Emotive rockers Ikimonogakari earned a devoted fanbase by shaping their earnest, pop rock sound on the streets of Japan before becoming superstars. This dive into the trio's deep catalogue shows how their focus on melody, song craft, and folk-inspired rock vibes—dual guitars, harmonica and Kiyoe Yoshioka's lilting lead vocals—have been at the core of their evolution into a pop juggernaut.