Manji Line is an enigmatic and innovative act steeped in the vast traditions of Japanese music and modern genre-bending. Although relatively obscure outside of Japan, Manji Line has carved out a niche with their unique blend of traditional Japanese instruments, intricate storytelling, and modern electronic beats. Their music often captures the essence of historic Japan through a contemporary lens, creating sounds that resonate across various musical tastes and cultural divides.

The string of releases including "Shinsetsu Manji Ninpocho Fukuryuen Sannomaki Jin," "Shinsetsu Manji Ninpocho Fukuryuen Ninomaki Chi," and "Shinsetsu Manji Ninpocho Fukuryuen Ichinomaki" are indicative of a serialized musical saga, each installment adding to an expansive auditory narrative that draws heavily from folklore and mythic elements of Japanese culture. Even through their single-word titles like "オレ" (Ore) and thematic tracks such as "TERRY JANE," alongside its remix, Manji Line showcases the dichotomy between traditional storytelling and experimental sounds. Known for their atmospheric and almost cinematic tracks such as "CANDY," "Soul Ship," "3rd Eyeslanderz," and "WAREWAREWA," they effectively blend the old with the new, creating a distinctive fusion that is both fresh and hauntingly familiar to the ears of their ever-growing fanbase.

Genres

J-reggae

Latest Release

CANDY

Manji Line

Single - Released September 3, 2019