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Passcode (Japanese: パスコード, Hepburn: Pasukōdo, stylized as PassCode), is a Japanese metal idol group founded in 2013.[2]
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History
Passcode was formed in Osaka in 2013 and consists of the four vocalists Nao Minami, Kaede Takashima, Emily Arima and Hinako Ōgami. Passcode is supported by a backup band.[3]
After releasing several singles and albums on smaller labels, the group signed to Universal Music Japan and released their second full-length album Zenith in 2017.[4] In 2018 the band signed with British record label JPU Records and released a best-of record called Ex Libris Passcode in Europe.[5]
Their song "Ichika Bachika" became the opening song for the second season of the live-action film adaption of Kakegurui.[6] In June 2020, their ninth single "Starry Sky" debuted at number 1 on the Japanese Oricon weekly singles chart and the Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales chart, selling over 7,000 units in its first week after release.[7][8]
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Musical style
The musical style of Passcode can be described as kawaii metal.[1] Some vocalists use harsh vocals next to cleans. Yuna Imada contributed the harsh vocals before her retirement in 2021, with the job now handled by former Ladybaby member Emily Arima.[citation needed] Kaede Takashima uses the harsh vocals in some tracks like "Taking You Out" and "Club Kids Never Die". The band uses Auto-Tune while singing.[3]
The band mixes metalcore with EDM and J-pop.[4] The songs are written in Japanese language and contain English-language parts as well.[3]
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Members
- Nao Minami – vocals, and dancer (2013–present)
- Kaede Takashima – vocals, and dancer (2014–present)
- Hinako Ōgami – vocals, and dancer (2015–present)
- Emily Arima - vocals, and dancer (2021–present)
- Reika Kamisaki – vocals, and dancer (2013)
- Saki Sakurai – vocals, and dancer (2013)
- Kyōko Kazuki – vocals, and dancer (2013)
- Yūri Kurohara – vocals, and dancer (2013–2015)
- Yuna Imada - vocals, and dancer (2014–2021)
Discography
Studio albums
EPs
Compilations
Live albums
Singles
DVD / Blu-ray
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Music videos
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Notes
References
External links
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