Phantom Siita debut with ‘Otomodachi’: Ado’s foray into retro horror idol concept

Phantom Siita, the new idol group produced by the enigmatic Reiwa era pop icon, Ado, made their debut on June 26th with their first single, ‘Otomodachi’ (‘Friends’).

The five-member group—Mona, Miu, Rinka, Hisui, and Moka—were selected from among 4,000 auditionees. Phantom Siita’s concept, “retro horror”, aims to blend nostalgic Japanese elements with a modern twist. This marks Ado’s first venture into idol production, introducing a new edge to the idol industry.

‘Otomodachi’, composed by Koharu of CHARAN-PO-RANTAN, hits on themes of hidden truths, betrayals, and suspicions within friendships. The song intertwines modern Japanese phrases like “ura-aka” (secret account) and “sukusho” (screenshot) with traditional elements that evoke the eerie ambiance of “Kokkuri-san”, a Japanese divination game similar to the Ouija board.

The music video, directed by Kotarou Nogami (Grafica.film), who has previously worked with Chevon and Matenrou Opera, is set in an eerie Japanese school. It stays true to the group’s retro horror theme, capturing the essence of classic Japanese horror films.

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Ado expressed her excitement, stating, “I believe Phantom Siita will become a group that is both beautiful and terrifying, yet one that people can’t help but reach out to. Please look forward to a Japanese idol that is unlike any other.”

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Phantom Siita comments

Mona: Nice to meet you, my name is Mona. I aspire to be an idol who continues to update my charm daily. Thank you for your support.

Miu: I’m Miu. I hope Phantom Siita can become a small reason for you to live for tomorrow.

Rinka: I’m Rinka from Phantom Siita. I will do my best so that as many people as possible can get to know me.

Hisui: I’m Hisui. Please love Phantom Siita a lot. Thank you kindly.

Moka: I’m Moka, and I will debut as part of Phantom Siita. I will show everyone a new idol image that has never been seen before. Please look forward to it.

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