Anime Has Ruined Rock Music, They Claim

The renowned Japanese musician and singer-songwriter Kiyoharu made strong statements in a recent interview, after concluding a tour with the band Boris. His comments have resonated throughout the Japanese music industry and have opened a debate about the true essence of rock and its representation in current culture.

In the interview, Kiyoharu expressed his admiration for Boris, a band that has brought their music to international stages for years. He suggested that Boris should be the headlining band at the Fuji Rock festival, representing Japan. This statement highlights his opinion on the lack of recognition towards true talents in the Japanese music scene .

Kiyoharu went on to criticize the way Japan treats musicians , pointing out that the country tends to value mediocre musicians more than those with true talent . For him, this trend is leading to the decline of rock in Japan. Additionally, he noted that rap has surpassed rock in popularity, reflecting a disconnect between rock's authenticity and what the public perceives.

One of the most notable points of his criticism was directed at the relationship between music and the anime industry. Kiyoharu mentioned that some rock bands gain international fame because one of their songs becomes a hit thanks to a popular anime. He criticized how these bands use their success in anime to promote themselves as if they have an established international fan base, calling this practice “really unfortunate” and reflecting how the music scene works in Japan. Bands gain recognition not for their genuine talent, but for their association with popular entertainment products.

In conclusion, Kiyoharu stressed that the essence of rock is being perceived as false by those who seek authenticity in music. He noted that audiences can detect a lack of authenticity in contemporary rock music. Kiyoharu's statements have sparked intense debate in the music community , with many wondering if these criticisms will lead to a change in the way music is valued and promoted in Japan.

« King Gnu, huh? ».
« Today's rock bands lack attractiveness in the vocalist's voice .»
" Silly Japanese love popularity abroad ."
« There is no choice, since without deriving from anime songs, there is no success abroad .»
« I thought they were saying more old-fashioned things, but they are actually saying something very reasonable. The successes of anime songs are thanks to the power of anime. Artists are overrated because of anime, but they are confused about it. Who would have thought we would get to this point ."
" Is brave. Saying this now makes young people criticize him out of envy .
« The problem is that this person does not realize that the illusion of the “authentic” is disappearing. He should stay alone in the “town of the authentic” ».
" Not just rock bands ."
" Almost everything he sells are anime songs ."
" Nowadays, anime songs are the main battlefield ."
« The focus of anime has changed, now they think about international distribution from the beginning .»
« I've heard that even when they do concerts abroad, most of the attendees are Japanese. "Festivals and concerts abroad are very influenced by anime ."
« Is this comment from this year? It is shocking ".
« Even outside of anime songs, animated music videos are attracting more attention. It seems that the combination of animation and song is becoming more and more important ».