Myth & Roid(stylized inall caps) is aJapanesepop rockband centered aroundTom-H@ck(guitar, composer, production) and hotaru (lyrics, story planning), featuring multiple vocalists.[4]The band made its debut in 2015 with the release of its first single "L.L.L". The band's music has been featured in various anime series, mostly of theisekaigenre such asIsekai Quartet[a],Boogiepop and Others,BBK/BRNK,Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious,Made in Abyss,Isekai Cheat Magician,Overlord,andArknights: Perish in Frost.
Myth & Roid | |
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| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2015 – present |
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| Members | Tom-H@ck hotaru Kihow |
| Past members | Mayu Maeshima(2015–2017) |
| Website | mythandroid |
| Myth & Roid | |
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| YouTube information | |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Genre | Music |
| Subscribers | 97.90 thousand[3] |
| Total views | 32.33 million[3] |
Last updated:April 2, 2024 | |
History
editAccording to the band's official website, its name comes from two words: "myth" representing the past, and "android" representing the future; the band hopes that these two aspects will allow the creation of "a new world".[5]
The band debuted withMayu Maeshimaon vocals in 2015, with the release of its first single "L.L.L" (Leashed Luminous Love); the ending theme to the 2015 anime television seriesOverlord.The single peaked at No. 29 on the Oricon weekly charts,[6]and reached a ranking of No. 3 on iTunes' Japanese download rankings.[5]
The band's second single "Anger/Anger" was released on February 24, 2016; the title track is used as the ending theme to the 2016 anime television seriesBBK/BRNK.The single peaked at No. 82 on the Oricon weekly charts.[7]The band's third single "Styx Helix" was released on May 25, 2016;[8]the title song is used as the first ending theme to the 2016 anime television seriesRe:Zero − Starting Life in Another World,[9]and the coupling song "Straight Bet" is used as the ending theme for episode 7.[10]The band's fourth single "Paradisus-Paradoxum" was released on August 24, 2016; the title track is used as the second opening theme toRe:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-,[9]and the coupling song "theater D" is used as the ending theme for episode 14.[11]The unit's fifth single "Jingo Jungle"was released on February 8, 2017; the single's title track is used as the opening theme to the 2017 anime television seriesThe Saga of Tanya the Evil.[12]The band also performed theme songs for twoOverlordtheatrical movies released in 2017.[13]
In 2017, Kihow joined the band after being discovered by Tom-H@ck. Having lived overseas in the past, she is capable of singing in both English and Japanese. Able to freely transform her singing style, her voice is known as the "rainbow-colored voice".[14]
On April 24, 2017, the band's first albumeYe'swas released.[15]
In November 2017, it was announced that vocalist Mayu Maeshima would be "graduating" from the band in order to pursue a solo career.[16]
On December 18, 2017, the band's sixth single "Hydra" was announced,[17]and Kihow's face was revealed as part of the cover for the album[18]
The band debuted Kihow on lead vocals in 2018, with the release of "Hydra", the title track is used as the ending to the 2018 anime seriesOverlord II.[19]
Later in 2018 the band's seventh single "Voracity" was the opening forOverlord III.[20]
In 2019, the band's song "shadowgraph" was used as the opening theme for the animeBoogiepop and Others.[21]Its coupling track, "Remembrance", was featured in the first theatrical movie release of "The Saga of Tanya the Evil". The band's song "Panta Rhei" was used as the opening theme for the animeIsekai Cheat Magician[22]while their song "Tit for Tat" was used as the opening theme for the animeCautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious.[23]
In December 2019, it was announced that the band's best of albumMuseum: The Best of Myth & Roidwould be released on March 4, 2020. The song "Forever Lost" was included as new song and used as the ending theme to the filmMade in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul[24]while "Cracked Black" was also included in the album and used for the Overlord mobile game "Mass for the Dead" 's first anniversary theme song.
In October 2020, it was announced that their 2 songs "Future is Mine" and "Reminiscence Reincarnation", respectively used as "Shin Kaku Gi Kou and The Eleven Destroyers" and "Eternal City" mobile games theme songs, would be finally released on their first digital albumFuture Is Mineunder their independent label "TaWaRa Creative" where bothTom-H@ckand hotaru work. The album was released on October 28, 2020. This was their first digital worldwide release.[25]
In March 2021, they announced a collaboration song withHonkai Impact 3rdto celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the global version. The preview of the new song "Brilliant Bright" was shown on the anniversary special video bymiHoYo,uploaded on Honkai Impact 3rd official YouTube Channel, featuring various female characters from the game with a bunny dress. The full song was pre-released on March 31, 2021, on the official full MV by miHoYo.
