Feel the chaos: KARANOAH drops anime-fueled rock anthem “BAN 番”

Rock trio karanoah カラノア crashes onto the anime scene with “BAN 番”, the high-octane ending theme for the second cour of Gachiakuta. A first-ever anime tie-up for the band, this track channels chaos, emotion, and unstoppable energy, perfectly capturing the series’ fierce and unpredictable world.

Written by vocalist-guitarist Yudai, “BAN 番” propels listeners through a storm of sonic energy — a whirlwind of distorted guitars, unpredictable turns, and emotional intensity. Blending mechanical beats and organic live instrumentation, the track evokes the image of Gachiakuta’s characters creating music from discarded materials. From the clang of cans to the crush of paper, every sound contributes to the song’s vivid, junkyard-like texture.

Lyrically, “BAN 番” explores the tension between two people separated by circumstance — a mirror of the inner struggles and desires that define the series’ characters. The result is a song that both complements the anime’s narrative and asserts karanoah’s presence as a force in Japan’s new rock landscape.

The music video of “BAN 番” further illustrates the song’s universe through a powerful reinterpretation. Directed by Masato Murata, the MV juxtaposes 2D animation, 3DCG, and live-action to explore a world divided — where equality fractures into chaos, and hope flickers through the cracks. Set ablaze with fire and moving lights, the explosive performance scenes bring the band’s intensity to life in true Gachi-style spectacle.

“BAN 番” was also performed live for the first time on 11 October at FM802 MINAMI WHEEL 2025, where the crowd’s energy matched the song’s raw, unrestrained spirit.

The release of “BAN 番” cements karanoah’s reputation as a fearless, genre-blurring force in rock — a band that turns chaos into art and leaves fans eagerly anticipating what they’ll do next.