Release Date: 2026/04/23
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From Minoh to the World! A powerful Punk Anthem by Litsuko, former bassist of Shonen Knife!
Litsuko (ex. Shonen Knife) has finally released her long-awaited punk rock cover of "Takinomichi Ondo," the beloved theme song for "Takinomichi Yuzuru," the official mascot of Minoh City, Osaka.
This track is a miraculous fusion of traditional Japanese "Bon-Odori" rhythms, a driving punk-rock bassline, and Litsuko's signature energetic vocals. It has already made waves, hitting No. 13 on the iTunes Punk Chart in Japan immediately after its release!
As her first self-produced project since going independent, Litsuko delivers a sound filled with local pride and pure punk spirit. Get ready for a high-energy, happy, and explosive musical experience!
Genre: Punk Rock / Alternative Rock
Produced by: Litsuko
Bassist, vocalist, and songwriter based in Japan. Widely recognized as the former bassist of the legendary Japanese pop-punk pioneers Shonen Knife, she has toured extensively across the globe, gracing international stages and festivals for years. Currently, she fronts the alternative rock duo mophing people (Bass/Vocal) and provides support bass for rumania montevideo, maintaining an active and influential presence in the alternative rock scene. Expanding her creative horizons beyond performance, she is also an accomplished songwriter and media personality. She hosts her own weekly radio program Litsuko's Music Quest on Minoh FM, and composes and writes for various major artists, including composing Zettai Ai to Hitsuyou Ai for Sony Music and Aniplex digital idol project 22/7. Combining an edgy punk-rock sensibility with an undeniable knack for hook-driven pop melodies, she embarked on a new independent chapter as a fully autonomous artist and composer in 2026. Art Work Mami Saito (Tsuki, Love Song) okkka (Takinomichi Ondo - Punk Ver.)