"Brilliant Bright" was released worldwide on April 7, 2021, on streaming platforms.[26]
In May 2021, Kihow announced that she was in charge of the theme songs of a new Japanese Theatrical Drama called "Boiled, Shrimp & Crab". The opening and ending songs were released as a digital single, produced by MOS, under TaWaRa Creative.[27]
In July 2021, Kihow participated in an album called "Wacompi" as guest vocalist, released by Grater Records. The album is a compilation of songs by virtual and real artists. She performed "Narcosis".[28]
In August 2021, Kihow collaborated withTouhou LostWordmobile game. She was featured in a vocalized version of one of the most popular OST from the game "U.N Owen Was Her?" called "I'm Alright!"[29]
In October 2021, Kihow announced that she will debut as a solo singer with a new artist photo, though she will remain a Myth & Roid vocalist.[30] On November 8, 2021, her first digital singleglitterwas released.[31]
In November 2021, Kihow andMili's vocalist Cassie announced a collaboration song, produced by Mili, forLimbus Companyby Project Moon. On December 21, 2021 "In Hell We Live, Lament" by Mili feat. Kihow was released worldwide on streaming platforms as a digital single.[32]
In January 2022, Kihow announced a collaboration song with Touhou Danmaku Kagura called "Don't Unravel". She was a secret guest of the live stream for the half year anniversary of the game. She also performed the song. It was included in the game on February 4.[33]
In March 2022, Kihow announced a collaboration song with Artiswitch for its MV series. "Paint" was released as her 2nd digital single on April 15.[34]
In May 2022, during the live-streamed Golden Week special forMade in Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ōgonkyō(Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun), the second season of the anime series, it was announced that the band will perform the ED song "Endless Embrace". The song was released as their eleventh single on August 24, 2022.[35]
In August 2023, it was announced that the band's first mini album would be released in two parts.Azul<Episode 1> was scheduled for October 25, 2023, whileVerde<Episode 2> will be released on March 27, 2024.[36]The song "Ache in Pulse" was included in <Episode 1> as new song and used as the opening theme to the anime seriesArknights: Perish in Frost.[37]
In October 2024, the single "Nox Lux" was used as the first opening theme for the 3rd season ofRe:Zero − Starting Life in Another World
Discography
editAlbums
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [38] |
JPN Hot [39] | |||
| eYe's |
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6 | 6 |
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Compilation albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [38] |
JPN Hot [39] | |||
| Museum–The Best of Myth & Roid– |
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10 | 8 |
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Extended plays
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [38] |
JPN Hot [39] | ||||
| Future is Mine[42] |
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N/A | — | ||
| Azul〈Episode 1〉 |
|
139 | 83 | ||
| Verde〈Episode 2〉 |
|
181 | — | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | |||||
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Sales | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [43] |
JPN Hot [44] | ||||
| "L.L.L" | 2015 | 29 | 21 |
|
eYe's |
| "Anger/Anger" | 2016 | 82 | — |
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| "Styx Helix" | 26 | 12 |
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| "Paradisus-Paradoxum" | 24 | 12 |
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| "Jingo Jungle"[49] | 2017 | 22 | 11 |
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| "Hydra" | 2018 | 33 | 18 |
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Museum–The Best of Myth & Roid– |
| "Voracity" | 47 | 22 |
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| "Shadowgraph" | 2019 | 40 | 35 |
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| "Panta Rhei" | 80 | —[b] | |||
| "Tit for Tat" | 90 | —[c] | |||
| "Endless Embrace" | 2022 | 50 | —[d] | Non-album single | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | |||||
Digital singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Sales (digital) |
Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN Dig. [59] |
JPN DL [60] | ||||
| "Brilliant Bright" | 2021 | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Nox Lux" | 2024 | 24 | 23 |
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| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | |||||
Notes
edit- ^TheIsekai Quartetfranchise consists ofOverlord,Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another WorldandSaga of Tanya the Evil.
