Passcode (Japanese idol group)

Passcode was formed in Osaka in 2013 and consists out of the four vocalists Nao Minami, Kaede Takashima, Yuna Imada and Hinako Ōgami. Passcode is supported by a backup band.[3]

After releasing several singles and albums on smaller labels, the group signed to Universal Music Japan and released their second full-length album Zenith in 2017.[4] In 2018 the band signed with British record label JPU Records and released a best-of record called Ex Libris Passcode in Europe.[5]

Their song "All or Nothing (Japanese Ichi ka Bachi ka)" became the opening song for the second season of the live-action film adaption of Kakegurui.[6] In June 2020, their 9th single "Starry Sky" peaked number 1 on the Japanese Oricon weekly single chart and the Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales, selling 7000 units in its first week after release.[7][8]

The musical style of Passcode can be described as kawaii metal. The vocalists use harsh vocals next to cleans. Yuna Imada contributes the harsh vocals. The band uses Auto-Tune while singing.[3]

The band mixes metalcore with EDM and J-pop.[4] The songs are written in Japanese language and contain English-language parts as well.[3]

• Nao Minami – vocals, and dancer (2013–present)
• Kaede Takashima – vocals, and dancer (2014–present)
• Yuna Imada – vocals, and dancer (2014–present)
• Hinako Ōgami – vocals, and dancer (2015–present)

Past members

• Reika Kanzaki – vocals, and dancer (2013)
• Saki Sakurai – vocals, and dancer (2013)
• Kyōko Kazuki – vocals, and dancer (2013)
• Yūri Kurohara – vocals, and dancer (2013–2015)

• Official website