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Rep Squad -Matenro Ver.-

***Rep Squad -Matenro Ver.-*** is a song by Matenro. It was featured in the *Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage 《Rep LIVE side M》*.

## Track Info

* **Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement**: Koji Ide
* **Length**: 3:01
* **Tempo**:

## Lyrics

* English
* Romaji
* Kanji

---(Matenro)---

What’s the time? Rep Squad

It’s time to get live! Rep Squad

This city’s reps take center stage, watch us closely now

We’ll take this burning venue and throw oil on the flames

H. Y. P. N. O. S. I. S. MIC

We’re ready go now

Are U ready for “Rep”?

---(Jakurai Jinguji)---

A dark gaseous fog descends over disorderly night

The unending wail of the sirens interweave illusions

Within the flickering traffic lights comes the signal

Absorbing all that loiter;

Pushing aside the warmongers

Walk against the flow of the crowd

That is this city’s status quo

Endless strife (struggles), repeating cycles of violence

Even god could not visualize the violence of his fear lambs (rebellion)

Yet I will embody the anti-war stance

Now we stand at the vanguard,

Shinjuku, representatives of a new fate

---(Hifumi Izanami)---

In high spirits as the champagne pop pop pop pops

Tonight I take the tres bon you and L-L-Lock on!

(Welcome!)

All the lonely hearts and all the trendy crowds,

I’ll have you on my terms, this is Hifumi’s invite!

Matenrou gives you the beat

With me now – “Pop! Pop!”

Bare your heart naked for me too

One more time - “Pop pop pop!”

Every weekend grows more endearing

This party will have you hooked

Doctor and Doppo-kun join the festivities in this

Special night

---(Doppo Kannonzaka)---

Everything low carb, days repeating like a forced diet

Steady progress? Hell if I know,

Doppo-san’s begging on his hands and knees

Ignoring compliance and laws;

The hay fever gets worse as I get older;

Soaked ‘cuz someone stole my umbrella–

“Okay, fine then.”

If you think I’m scared of a crowd, gonna piss myself

Laughing at me blind then

I’ll show you my technics

Even I can make the light shine;

Shinjuku kicks it to the curb

Spitting verses; causing a chain reaction (Hey!)

We’re jacking this place

---(Matenro)---

Rep squad! Boom! Boom!

Radiating three unique kinds of cool, burning up!

Rep squad! Boom! Boom!

Matenro, the strongest Squad

Are U ready for?

What’s the time? This’s our triumphant return

It’s time to get live! Let ‘em hear our Anthem

This city’s reps take center stage, watch us closely now

We’ll take this burning venue and throw oil on the flames

Keep outta our Division

Ride the beat to freedom

Rule the Stage’s high-octane Show

We’re ready go!

Are U ready for “Rep”?

Welcome to our hood

Beating through you low

Time to stir up trouble

Are you ready for “Rep”?

Get out of here outsiders

With a swipe from this microphone

Heads put your hands up

Rep squad! Boom! Boom!

Our local live style shoots through you distinctive

Rep squad! Boom! Boom!

Stabbed through you at the turnabout comes the punchline

Radiating three unique kinds of cool, burning up and

Ready to fire through the venue–Hypnosis Mic

Rep Squad!
Soma Saito

**Sōma Saitō** is a Japanese voice actor, singer and songwriter. He voices Gentaro Yumeno in *Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-*.

## Background

Saitō joined the second 81 Produce’s Audition in 2008. In that audition, a total of 1,035 people participated with only 33 went to the final audition to decide who would win and stay training under the talent agency. He won the audition for the male category and started taking voice acting classes at *81 ACTOR'S STUDIO* afterwards, while still attending high school.

He started his career as a voice actor in 2010, voicing minor roles in few anime and video games. He put less focus on his career as a voice actor during his first two years to focus himself on his studies at Waseda University. After graduating from college in 2014, he started to take on more important roles.

## Other Works

* Tatsumi in *Akame ga Kill!*
* Tadashi Yamaguchi in *Haikyuu!!*
* Tenn Kujo in *IDOLiSH7*
* Vinegar Doppio in *JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind*
* Twelve in *Terror in Resonance*
* William James Moriarty in *Moriarty The Patriot*
* Chongyun in *Genshin Impact*

## Links

* Twitter
* Website
* Wikipedia
Kuko Harai/Cards

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108 Bells108 Bells (evolved)1st Anniversary1st Anniversary (evolved)Aimless Stroll
## Illustrations

### SR

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### SSR

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Ryota Iwasaki

**Ryota Iwasaki** (岩崎諒太) is a Japanese Seiyuu, otherwise known as voice actor. He voices Sasara Nurude in *Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-*.

## Background

Iwasaki was born in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, on July 1st. When starting his career, he turned to *Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon* and mainly voiced minor characters, voicing a few remarkable characters along the way. As of now, he's an affiliate of the agency known as *Atomic Monkey*

## Other Works

* Yoarashi Inasa in *My Hero Academia*
* Ootsuki from *Mob Psycho 100 II*
* Lizardontwo in *Pokemon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution*
Chapter 3 (side DH & BAT)

**Beat-3** is the third chapter of the *Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- side D.H & B.A.T* manga.

Beat-3-1 was released on May 22nd, 2020. Beat-3-2 was released on May 29th, 2020. Beat-3-3 was released on June 5th, 2020. Beat-3-4 was released on June 12th, 2020.

## Summary

Saemon Heibu, the owner of the audio equipment manufacturing plant, loses all his property to scammers. Later, Rei approaches Saemon and asks him about his situation. Saemon tells him that his company developed a groundbreaking technology but the lack of funding forced him to take a loan. Moneylanders wouldn't work with Saemon but he was suddenly approached by the Small Business Relief Association who offered him the 100 million yen loan but scammed him and ran away with his money.

