From rhythm game to anime hit then the pop charts, the SHOW BY ROCK!! franchise spans a rainbow of J-pop styles across its featured character bands—and not a shy member among them. Kawaii idol groups backed by euphoric beats compete for attention with visual kei hard rockers and tear-welling ballads, replete with full-throated vocals and non-stop energy. The swell of orchestral strings and insistent plinks of piano share the stage with screaming guitars and drum thunder, while hints of traditional Japanese melody, gothic metal and even vocal jazz add to the riot of musical colour.