#jodeki

Boy meets girl. Girl meets boy. Things get messy. Will they make things work? End credits.

To be used as the opening theme for the Japanese TV series Liar (Which was originally a fanfic, I think? Or it was inspired by a story that was posted on the Japanese equivalent of Wattpad??), Tricot’s latest single, ‘End Roll,’ recalls unrequited love in the most frenetic way possible, with the band’s usual rhythmic rock complexities.

The video, meanwhile, sees Tricot performing in some uber-cool Victorian gothic bar in a look I can only describe as dandy-meets-wool fanatic. Like, seriously, I think those big balls of wool have eyes… (The Wool Has Eyes?? (☉‿☉✿) )

As frontwoman Ikkyu Nakajima explains (via Bandwagon.asia):

‘I was gripped by the relationship between Misao and Ichi and the frustration and thrill of their on-off romance, and I wrote the lyrics from a woman’s perspective. I named the song ‘エンドロールに間に合うように(End roll)’ to echo my hope that these two lovers will become one by the time the credits roll at the end of the series. I hope the power of music will help this wonderful story to resonate even longer in your heart!’

Tricot’s latest album, Jodeki, is out now. Read the review for their 2019 EP, Repeat, here.

You can also read my female J-Rock primer right here.

Tricot’s new video for ‘KAYOKO’ is super relaxing (▰˘◡˘▰)

You’ve got fresh air, blue skies, plenty of sunlight and a laidback guitar rhythm, along with a fuzzy little pup! And what could be more zen than being surrounded by a bunch of tai chi dancers?

That and I totally want that long kimono shirt thing Ikkyu is wearing, that print is gorgeous…

Tricot’s upcoming album, Jodeki, is out December 15. Read the review for their 2019 EP, Repeat, here. You can also read the reviews for their 2013 debut album T H E, 3, A N D, and their 2016 Kabuku EP.

You can also read my female J-Rock primer right here.