Rei tells Saemon that he's the only one at fault for falling for a scam but offers his help to get Saemon's money back. Saemon is hesitant to trust Rei, fearing that he might scam him as well but Rei reassures him that he will get this done. Rei tracks down a group of swindlers, led by the lawyer Kokonoe and confronts them. He takes a guess that Kokonoe's plan was to buy Saemon's factory and make a profit out of it, since the government was interested in the land the factory is on.

Kokonoe takes a gun in an attempt to kill Rei but he uses his Hypnosis Mic to take Kokonoe down. He returns the stolen money to Saemon and asks him for an access to his prototype bluprints as a thanks.

Later, Rei contacts Otome and informs her that his plan was successfull. Rei tells her that he was the one who tipped Kokonoe and his men about Saemon's property, just to play his role as a hero for Saemon and get the access to the blueprints. Otome concludes that with Saemon's technology they will succeed in developing the Hypnosis Canceller and tells Rei to get back to his job. While staying in Osaka, Rei watches the announcement of Dotsuitare Hompo's sudden disbandment.

## Characters

* Rei Amayado
* Sasara Nurude
* Rosho Tsutsujimori
* Otome Tohoten
* Saemon Heibu
* Kokonoe
Jiro Yamada/Relationships

### Ichiro Yamada

Jiro greatly loves and respects his older brother, Ichiro, basically treating him as a god. Jiro always follows Ichiro (almost blindly), whether it comes to interests or being a delinquent. He never doubts his brother, and Ichiro sometimes reprimands him, saying that Jiro shouldn't follow him blindly.

However, when they were little, Jiro used to hate Ichiro for his way of life, saying that he would never follow him.

### Saburo Yamada

Despite being closer in the past, Jiro usually fights with Saburo at every occasion (usually when it comes to Ichiro's attention). Although Jiro is always irritated by Saburo mocking him, he still loves him as his little brother and is always ready to protect him, as an older brother.

### Jyuto Iruma

Jiro and Jyuto developed a mutual hatred prior to the Division Rap Battle. Although Jiro hated MAD TRIGGER CREW beforehand, just for being their enemies, he took it personally when Jyuto insulted Saburo, picking on his anxiety before the battle. It also angers him when Jyuto treats both of them as nothing but children.

### Rio Mason Busujima

While Jiro was arguing with Jyuto before the Division Rap Battle, Rio told Jyuto not to tease children too much, which provoked Jiro even more. He insulted Rio, calling him a cosplayer of a soldier and challenged both Jyuto and Rio to a fight.

### Doppo Kannonzaka

During the incident at the Yokohama container yard, Jiro assumed that Doppo was working with people who kidnapped Kaede Bojo. He told Doppo that he's disgusted by his actions, although he gave him credit for being the Division Rap Battle champion, and attacked Doppo. When Tobari brothers revealed themselves and neutralized all four teams, Jiro teamed up with Doppo to buy time for others and fight Tobari and their men.

### Rei Amayado

Jiro never knew his father, as Ichiro told him and Saburo that he died when they were little. While Ichiro was searching for Nemu at Osaka, Rei visited Jiro and Saburo, revealing that he is their father, and said that Ichiro lied to them. Jiro refused to believe Rei, being angered that Rei dared to call Ichiro a liar.

### Nemu Aohitsugi

In the past, Jiro met Nemu when he and Saburo were abducted by Mozuku Shito and his peers, Jiro admired Nemu for her bravery when Mozuku threatened to harm them without fear. After that incident, Nemu offers an invite for the Yamada brothers to have a dinner together including her brother, Samatoki.

## Others

### Urumi Asogi

Urumi is Jiro's acquaintance in Shinjuku who gives him information from criminal underworld. Despite Urumi usually toying with Jiro, she is genuinely concerned about his well-being.
B.A.T's Mysterious Case File

***B.A.T's Mysterious Case File*** (B.A.Tの不思議な事件簿) is the drama track from the limited edition of the third volume of the *Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- side D.H & B.A.T* manga.

## Cast

* Shota Hayama as Kuko Harai
* Yuki Sakakihara as Jyushi Aimono
* Eiji Takeuchi as Hitoya Amaguni
* Naomi Kusumi as Shakku Harai

## Trivia

1. ↑ Jyushi uses 事故物件 (jikobukken), a term for a property where a crime, death, etc. has occurred​.
2. ↑ Duty of Disclosure is a legal term that means both parties of a contract must tell relevant information about what they're signing about. In this case, it would be relevant to say the house had some major accident since it potentially could affect the buyer's final decision.
3. ↑ In Japan, sleep paralysis is associated with having ghosts in your room, who are believed to cause such phenomenon.
4. ↑ Jyushi is trying to chant Buddhist mantras here to keep the ghost away.
Kenei Saragi

**Kenei Saragi** (蛇穴 健栄 *Saragi Kenei*), a.k.a. **MAD SNAKE**, is a former military researcher and a current member of North Bastard.

## Appearance

### Group

* *We Are North Bastard*
* *We Are Outlaws*

### All Stars

* *Battle of Pride*
	+ *Battle of Pride 2023*

### Others

* *Gimme The Mic*
* *Guess Who's Back*
* *3 on Fleek!!!*
* *Rep Squad -Rule the Stage Original Ver.-*
* *Right here Right now*

## Etymology

* The name **Kenei** means "healthy, strong" (健) (**ken**) and "flourish, prosperity, honor, glory, splendor" (栄) (**ei**).
* Kenei's surname **Saragi** means "snake hole" (蛇穴).
Positive is my life

***Positive is my life*** (ポジティブ my life) is a song by Hifumi Izanami with HOODs. It was released on August 23, 2023 as a part of *The Block Party -HOODs-* EP.

## Track Info

* **Lyrics**: Toshiya Miyata
* **Composition/Arrangement**: Gesshoku Kaigi
* **Length**: 2:54
* **Tempo**:

## Lyrics

* English
* Romaji
* Kanji

Choriri～su! Orecchi no nakamatachi! (Choriisu!)