- ^"Panta Rhei" did not enter the Japan Hot 100 but peaked at number 42 on Download Songs chart.[54]
- ^"Tit for Tat" did not enter the Japan Hot 100 but peaked at number 32 on Download Songs chart.[55]
- ^"Endless Embrace" did not enter the Japan Hot 100 but peaked at number 11 on Download Songs chart.[56]
References
edit- ^"MYTH & ROIDが ngữ る, アニソンの lý tưởng hình “わかりやすさの trung で cá tính を xuất すこと” ".Real Sound(in Japanese). May 25, 2016.RetrievedAugust 24,2024.
- ^"Official Website".
- ^ab"About Myth & Roid Official Channel".YouTube.
- ^"Tom-H@ck・Tom Oshima (@TomOshima_TH) | Twitter".@TomOshima_TH(in Japanese). 2017-03-27.Retrieved2017-11-11.
“MYTH & ROID” は nam nữ 2 nhân tổ のユニットだと tư っていた phương が đa いかもしれませんが,Tom-H@ckを trung tâm として, ボーカリストも phục sổ danh いて, ánh tượng クリエイターやダンサー, シナリオライターなどが nhất つとなった tổng hợp エンターテイメントを thế giới へ hướng けて sang り xuất すクリエイティブ tập đoàn なのです.
- ^ab"Profile"(in Japanese).Media Factory.Archived fromthe originalon August 8, 2016.RetrievedDecember 24,2016.
- ^"L.L.L."Oricon.RetrievedDecember 24,2016.
- ^"ANGER/ANGER".Oricon.RetrievedDecember 24,2016.
- ^"STYX HELIX".Oricon.RetrievedDecember 24,2016.
- ^ab"MYTH&ROID, Rie Takahashi Perform Re:Zero Anime's New Theme Songs".Anime News Network.June 11, 2016.RetrievedDecember 24,2016.
- ^"Natsuki Subaru's Restart".Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-.Episode 7.
- ^"The Sickness Called Despair".Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-.Episode 14.
- ^"Goods".Yōjo Senki official website(in Japanese).Kadokawa.Archived fromthe originalon December 24, 2016.RetrievedDecember 24,2016.
- ^"Overlord Anime's Compilation Project Split Into 2 Films With Myth&Roid Music".November 24, 2016.RetrievedDecember 24,2016.
- ^"MYTH & ROID[ミスアンドロイド] công thức サイト".MYTH & ROID[ミスアンドロイド] công thức サイト(in Japanese). Archived fromthe originalon 2017-10-15.Retrieved2017-09-18.
- ^"Myth & Roid[ミスアンドロイド] công thức サイト".Archived fromthe originalon 2016-08-08.Retrieved2016-12-24.
- ^"MYTH&ROID Vocalist Mayu Graduates to Pursue Solo Career".Anime News Network.Archived fromthe originalon 2017-10-15.Retrieved2017-11-11.
- ^"HYDRA was added to discography".Archived fromthe originalon 2016-08-08.
- ^"MYTH & ROID[ミスアンドロイド] công thức サイト".MYTH & ROID[ミスアンドロイド] công thức サイト(in Japanese). Archived fromthe originalon 2016-08-08.Retrieved2017-12-27.
- ^"Meet MYTH & ROID's New Vocalist KIHOW in" Overlord II "ED Song MV".Crunchyroll.Retrieved2018-02-07.
- ^"overlord-iii-animes-theme-song-artists-revealed MV".Anime Herald.Retrieved2018-05-16.
- ^Hodgkins, Crystalyn (November 11, 2018)."Boogiepop and OthersAnime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals 14 More Cast Members, January 4 Debut ".AnimeNewsNetwork.RetrievedDecember 2,2018.
- ^"MYTH&ROID, Rie Takahashi Perform Theme Songs for Isekai Cheat Magician Anime (Updated)".Anime News Network.May 13, 2019.RetrievedNovember 5,2020.
- ^"MYTH&ROID, Riko Azuna Perform 'The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious' Anime's Theme Songs".Anime News Network.August 21, 2019.RetrievedNovember 5,2020.
- ^アニメ “メイドインアビス” công thức (2019-12-15)."Kịch tràng bản “メイドインアビス thâm き hồn の lê minh” のエンディング chủ đề ca を đam đương するのは, MYTH & ROIDに quyết định! Kevin Penkinを biên khúc に nghênh えた lặc khúc “Forever Lost” は, 2020 niên 3⽉4⽇ phát mại のベストアルバムに thâu lục されます. #miabysspic.twitter.com/IB3ztL0CdX ".@miabyss_anime(in Japanese).Archivedfrom the original on December 30, 2019.Retrieved2019-12-30.
