HANABIE. Release New EP 'Bucchigiri Tokyo'
Japanese metal band Hanabie. has released their new EP Bucchigiri Tokyo. These innovators of Harajuku-core have also released an official music video for the track "Ito Okashi My Type."
"The theme of this EP is "Tokyo" the birthplace of our music. Each track is pure chaos and pop, bursting with everything that makes Hanabie. unique! It’s a work that delivers total satisfaction—like a full-course meal for your ears. We love the word "Bucchigiri" for its strong sound and energy. With this EP, we want to go bucchigiri from Tokyo to the world!"
- said vocalist Yukina
Hanabie. had previously two other tracks off Bucchigiri Tokyo. The songs “OTAKU Lovely Densetsu” and Metamorphose! were met with universal acclaim on both sides of the Pacific. Together the two singles have totaled over 2.6 million streams on Spotify and nearly 3 million views on YouTube.
BUCCHIGIRI TOKYO - HANABIE. Track Listing:
1. Bucchigiri Tokyo
4. GAMBLER
6. Bonus Guilty Time
Guitarist Matsuri described the passion Hanabie. put into the writing and recording Bucchigiri Tokyo saying,
“This album was created with great care, cherishing both the raw passion of our early days and how we've evolved to where we are now! With all the activities in Japan and the many overseas tours we embarked on, 2024 has been an incredible year, and I believe this EP is the culmination of it all. Centered around the theme of "Tokyo" it’s filled with love, so I hope you'll listen to it over and over again!"
Bassist Hettsu reiterated how the bands’ constant touring influenced them in creating Bucchigiri Tokyo.
"Over the past year, traveling around the world has made me appreciate Tokyo even more! This EP was created through those emotions and each track feels like its own protagonist, packed with songs that are truly worth listening to. Let’s listen to this EP and charge full throttle in life."
- said Hettsu.
Drummer Chika is the band’s newest member. After spending a period acclimating herself to her new role, she felt more confident in contributing to Bucchigiri Tokyo saying, “I've been with Hanabie. as their drummer, Chika, for about a year and a half now. Also, since moving to Tokyo finally gotten used to life here. So now what I believe is perfect timing, I arranged all the drum parts for the tracks on this EP! It's a collection of six incredibly diverse songs, so I hope you'll listen to the whole EP! By the way, don't you think "Bucchigiri" is such a fun word to say?" In other Hanabie. news, the band will soon be part of a future animated project. Longtime fans of anime, Hanabie. has made no secret on how the Japanese art form has influenced their work. Hanabie. has announced that they have contributed the song, “Oishii Survivor” to the upcoming anime series Momentary Lily.
Bucchigiri Tokyo is available now on all streaming platforms. The anime series Momentary Lily with the theme song "Oishii Survivor" will begin streaming next year.
