Matenro

Matenro (麻天狼) is the Shinjuku Division representative rap group. The team consists of the salaryman Doppo Kannonzaka, host Hifumi Izanami, and their leader, Dr. Jakurai Jinguji.
Matenro were the winners of the First Rap Battle.
==Description==
Their mysterious atmosphere and unique rhythm attract others with an outstanding flow. Representing Shinjuku, the city that never sleeps.Prologue chapter of the Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-
==Members==
123 portrait.png|Hifumi IzanamiGIGOLO
Jakurai portrait.png|Jakurai Jingujiill-DOC
Doppo portrait.png|Doppo KannonzakaDOPPO
==Story==
==Songs==
All of Hypnosis Mic's songs and albums can be found here.
Tracks:
:::::::::#Labyrinth Wall (Jakurai Jinguji's solo song)
:::::::::#Champagne Gold (Hifumi Izanami's solo song)
:::::::::#Tigridia (Doppo Kannonzaka's solo song)
Release Date: December 6, 2017
Tracks:
:::::::::#BATTLE BATTLE BATTLE (featured)
:::::::::#Shinjuku Style ~Don't Make Us Laugh~
Release Date: July 18, 2018
Tracks:
:::::::::#DEATH RESPECT (featured)
:::::::::#Shinjuku Style ~Don't Make Us Laugh~ (Nerve Rackin’ remix)
Release Date: November 14, 2018
Tracks:
:::::::::#The Champion
Release Date: February 27, 2019
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Tracks:
:::::::::#Papillon
Release Date: April 24, 2019
Tracks:
:::::::::#You Are, Therefore I Am (Jakurai Jinguji's solo song)
:::::::::#Don't Stop The Party (Hifumi Izanami's solo song)
:::::::::#BLACK OR WHITE (Doppo Kannonzaka's solo song)
Release Date: March 25, 2020
Tracks:
:::::::::#WELCOME U
:::::::::#Fallin'
:::::::::#D.R.B Rhyme Anima -2nd Battle- Fling Posse VS Matenro (featured)
:::::::::#D.R.B Rhyme Anima -Final Battle- MAD TRIGGER CREW VS Matenro (featured)
Release Date: January 13, 2021
Tracks:
:::::::::#Light & Shadow (featured)
:::::::::#TOMOSHIBI
Release Date: March 10, 2021
Tracks:
:::::::::#SHOWDOWN (featured)
Release Date: September 8, 2021
Tracks:
:::::::::#Blast Wolf
Release Date: April 27, 2022
Tracks:
:::::::::#Syncro City
Release Date: June 15, 2022
Tracks:
:::::::::#Rivals! (featuring Doppo Kannonzaka)
Release Date: August 23, 2023
Tracks:
:::::::::#Closer (featuring Jakurai Jinguji)
:::::::::#Positive is my life (Hifumi Izanami's solo song featuring HOODs)
Release Date: August 23, 2023
Tracks:
:::::::::#Dive in
:::::::::#FIGHTER'S ROAD (featured)
Release Date: January 10, 2024
Tracks:
:::::::::#Pomp and Gallantry (Jakurai Jinguji's solo song)
:::::::::#The Last Song of the Beginning (Hifumi Izanami's solo song)
:::::::::#Andante (Doppo Kannonzaka's solo song)
Release Date: September 18, 2024
===Others===
*Don't Pass The Mic (featured)
*Rule the Stage -2nd Battle- Fling Posse VS Matenro (featured)
==Trivia==
*"Matenro" with mostly different kanji (摩天楼) means "skyscraper", which is a nod to Shinjuku having some of the tallest skyscrapers in Japan.
**"Matenro" also contains the kanji for "wolf".
*Each of the members' surnames contains motifs associated with religion and mythological goddesses from Japanese mythology.
**Jinguji means "heavenly temple/shrine".
**Izanami is the name of a Japanese Shinto goddess of creation.
**Kannon (Guan Yin in Chinese) is a Bodhisattva goddess associated with Mahayana Buddhism in East Asia.
**The name "Matenro" itself contains the character for "heaven".
*All of the members wear silver crosses on their outfits. They can be found at the buttons of Jakurai's shirt, on Hifumi's chain belt and necklace, and on Doppo's tie clip.
*Shinjuku is a commercial and administrative centre, having one of the busiest railway stations in the world. Within it, it houses the red-light district of Kabukichō where there are many host clubs.
==Gallery==
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==References==
Category:Division
Category:Matenro