Are, chi chocchi genki nai kanji～？

A! Nnara, minna de issho ni geemu demo yacchao!

Yuujou kuesuto ni roguin

Kyara MAKE wa deforuto

Oopun waarudo o nori de icchaoo! (Ieei!)

Sassoku egao ni nattesshi!

Nja a mazu wa, nakamazukuri kara ittemiyoo!

Yuusha no ken ga nukenakute kokoro maruhadaka magao

Saikyou soubi wa kimi to no kizuna to nori

Yeah Yeah Yeah!!

Muteki no My party!! We are friends!!! (Friends!!!)

Maketemo orecchi tachi Friends!!!

Egao no mahou ni tsuraretekita

Attoiumani dekita muteki no Full party!!! ( We・are・HOODs!!!)

Mise pu kimete sawagouyo！ TO NIGHT!

HP girida na!! ( P・T・My・Life )

Hime pu kimete mamoraretai yoru mo...

Pojitibu my life (your life)

Yosshaa! Kono choushide janjaka icchaoo!

Tsugi wa hifumi ryuu pojitibu LIFE o sugosu tekunikku o oshiechauyo～!

Aikon jitori no kimegao wakari yasuku orecchi desho？(un un!)

Negatibu iken wa mushi shite ii koto dake kiicha inayo! Yeah Yeah!!

Kokoro ga chikutto suru hi mo aru sonna hi wa egao de TRY

Ai to yuuki ga sa～　kizuitara tasukete kureteru kara ！ (wan tsuu hifumin!)

Tsugi no suteeji muri gee demo

Nebagiba de kontinyuu ( P・T・My・Life )

Kimi to kimi to kimi to nori de Full party!!! ( We・are・HOODs!!! )

Mitsuketa! Omae ga rasu bosu

Nakama ni narouze ( P・T・My・Life )

Dare mo kizutsukezu zen kuri shicha oo ！ ！

Pojitibu my life (your life)

チョリリ～ス！俺っちの仲間たちー！(チョリース！)

あれ、ちょっち元気ない感じ～？

あ！んなら、みんなで一緒にゲームでもやっちゃおー！

友情クエストにログイン

キャラMAKEはデフォルト

オープンワールドをノリでいっちゃおー！(いぇーい！)

早速笑顔になってっしー！

んじゃあまずは、仲間作りからいってみよー！

勇者の剣が抜けなくて心　丸裸　真顔

最強装備はキミとの絆とノリYeah Yeah Yeah!!

無敵のMy party!! We are friends!!!(Friends!!!)

負けても俺っちたちFriends!!!

笑顔の魔法に釣られてきた

あっという間に出来た無敵のFull party!!!(We・are・HOODs!!!)

魅せプ決めて騒ごうよ！TO NIGHT!

HPギリだな！！(P・T・My・Life)

姫プ決めて守られたい夜も…

ポジティブmy life(your life)

よっしゃー！この調子でじゃんじゃかいっちゃおー！

次はひふみん流ポジティブLIFEを過ごすテクニックを教えちゃうよ～！

アイコン自撮りのキメ顔　分かりやすく俺っちでしょ？(うんうん！)

ネガティブ意見は無視して　良いことだけ聞いちゃいなよ！Yeah Yeah!!

心がチクっとする日もある　そんな日は笑顔でTRY

愛と勇気がさ～　気付いたら助けてくれてるから！(ワン・ツー・ひふみん！)

次のステージ無理ゲーでも

ネバギバでコンティニュー(P・T・My・Life)

キミとキミとキミとノリでFull party!!!(We・are・HOODs!!!)

見つけた！お前がラスボス

仲間になろうぜ(P・T・My・Life)

誰も傷付けず全クリしちゃおー！！

ポジティブmy life(your life)
RELIEVE

***RELIEVE*** is a battle song by Kikoku Kaibyakumon and Division All Stars. It was featured in the thirteenth episode of *Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima +*.

It was released on January 10, 2024, as a part of the *Welcome 2 Rhyme Anima +* album.

## Track Info

* **Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement**: invisible manners
* **Length**: 3:41
* **Tempo**:

## Lyrics

### Full Ver.

* English
* Romaji
* Kanji

### TV Ver.

* English
* Romaji
* Kanji
Otome Tohoten

**Otome Tohoten** is the Prime Minister of Japan and the current leader of Party of Words.

## Profile

The leader of the Party of Words. She took control over the government by coup d'état using the Hypnosis Mic in the first year of the H Age.She created and ratified the H law, abolished the military and built the women-centered society. In the third age of H, she organized a Division Rap Battle in which men compete against each other with their Hypnosis Mics for the territory.

## Appearance

Otome has long dark blue hair and dark gray/black eyes.

She wears a black-and-pink capelet Party of Words uniform with two medals, a blue skirt, and black kitten heels.

## Songs

### Group

* *Femme Fatale*
* *Verbal Justice*
* *WINK*

## Etymology

* **Otome** means "maiden" (乙統女).
* **Tohoten** means "Orient, eastern direction" (東方) (**toho**) and "heaven/heavenly, sky, imperial" (天) (**ten**).

## Trivia

* Otome's quote is attributed by Winston Churchill.

## Gallery

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Noctiluca

***Noctiluca*** ( 夜光虫/ Yakochuu ) is a duet song by Jyushi Aimono and Hitoya Amaguni. It will be released on December 15, 2023 as a bonus for the second volume of the *Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- side D.H & B.A.T +* manga.

## Track Info

* **Lyrics:** ALI-KICK & Ryoji Saito
* **Composition/Arrangement**: Ryoji Saito
* **Length**:
* **Tempo**:

## Lyrics

* English
* Romaji
* Kanji
Rep LIVE side M

***Rep LIVE side M*** is a stage play in the *Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage* series, featuring Matenro.

