Ozu Croquette Rock and Roll Front Cover

Ozu Croquette Rock and Roll

Ehime Ken

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Release Date: 2026/04/25

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Bringing 'Japanese Retro Pop' to the world.
Ehime Ken returns with a bold and playful new release: 'Ozu Croquette Rock and Roll.'

The song opens with a nostalgic, oriental mood, painting the old-town charm of Ozu by the Hijikawa River. It gently introduces 'Imotaki,' a beloved local dish of simmered taro, chicken, and vegetables-warm, comforting, and full of flavor. But then comes the twist: what if you took that traditional dish...and turned it into a croquette?

From that moment, the music flips. The calm, traditional atmosphere explodes into a lively rock and roll groove-creating a unique hybrid of Japanese mood music and rockabilly energy. The hook 'Ozu Croquette Rock and Roll!' is irresistibly catchy and hard to forget.

'Imotaki as a croquette? No way.' That's what everyone says-until the first bite. Then...wow.

Playful, surprising, and instantly memorable,
'Ozu Croquette Rock and Roll' is Ehime Ken at his most fun and inventive.

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Ozu Croquette Rock and Roll

iTunes Store • Comedy TOP SONGS • Japan • TOP 2 • 26 Apr 2026

Artist Profile

  • Ehime Ken

    Nankai Broadcasting affiliated singer. A singer specializing in Ehime, creating songs inspired by the many charms of the region. In spring 2025, Ehime Ken began his career alongside the Nankai Broadcasting regular radio program 'Ehime Ken no Utacchae Hime!' Just three weeks after the program launched, it won first place in listener voting and the Grand Prix at the TBS Radio 'All Japan New Radio Program Championship 2025,' featured on 'Bakusho Mondai no Nichiyo Sunday.' With all 20 municipalities of Ehime Prefecture as his theme, Ehime Ken creates songs inspired by local food, specialties, landscapes, culture, and everyday life. Rather than traditional tourism promotion songs, he takes a unique perspective on the many charms found in everyday Ehime. His captivating deep voice and instantly recognizable visual style create a distinctive presence. The contrast between his striking appearance and the familiar, often playful subjects he sings about is one of Ehime Ken's unique appeals. While rooted in kayokyoku, his music incorporates a wide range of styles, including rock and roll, reggae, and digital rock, adapting each song to its subject. With a versatile musical style and catchy melodies that stay with you after just one listen, his popularity continues to grow across generations, from children to adults. His releases include 'Ai no Nigeflight - Love Escape -', 'Ainan Oyster', 'Ikata Dandy', 'Imabari Yakibuta Tamago Meshi', 'Nakayama Kuri Mon Amour', 'Ozu Croquette Rock'n'Roll', 'Blue Lemon Island', and 'Oni Miso Rock', all inspired by places and local specialties of Ehime. He continues to create new local songs with guests and listeners through 'Ehime Ken no Utacchae Hime!' His goal is to create a song for all 20 municipalities of Ehime Prefecture. Taking local kayokyoku to the world.

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