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mutō

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Hitorie “One Meets Her” MV / HITORIE – one-Me two-Hearts

Wowaka, who composed signature songs like “Rolling Girl” and “Unhappy Refrain” and is also active as a Vocaloid producer.

With his distinctive guitar riffs, sense of tempo, high-tone vocals, and melodic flair, his wowaka-world will undoubtedly make you want to dance.

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HITORIE “Kara no Waremomo [ReREC]” MV / HITORIE – Kara no Waremomo [ReREC]

This is a re-recorded track of “Karano Waremomo,” Hitorie’s very first song, taken from the reissue album released in November 2015, “Room Sick Girls Escape / non-fiction four e.p.” Although the lyrics are composed exclusively of thoroughly abstract words and are extremely difficult to interpret, the melodic tone of the song seems to carry something that moves the listener’s heart.