Maretu

MARETU
OriginJapan
Genres
Occupation(s)Songwriter, composer
Instrument(s)Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, GUMI, Vocaloid, guitar, piano, synthesizer
Years active2011–present

Maretu (stylized in all caps), also known as Gokuaku-P (Japanese: 極悪P, "EvilP") is a Japanese musician, Vocaloid producer, and songwriter. He started releasing Vocaloid music in 2011, and the Real Sound described him as one of the representative Vocaloid producers since 2017.[1] He has gained a cult following.[2]

Artistry

"Mind Brand"
Sample of Maretu's "Mind Brand" performed by Hatsune Miku
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Maretu's musical style mixes heavy metal, chiptune, and techno-pop, and he extensively uses drum patterns and Phrygian mode in his musical compositions. Another feature of his songs is the use of traditional Japanese musical elements. As an example, he incorporated shamisen and kakegoe in the B melody of SIU, applying the Phrygian mode to the Japanese-style scale similar to the mode.[1]

Maretu's music videos often feature word clouds, and his lyrics usually tell a story related to the theme, containing depressed romantic feelings, alienation, and antinatalism. Kobashi Taiki from KAI-YOU described his lyrics as "dark and difficult to understand".[3][4][2] Maretu always creates a disagreeable atmosphere in his work through dissonance, sound effects with profound meaning, and painful sighs.[5]

Personal life

Maretu has been diagnosed with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and mild to moderate depression.[6] In 2018, he admitted to cheating on his ex-girlfriend and sued her for defamation, as she alleged he cheated with someone below the age of consent in Japan.[7]

Discography

Coin Locker Baby

Coin Locker Baby (Japanese: コインロッカーベイビー) is Maretu's first album, releasing on March 2, 2016.[8]

Release date Title Album No. URL
March 2, 2016 Saishuubi (最終日) 1 YouTube
February 2, 2013 Coin Locker Baby (コインロッカーベイビー) 2 YouTube
March 2, 2016 Kawaki (渇き) 3 YouTube
December 11, 2015 Suji (スヂ) 4 YouTube
March 2, 2016 Sanjou (惨場) 5 YouTube
December 27, 2013 Shoujo Keshigomu (少女ケシゴム) 6 YouTube
August 20, 2015 Scrumize (スクラマイズ) 7 YouTube
September 17, 2015 Born before (うまれるまえは) 8 YouTube
January 9, 2015 Packet Hero (パケットヒーロー) 9 YouTube
March 2, 2016 Sakuran (錯乱) 10 YouTube
October 30, 2015 Miseenen (ミセエネン) 11 YouTube
May 2, 2015 Umitagari (うみたがり) 12 YouTube
May 29, 2015 Mind Brand (マインドブランド) 13 YouTube
March 2, 2016 Brain Revolution Girl 2016 ver. (脳内革命ガール2016 Ver.) 14 YouTube
March 2, 2016 Rational Time (ラショナルタイム) 15 YouTube

SIU

SIU (Japanese: しう) is Maretu's second album, releasing on November 17, 2019.

Release date Title Album No. URL
November 17, 2019 Magical Doctor (マジカルドクター) 1 YouTube
May 27, 2016 Maegamist (マエガミスト) 2 YouTube
April 8, 2017 I'm High (アイムハイ) 3 YouTube
June 30, 2017 White Happy (ホワイトハッピー) 4 YouTube
August 25, 2017 Uminaoshi (うみなおし) 5 YouTube
September 29, 2017 Darling (ダーリン) 6 YouTube
January 1, 2018 Toutetsu (トウテツ) 7 YouTube
March 16, 2018 Koukatsu (コウカツ) 8 YouTube
November 11, 2018 Tool (トゥール) 9 YouTube
August 24, 2019 Gokiburi no Aji (ゴキブリの味) 10 YouTube
November 9, 2019 SIU (しう) 11 YouTube

