Cö shu Nie (コシュニエ) – Profile
Band Members & Core Lineup
- Miku Nakamura (中村未来) – Lead Vocals, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Primary Songwriting & Production
- Shunsuke Matsumoto (松本駿介) – Bass Guitar
Note: Cö shu Nie is the visionary alternative art-rock and experimental creation of frontwoman Miku Nakamura—affectionately nicknamed "The Director" by her collaborators. Following their departure from major-label Sony Music, Nakamura co-founded the independent label RVRNC (derived from "Reverence") alongside co-producer Kaz Skellington.
Extensive Biography
Cö shu Nie is a boundary-pushing Japanese alternative, experimental, and math-rock band formed in Osaka in 2011. Renowned for their intricate, shifting time signatures, chaotic yet beautiful neoclassical/jazz-infused soundscapes, and Nakamura's striking, emotive vocal delivery, the group spent years building an underground cult following through self-released mini-albums.
The band achieved a massive mainstream breakthrough in 2018 when they signed with Sony Music Japan and released their major-label debut single, "asphyxia", which served as the explosive opening theme for the anime series Tokyo Ghoul:re. They subsequently expanded their footprint across global anime culture by providing iconic theme songs for The Promised Neverland ("Zettai Zetsumei" / "Lamp"), Psycho-Pass ("bullet"), and Jujutsu Kaisen ("give it back").
Entering an adventurous independent era under their own label RVRNC, the band released their landmark concept album SATURATED (in monochrome). Exploring a dystopian narrative within a standardized monochrome world, the record features elite international session contributions—including veteran jazz drummer Zach Danziger (Donny McCaslin, U2, Mariah Carey)—pushing their unique blend of technical math-rock and cinematic art-pop to heavier, more uncompromising sonic heights.
Studio Albums & Discography
Studio Albums
- Pure (2019 / Sony Music Associated Records) – Features breakthrough singles "asphyxia" and "bullet".
- Flos Ex Machina (2022 / Sony Music Associated Records) – Features "Give It Back" and "SAKURA BURST".
- 7 Deadly Guilt (2024 / Sony Music Associated Records)
- SATURATED (in monochrome) (2026 / RVRNC) – First independent full-length concept album featuring lead track "ANAAKI ANANKE" and guest drummer Zach Danziger.
Selected Independent Mini-Albums & EPs
- Hydra (2013)
- Org (2013)
- Puzzle (2016)
- Overkill (2017)
- Aurora (2018 / Sony Music)
- Litmus (2020 / Sony Music)
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ANAAKI ANANKE (Song)
Music, lyrics, arrangement by Miku Nakamura
Vo, Lead Guitar, Keyboard, Programming by Miku Nakamura
Bass performed by Shunsuke Matsumoto
Rhythm Guitar performed by Kaz Skellington
Drums performed by Zach Danziger
Produced by Miku Nakamura
Co-Produced by Kaz Skellington
ANAAKI ANANKE (Music Video)
Directed & Edited by Kaz Skellington
Director of Photography: Takuya Nagata
Chief Camera Assistant: Kota Yanagisawa
Mask Design: Kaz Skellington
Assistant: Akira Uesugi
Styled by Miku Nakamura & Kaz Skellington
Masked Drummer: Masayoshi Kanazawa
Monochrome Mask Dancers: MAHO, NoA, kanami, 奈々帆, きむさや
Cö shu Nie - ANAAKI ANANKE (Official Music Video)