## Video

* Trailer
* Video

## **Staff**

* Original Work: EVIL LINE RECORDS
* Director: Go Ueki
* Screenplay: Shinjiro Kameda
* Music Director: KEN THE 390
* Theme Song: Koji Ide
* Organized by: *Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage* Production Committee

## Cast

### Main Cast

Taiyo Ayukawa as Jakurai JingujiHirofumi Araki as Hifumi IzanamiIde Takuya as Doppo Kannonzaka
### Division Dance Battle

* Toyotaka
* RYO
* gash!
* SHINSUKE
* HILOMU
* Dolton
* KENTA
* GeN
* KIMUTAKU

## Music

1. *Rep Squad -M Ver.-*
Hitoya Amaguni/Relationships

### Jyushi Aimono

They're teammates as part of Bad Ass Temple, despite their attitude differences. Hitoya first met Jyushi during his time as a high schooler. throughout that time He had been suffering with endless amounts' of bullying. As a result of this, Hitoya inspired Jyushi to never give up, which is his motto to this day. Jyushi greatly admires Hitoya and calls him his hero, and even with his caustic words and irritation towards Jyushi, Hitoya cares about him greatly and couldn’t handle seeing him hurt. Hitoya advocated for Jyushi and got his bullies in jail, and after that he got Jyushi into music, and since then Jyushi would always go to Hitoya's office for pointless reasons, still keeping up with this habit, much to Hitoya's chagrin. Nevertheless, Hitoya sees himself in Jyushi and rries his hardest to help him.

Regardless of this, there are occasions where he dotes on Jyushi, as instead of scolding him in situations where Kuko drags him into. He’d leave him out of it and scold Kuko instead. though, if it calls for it; he wouldn't hesitate to scold Jyushi too, though in a light manner that wouldn't lead him to thinking it's his fault.

### Sora Amaguni

Sora is Hitoya’s deceased older brother. Hitoya explained that he never had a good relationship with Sora and that they always argued, but after Sora was driven to suicide, Hitoya was heartbroken and realized after how much he missed and cared for him. Hitoya studied endlessly to get Sora’s bullies in jail and studied law after Sora’s suicide.
Catch Us If You Can

***Catch Us If You Can*** is the first drama track from the *Fling Posse VS MAD TRIGGER CREW* album.

## Cast

* Yusuke Shirai as Ramuda Amemura
* Soma Saito as Gentaro Yumeno
* Yukihiro Nozuyama as Dice Arisugawa
* Yu Kobayashi as Otome Tohoten
* Chiaki Takahashi as Ichijiku Kadenokoji
* Takaya Kuroda as Rei Amayado
* Ai Fairouz as Honobono Keitoin
* Yu Kowada as Ichiu Konjaku
Matenro -Before The 2nd D.R.B-

***Matenro -Before The 2nd D.R.B-*** (麻天狼 *-Before The 2nd D.R.B-*) is an album, performed by Matenro. It was released on March 25, 2020.

The album includes three solo songs and the drama track.

## Track Listing

### Songs

1. ***You Are, Therefore I Am*** (君あり故に我あり) by Jakurai Jinguji
	* **Lyrics**: IN-SIST (BASI & Sakkon)
	* **Composition**: IN-SIST (Shyoudog, TAKU & TAROW-ONE)
	* **Arrangement**: IN-SIST
2. ***Don't Stop The Party*** (パーティーを止めないで) by Hifumi Izanami
	* **Lyrics/Composition**: Sho Kiryuin
	* **Arrangement**: Sho Kiryuin & tatsuo
3. ***BLACK OR WHITE*** by Doppo Kannonzaka
	* **Lyrics**: DOTAMA
	* **Composition**: ANIMAL HACK & DOTAMA
	* **Arrangement**: ANIMAL HACK

### Drama Track

1. ***Chaser from the Past*** (過去からのchaser)

## Where to Purchase

* Amazon Japan
* Animate Japan
* King Records Official Store
* Tower Records
* HMV
* Gamers
* Tsutaya
* Rakuten
North Bastard

**North Bastard** is the Akabane division representative rap group. The group consists of Kenei Saragi, Ryozan Kokuri, and Kazusato Doan.

## Members

Ryozan Kokuri
*MC Griffin*Kazusato Doan
*MC Darkness*Kenei Saragi
*MAD SNAKE*

## Track List

### Group

* *We Are North Bastard*
* *We Are Outlaws*

### All Stars

* *Battle of Pride*
	+ *Battle of Pride 2023*

### Others

* *Gimme The Mic*
* *Guess Who's Back*
* *3 on Fleek!!!*
* *Rep Squad -Rule the Stage Original Ver.-*
* *Right here Right now*
Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- 7th Live

**Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- 7th Live** (ヒプノシスマイク -Division Rap Battle- 7th LIVE), titled **SUMMIT OF DIVISIONS** is a series of live concerts, held by *Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-* as a part of the Second Rap Battle.

## Tracklist

### Day 1

* *Division Rap Battle+* by Division All Stars
* *Survival of the Illest +* by Division All Stars
* *Hang out!* by Division All Stars
* *Good Morning, Ikebukuro* by Buster Bros!!!
* *Papillon* by Matenro
* *Shibuya Marble Texture -PCCS-* by Fling Posse
* *Naniwa Paradise Sake* by Dotsuitare Hompo
* *Yokohama Walker* by MAD TRIGGER CREW
* *R.I.P* by Bad Ass Temple
* *Rhyme Anima* by Division All Stars
* *THE SIXTH SENSE* by Reol
* *Bonnou Yuugi* by Reol
* *Glory or Dust* by Division All Stars
* *Wara Osaka! ~What a OSAKA!* by Dotsuitare Hompo
* *Kaigen* by Bad Ass Temple
* *HUNTING CHARM* by MAD TRIGGER CREW
* *Re:start!!!* by Buster Bros!!!
* *TOMOSHIBI* by Matenro
* *Black Journey* by Fling Posse
* *DJ & DANCE BRIDGE*
* *Femme Fatale* by Party of Words
* *Joy for Struggle* by Dotsuitare Hompo & Buster Bros!!!
* *Light & Shadow* by Bad Ass Temple & Matenro
* *Reason to FIGHT* by Fling Posse & MAD TRIGGER CREW
* *New Era* by Dragon Ash
* *Fly Over feat. T$UYO$HI* by Dragon Ash
* *SHOWDOWN* by Buster Bros!!!, Matenro & Fling Posse
* *Division Battle Anthem+* by Division All Stars
* *Hoodstar +* by Division All Stars
* *SUMMIT OF DIVISIONS* by Division All Stars

