gesu no kiwami otome.

With swirling builds of piano and swooping stabs of static to set the mood, Gesu no Kiwami Otome rode their hot streak of recent popularity into Fuji Rock’s Red Marquee on Saturday and never looked back. The band was formed in 2012 but garnered tons of acclaim recently with hits like “Watashi Igai Watashi Janai No”, which of course had the Red Marquee crowds going crazy when they unleashed them.

The group wasted no time with chit-chat, barreling along at bullet train pace and leaving only seconds for the audience to burst into cheers before jumping straight into the next song, packing their set to the brim with music. Gesu no Kiwami Otome’s strength lies in making their music seem like an improvisational jazz/funk fusion free-for-all, when in fact its strictly regimented and highly technical. Rapid fire verses, almost hip-hop in nature, give way to huge jubilant hooks, punctuated by plucky bass and the occasional burst of synthesizer and distorted guitar.

Attracting what was perhaps the Red Marquee’s biggest crowd of the entire weekend, the band’s recent spike in popularity should have certainly justified a spot on a larger stage. The tent was packed with fans, overflowing out the rear and side, all shouting along to each catchy chorus. Expect Gesu no Kiwami Otome to keep wowing fans with their musical feasts for the ears. If you see them at a future Fuji Rock, I won’t be surprised if they pick up a prime spot on a main stage.