Since forming in the late ’90s, Tokyo’s nano.RIPE have grown from an indie act into a pop-rock juggernaut that transcends the world of J-rock. Anime fans will recognise their opening themes for Non Non Byori and Bakuman. But nano.RIPE’s evolving catalogue since 2004 is chock full of more high-energy, uplifting tunes that showcase the band’s angsty ferocity, buoyed by playful vocals.