HANABIE. Unleashes Official Music Video For "Tasty Survivor" via Sony Music Japan

March 7, 2025

Harajuku-core trailblazers HANABIE. have released the official music video for their latest banger, "Tasty Survivor" (via Sony Music Japan). The track is the featured ending theme song for the new anime series "Momentary Lily" available for streaming now on Crunchyroll. Prior to today, the band released their EP 'Bucchigiri Tokyo', featuring tracks including "Metamorphose!", "OTAKU Lovely Densetsu", and "Ito Okashi My Type", which have altogether amassed 2.8 million streams on Spotify alone and over 4 million views on YouTube. Watch the official "Tasty Survivor" music video below.

HANABIE. are bringing the heat with their incendiary live show across North America on their co-headlining run alongside Kim Dracula, with Crystal Lake and Kaonashi as support. For ticket information, please click here.

KIM DRACULA AND HANABIE. 2025 TOUR DATES:

Sat Mar 08 - Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore Minneapolis Presented By Affinity Plus *+

Tue Mar 11 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues Chicago *+

Wed Mar 12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Roxian Theatre *+

Thu Mar 14 - Boston, MA - Big Night Live *+

Fri Mar 15 - New Haven, CT - Toad's Place *+

Sat Mar 16 - Huntington, NY - The Paramount *+

Sun Mar 17 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring *+

Tues Mar 19 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa *+^

Thu Mar 20 - Raleigh, NC - The Ritz *+

Sat Mar 22 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues Orlando *+

Sun Mar 23 - Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre *+

Tue Mar 25 - Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works *+

Wed Mar 26 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant *+

Sat Mar 29 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues Dallas *+

Sun Mar 30 - Austin, TX - Emo's Austin *+

Wed Apr 02 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot *+

Thu Apr 03 - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall *+

Sat Apr 05 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues Anaheim *+

Sun Apr 06 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren *+

Wed Apr 09 - Seattle, WA - Neptune Theatre *

Thu Apr 10 - Portland, OR - McMenamins Crystal Ballroom *

Sat Apr 12 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades *

*With Kaonashi

+With Crystal Lake

^Non-Live Nation Date

ABOUT HANABIE.:

HANABIE. is a Tokyo-based all-girl rock band that has been making waves since 2015, when YUKINA, MATSURI, and HETTSU came together for a high school club activity. With the addition of CHIKA in May 2023, the band has evolved into a force to be reckoned with. Don’t be fooled by their cute, girlish image—their sound is a hard-hitting blend of powerful shouts, heavy riffs, and unique Japanese flair, capturing fans at home and abroad. Their hit single “Pardon Me, I Have To Go Now” has amassed over 8.6 million views on YouTube and 5.1 million views on TikTok.

In December 2024, HANABIE. released their latest EP, Bucchigiri Tokyo, further showcasing their dynamic range and signature style.

2023 marked the beginning of their overseas ventures, and in August 2024, they made history as the first Japanese women to perform on the main stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago, USA. With a rapidly growing international following, HANABIE. is actively expanding their presence and making a bold statement on the global stage.

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HANABIE. Release New Track "Tasty Survivor" (via Sony Music Japan) Featured On 'Momentarily Lily' Anime Streaming Now on Crunchyroll

January 30, 2025

Harajuku-core trailblazers HANABIE. are kicking off 2025 deliciously with their new track "Tasty Survivor"(via Sony Music Japan). Today's release is the featured ending theme song for the new anime series 'Momentarily Lily' streaming now on Crunchyroll, with an official music video coming soon. Speaking about the track, vocalist Yukina commented:

"This is our very first tie-in with an anime, and we wrote this track specifically for it! The song reflects the world and characters of Momentary Lily while also capturing the essence of our band life. From the intense “eat or be eaten” vibe of live band battles to the exhilarating build-up toward the chorus, it mirrors the way we warm up for a live show and the anticipation of listeners heading to the venue.

We hope this song becomes a source of energy for everyone living their lives to the fullest all over the world."

Guitarist and vocalist Matsuri shared:

"For our first-ever anime tie-in, we focused on blending the world of Momentary Lily with HANABIE.'s unique style. The result is a track that’s bold and straight-forward, yet carries a touch of fragility. The intensity of the intro, in particular, was inspired by the anime’s battle scenes, so we’d love it if you pay close attention to every detail. There were so many connections between HANABIE. and the characters of Momentary Lily, and we poured all those emotions into the lyrics.We hope you enjoy every aspect of the song, from the lyrics to the music, down to the smallest nuances!"

Bassist Hetsu added:

"This is HANABIE.’s long-awaited anime tie-in song!

