Earphones is a Japanese vocal group that emerged from anime culture to establish itself as a legitimate recording act. Comprising vocalists Rie Takahashi, Yuki Nagaku, and Marika Kouno, the group operates under Evil Line Records and blends pop sensibilities with electronic production. Their sound bridges anime soundtrack aesthetics with contemporary J-pop, creating a distinctive niche within Japan's digital music landscape.
The group has built a dedicated following through strategic music releases and collaborations across anime, gaming, and streaming platforms. Earphones demonstrates how anime-adjacent acts can transition into sustained recording careers, leveraging their vocal chemistry and electronic-forward production approach to appeal to both mainstream and niche electronic music audiences.
