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Members
Mayu
Hazuki
Haraguchi-san
Tamu Murata
SAKI (At the time...)

Lyrics
生き苦しさと 人熱に
今はちょっと視線を落としてた
信じることさえ今日は
忘れたくて息をひそめてた
分かり合えないこと 矛盾だらけの時間を
もう振りかえらないから
死ぬほどに愛したなんて想いなど
あるはずもない そう感じてた
今あなたに触れて その意味知るから
涙 笑顔 痛み 憎しみ すべて
込み上げてくる愛しさ
これを永遠と言うのだろう
夢追いかけて 破れた君に
ちょっと優しい声をかけた
諦められない自分を
少し誇ったことを小さく思う
分かり合えなくていいなんて言えたのは
幼すぎた絶対証明
あなたに届かないなら生きる価値などない
今ならそう 思えるから
今 あなたに触れて その意味知るから
涙 笑顔 痛み 憎しみ すべて
込み上げてくる愛しさ
これが未来へと繋がるんだろう
わたしの胸の痛み 天国までだって
きっと届くから
死ぬほどに愛したなんて想いなど
あるはずもない そう感じてた
今あなたに触れて その意味知るから
涙 笑顔 痛み 憎しみ すべて
込み上げてくる愛しさ
これを永遠と言うのだろう
孤独と向き合いながらでもいつか
少しわがままだとしても
僕らは同じ道を歩くんだ
Who is Nemophila?

Nemophila is an all-female Japanese rock band that blends powerful metal, melodic elements, and technical skill, creating a sound that resonates with rock and metal fans worldwide. Formed in 2019, the band consists of Mayu (vocals), Saki (lead guitar), Hasuki (rhythm guitar), Haraguchi-San (bass), and Murata Tamu (drums). Their music merges hard rock, heavy metal, and melodic influences, making them one of the most exciting and promising acts in Japan’s contemporary rock scene. In many ways, they are comparable to other Japanese rock bands like Band-Maid, Aldious, Lovebites, Destrose, and Babymetal, although their focus remains more on heavy metal and technical rock rather than the J-pop fusion seen in Babymetal.

Despite their growing popularity, Nemophila is not likely to appeal to K-pop fans for several reasons. K-pop has become a massive global phenomenon, known for its catchy melodies, visually striking music videos, and highly synchronized, choreographed performances. Groups such as BTS, BLACKPINK, EXO, Twice, Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN, ATEEZ, and TXT have captured millions of fans worldwide with their polished performances, upbeat songs, and vibrant aesthetics. These elements are a stark contrast to the raw energy, technical guitar solos, and heavy drumming that characterize Nemophila’s music.

While Babymetal blends metal with J-pop, achieving worldwide recognition, Nemophila’s sound is more firmly rooted in heavy metal, with intricate guitar work, complex rhythms, and Mayu’s versatile vocals that range from clean melodic singing to aggressive growls. Their style is far more aligned with Aldious, Lovebites, Unlucky Morpheus, and Jupiter — bands known for their power metal influences, but with a strong emphasis on live instrumentation and authentic performances. Unlike K-pop, which thrives on highly polished production and visual aesthetics, Nemophila is more about the technical mastery of music and raw emotional expression through live performances.

LiSA, another Japanese artist known for her anime theme songs, is also often mentioned in the same breath as Nemophila. However, LiSA’s music is more pop-rock oriented and accessible, with anthemic choruses and mainstream appeal. On the other hand, Nemophila’s music features more complex arrangements, deeper guitar-driven riffs, and a heavier focus on technicality. LiSA’s songs are usually catchy, radio-friendly, and filled with J-pop influences, while Nemophila stays closer to the heavy metal and hard rock genres, which might be less appealing to the typical K-pop listener.

The influence of iconic Japanese rock bands like B’z, Loudness, X Japan, Animetal, and L’ArcenCiel is evident in Nemophila’s sound, especially in their guitar work and energetic live performances. B’z, one of Japan’s most successful rock bands, is known for their fusion of hard rock and pop, and while Nemophila shares some elements of that hard rock energy, they lean much more heavily into metal. Their musical intensity and raw performance style align more closely with bands like Galmet, DOLL$BOXX, and Numbskull.

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