We expressed the story of the girls in the anime in true HANABIE. style—it's pop, fast-paced, and features an incredibly catchy chorus that perfectly matches the battle scenes. We think it’s going to be addictively fun!

The bass line is also super catchy and intense, so make sure to pay attention to that as well.

We hope you’ll enjoy the song together with the anime! ♪"

HANABIE. drummer Chika also commented:

"This is our first-ever anime tie-in, and we had the honor of creating the opening theme for Momentary Lily. While keeping the anime in mind, we also made sure to stay true to HANABIE.'s signature style.

One of the key highlights in the drums is right before the first chorus—a section where the kick drum is hit eight times in a row. It’s a small but powerful detail, inspired by the dynamic and intense battle scenes, as if representing a flurry of attacks.

Just like the anime, this track is full of highs and lows, and we hope it gets your heart racing with excitement as you listen!"

Prior to today, the quartet released their banger "Ito Okashi My Type" from their new EP 'Bucchigiri Tokyo' available now on all streaming platforms, and announced a massive North American co-headlining run with alternative artist Kim Dracula beginning in March 2025. The band has also just announced their EU/UK Fall headlining tour beginning in late October. Stream "Tasty Survivor" here or below, listen to 'Bucchigiri Tokyo' here, and get your tickets at the link here before it's too late.

KIM DRACULA AND HANABIE. 2025 TOUR DATES:

Wed Mar 05 - Montreal, QC - MTELUS *+

Thu Mar 06 - Toronto, ON - Danforth Music Hall *+

Sat Mar 08 - Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore Minneapolis Presented By Affinity Plus *+

Tue Mar 11 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues Chicago *+

Wed Mar 12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Roxian Theatre *+

Thu Mar 14 - Boston, MA - Big Night Live *+

Fri Mar 15 - New Haven, CT - Toad's Place *+

Sat Mar 16 - Huntington, NY - The Paramount *+

Sun Mar 17 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring *+

Tues Mar 19 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa *+^

Thu Mar 20 - Raleigh, NC - The Ritz *+

Sat Mar 22 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues Orlando *+

Sun Mar 23 - Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre *+

Tue Mar 25 - Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works *+

Wed Mar 26 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant *+

Sat Mar 29 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues Dallas *+

Sun Mar 30 - Austin, TX - Emo's Austin *+

Wed Apr 02 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot *+

Thu Apr 03 - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall *+

Sat Apr 05 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues Anaheim *+

Sun Apr 06 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren *+

Wed Apr 09 - Seattle, WA - Neptune Theatre *

Thu Apr 10 - Portland, OR - McMenamins Crystal Ballroom *

Sat Apr 12 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades *

*With Kaonashi

+With Crystal Lake

^Non-Live Nation Date

About HANABIE.

In December 2024, HANABIE. released their latest EP, Bucchigiri Tokyo, further showcasing their dynamic range and signature style.

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HANABIE. Release New EP 'Bucchigiri Tokyo' + New Music Video "Ito Okashi My Type" via Sony Music Japan

December 8, 2024

Harajuku-core trailblazers HANABIE. have released their new EP 'Bucchigiri Tokyo' and the official music video for their latest track "Ito Okashi My Type". When asked about the inspiration behind the EP, vocalist Yukina shared:

"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!"

HANABIE. vocalist and guitarist Matsuri commented:

"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 also shared:

"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!"

Drummer Chika stated:

"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?"

The band has previously dropped "OTAKU Lovely Densetsu" and their most recent banger, "Metamorphose!", which together have amassed nearly 3 million views on YouTube and over 2.6 million streams on Spotify alone. 'Bucchigiri Tokyo' is available now on all streaming platforms at the link here, and watch the music video for "Ito Okashi My Type" here or in the thumbnail below. Furthermore, the band will also have a new track "Oishii Survivor" featured as the opening theme song for the upcoming anime series 'Momentary Lily'streaming next year (Japanese trailer here). Be sure to stay tuned for more HANABIE. news coming in early 2025.

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HANABIE. Release New Single + Music Video "GIRL'S TALK" via Sony Music Japan

May 12, 2024

It's a great day to be a HANABIE. fan! The trailblazing Harajuku-core sensation has today released their latest track "GIRL'S TALK" and the official music video (via Sony Music Japan). Speaking about today's release, HANABIE. vocalist Yukinacommented:

"We’ve created another song that only we can produce! From the moment I received the initial demo from Matsuri that included the glass sound in the intro, I knew I wanted to create a luxurious and mode ambience song. I’ve been looking forward to releasing this for a while. Isn't it a very precious time for people of any age to meet with friends after a long time and reminisce about their past? It’s nice to have someone to share stories with and I would be happy if HANABIE. can be included in everyone's “talks”."