### Day 2

* *Hoodstar +* by Division All Stars
* *Survival of the Illest +* by Division All Stars
* *Hang out!* by Division All Stars
* *Ah, Osaka Dreamin' Night* by Dotsuitare Hompo
* *Stella* by Fling Posse
* *Bad Ass Temple Funky Sounds* by Bad Ass Temple
* *Shinogi (Dead Pools)* by MAD TRIGGER CREW
* *IKEBUKURO WEST GAME PARK* by Buster Bros!!!
* *Shinjuku Style ~Don't Make Us Laugh~* by Matenro
* *Bonds* by Division All Stars
* *GET UP AND DANCE* by SCHA DARA PARR
* *Konya Wa Boogie Back* by SCHA DARA PARR
* *Summer Jam '95* by SCHA DARA PARR
* *Glory or Dust* by Division All Stars
* *Wara Osaka! ~What a OSAKA!* by Dotsuitare Hompo
* *Kaigen* by Bad Ass Temple
* *HUNTING CHARM* by MAD TRIGGER CREW
* *Re:start!!!* by Buster Bros!!!
* *TOMOSHIBI* by Matenro
* *Black Journey* by Fling Posse
* *DJ & DANCE BRIDGE*
* *Femme Fatale* by Party of Words
* *Joy for Struggle* by Dotsuitare Hompo & Buster Bros!!!
* *Light & Shadow* by Bad Ass Temple & Matenro
* *Reason to FIGHT* by Fling Posse & MAD TRIGGER CREW
* *New Era* by Dragon Ash
* *Fly Over feat. T$UYO$HI* by Dragon Ash
* *SHOWDOWN* by Buster Bros!!!, Matenro & Fling Posse
* *Division Rap Battle+* by Division All Stars
* *Division Battle Anthem+* by Division All Stars
* *SUMMIT OF DIVISIONS* by Division All Stars

## Guest Artists

* Reol
* SCHA DARA PARR
* Dragon Ash
Gentaro Yumeno/Relationships

### Ramuda Amemura

In the start of their relationship, Gentaro was very suspicious of Ramuda and on multiple occasions tried to find information on Ramuda's past. However, when he approached the topic with him and Ramuda demanded he not pry, Gentaro conceded, not wanting to upset him. The two seem to have some sort of comradery with each other as they both tend to keep secrets and lie. Gentaro is one of the few people that Ramuda willingly shows his other side to. The two, as well as Dice, are very close to each other and value their friendship. They also share a similar sense of humor and often terrorize Dice with their silliness, such as when they continuously meowed at Dice and chased him. Gentaro swore to Ramuda that he'd protect him from Chuohku. He even went as far as to sacrifice an important document he had collected about Chuohku to save Ramuda's life. Gentaro seems deeply affected by Ramuda's illness though he keeps it to himself.

### Dice Arisugawa

Gentaro and Dice often bicker with each other, but they are very close. Gentaro enjoys teasing Dice with his stories and lies as Dice believes him most of the time. He'll make remarks of this nature, though they are only jokes and don't actually mean anything except to annoy Dice. Despite the bickering they still manage to get along well enough. While Gentaro shrouds his genuine feelings of their friendship in jokes and back-handed comments, he truly does care for Dice and trusts him completely.

### Hifumi Izanami

Hifumi Izanami has insulted Gentaro's clothing choice in the past, thus upsetting him. This caused a fight between Hifumi, Doppo, Dice, and Gentaro which turned into a rap battle. While Hifumi seems to have moved on from the interaction, Gentaro still harbors poor feelings for him and becomes annoyed anytime they meet.
Somebody Gotta Do It

***Somebody Gotta Do It*** is the second drama track from the *Enter the Hypnosis Microphone* album.

## Cast

* Shintaro Asanuma as Samatoki Aohitsugi
* Wataru Komada as Jyuto Iruma
* Shinichiro Kamio as Rio Mason Busujima
* Mituru Ogata as Taiko Katen

## Trivia

* The track title might be a reference to The Roots' song 2004 "Somebody's Gotta Do It" from the album *The Tipping Point* (listen here).
Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage -Battle of Pride-

***Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage -Battle of Pride-*** is the fifth performance in the *Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage* series, featuring all divisions, including the original stage divisions. Unlike the other stage performances, this performance functioned more like a live concert. The performance included group theme songs from previous stage plays as well as new songs for the original divisions. The stage ran in August 14-15, 2021 in Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium and in August 24-25, 2021 in PIA ARENA MM. The official promotional site can be found here.

