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AOP formed in Tokyo around 2018, taking their name from the phrase "Ascending of Paradox." The band includes vocalist Yuu, guitarist Saku, bassist Taisei, and...

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AOP, Tokyo's kawaii metal paradox

A Japanese band blending metal riffs with dreamlike pop, known for songs like 'Koi No Ganman' and a devoted NEET Corps fanbase.

For a quick sense of their style, 'Koi No Ganman' has that dreamy metal thing down. 'nice to NEET you!' nods to their fanbase in a way that feels pretty direct.

AOP's music pulls from metal and pop in a way that feels both heavy and weightless, with tracks like 'Another World' floating on Yuu's airy vocals. They've built a following called the NEET Corps that sticks with them through controversies, like when 'Yankee Girl, Don't Stop!' got pulled from streaming in 2020. Their name, short for Ascending of Paradox, fits the mix of sounds they put together.

They formed in Tokyo around 2018 with Yuu on vocals, Saku on guitar, Taisei on bass, and Yuki on drums. Albums like 'Paradox,' 'Elysium,' and 'Symphonia' have kept their sound shifting between metal crunch and pop lightness since then.

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AOP formed in Tokyo around 2018, taking their name from the phrase "Ascending of Paradox." The band includes vocalist Yuu, guitarist Saku, bassist Taisei, and drummer Yuki.

Their music often gets described as a mix of metal and pop, sometimes placed under the "kawaii metal" label. Songs like "Zenryoku Batankyu" and "Another World" show their tendency toward dreamlike arrangements and Yuu's airy vocal style. They've released albums including "Paradox," "Elysium," and "Symphonia."

In 2020, they faced some criticism over lyrics in a song called "Yankee Girl, Don't Stop!" that some listeners found insensitive. The track was temporarily pulled from streaming services. Their fanbase, which they call the "NEET Corps," has grown both in Japan and internationally.

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