Be prepared for good vibes and a star-studded cast with the first-ever 2D Reggae music project, JAMROCK.
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Introduction
Under the tagline “Bringing the light of reggae into a world full of dark news, Love & Peace to the whole world…!!”, JAMROCK is a 2D music project completely focused on reggae music.
It was created by CHARAMEK Co., Ltd and according to the company, it will bring together world-renowned reggae artists and voice actors.
Character designs are by the illustrator hotake.
A note that this is the first-ever 2D music project to fully embrace reggae music, up until now barely explored in 2D music.
Sinopsis/Story details
Set in Neo-Zion, a reggae country.
Thanks to the activities of “Oneness”, the peace of the nation has been maintained for many years.
However, one day, a group calling themselves “Babylon-Nova” hijacks speakers all over the country and declares a reggae revolution.
They quickly swept the top charts with their exciting music.In response to the confusion caused by the rise of new powers (Babylon-Nova), the largest audition ever was held across the country, Ragga Clash.
Few selected young people (challengers) gather here focused on obtaining wealth and fame!
What is Ragga Clash?
Ragga Clash is one of the largest audition events ever held by “One Senpai”. It seems that the event was held to discover young talents with awareness of the new power, Babylon-Nova.
Regardless of age or gender, any interested person can participate. Those chosen will be given money, and the right to make a CD debut, among many other things.
Who is Babylon-Nova?
A mysterious reggae group that was worried about the decline of reggae as a nation due to “Oneness”. One day, they hijacked speakers all over the country and raised the signal of revolution.
With its innovative and provocative sound, the grou+ has begun to be worshiped, especially by the residents of the slums.
Rumor has it that the group was active mainly in the “slums”, but that was never clarified.
Cast
JAMROCK has a star-studded cast that includes experienced seiyuu as well as reggae singers. The characters and cast are the following:
- ONE Senpai (Voice by: Yousuke Kubozuka)
- Lyrical Majician (Voice by: Yuki Ono/Singer: HAN-KUN)
- Queen Rhyme (Voice by: Ryoko Shiraishi/Singer: AKANE)
- Silent Killer (Voice by: Ryohei Kimura/Singer: RUEED)
- 烈℃ (Singer: Junya Enoki)
- Scissor Man (Singer: Makoto Furukawa)
- HELL FIRE (Singer: Sho Karino)
- MILK BOY (Singer: Chiharu Shigematsu)
- DESERT EAGLE (Singer: Kisho Taniyama)
- Ｍ.Ｓ.Ｐ.Ｃ (read: Master Peace / Voice by: Katsuyuki Konishi/Singer: CHEHON)
- Magic Potion (Voice by: Ai Fairouz/Singer: PUSHIM)
- Yatsurugi Shikon (Singer: Yuto Uemura）
- Mon & Eru (Singer: Mutsumi Tamura)
- Hyodo Mokuji (Singer: Hayato Dojima)
- Karuma (Singer: Takuma Nagatsuka)
- Horai Kiyomaro (Singer: Yusuke Kobayashi)
- Sarekobe Kunio (Singer: Tomoaki Maeno)
For this project, Yousuke Kubozuka, Ryoko Shiraishi, and Ryohei Kimura do not sing, they only do the voice acting in the drama tracks.
Characters
The characters in JAMROCK are divided into, ONE Senpai, Oneness, an elite group of performers, and the challengers.
ONE Senpai
ONE Senpai is voiced by Yousuke Kubozuka. The one responsible for creating the national organization “Oneness” to maintain the freedom, love, and peace of “NEO-ZION”.
Oneness
This is an elite reggae group that only those who have a singing ability recognized by ONE Senpai are allowed to join.
Currently, there are three members: “Lyrical Majician“, “Queen Rhyme“, and “Silent Killer“.
A few years ago, one person mysteriously withdrew, but it has not been made public to the people of “NEO-ZION.”
Lyrical Majician is voiced by Yuki Ono. For the songs in this franchise, Japanese reggae singer HAN-KUN takes the lead.
Queen Rhyme is voiced by Ryoko Shiraishi. For the songs in this franchise, Japanese singer AKANE takes the lead.
Silent Killer is voiced by Ryohei Kimura. For the songs in this franchise, Japanese pop singer RUEED takes the lead.
Babylon-Nova
Ｍ.Ｓ.Ｐ.Ｃ (Master Peace) is voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi. For the songs in this franchise, Japanese DJ and reggae artist CHEHON takes the lead.
Magic Potion is voiced by Ai Fairouz. For the songs in this franchise, Japanese reggae artist PUSHIM takes the lead.
Yatsurugi Shikon is voiced and features performances by Yuto Uemura.
He usually works for a major IT company. His hobby is DTM (essentially, he is a music producer that works creates his tracks on his desktop PC).
The mask covers the burns he suffered on half of his body when he was a child.
His singjay name is X X X.
Mon & Eru are voiced and features performances by Mutsumi Tamura.
Hyodo Mokuji is voiced and features performances by Hayato Dojima.
Karuma is voiced and features performances by Takuma Nagatsuka.
Horai Kiyomaro is voiced and features performances by Yusuke Kobayashi.
Sarekobe Kunio is voiced and features performances by Tomoaki Maeno.
Challengers
Sentora Hideri is voiced by Junya Enoki.
A heretic who has rarely touched reggae in NEO-ZION. His talent is unknown. His singjay name is 烈℃. (RetsuºC).
Kodama Tamausagi is voiced by Makoto Furukawa.
A tall, handsome hairdresser. He is supporting his younger siblings by himself, working day and night. He used to like singing.
His singjay name is Scissor Man.
Ten Hakumo is voiced by Sho Karino.
College student, leader of street reggae crew TOP A TOP. He is famous among street reggae fans.
Until recently, he had mysteriously suspended his activities, but suddenly appeared at auditions and surprised the world with his skills.
His singjay name is HELL FIRE.
Tsumiki Tamayura is voiced by Chiharu Shigematsu.
A former child actor now a popular actor, Tamayura is really popular among women. His singjay name is MILK BOY.
Jukou Ruisaki is voiced by Kisho Taniyama (KISHOW).
A military shop clerk. He grew up in a slum from an early age and now lives alone. Because he is shy, he always covers his face with a gas mask.
His singjay name is DESERT EAGLE.
Promotional video
A promotional video was released on JAMROCK’s official YouTube channel. Check it out below!
Music
The music video for “JAMROCK ANTHEM“, song performed by the whole cast of JAMROCK is out. Check it out below!
For reference, on vocals in this song you find:
- Lyrical Majician (Singer: HAN-KUN)
- Queen Rhyme (Singer: AKANE)
- Silent Killer (Singer: RUEED)
- 烈℃ (Singer: Junya Enoki)
- Scissor Man (Singer: Makoto Furukawa)
- HELL FIRE (Singer: Sho Karino)
- MILK BOY (Singer: Chiharu Shigematsu)
- DESERT EAGLE (Singer: Kisho Taniyama)
- ＸＸＸ (Singer:Yuto Uemura）
More details on this project can be found on JAMROCK’s official website (link below).
SOURCE: JAMROCK official website
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