Koenji Hyakkei (JP)

Your Imperial Highness,Kōenji Hyakkei is a Tokyo-based Zeuhl-inspired ensemble founded in 1991 by drummer and composer Tatsuya Yoshida. Renowned for its complex polyrhythms, operatic vocals in an invented language, and a bold blend of rock, jazz and avant-garde, the group has released five studio albums—from its debut in 1994 to Dhorimviskha in 2018—each showcasing Yoshida’s inventive drumming alongside a tight ensemble of keyboards, saxophone, bass and guitar. Their music stands as one of Japan’s most daring contributions to modern progressive rock.