Founded in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture in 2012, Omoinotake is a trio driven by the collective creativity of vocalist Reo Fujii, bassist Tomoaki Fukushima, and drummer Hironoshin Tomita. Over the years, they’ve carved out a niche in the Japanese music scene, gradually cementing their presence through energetic performances in Shibuya’s alleys and small venues, where they’ve reportedly drawn crowds of over 500. Their breakthrough came with the 2021 release of “EVERBLUE,” the theme song for the acclaimed anime Blue Period, marking their ascent to major commercial recognition.
The band’s journey has been dotted with hits—”Ikuokukonen,” which astonishingly peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, and other notable contributions like