ANORAK! - FINGERS CROSSED

FINGERS CROSSED traces ANORAK!'s journey over the six years since the Tokyo emo band was formed. It draws on the hometowns of each member, the Tokyo emo, alternative, and hardcore punk bands that are part of their roots, the many bands from overseas they've met along the way, and on dance music. "We didn't hold back from putting the inspiration that comes out of our own experiences and emotions straight into the songs. This record was made with respect for the emo/punk scene that raised us here in Tokyo, and with the aim of pushing it into a new dimension", writes guitarist/vocalist Tomoho Maeda.

Inspired by the bands that emerged from Japan's 2010s emo revival scene, ANORAK! was formed in Tokyo in 2019. Their first album, strongly reflecting those influences, was warmly received by emo fans, and won a Special Prize at the 2023 APPLE VINEGAR Music Awards, the awards founded by Masafumi Gotoh of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION. Blending intricate guitar work with lyrics that move between English and Japanese, and fusing their rock band sound with programmed elements and Auto-Tuned vocals, they continue to pursue a style unconstrained by genre boundaries. Since 2023 they have supported numerous Japan tours by international bands, and in 2025 they made their second US visit, which included the COUNTER INTUITIVE 10 YEAR TOUR.

Tracklist: 

1. FINGERS CROSSED
2. BRITE
3. SUMMER TOUR
4. FINCH 2 STEP
5. WE GREW
6. CHILDLIKE
7. ROADKILL
8. DA BOYS
9. DARKISH GREEN
10. HUMMINGBIRD

Pressing Info: Blue & Pink Blend /500

Credits: All songs and lyrics by Tomoho Maeda

Mixed and Mastered by Junta Hayashi

At No New York Studio and Tuppence Studio

Cover artwork by Tomoho Maeda

Cover photo by Yasutaka Tanabe

Release Date: October 22, 2026

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