## Staff

* Original Work: EVIL LINE RECORDS
* Director: Go Ueki
* Music Director: KEN THE 390
* Theme Song: Koji Ide
* Organized by: *Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage* Production Committee

## Cast

### Buster Bros!!!

Akira Takano as Ichiro YamadaShota Matsuda as Jiro YamadaRyuto Akishima as Saburo Yamada
### MAD TRIGGER CREW

Alan Abe as Samatoki AohitsugiKenta Mizue as Jyuto IrumaYuki Byrnes as Rio Mason Busujima
### Fling Posse

Ryo Sekoguchi as Ramuda AmemuraTakahisa Maeyama as Gentaro YumenoRyo Takizawa as Dice Arisugawa
### Matenro

Taiyo Ayukawa as Jakurai JingujiHirofumi Araki as Hifumi IzanamiKodai Miyagi as Doppo Kannonzaka
### Dotsuitare Hompo

Yoshihiko Aramaki as Sasara NurudeMasamichi Satonaka as Rosho TsutsujimoriYoshihisa Higashiyama as Rei Amayado
### Bad Ass Temple

Ryota Hirono as Kuko HaraiDaigo Kato as Jyushi AimonoRyuito Aoyagi as Hitoya Amaguni
### North Bastard

Yuta Kishimoto as Kazusato DoanKaito Nambu as Ryozan KokuriTsukasa Matsura as Kenei Saragi
### Onigawara Bombers

Ryosuke Kato as Jinpachi Ho-ZukiTaisuke Wada as Masamune KomagataKazuya Yuki as Doshiro Yogo
### Doutonbori Divers

Yuta Hoshino as Haru TakanashiSatsuki Kitano as Hirotaka WatamotoYuri Takahashi as Ryotaro Akanegakubo
### Division Dance Battle

* Toyotaka
* RYO
* gash!
* SHINSUKE
* HILOMU
* Dolton
* KENTA
* GeN
* KIMUTAKU

## Gallery

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Onigawara Bombers

**Onigawara Bombers** (鬼瓦ボンバーズ) is the Asakusa division representative rap team. The team consists of Doshiro Yogo, Masamune Komagata, and Jinpachi Ho-Zuki.

## Members

Masamune Komagata
*Bacchus*Jinpachi Ho-Zuki
*Demon's Fire*Doshiro Yogo
*NiHachi*
## Track List

### All Stars

* *Battle of Pride*
	+ *Battle of Pride 2023*

### Others

* *Don't Pass The Mic*
* *Guess Who's Back*
* *Rep Squad -Rule the Stage Original Ver.-*
* *Right here Right now*
Kujaku Posse

**Kujaku Posse** was a rap group with members Ramuda Amemura and Jakurai Jinguji.

Back then, Ramuda and Jakurai were incredibly close, their bond at first was one of an easy teacher‘s to an eager student since Ramuda was the one who taught Jakurai how to rap, but the formality quickly ceased as they started getting closer and more comfortable with each passing battle they fought alongside each other.

Ramuda posed as the cute, happy go lucky kid as Jakurai was more mature, but would still go along with Ramuda’s slightly childish antics. Though, once, Ramuda accidentally released his true voice and self in front of a curious and questioning Jakurai. He had a slight inner panic but was reassured when Jakurai said in a calm tone that he will not probe around Ramuda and his life, and that he’d keep his distance if needed.

But despite all the good vibes these two emitted, this was one pair you did not want to mess with!
Hypnosis Radio

***Hypnosis Radio*** (ヒプノシスRADIO) is a radio show, hosted by Daichi Yajima on Tokyo FM and supported by Spotify. The show features *Hypnosis Mic* characters, answering fans' questions, as well as interview with composers who worked with the series. In January 2021, the new radio show, titled *Spotify HYPNOSIS Wave*, and hosted by Sascha was announced.

## Links

* Hypnosis Radio Twitter
* Spotify HYPNOSIS Wave
Just A Friend

***Just A Friend*** is the second drama track from the *Fling Posse VS Matenrō* album.

## Cast

* Soma Saito as Gentaro Yumeno
* Yukihiro Nozuyama as Dice Arisugawa
* Ryuichi Kijima as Hifumi Izanami
* Kento Ito as Doppo Kannonzaka

## Trivia

* The title of the drama track is a reference to Biz Markie's song by the same name.
* Kyokusanjin (曲山人) was a writer by the end of Edo Era, known for his ninjobon/romantic novels about townsfolk.

## Credits

* Translation by Eng Hypnosis Mic Tumblr.
Secret Aliens

**Secret Aliens** is an international freedom-fighting group, consisting of T.Rex, Iris Innocent Traiter, and their leader, Tom Whisper Weathercock. The group was introduced in Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima.

## Members

T.RexIris Innocent TraiterTom Whisper Weathercock

## Track List

Tracks:

1. *Love Dimension*
2. *D.R.B Rhyme Anima -EX- The Dirty Dawg VS Secret Aliens* (featured)

Release Date: January 13, 2021
Ichijiku Kadenokoji

**Ichijiku Kadenokoji** is the Deputy Prime Minister of Japan, the Director-General of the Administrative Inspectorate Bureau of the Metropolitan Police Department, and the second member of Party of Words.

## Profile

The second person in the Party of Words' hierarchy. The woman in charge of all political measures of the Party.

She deeply respects the leader of the Party, Otome Tohoten and owes her a debt of gratitude. She despises men from the bottom of her heart and believes that the world would be better without them. Even though she’s very strict with herself and others, she has a soft spot for Nemu Aohitsugi.

## Appearance

Ichijiku has curled, light red hair that is tied with a black bow and an undercut. She has blue eyes, wears pink eyeshadow with dark red lipstick and has the Party of Words symbol tattooed on her left breast.

Ichijiku wears a blue coat with a black corset, white shirt and black stockings. She wears a Party of Words jacket over her shoulders and black high-heeled boots. She carries a cane with a diamond headpiece.

## Personality

Ichijiku is a ruthless and unforgivable woman who never tolerates any insubordination, even from the fellow Party members. Ichijiku hates men from the bottom of her heart, firmly believing that the world would become a better place without them. Despite her ruthlessness, Ichijiku is quite close with Nemu, being concerned of her wellbeing.

