Paradox Live
Paradox Live | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Japanese hip hop |
| Years active | 2019-present |
| Labels | Avex Pictures |
| Website | paradoxlive |
Paradox Live is a Japanese media mix project created by Avex Pictures. The project features 14 voice actors and is centered on rap battles between each faction.
Summary
In the near future,Hip Hop culture rises a new movement called "Phantom Live". Using a metal called phantometal in their accessories, the rappers create a chemical reaction w/ the metal with their DNA and create illusions (phantoms) which are linked to their emotions. However, there's a side effects called "Trap reaction": those who suffer from “phantom of trauma” due to the reaction.
The Paradox Live's story follow four groups who are immensely popular with their respective genres. BAE, The Cat’s Whisker’s, cozmez, AKYR. They will lead the way to the legendary club called CLUB PARADOX where the mysterious gathering occurs. In order to prove that their own music is the number 1, they participate in battles. The curtains are raised to this illusionary stage battle where light and darkness come together in a swirling frenzy.
Characters
BAE
The characters of BAE were designed by Akane Aki.[1][2]
- Allen Sugasano (朱雀野 アレン, Sugasano Aren)
- Voiced by: Gakuto Kajiwara[3]
- Allen is 21 years old and uses the rapper name Suzaku. He is a quarter-Russian and comes from a family with a musical background.
- Yeon Hajun (燕 夏準, Yon Hajun)
- Voiced by: Ayumu Murase[3]
- Hajun is 21 years old and uses the rapper name 48. He is South Korean and his family owns a large conglomerate. He has a kind smile but has a sadistic personality.
- Anne Faulkner (アン・フォークナー, An Fōkunā)
- Voiced by: 96neko[3]
- Anne is 20 years old and uses the rapper name AnZ. He is an otokonoko and looks feminine because of his fashionable appearance, but he is described as the manliest in the group.
The Cat's Whiskers
The characters of The Cat's Whiskers were designed by Kuniharu Komiya.[2]
- Naoakira Saimon (西門 直明, Saimon Naoakira)
- Voiced by: Ryota Takeuchi[4]
- Naoakira is 34 years old and uses the rapper name Kotonoha (コトノハ).
- Yohei Kanbayashi (神林 匋平, Kanbayashi Yōhei)
- Voiced by: Yū Hayashi[4]
- Yohei is 28 years old and uses the rapper name God Summer.
- Ryu Natsume (棗 リュウ, Natsume Ryū)
- Voiced by: Natsuki Hanae[4]
- Ryu claims to be 800 years old and uses the rapper name Conpla Daimaō (コンプラ大魔王)
- Shiki Ando (闇堂 四季, Andō Shiki)
- Voiced by: Junta Terashima[4]
- Shiki is 17 years old and uses the rapper name MC Nanashi (MC名無し).
Cozmez
The characters of Cozmez were designed by Kinako.[2]
- Kanata Yatonokami (矢戸乃上 珂波汰, Yatonokami Kanata)
- Voiced by: Yūsuke Kobayashi[5]
- Kanata is 19 years old and uses the rapper name Kanata (in romaji).
- Nayuta Yatanokami (矢戸乃上 那由汰, Yatanokami Nayuta)
- Voiced by: Toshiyuki Toyonaga[5]
- Nayuta is 19 years old and uses the rapper name Nayuta (in romaji).
Akan Yatsura
The characters of Akan Yatsura (悪漢奴等) were designed by Harada.[2]
- Iori Suiseki (翠石 依織, Suiseki Iori)
- Voiced by: Takayuki Kondō[6]
- Iori is 28 years old and uses the rapper name Kashira (カシラ)
- Zen Gaho (雅邦 善, Gahō Zen)
- Voiced by: Shima[6]
- Zen is 27 years old and uses the rapper name Gazen (俄然)
- Hokusai Masaki (征木 北斎, Masaki Hokusai)
- Voiced by: Shunichi Toki[6]
- Hokusai is 24 years old and uses the rapper name Fūrai Boy (風来BOY).