Guitarist and vocalist Matsuri added:

"I wanted to gradually show a more mature HANABIE. so tried to express a cool and mature woman even from on the sound end. It’s a little different from our usual HANABIE. style. Please enjoy a mature HANABIE. along with the music video!!"

HANABIE. bassist Hettsu shared:

"The song has a more mature atmosphere than the previous HANABIE. songs! I think it’s very HANABIE. that it starts with a chill glass sound and suddenly speeds up. The bass line from before the chorus to the end of the chorus is my personal favorite, so please check it out! In this song, Matsuri is doing more mature vocals and Yukina is doing a new style rap, so please listen carefully to that part too♪"

Drummer Chika stated:

"This song is not only a cute song, but also shows a new aspect of HANABIE. ! Yukina's rap and Matsuri's melody are very impressive and catchy! The drum phrases in this song were designed to be cool and mature, but I also kept in mind a sense of speed and a slow and fast patterns. In particular, I thought of a difficult drum phrase for the first melody of the second verse, so I hope that those who have drum experience will try to copy it! In the music video, I tried to give a mature look and there was a new challenge for me, so please check it out!"

The band previously released "OTAKU Lovely Densetsu", their anthem about authenticity and embracing the love of anime and video games from Japanese culture, which has amassed a staggering 1.3 million views on YouTube and over 1 million streams on Spotify alone. Stream "GIRL'S TALK" here and watch the music video below.

North American HANABIE. fans have their chance to see the band's incredible live show beginning this month with Left to Suffer and Outline In Color as support. For ticket information, please click here.

Upcoming HANABIE. Dates:

5/17 New Haven, CT – Toads Place

5/18 Montreal, QC – Le Studio TD

5/21 Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater

5/23 Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre

5/25 Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Center

5/26 Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall

5/27 Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre

5/29 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile

5/30 Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom

5/31 Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades

8/4 Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza 2024

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HANABIE. Unleash New Music Video "OTAKU Lovely Densetsu" via Sony Music Japan

January 26, 2024

Trailblazing Harajuku-core sensation HANABIE. has today unleashed the official music video for "OTAKU Lovely Densetsu" (via Sony Music Japan). Speaking to themes about personal authenticity and embracing the love of anime and video games from Japanese culture, "OTAKU Lovely Densetsu" is the band's latest offering after releasing their cover of Imagine Dragons' runaway hit "Believer". When asked about today's release, vocalist Yukina commented:

"I wanted to write a song to express my gratitude to all the fans, staff, and bands that I met and played with on our world tour, and to express what I felt on the tour. One of the things I felt was "Japanese culture, such as anime and video games, is truly loved"! We love Japanese culture, but not only about Japanese culture, this is a chaotic and HARAJUKU CORE-like song that makes you think it’s cool to be faithful and straight up to what you like."

Guitarist and vocalist Matsuri exclaimed:

“'OTAKU Lovely Densetsu' is a chaotic song that focuses on anime and games that are part of Japanese culture. You shine brightest when you’re into what you love and just being OTAKU. OTAKU is not just in Japan but also overseas too so be confident being OTAKU! This song is just freestyle and doing what we want, so please enjoy this HANABIE. world! Japan culture rocks!"

Bassist Hettsu shared:

"I think this song is about how OTAKU has become more commonplace since entering the 2021 era, and how everyone is addicted to something and has become an OTAKU! Well, most of all we ourselves are OTAKU! LOL Personally, please listen closely to the end of the intro falling into the outro where you can feel the skipping beat, it’s my favorite part. It's catchy with hectic changes, so listen to it a lot and get hooked⭐︎"

HANABIE. drummer Chika also commented:

"The intro drum phrase expresses a parallel world feel with the snare out of position! I was inspired while traveling overseas seeing drummers who added blast beats. I think I was able to put it in a good way in the second verse of this song! All OTAKU should continue to be proud and enthusiastic! If you are not OTAKU, I hope you will take this opportunity to step into the world of OTAKU! Thank you!!!!"

HANABIE. released their debut album 'Reborn Superstar!' which includes tracks such as "TOUSOU (Run Away)", "今年こそギャル～初夏 ver.～ (Be The GAL~ Early Summer ver.~)", and their viral hit "お先に失礼します。(Pardon Me, I Have to Go Now.)". Stream "OTAKU Lovely Densetsu" here, watch the music video below and be sure to keep an eye out for more HANABIE. news coming soon.

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