- ^"Future is Mine".MYTH & ROID. April 19, 2022.RetrievedOctober 28,2020.
- ^"BRILLIANT BRIGHT".MYTH & ROID. April 19, 2022.RetrievedApril 7,2021.
- ^"Boiled, Shrimp & Crab".KIHOW. November 1, 2021.RetrievedNovember 8,2021.
- ^"Narcosis".KIHOW. November 1, 2021.RetrievedNovember 22,2021.
- ^"I'm Alright!".MYTH & ROID. November 1, 2021.RetrievedNovember 9,2021.
- ^"KIHOW's solo debut".KIHOW. October 1, 2021. Archived fromthe originalon 2021-12-25.RetrievedNovember 8,2021.
- ^"glitter".KIHOW. November 1, 2021.RetrievedNovember 8,2021.
- ^"In Hell We Live, Lament".KIHOW. December 19, 2021.RetrievedApril 19,2022.
- ^"Don't Unravel".Dengeki. January 27, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 27,2022.
- ^"Paint".KIHOW. April 15, 2022.RetrievedApril 19,2022.
- ^"Made in Abyss Anime Season 2's 2nd Video Reveals New Characters & Their Cast, Theme Songs".Anime News Network. May 5, 2022.RetrievedMay 5,2022.
- ^"【10/25コンセプトミニアルバムリリース】2 mai liên tác での1 mai mục “AZUL” phát mại quyết định!! "(in Japanese). 2023-08-01.Retrieved2023-10-09.
- ^"【OP chủ đề ca quyết định 】TVアニメ “アークナイツ đông ẩn quy lộ” のOPテーマにMYTH & ROIDが quyết định!! "(in Japanese). 2023-09-20.Retrieved2023-10-09.
- ^abcMyth & Roidの tác phẩm: アルバム[Myth & Roid's work: Albums].Oricon News(in Japanese).RetrievedOctober 6,2020.
- ^abc"Hot Albums".Billboard Japan(in Japanese).RetrievedOctober 16,2024.
- "eYe's".May 3, 2017.Archivedfrom the original on October 31, 2023.RetrievedOctober 16,2024.
- "Museum–The Best of Myth & Roid–".March 11, 2020.Archivedfrom the original on October 5, 2023.RetrievedOctober 16,2024.
- "Azul".November 1, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on November 7, 2023.RetrievedOctober 16,2024.
- ^Chu gian CDアルバムランキング[Weekly CD Album Ranking].Oricon(in Japanese). May 8, 2017. Archived fromthe originalon May 3, 2017.RetrievedOctober 6,2020.
- ^Nguyệt gian アルバムランキング: 2020 niên 03 nguyệt độ[Monthly album ranking: March 2020].Oricon(in Japanese).Archivedfrom the original on October 6, 2020.RetrievedOctober 6,2020.
- ^Nguyệt gian アルバムランキング: 2020 niên 03 nguyệt độ[1st digital album] (in Japanese).RetrievedOctober 28,2020.
- ^"Myth & Roid's work: Singles"Myth & Roidの tác phẩm: シングル.Oricon(in Japanese).RetrievedOctober 6,2020.
- ^Peaks on theBillboard JapanHot 100:
- "L.L.L":"Hot 100".Billboard Japan(in Japanese). September 7, 2015.RetrievedOctober 6,2020.
- "Styx Helix":"Hot 100".Billboard Japan(in Japanese). June 6, 2016.RetrievedOctober 6,2020.
- "Paradisus-Paradoxum":"Hot 100".Billboard Japan(in Japanese). September 5, 2016.RetrievedOctober 6,2020.
- "Jingo Jungle":"Hot 100".Billboard Japan(in Japanese). February 20, 2017.RetrievedOctober 6,2020.
- "Hydra":"Hot 100".Billboard Japan(in Japanese). February 19, 2018.RetrievedOctober 6,2020.
- "Voracity":"Hot 100".Billboard Japan(in Japanese). August 6, 2018.RetrievedOctober 6,2020.
