Doujin

Doujin, a Japanese term to group independant work, such as doujin music for self-published music. Assossiated acts within the doujin scene may also appear under this tag.

Cute chibi Reol appears in “New Type Tokyo” music video

NBT

7 April 2018

Doujin, Music Video

It was an unexpected release, but the trio group REOL unveiled the music video for New Type Tokyo at last, a song from Endless EP which was released before their disbandment. Not to be confused by the solo proj...

See Reol’s melancholic side in “End” music video

NBT

5 March 2018

Doujin, Music Video

Reol just released her second song End in form of a music video from the upcoming album Kyokou shuu, to release on March 14. Unlike her work when she was a part of the trio group "REOL", this is much more mello...

A taste of Reol’s bold mini-album “Kyokou shuu”!

NBT

28 February 2018

Doujin, Music Video, Releases

As you might know by now, Reol is back as a solo act and is bringing her mini-album Kyokou shuu later next month, on March 14. While the title track of the album Heimenkyo is already available to listen to, we ...

Marmalade butcher’s “Floccinaucinihilipilification” single brings frenetic guitars!

NBT

13 February 2018

Doujin, Releases

Without having a release for more than two years, the instrumental band Marmalade butcher is finally back with new material! And just like any of the band's previous releases, they're not shy about giving their...

Reol back as solo act with mini-album “Kyokou shuu”!

NBT

19 January 2018

Doujin, Releases

Reol has found her way back into the spotlight and is storming the stage with a new song called Heimenkyo (平面鏡)! The best part is, you can digitally and metaphorically pick up Heimenkyo today! But it doesn't st...

Top 20 anime opening and ending songs 2017

NBT

24 December 2017

Anime, Doujin, Music Video

There was a huge amount of superb anime music to choose from this year! Although it was really hard to narrow it down to a somewhat small list, we still think we did a good job getting the top 20 best Jrock ani...

Ohayo Gozaimasu’s powerful song “Maeda” from upcoming EP is paired with chaotic visuals!

NBT

26 November 2017

Doujin, Music Video, Releases

Ohayo Gozaimasu continues to deliver powerful and heavy songs! To charge forward, the band announced a new EP called Maeda EP, coming out next month on December 6.The title track with the same name, Maeda, ...

mafumafu packs all of his best qualities in “Ashitairo World End” album preview

NBT

7 October 2017

Doujin, Music Video

mafumafu just released an extensive preview of his long-awaited original album Ashitairo World End, just a few day before we hit October 18—the release day!The preview runs through all 16 tracks included on...

One last EP “Endless EP” from REOL before their disbandment!

NBT

30 September 2017

Doujin, New Look, Releases

Before REOL's disbandment that will take place by the end of October, the trio has announced they will release an EP fittingly titled Endless EP, out on October 11, to bring an endless closure to their collabor...

Utsu-P promises the heaviest, most violent, and loudest Vocaloid album to date with “GALAPAGOS”!

NBT

5 August 2017

Doujin, Releases, Vocaloid/Virtual singer

Music producer Utsu-P is switching gears back to some Vocaloid work after being quite active with his other band THE OHAYOGAZAIMAS. GALAPAGOS, the new fifth upcoming Vocaloid album Utsu-P is bringing through hi...

REOL to disband after performing their 2 last shows, here are their thoughts

NBT and Nexus

1 August 2017

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Doujin

It was only a couple of weeks back when JROCK NEWS got the opportunity to meet and interview the members of REOL. With the most recent announcement made earlier today, the unit of three, REOL, decides to part w...

Mafumafu’s original album “Ashitairo World End” rediscovers his best works and delivers new songs

NBT

28 July 2017

Doujin, Music Video, Releases

After two years of preparation, utaite (vocal cover artist) mafumafu screamed with joy when announcing the release of his upcoming original album called, Ashitairo World End, during his live TwitCast a few days...

Interview: REOL explain transition from hobby musicians to professional career – HYPER JAPAN Summer 2017

NBT

25 July 2017

Doujin, Featured, Interview

An exciting and full of energy performance was brought to HYPER JAPAN Summer 2017 in London last weekend! Thanks to the modern electronic trio, REOL, we had an excellent time at HYPER JAPAN! After the show on S...

The 3 best brutal metal bands from the doujin scene

NBT

3 July 2017

Doujin, Entertainment

In this edition of our metal doujin compilation we want to shine a light on three darker kinds of metal groups that ignited our senses! Some of the releases here are recent releases, some a bit older, but what ...