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One of Japan's most influential contemporary musicians, who began his career as the Vocaloid producer 'Hachi' before launching a phenomenally successful solo career. His 2018 single 'Lemon' became one of the best-selling digital singles in Japanese music history, surpassing 800 million YouTube views. His genre-blending style incorporates pop, rock, electronic, and hip-hop elements. Major anime tie-ups including 'KICK BACK' for Chainsaw Man and 'Spinning Globe' for Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' have brought him significant global attention. Yonezu represents the bridge between Japan's Vocaloid internet music culture and mainstream commercial success, inspiring a generation of artists who emerged from online creative communities.

A music unit comprising composer Ayase and vocalist ikura. They gained attention with their unique concept of turning novels into music, and their debut single 'Yoru ni Kakeru' was a massive hit. 'Idol' dominated global streaming charts, symbolizing a new era of international J-Pop success.

A Japanese music genre that flourished from the late 1970s to the 1980s, characterized by sophisticated urban sounds. Key artists include Tatsuro Yamashita, Mariya Takeuchi, and Miki Matsubara. It experienced a global revival in the late 2010s through internet rediscovery.

A singer-songwriter who rewrote Japanese music history. Her debut album 'First Love' holds the record for Japan's best-selling album. She pioneered a new era of J-Pop with her innovative blend of R&B and pop. She is globally recognized for her Kingdom Hearts theme songs.

A singer known for her overwhelming vocal power. Her debut single 'Usseewa' became a social phenomenon, and she provided the singing voice for 'ONE PIECE FILM RED.' With her faceless style, she represents a new form of internet-born artist and has conducted successful world tours.

A one-of-a-kind music unit fusing idol culture with heavy metal. They created the new genre of 'kawaii metal' and generated huge response at major overseas metal festivals. They are globally recognized as a bridge between Japanese pop culture and metal culture.

A legendary rock band centered on Yoshiki and Toshi. As founders of Japan's visual kei movement, they left an indelible mark on Japanese rock history with music fusing intense metal sounds with classical ballads. They command a passionate fanbase overseas.