Wednesday Campanella's masterpieces and popular songs
Starting their activities in 2012, Wednesday Campanella has been releasing sophisticated tracks with a unique atmosphere.
If you’ve known Wednesday Campanella since back then, you might have thought of it as KOM_I’s solo project, since she handled vocals.
In fact, though, it was a music unit with Hidefumi Kenmochi producing the songs and Dir.F handling direction.
In 2021, KOM_I left the group, and Utaha joined as the second vocalist, continuing their activities.
In this article, we’ll introduce their popular songs all at once—from their debut to the present!
Their catalog is full of addictive tracks, from the lyrics to the melodies, so take this opportunity to give them a thorough listen.
Wednesday Campanella’s best and most popular songs (1–10)
MomotaroSuiyōbi no Campanella
This is a song about Momotaro, a classic folktale that almost every Japanese person knows.
It’s one of the tracks that put Wednesday Campanella on the map, and many people discovered them through this song.
The famous Momotaro story is reimagined with modern language and culture, making it a track that really captures the signature “Wednesday Campanella style.” The music video was produced by Otamirams, a creative team that brings together distinctive creators, and its unique worldview matches the song perfectly.
Be sure to check it out as well.
OrihimeSuiyōbi no Campanella
This is the lead track from Neon, the first EP released after the original vocalist KOM_I left and the group shifted to its new lineup with second-generation vocalist Utaha.
The lyrics embody Wednesday Campanella’s uniquely full-throttle worldview, built around the idea that “when Hikoboshi reunites with Orihime on Tanabata, she’s become a gal.” The cheerful, unfiltered rap of Orihime-turned-gal and Hikoboshi’s reactions to seeing her are particularly amusing.
In the music video, Utaha, who had been working as a stagehand, is inspired by this Orihime and transforms into a gal-style rapper.
HimikoSuiyōbi no Campanella
This song is crafted with the concept of “What if Himiko of Yamatai were a weathercaster?” Pop and stylish, it blends lyrics inspired by the legend that Himiko could divine the weather with an EDM sound, resulting in a rhythmic finish.
The music video, featuring Uta dressed as a weathercaster, pairs a neon-drenched aesthetic with sleek visuals in the final act—an off-kilter mix that makes the song’s world even catchier and more captivating.
The steadily intensifying EDM sound is guaranteed to hype up any live performance.
maneki-neko (beckoning cat)Suiyōbi no Campanella
A uniquely conceived song about a lucky beckoning cat, famed for bringing prosperity in business, who moonlights as a sharp management consultant.
The looping hook in the chorus and the sections featuring four-character idioms related to commerce are especially catchy, making the lyrics easy to remember and highly addictive—you’ll find yourself humming them after just one listen.
The music video’s director, Midori Takagi, like the vocalist Uta, was in her early twenties at the time of production.
The MV, born from the fresh sensibilities of youth, is also a must-see.
Marie AntoinetteSuiyōbi no Campanella
Marie Antoinette, the French princess who left behind the famous quote said to have triggered the French Revolution and was ultimately executed.
The song “Marie Antoinette” is about her.
With dark synthesizer tones and a heavy, thundering low-end beat, it leans strongly into EDM.
Over its serious mood ride eccentric lyrics and vocalist Kom_I’s laid-back singing, and that imbalance makes the track irresistibly addictive.
Sen no RikyūSuiyōbi no Campanella
Sen no Rikyū, who etched his name in history as the foremost master of the tea ceremony during the Azuchi–Momoyama period.
This is “Sen no Rikyū,” a song that narrates his life while singing about various kinds of tea knowledge.
It’s one of the tracks included on the mini-album “Take Me to Onigashima,” released in November 2014.
The song kicks off at high tension with Kom_I’s cool rap over an intro marked by striking piano and string tones.
Midway through, you’ll hear a rapid-fire introduction to different teas—some names you may never have heard before.
It’s a track that lets you casually learn both tea lore and the life of Sen no Rikyū.
EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella
“Edison” rose to popularity a few months after its release when influencer dance videos set to the song went viral on TikTok.
The lively music mixed with Wednesday Campanella’s characteristically unique lyrics has been praised as highly addictive.
The group underwent a lineup change in September 2021, when the original vocalist Kom_I left and was succeeded by the second-generation vocalist Utaha.
Many have lauded this as an extremely successful generational transition sparked by “Edison.”
RaSuiyōbi no Campanella
Here’s one track I’d recommend to fans of electro house: “Ra.” It’s a song included on the album “Zipangu,” released on November 11, 2015.
As the title suggests, it sings about “Ra, the sun god,” but it’s not just that—the song also sings about curry, specifically “roux.” Because curry is part of the theme, the track collaborated with Nissin Curry Meshi for its music video.
The video, which brings out Kom_I’s beauty to the fullest, was created by Yuichi Kodama, known for directing music videos for Tokyo Jihen and Ringo Sheena.
It’s a highly engaging piece, so be sure to check it out.
BuckinghamSuiyōbi no Campanella
This is a song that makes the most of the catchy sound of the word “Buckingham.” On September 6, 2021, KOM_I, who had been the vocalist for Wednesday Campanella, announced her departure.
Joining the group as the new lead and vocalist was Uta, instantly recognizable for her bold braids and piercings.
“Buckingham” is one of the tracks from the first double A-side single released under the new lineup.
Right from the intro, she delivers an impactful rap.
It’s a song that immediately showcases the charm of Uta’s voice.
AladdinSuiyōbi no Campanella
With its seemingly intricately interwoven rhythms creating a unique groove, “Aladdin” is a track that hooks you more the more you listen.
The song was included as the first track on their first digital album after their 2016 major-label debut, “SUPERMAN,” and they also performed it on the hugely popular music program Music Station, making it one of Wednesday Campanella’s signature songs.
The lamp in the song’s title, “Aladdin,” would normally summon the Genie when rubbed, but they wrote this track from the perspective of “What if he didn’t come out?” That’s why the lyrics talk about abrasives and cleaning.