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Kami Hikōki / Paper Airplane Genre Indie pop rock with hip-hop elements blended into J-POP Characterized by mid-tempo melodic sounds centered on collaborations Themes frequently explore introspective emotional friction late-night loneliness and the bonds of friendship painting everyday micro-dramas with electric guitar and beats Based in Amagasaki Hyogo Prefecture Japan Also widely known within the trading card game community as a respected deck-building advisor Kami Hikōki is deeply rooted in otaku and gaming culture while pursuing music in parallel Releases are independent and primarily distributed on digital platforms Apple Music Spotify etc Friction EP 2025 Apple Music A collection of songs themed around friction Musical style characteristics Based on tracks heard previews from the Friction EP and Midnight the sound features simple guitar riffs layered over electronic beats with gender-neutral whisper-like vocals The recurring theme of friction subtle misalignments in relationships and internal struggles delivers quiet catharsis to the listener Alongside original releases Kami Hikōki also produces royalty-free BGM offering many chill-out tracks available for commercial use Overall the music draws heavily from lo-fi hip-hop while adding a uniquely approachable flavor through poetic Japanese lyrics