Hanabie.

Hanabie.
花冷え。
Hanabie. performing at Markthalle Hamburg in July 2024
Hanabie. performing at Markthalle Hamburg in July 2024
Background information
OriginKichijōji, Tokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active2015–present
LabelsEpic Records Japan
Members
  • Yukina
  • Matsuri
  • Hettsu
  • Chika
Past members
  • Kaede
  • Boa
  • Sae
WebsiteOfficial website

Hanabie. (Japanese: 花冷え。) is a Japanese nu metalcore[1] band from Tokyo, formed in 2015.[2][3] The band consists of vocalist Yukina, guitarist Matsuri, bassist Hettsu, and drummer Chika. They are known for combining loud and heavy music with contrasting Harajuku aesthetics in a style self-described as "Harajuku-core".[4][5] Their songs incorporate elements of metalcore, hardcore punk, and nu metal, with a blend of hip hop and electronica.[6]

The band was formed by four high school friends due to their shared admiration of Maximum the Hormone, as a part of their light music club activities.[7] Initially a cover band, they soon transitioned into writing original music, self-producing their first single in 2016.[8] After a period as an independent band, during which they released an album and an EP, they were signed by Epic Records Japan, a subsidiary of Sony Music Japan, in 2023.[9] In the same year, their second album Reborn Superstar! was released, reaching number 24 on Billboard Japan's weekly album charts.[10] The success of the album led to international recognition and appearances at various music festivals outside Japan.[11] Their music has been featured in the DMM TV drama Kenshiro ni Yoroshiku and the Japanese variety show Kannai Devil.[12][13]

  1. ^ "Hanabie - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos". www.spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  2. ^ Gonzales, Ramon (2023-01-13). "Hanabie fuse JPop and metalcore on the infectious new single お先に失礼します。(Pardon Me, I Have to Go Now)". Knotfest. Archived from the original on 2023-06-23. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  3. ^ Valentine, Simon (2023-11-27). "HANABIE. - 'The Harajuku Core Queens Taking The Scene By Storm'". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
  4. ^ Department, Gekirock Editorial. "花冷え。、本日1/24 22時より開催の海外向けショーケース"TIMMショーケースライブシリーズ2022"に出演！". 激ロックニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  5. ^ "花冷え。が世界へ叫ぶ原宿コア". Big Up!zine (in Japanese). 2022-04-30. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  6. ^ Aldersladepublished, Merlin (2023-01-12). "New Hanabie single お先に失礼します。(Pardon Me, I Have to Go Now) is the colourful, crazy burst of Japanese metal you've been waiting for". louder. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  7. ^ "Interview with Hanabie". jrocknroll.com. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  8. ^ "Profile". Hanabie Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  9. ^ "花冷え。が「来世は偉人！」でソニーからメジャーデビュー". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  10. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales | Charts". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  11. ^ "世界が萌えている！…美貌のガールズ・メタルコアバンド 『花冷え。』に「浴衣姿を独占撮」妖艶写真（Friday）". Yahoo!ニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  12. ^ "TVK：関内デビル 月別テーマソング(エンディングテーマ)｜ふくろう：八王子の梟". note（ノート） (in Japanese). 2020-03-03. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
  13. ^ "花冷え。、ドラマ『ケンシロウによろしく』主題歌としてイマジン・ドラゴンズ「Believer」カバー". BARKS (in Japanese). 2023-09-16. Retrieved 2024-02-29.