Life is a game, and it’s your turn to roll the dice as Karanoah levels up with her new single, “Sugoroku.”
Karanoah returns with “Sugoroku,” their latest digital single, following the buzz from TV anime tie-in ending theme, BAN 番.
The song redefines their band identity, is a fast-paced drum’n’bass ride full of complex layers, off-kilter guitar riffs, and tight beats. It propels listeners ahead like rolling dice, echoing the song’s title, which fittingly translates to “board game.”
Yudai, vocalist and guitarist, explains
Sometimes life is messy, chaotic, and unrelenting — but even when we’re battered, we keep rolling the dice, moving forward. ‘Sugoroku’ is my messy, raw reflection of hope, resilience, and finding light in the chaos.
Like the song itself, the single’s cover art, created by Nico Ito, reflects this idea with vibrant “Sugoroku” game elements. I strike a balance between joyful pop energy and a hint of retro sorrow.
Following Karanoah’s rise in 2025, “Sugoroku” builds on hits like “rei đüge” and EP Neon Tetra ネオンテトラ. This EP also featured the drama theme song “aquarium.” They have rapidly established themselves as one of Japan’s most intriguing next-generation rock bands. Their genre-defying sound, which combines rock, pop, and alternative textures.
Karanoah brings this enthusiasm to the stage in addition to controlling the studio. See them in person at:
• Karanoah Presents Log Book Fest on December 17, 2025. Vol. 3: Shinsaibashi Live House Pangea in Osaka (Tickets)
• TENJIN ONTAQ 2026, Fukuoka, March 6-7, 2026 (Details)
About Karanoah
Yudai (guitar and vocals), Tatsuki (bass), and Kazuki (drums) make up the three-piece band Karanoah. Rock, pop, and alternative are just a few of the genres in which Yudai’s clear, powerful, yet kind voice enthrall listeners.
The band officially debuted in 2023. April 2024, they released their first collaborative song, “nemu,” which served as the closing theme for Fuji TV’s Kiseki Taiken!” Unbelievable.
After that, they continued releasing new music, including “aquarium,” featured in their digital EP Neon Tetra ネオンテトラ, released on July 9, 2025. The track was written as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s July Drama NEXT, “Ameagari no Bokura ni Tsuite.”
They released their first song, “rei,” on September 17 of that year, marking their big debut under the A.S.A.B. label. Their new song “BAN” was selected as the closing theme for the second course of the anime series Gachiakuta. Soon after, they gained recognition for their extraordinary musical ability.
Karanoah’s highly expressive, genre-defying live performances have captivated audiences since their creation thanks to skills that have been continuously refined.
In 2023, they won the Grand Prix at the MONSTER baSH 2023 Audition. The following year, they were selected as winning artists in the ROAD TO ROCK IN JAPAN FES. CHIBA 2024 contest. Karanoah is the next-generation rock band to keep an eye on, having performed at the August ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2024.
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