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subgenres
art keiアート系
- Looks: flowing, muted, natural, editorial. Sounds: mid-tempo, jazzy, indie rock inspired, unusual instruments. Active: '08~
Misshitsu kei密室系
- Looks: '70s~'80s inspired but dark or unsettling. Sounds: emotive rock instrumentation with high pop melodies. Active: '98~'04
Nagoya kei名古屋系
- Looks: black & white, chic, violent. Sounds: speedy, intelligent, depressive, bass-heavy. Area: Nagoya. Active: '93~'01.
sounds like
gothicゴシック
- Visuals or music that embody the gothic music style (a.k.a. positive punk).
for fun
oldschool古き良き時代
- Representative of the “good old days” according to the user; usually introductory bands to a genre.
underrated過小評価
- Considered by users to have too little recognition compared to their talent.

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