## Etymology

* **Ichijiku** means "fig" (無花果).
	+ A **fig** is a soft pear-shaped fruit with sweet, dark flesh and many small seeds, eaten fresh or dried.
* **Kadenokoji** means "intuition, hunch, perception, instinct" (勘) (**ka**), "solution, unravel, notes, key, explanation, understanding, untie, undo, solve, answer, cancel, absolve, explain, minute" (解) (**de**), "reason, case, cause" (由) (**no**) and "alley" (小路) (**koji**).

## Songs

### Group

* *Femme Fatale*
* *Verbal Justice*
* *WINK*

## Trivia

* Her quote is attributed to Marilyn Monroe.

## Gallery

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Jakurai Jinguji/Relationships

### Hifumi Izanami

Jakurai met Hifumi through Doppo when they asked for assistance with Hifumi's stalker. Jakurai initially tried to decline the case but found Hifumi interesting so accepted. As teammates, the two often go fishing, much to the surprise of their other teammate Doppo.

Jakurai -> Hifumi: Interesting. Fishing buddies.

Hifumi -> Jakurai: Respects. Fishing buddies.

### Doppo Kannonzaka

Jakurai and Doppo know each other through Doppo's company - E.L.Medical Co.Ltd. provides medical devices for Shinjuku Central Hospital. Jakurai attends to Doppo's mental health, the doctor being worried about the latter's harsh deprecation while also being interested in his character. Doppo sees Jakurai with the utmost respect.

Jakurai -> Doppo: Interesting. He's concerned about his severe self-deprecation.

Doppo -> Jakurai: Respects. Business partner and attending physician.

### Hitoya Amaguni

Jakurai and Hitoya met in middle school. Throughout their time in school together, Jakurai would always best Hitoya in the things that they did together. The two went on to medical school together, but due to Hitoya's growing feelings that he could not compete with Jakurai, Hitoya dropped out and went into law. Though Hitoya saw Jakurai as a rival, Jakurai didn't feel the same.

Jakurai -> Hitoya: Friends from middle school.

Hitoya -> Jakurai: Sees him as a rival.

### Ramuda Amemura

During the TDD era, they were totally different as the two of them used to be best friends, according to Ramuda. Ramuda taught Jakurai how to rap, and the two were close teammates, since Jakurai was the only one who told Ramuda to be himself. The reason why their friendship has been severed are due to personal reasons, as Ramuda, at one point, used the true Hypnosis Mic on Jakurai's son, Yotsutsuji from the orders of the Party of Words. Jakurai engaged Ramuda in a fierce battle before they split ways. Jakurai is unable to forgive Ramuda for his actions, however, he still cares about him to a certain extent, as shown when he rushes to resuscitate Ramuda while believing him dead. Jakurai has stated he wants to try and understand Ramuda’s perspective, believing him to have a deeper reason behind his actions.

Jakurai -> Ramuda: Rival, despises him.

Ramuda -> Jakurai: Rival.

## Others

### Yotsutsuji Kannabi

Jakurai took Yotsutsuji into his care 6 years before the H-age when Yotsutsuji's parents died in a car crash. After being rendered comatose by Ramuda, Chuohku later used Yotsutsuji as a hostage to work for the Party of Words.
Kohei Amasaki

**Kōhei Amasaki** is a Japanese voice actor. He voices Saburo Yamada in *Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-*.

## Other Works

* Haruo Yaguchi in *Hi Score Girl*
* Takeshi Hoshino in *Mob Psycho 100*
* Takaki Uno in *Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans*
* Neito Monoma in *My Hero Academia*
* Otto in *Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World*
* Aira Shiratori in *Ensemble Stars!!*
* Chloe Collins in *Mahoutsukai no Yakusoku*

## Links

* Twitter
* Wikipedia
Sasara Nurude/Cards

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## SSR

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## Illustrations

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### SSR

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Chapter 5 (side BB & MTC)

**Verse-5** is the fifth chapter of the *Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- side B.B & M.T.C* manga. The chapter was released on April 26, 2019.

## Summary

Otome officially announces the opening of the preliminary battles. The four winners of the tournaments will be granted permission to participate in the final battle in Chuuoku.

Buster Bros!!! confront the opposing team, however, Jiro and Saburo's verses don't affect their opponents properly. Ichiro manages to single-handedly take out their opposing team. Ichiro snaps and yeels at his brother to stop bickering and start acting like a team before leaving the waiting area. After he leaves, Jiro and Saburo are stopped by two two uniformed women from the Party of Words who tell them that their Hypnosis Mics seem underpowered and convince them to hand over their mics for "repairs".

The enxt day, Saburo worries that their skills are not enough for the Division Battle and decides to practice more. He remembers that the mics were taken for repairs and contacts the Chuuoku bureau, however, he is informed that none of their officials were sent to that area in that day. Saburo realizes that they were tricked and informs Jiro about it, saying that they can't participate in the finals.

## Characters

* Buster Bros!!!
	+ Ichiro Yamada
	+ Jiro Yamada
	+ Saburo Yamada

* MAD TRIGGER CREW
	+ Samatoki Aohitsugi

* Fling Posse
	+ Ramuda Amemura (silhouette)
	+ Gentaro Yumeno (silhouette)
	+ Dice Arisugawa

* Matenro
	+ Jakurai Jinguji (silhouette)
	+ Hifumi Izanami (silhouette)
	+ Doppo Kannonzaka

* Party of Words
	+ Otome Tohoten
Chapters and Volumes (Side FP & M)

*Main article: Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- side F.P & M*
**Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- side F.P & M** is published monthly by Ichijinsha's Monthly Comic Zero Sum, and collected periodically into tanboukon volumes.

