Maretu, also known as Gokuaku-P (Japanese: 極悪P, "EvilP") is a Japanese musician, Vocaloid producer, and songwriter. He started releasing Vocaloid music in 2011, and the Real Sound described him as one of the representative Vocaloid producers since 2017.[1] He has gained a cult following.[2]
Maretu | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, GUMI, Vocaloid, guitar, piano, synthesizer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Artistry
Maretu's musical style mixes heavy metal, chiptune, and techno-pop, and he extensively uses drum patterns and Phrygian mode in his musical compositions. Another feature of his songs is the use of traditional Japanese musical elements. As an example, he incorporated shamisen and kakegoe in the B melody of SIU, applying the Phrygian mode to the Japanese-style scale similar to the mode.[1]
Maretu's music videos often feature word clouds, and his lyrics usually tell a story related to the theme, containing depressed romantic feelings, alienation, and antinatalism. Kobashi Taiki from KAI-YOU described his lyrics as "dark and difficult to understand".[3][4][2] Maretu always creates a disagreeable atmosphere in his work through dissonance, sound effects with profound meaning, and painful sighs.[5]
Personal life
Maretu has been diagnosed with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and mild to moderate depression.[6]
Discography
Coin Locker Baby
Coin Locker Baby (Japanese: コインロッカーベイビー) is Maretu's first album, releasing on March 2, 2016.[7]
| Release date | Title | Album No. | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2016 | Saishuubi (最終日) | 1 | YouTube |
| February 2, 2013 | Coin Locker Baby (コインロッカーベイビー) | 2 | YouTube |
| March 2, 2016 | Kawaki (渇き) | 3 | YouTube |
| December 11, 2015 | Suji (スヂ) | 4 | YouTube |
| March 2, 2016 | Sanjou (惨場) | 5 | YouTube |
| December 27, 2013 | Shoujo Keshigomu (少女ケシゴム) | 6 | YouTube |
| August 20, 2015 | Scrumize (スクラマイズ) | 7 | YouTube |
| September 17, 2015 | Born before (うまれるまえは) | 8 | YouTube |
| January 9, 2015 | Packet Hero (パケットヒーロー) | 9 | YouTube |
| March 2, 2016 | Sakuran (錯乱) | 10 | YouTube |
| October 30, 2015 | Miseenen (ミセエネン) | 11 | YouTube |
| May 2, 2015 | Umitagari (うみたがり) | 12 | YouTube |
| May 29, 2015 | Mind Brand (マインドブランド) | 13 | YouTube |
| March 2, 2016 | Brain Revolution Girl 2016 ver. (脳内革命ガール2016 Ver.) | 14 | YouTube |
| March 2, 2016 | Rational Time (ラショナルタイム) | 15 | YouTube |
SIU
SIU (Japanese: しう) is Maretu's second album, releasing on November 17, 2019.
| Release date | Title | Album No. | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2019 | Magical Doctor (マジカルドクター) | 1 | YouTube |
| May 27, 2016 | Maegamist (マエガミスト) | 2 | YouTube |
| April 8, 2017 | I'm High (アイムハイ) | 3 | YouTube |
| June 30, 2017 | White Happy (ホワイトハッピー) | 4 | YouTube |
| August 25, 2017 | Uminaoshi (うみなおし) | 5 | YouTube |
| September 29, 2017 | Darling (ダーリン) | 6 | YouTube |
| January 1, 2018 | Toutetsu (トウテツ) | 7 | YouTube |
| March 16, 2018 | Koukatsu (コウカツ) | 8 | YouTube |
| November 11, 2018 | Tool (トゥール) | 9 | YouTube |
| August 24, 2019 | Gokiburi no Aji (ゴキブリの味) | 10 | YouTube |
| November 9, 2019 | SIU (しう) | 11 | YouTube |
Singles
| Release date | Title | Chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| Billboard Japan Niconico Vocaloid Songs Top 20 | ||
| April 4, 2011 | Try to Say the P Names! (P 名 言 っ て み ろ ！) | — |
| April 10, 2011 | Try to Say Akibawota-P (アキバヲタP言ってみろ) | — |
| April 13, 2011 | Try to Say the P Names! Full Version (P名言ってみろ！完全版) | — |
| March 13, 2011 | Try to Say the Family Names! (姓 名 言 っ て み ろ ！) | — |
| June 10, 2011 | 24KEYs | — |
| June 18, 2011 | Anti-VOCALOID (アンチボーカロイド) | — |
| August 14, 2011 | Inori (いのり) | — |
| February 10, 2012 | Road Roller (ロードローラー) | — |
| January 23, 2013 | Tehamint (テーハミント) | — |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Brain Revolution Girl! (脳内革命ガール) | — |
| December 27, 2016 | Dokuhaku (ドクハク) | — |
| September 26, 2019 | Yamitsuki (ヤミツキ) | — |
| May 21, 2021 | Namida (ナミダ) | — |
| July 25, 2021 | Pink (ぴんく) | — |
| December 27, 2021 | New Darling (ニューダーリン) | — |
| July 28, 2023 | Aishite ita no ni (あいしていたのに) | — |
| November 1, 2023 | Bakushoku Outo Everyday (爆食嘔吐Everyday) | — |
| November 10, 2023 | Angel 92 (エンゼル92) | 4[8] |
| February 16, 2024 | Inochi no Odori (いのちのおどり) | — |
| March 23, 2024 | Binomi (ビノミ) | 8[9] |
| May 3, 2024 | Iya Iya yo (イヤイヤヨ) | 10[10] |
References
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