Singles

Release date Title Chart positions
Billboard Japan Niconico Vocaloid Songs Top 20
April 4, 2011 Try to Say the P Names! (P 名 言 っ て み ろ ！) —
April 10, 2011 Try to Say Akibawota-P (アキバヲタP言ってみろ) —
April 13, 2011 Try to Say the P Names! Full Version (P名言ってみろ！完全版) —
March 13, 2011 Try to Say the Family Names! (姓 名 言 っ て み ろ ！) —
June 10, 2011 24KEYs —
June 18, 2011 Anti-VOCALOID (アンチボーカロイド) —
August 14, 2011 Inori (いのり) —
February 10, 2012 Road Roller (ロードローラー) —
January 23, 2013 Tehamint (テーハミント) —
Sep 20, 2013 Brain Revolution Girl! (脳内革命ガール) —
December 27, 2016 Dokuhaku (ドクハク) —
September 26, 2019 Yamitsuki (ヤミツキ) —
May 21, 2021 Namida (ナミダ) —
July 25, 2021 Pink (ぴんく) —
December 27, 2021 New Darling (ニューダーリン) —
July 28, 2023 Aishite ita no ni (あいしていたのに) —
November 1, 2023 Bakushoku Outo Everyday (爆食嘔吐Everyday) —
November 10, 2023 Angel 92 (エンゼル92) 4[9]
February 16, 2024 Inochi no Odori (いのちのおどり) —
March 23, 2024 Binomi (ビノミ) 8[10]
May 3, 2024 Iya Iya yo (イヤイヤヨ) 10[11]
December 27, 2024 Nyan (ニャン) 10[12]

References

  1. ^ a b "ボカロ曲の流行の変遷と「ボカロっぽさ」についての考察（6）syudouと煮ル果実の功績、YouTube発ヒット曲の定着". Real Sound (in Japanese). 2020-10-11.
  2. ^ a b "2024年上半期ボカロ名曲まとめ 人気曲「メズマライザー」「イガク」ほか15選". KAI-YOU (in Japanese). 2024-06-29.
  3. ^ "MARETU「マインドブランド」歌詞の意味を考察！頭から離れない強烈な経験とは？". OKMusic (in Japanese).
  4. ^ "ボカロP MARETU、1年半ぶり新曲リリース 異彩放つダークで難解な世界観". KAI-YOU (in Japanese). 2023-07-29.
  5. ^ "MARETU「あいしていたのに」歌詞の意味を考察！これが2人の永遠の愛？". OKMusic (in Japanese). 2023-08-21.
  6. ^ MARETU [@maretu01] (20 January 2023). "心理検査結果：自閉症スペクトラム障害(ASD ADHD併存) 実施：ASRS-V1.1 CAARS AQ PARS-TR WAIS-Ⅳ 心療内科診断：うつ病(軽～中度) ←投薬治療中" [Psychological test results: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD ADHD comorbidity) Conducted: ASRS-V1.1 CAARS AQ PARS-TR WAIS-IV Psychosomatic medical diagnosis: Depression (mild to moderate) ← Under medication treatment] (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved 18 June 2024 – via Twitter.
  7. ^ https://x.com/maretu01/status/994883093793267712
  8. ^ "MARETU、クラウドファンディング目標予約数1500％超えのアルバムを3月に発表". OKMusic (in Japanese). 2016-01-07.
  9. ^ "Billboard ニコニコ VOCALOID SONGS（11/22公開）、原口沙輔「人マニア」が歴代最多首位を更新". Musicman (in Japanese). 2023-11-12.
  10. ^ "Billboard JAPAN ニコニコ VOCALOID SONGS（4/3公開）、ンバヂ（nbaji）「好きな惣菜発表ドラゴン」首位デビュー". Musicman (in Japanese). 2024-04-03.
  11. ^ "ニコニコ VOCALOID SONGS TOP20". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). 2024-05-08.
  12. ^ "【ビルボード】"ニコニコ VOCALOID SONGS TOP20"、2025年第一週もDECO*27「モニタリング」が首位に". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). 2025-01-08.

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