Sangatsu no Phantasia

Sangatsu no Phantasia formed in 2010 with vocalist and guitarist Yuu Miyashita, bassist Koji Wada, and drummer Takeshi Kuroda. Their debut single 'Square Fate' caught attention with its mix of intricate harmonies and introspective lyrics, touching on feelings of being out of place. The song's chorus about being 'a square in a round world' connected with listeners who felt similarly alienated.

In 2013, Miyashita was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder that threatened his ability to continue making music. The band worked through this challenge together, supporting their frontman while continuing to create. Some critics took issue with what they saw as nihilistic themes in the lyrics, though the group maintained their approach to writing about difficult subjects.

Their catalog includes songs like 'Pink Lemonade' and 'Rubicon' alongside their early work. The music doesn't follow a predictable path from one release to the next, but keeps a focus on detailed arrangements and thoughtful lyrics.