Hototogisu is a Japanese black metal band that has been active since 2004. The band's name is taken from the Japanese word for the cuckoo bird, which is a symbol of spring and renewal. Hototogisu's music is characterized by its atmospheric and melodic approach to black metal, with a strong emphasis on traditional Japanese folk music. The band has released several albums and EPs, including "Pale Fatal Sister" (2019), "Some Blood Will Stick" (2021), and "Chimärendämmerung" (2022). Hototogisu has toured extensively throughout Japan and Europe, and has gained a reputation for their intense and captivating live performances.