- "shadowgraph":"Hot 100".Billboard Japan(in Japanese). March 11, 2019.RetrievedOctober 6,2020.
- ^Chu gian CDシングルランキング[Weekly CD single ranking].Oricon(in Japanese). September 7, 2015. Archived fromthe originalon September 2, 2015.RetrievedOctober 6,2020.
- ^"Japan's Weekly CD Rankings for Feb 22 - 28".Oricon.May 31, 2016.RetrievedMay 6,2022.
- ^"Japan's Weekly CD Rankings for May 23–29".Oricon.May 31, 2016.RetrievedMay 6,2022.
- ^"Japan's Weekly CD Rankings for Aug 22 - 28".Oricon.May 31, 2016.RetrievedMay 6,2022.
- ^(eYe's only includes the HBB Remix)
- ^"Japan's Weekly CD Rankings for Feb 6 - 12".Oricon.May 31, 2016.RetrievedMay 6,2022.
- ^Chu gian CDシングルランキング[Weekly CD single ranking].Oricon(in Japanese). February 19, 2018. Archived fromthe originalon February 14, 2018.RetrievedOctober 6,2020.
- ^"Japan's Weekly CD Rankings for Jul 23 - 29".Oricon(in Japanese). August 6, 2018.RetrievedOctober 6,2020.
- ^Chu gian CDシングルランキング[Weekly CD single ranking].Oricon(in Japanese). March 11, 2019. Archived fromthe originalon March 6, 2019.RetrievedMay 16,2022.
- ^"Download Songs".Billboard Japan.July 31, 2019.Archivedfrom the original on April 27, 2023.RetrievedOctober 16,2024.
- ^"Download Songs".Billboard Japan.November 6, 2019.Archivedfrom the original on October 10, 2023.RetrievedOctober 16,2024.
- ^"Download Songs".Billboard Japan.August 11, 2022.Archivedfrom the original on April 5, 2023.RetrievedOctober 16,2024.
- ^Chu gian CDシングルランキング[Weekly CD single ranking].Oricon(in Japanese). August 31, 2022. Archived fromthe originalon August 31, 2022.RetrievedAugust 31,2022.
- ^Chu gian デジタルシングル ( 単 khúc ) ランキング[Weekly digital singles ranking].Oricon(in Japanese). August 31, 2022. Archived fromthe originalon August 31, 2022.RetrievedAugust 31,2022.
- ^Myth & Roidデジタルシングル mại thượng TOP7 tác phẩm[Myth & Roid's Top 8 digital singles sales].Oricon(in Japanese).Archivedfrom the original on October 16, 2024.RetrievedOctober 16,2024.
- ^"Download Songs".Billboard Japan(in Japanese). October 16, 2024.Archivedfrom the original on October 16, 2024.RetrievedOctober 16,2024.
- ^Cumulative sales for "Nox Lux":
- Chu gian デジタルシングル ( 単 khúc ) ランキング 2024 niên 10 nguyệt 21 nhật phó ( 2024 niên 10 nguyệt 07 nhật ～2024 niên 10 nguyệt 13 nhật )[Weekly Digital Single (Single Song) Ranking: October 21, 2024 (October 7, 2024 - October 13, 2024)].Oricon(in Japanese). Page 3. Archived fromthe originalon October 16, 2024.RetrievedOctober 16,2024.
- Chu gian デジタルシングル ( 単 khúc ) ランキング 2024 niên 10 nguyệt 28 nhật phó ( 2024 niên 10 nguyệt 14 nhật ～2024 niên 10 nguyệt 20 nhật )[Weekly Digital Single (Single Song) Ranking: October 28, 2024 (October 14, 2024 - October 20, 2024)].Oricon(in Japanese). Page 5. Archived fromthe originalon October 23, 2024.RetrievedOctober 22,2024.
- Chu gian デジタルシングル ( 単 khúc ) ランキング 2024 niên 11 nguyệt 18 nhật phó ( 2024 niên 11 nguyệt 04 nhật ～2024 niên 11 nguyệt 10 nhật )[Weekly Digital Single (Single Song) Ranking: November 18, 2024 (November 4, 2024 - November 10, 2024)].Oricon(in Japanese). Page 5. Archived fromthe originalon November 13, 2024.RetrievedNovember 12,2024.
External links
edit- Official website
- Myth & RoidatAllMusic
- Myth & Roiddiscography atDiscogs
