As Hanabie. ’s Yukina reveals, she has been “shaped by several bands” in order to become the superstar she is today. Whether it be formative early gigs, witnessing the “aura” of certain rock stars or simply meeting “kind and down-to-earth” people, the singer shares her biggest heroes…

Masato, coldrain

“They’re the band that, together with Matsuri [guitar], taught me the joy and excitement of being in the crowd. When we were around 15 or 16, we’d hang out at Matsuri’s house watching coldrain ’s live footage and studying their performances. Masato’s voice, along with the raw energy of his shouts, hit me hard back in those pure high school days when I had just started my band. My style as a vocalist is shaped by several bands, but he is without a doubt one of my biggest foundations.”

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