- Satsuki Ito (伊藤 紗月, Itō Satsuki)
- Voiced by: Tasuku Hatanaka[6]
- Satsuki is 19 years old and uses the rapper name Gaia (臥威亜).
- Reo Maruyama (円山 玲央, Maruyama Reo)
- Voiced by: Shōgo Yano[6]
- Reo is 17 years old and uses the rapper name Reo-kun (REOくん).
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales [7] |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [8] | ||||
| Paradox Live Opening Show | 2020 | 6 |
|
Non-album single |
| Paradox Live Stage Battle "Desire" | 7 |
|
Non-album single | |
| Paradox Live Stage Battle "Justice" | 4 | TBA | Non-album single | |
| Paradox Live Stage Battle "Pride" | 11 | TBA | Non-album single | |
| Paradox Live Stage Battle "Family" | 10 | TBA | Non-album single | |
| Paradox Live Exhibition ShowL Akan Yatsura | 12 | TBA | Non-album single | |
| Paradox Live Exhibition Show: Cozmez | 12 | TBA | Non-album single | |
| Paradox Live Exhibition Show: The Cat's Whiskers- | 12 | TBA | Non-album single | |
| Paradox Live Exhibition Show: Bae | 12 | TBA | Non-album single | |
| Paradox Live Stage Battle "Love" | 2021 | TBA | TBA | Non-album single |
| Paradox Live Stage Battle "Vibes" | TBA | TBA | Non-album single | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||
Other charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN Hot [9] |
JPN Ani. [10] | ||||
| "Bang!!!" | 2020 | 43 | 9 |
|
Non-album single |
| "Ambition" | 80 | 12 | — | Non-album single | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | |||||
References
- ^ "HIP HOPメディアミックス「Paradox Live」始動、はらだ・小宮国春らキャラデザに". Natalie (in Japanese). November 6, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Dennison, Kara (November 6, 2019). "Mixed Media Hip-Hop Project Paradox Live Prepares for Battle". Crunchyroll. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ a b c "『Paradox Live』、梶原岳人・村瀬歩・96猫からなるユニット「BAE」のフルMV解禁！ 梶原「完成形を聴いて鳥肌が止まらなかった」". Cho! Animeda (in Japanese). December 10, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "「Paradox Live」The Cat's WhiskersのMV公開、花江夏樹「大人っぽい色気漂う雰囲気」". Natalie (in Japanese). December 14, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ a b "HIPHOPプロジェクト「Paradox Live」小林裕介＆豊永利行によるダウナー系双子ユニットが歌うフルMV公開！". Anime! Anime! (in Japanese). December 20, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "「Paradox Live」はらだがキャラデザ手がけるギャング5人組・悪漢奴等のフルMV". Natalie (in Japanese). December 24, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Sales figures for physical releases on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart:
- Paradox Live Opening Show: "週間 CDシングルランキング 2020年02月24日付" [CD Single Weekly Rankings: February 24, 2020]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 19, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- Paradox Live Stage Battle "Desire": "週間 CDシングルランキング 2020年04月13日付" [CD Single Weekly Rankings: April 13, 2020]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on April 8, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Peak chart positions on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart:
- Paradox Live Opening Show: "Paradox Live Opening Show". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- Paradox Live Stage Battle "Desire": "Paradox Live Stage Battle"DESIRE"". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- Paradox Live Stage Battle "Justice": "Paradox Live Stage Battle"JUSTICE"". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot 100:
- "Bang!!!": "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (February 24, 2020)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- "Ambition": "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (April 13, 2020)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot Animation:
- "Bang!!!": "Billboard Japan Hot Animation (February 24, 2020)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- "Ambition": "Billboard Japan Hot Animation (April 13, 2020)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 23, 2020.