Hitsujibungaku, a Japanese different rock band, actively contributes music to TV anime. Their songs “greater than phrases” and “Hikaru Toki” had been chosen because the ending theme for Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 and the opening theme for Heike Monogatari, respectively, incomes reward from anime followers for his or her lyrics and melodies that completely complement the anime’s environment.
Hitsujibungaku’s attract lies in its easy but highly effective sound and the profound themes expressed in Shiotsuka’s lyrics. Even on the grand stage of Yokohama Area, they resonated with a robust sound and captivated the viewers with Shiotsuka’s melodious voice.
Yokohama Area was filled with roughly 12,000 spectators, and because the venue was plunged into darkness, thunderous applause erupted from the viewers. After a short silence, the trio of musicians—guitar, bass, and drums—stirred anticipation with a sonorous word.
Because the anticipation reached its peak, they dived into the primary music, “Habit.” When Shiotsuka shouted “Yokohama Area,” the viewers cheered as if that they had been ready for it. The screens divided into three sections, every projecting a larger-than-life picture of a band member, reinforcing the grandeur of the venue.
Their in style Christmas Eve music, “1999,” was elevated by a fascinating ambiance created with mirror balls and golden lighting, enhancing the musical expertise.
Nonetheless, if requested in regards to the spotlight of the live performance, it will undoubtedly be “greater than phrases” and “Hikaru Toki.” Because the intro to “greater than phrases” performed, the viewers erupted into applause. This music, as defined by drummer Hiroa Fukuda in an interview, completely embodies Hitsujibungaku’s purpose of balancing mainstream and underground, retaining their edgy components whereas additionally resonating with mainstream audiences. Naturally, the viewers’s pleasure was at its peak throughout this efficiency.
Within the following music, “Hikaru Toki,” the complete venue responded to Shiotsuka’s expansive vocals, marking the second of best unity between the band members and the viewers that day.
When Shiotsuka reappeared for the encore, there have been tears in her eyes. Regardless of stumbling in her speech, she expressed, “It virtually seems like another person’s life. After I entered the venue, I may see all the best way to the again, and it felt like individuals had been trying ahead to it. Thanks for supporting me.”
Within the closing music, “Yoru wo Koete,” Shiotsuka sang together with her most enchanting voice of the day. Because the display screen displayed bassist Yurika Kasai, her face mirrored deep emotion, but she performed with vigorous depth. After the music ended, she moved to the nook of the stage, acknowledging the cheers of the viewers.
By means of anime tie-ups, Hitsujibungaku has been steadily stepping up their recreation. Please control this trio sooner or later!
Setlist
April 21, 2024
Hitsujibungaku LIVE 2024 “III”
at Yokohama Area
[Main Show]
Intro: Yokan
1. Habit
2. Odoranai
3. Romance
4. 1999
5. actually
6. mom
7. GO!!
8. Ningen Datta
9. The Youths
10. Mayoiga
11. Eien no Blue
12. Koi-nante
13. OOPARTS
14. greater than phrases
15. Hikaru Toki
16. FOOL
[Encore]
Yoru wo Koete
Hyperlinks
Setlist playlist of Hitsujibungaku LIVE 2024 “III”
https://filtrjapan.lnk.to/fjYj0CPITW
TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 Shibuya Incident ending: greater than phrases
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR0tqhqM7Yg
TV anime Heike Monogatari opening: Hikaru Toki
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL0Nh-Ir4Y8
Hitsujibungaku official web site:
https://www.hitsujibungaku.data/