## List of Chapters and Volumes

1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 2
3. Chapter 3
4. Chapter 4
5. Chapter 5

Ramuda Amemura
Jakurai Jinguji
Dice Arisugawa
Doppo Kannonzaka
Gentaro Yumeno
Hifumi Izanami

1. Chapter 6
2. Chapter 7
3. Chapter 8
4. Chapter 9
5. Chapter 10

Hifumi Izanami
Gentaro Yumeno
Doppo Kannonzaka
Dice Arisugawa
Jakurai Jinguji
Ramuda Amemura

1. Chapter 13
2. Chapter 14
3. Chapter 15

Hifumi Izanami
Gentaro Yumeno
Doppo Kannonzaka
Dice Arisugawa
Jakurai Jinguji
Ramuda Amemura

## Chapters Not Yet In Volume Format

The following chapters have appeared in the magazine but have yet to be reprinted in the volume/tankoubon.
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.

## Members

Hifumi Izanami
*GIGOLO*Jakurai Jinguji
*ill-DOC*Doppo Kannonzaka
*DOPPO*

## Songs

*All of Hypnosis Mic's songs and albums can be found here.*

Tracks:

1. *Labyrinth Wall* (Jakurai Jinguji's solo song)
2. *Champagne Gold* (Hifumi Izanami's solo song)
3. *Tigridia* (Doppo Kannonzaka's solo song)

Release Date: December 6, 2017

Tracks:

1. *BATTLE BATTLE BATTLE* (featured)
2. *Shinjuku Style ~Don't Make Us Laugh~*

Release Date: July 18, 2018

Tracks:

1. *DEATH RESPECT* (featured)
2. *Shinjuku Style ~Don't Make Us Laugh~ (Nerve Rackin’ remix)*

Release Date: November 14, 2018

Tracks:

1. *The Champion*

Release Date: February 27, 2019

Tracks:

1. *Papillon*

Release Date: April 24, 2019

Tracks:

1. *You Are, Therefore I Am* (Jakurai Jinguji's solo song)
2. *Don't Stop The Party* (Hifumi Izanami's solo song)
3. *BLACK OR WHITE* (Doppo Kannonzaka's solo song)

Release Date: March 25, 2020

Tracks:

1. *WELCOME U*
2. *Fallin'*
3. *D.R.B Rhyme Anima -2nd Battle- Fling Posse VS Matenro* (featured)
4. *D.R.B Rhyme Anima -Final Battle- MAD TRIGGER CREW VS Matenro* (featured)

Release Date: January 13, 2021

Tracks:

1. *Light & Shadow* (featured)
2. *TOMOSHIBI*

Release Date: March 10, 2021

Tracks:

1. *Blast Wolf*

Release Date: April 25, 2022

Tracks:

1. *Syncro City*

Release Date: June 15, 2022

### 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.

## References

1. ↑ Prologue chapter of the *Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-*
Speak of the Devil and He Will Appear

***Speak of the Devil and He Will Appear*** is the second episode of the *Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima* anime. It aired on October 9, 2020.

## Plot

Buster Bros!!! arranged a meeting, however, since Jiro messed up and told Ichiro a wrong location, he and Saburo are alone. Suddenly, they are confronted by Tender Loinz and their leader, Samedzuka Koroishi, who was previously defeated by Ichiro. Tender Loinz prepare to get back at Buster Bros!!! by taking down Jiro and Saburo, however, Ichiro arrives at the scene, scaring off Samedzuka and his men.

Later, Ichiro comes to a cafe to finish a request and collect his payment. However, a bank robber breaks into a cafe and takes all customer hostages, while threatening to use his illegal Hypnosis Mics against them. Learning about the situation from a breaking news report, Jiro and Saburo rush to a cafe to help Ichiro, since he left his mic at home. Hifumi and Doppo watch a TV report about the incident and inform Jakurai and he tells them not to worry, since Ichiro is able to deal with it by himself.

The police officers surround a cafe, while Ichiro tries to confront the robber himself, without a mic. Although the robber doesn't have the proper skills, he's able to damage Ichiro badly. Meanwhile, Saburo hacks into a cafe's security systems to watch the situation from cameras. Ichiro, knowing that Saburo might've watched him, quietly signals him about the window, which Jiro and Saburo decide to use as an entrance point to give Ichiro his mic.

Jiro breaks a window with a football, so Saburo throws the mic to Ichiro and together, Buster Bros!!! defeat the robber. They leave the scene, leaving the police to apprehend the robber and help the hostages. Meanwhile, Tom, Iris and T. Rex watch over Buster Bros!!!, the Division Rap Battle candidates and Tom notices that they're sure interesting.

## Cast

### Main Cast

* Subaru Kimura as Ichiro Yamada
* Haruki Ishiya as Jiro Yamada
* Kohei Amasaki as Saburo Yamada
* Sho Hayami as Jakurai Jinguji
* Ryuichi Kijima as Hifumi Izanami
* Kento Ito as Doppo Kannonzaka

### Supporting Cast

* Kazumasa Fukagawa as Tom Whisper Weathercock
* Lynn as Iris Innocent Traiter
* Daiki Hamano as T.Rex
* Kenjiro Tsuda as Tenseki Sadamezuka
* Takuya Eguchi as Page Gotoyama (bank robber)
* Kento Shiraishi as Broadcast Voice
* Ayaka Fujii as Hostage
* Karin Nanami as Newscaster
* Fumitake Ishiguro as Police Inspector

## Music

Opening Theme
* *Rhyme Anima* by Division All Stars
	+ Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: invisible manners

Ending Theme
* *Bonds -IKEBUKURO ver.-* by Buster Bros!!!
	+ Lyrics: YOSHI, POCYOMKIN (from Gaki Ranger) & tofubeats
	+ Composition/Arrangement: tofubeats

Insert Songs
* *I Am Ichiro* by Ichiro Yamada
	+ Lyrics: Colabintaro
	+ Composition/Arrangement: Gesshoku Kaigi

* *RUN THIS CITY* by Buster Bros!!!
	+ Lyrics: Colabintaro
	+ Composition/Arrangement: Gesshoku Kaigi

## Trivia

* Jiro has *Mary Had a Little Lamb* as a ringtone on his phone.