Introducing to you - KANA-BOON!
As with almost 90% of the Japanese artistes and bands I listen to, I discovered KANA-BOON through anisongs (anime songs). The band sang one of the best openings of one of the best animes ever - Silhouette (Opening 16) from Naruto Shippuden, and they're performing the theme song for Boruto: Naruto the Movie as well!
Sadly, YouTube restricts almost all of their music videos from being shown elsewhere other than Japan, hence not a lot of people know of the other awesome songs they have written and performed. The only MV of theirs on YouTube is ないものねだり (Naimono nedari, trans: Asking for the Moon) and more recently, 'Diver', the theme song for Boruto.
But fret not! I HAVE FOUND A WAY TO WATCH THEIR MUSIC VIDEOS. Apparently you can view them and many other Japanese musicians on JPopsuki TV without much hassle at all! Words can't describe my excitement and elation when I found the videos and watched them again and again *cries*
KANA-BOON's songs have a hint of indie in them, hence their music compositions are really unique and catchy. Combined with the lyrics written by them and the clear, empowering vocals of frontman Taniguchi Maguro (Maguro is literally 'tuna' for those unfamiliar with Japanese), the songs pack a punch.
The members are also great to watch during both their performances and off-stage times. They immerse themselves in the song as they play, which makes you want to go air-guitar just to feel the groove - everyone has a great time enjoying the song. The members also have great chemistry with each other (definitely crucial in forming a band), fooling around and having lots of fun.
I really really wish I could watch them perform live! However I don't think they'd come to Singapore any time soon so I should plan a trip to catch them live in Japan at least once in my life!
Anyway here's ending off with ないものねだり by KANA-BOON!
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