Kroi have dropped the music video for their latest funk-filled track, ‘Sesame’, the opening theme for the newly premiered MAPPA anime ‘Bucchigiri?!’.
The song delivers the Tokyo quintet’s quintessential sound – a fusion of funk and J-rock, creating an infectious earworm. While ‘Sesame’ emanates a more mellow vibe compared to their off the wall 2023 barnburner ‘Hyper’, it remains a feel-good dance anthem deserving of the international acclaim it is sure to garner.
Directed by Takuto Shimpo, the music video enhances Kroi’s distinctive style with psychedelic set designs and imaginative costumes.
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The ‘Bucchigiri?!’ opening is set to headline the major 2nd single by Kroi, hitting shelves on January 17th. This new single adds to the anticipation of the band’s sold-out one-man live at Nippon Budokan on January 20th.
In addition to the standard CD release, the single will be available in Blu-ray and DVD editions. These special editions will feature exclusive footage from Kroi’s performance at NHK Hall in Tokyo on June 23rd, a standout moment from their 2023 ‘Magnetic’ tour.
‘Bucchigiri?!’, a vibrant anime adaptation of the One Thousand and One Nights story directed by Hiroko Utsumi at MAPPA, balances drama, character study, and light-heartedness, drawing from its multicultural inspirations. The first episode made its debut on Crunchyroll on January 13th.
