nano.RIPE

Artist

Also credited as: Arranger (6 songs)

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nano.RIPE is a Japanese rock band fronted by female vocalist Kimiko, whose distinctive, almost conversational singing style gives the group an instantly recognizable identity. Their music pairs her soft, lyrical delivery with warm, jangly guitar-driven arrangements, producing songs that feel like pages from an intimate journal set to sound. That gentle, emotionally tender approach has made them a go-to choice for slice-of-life and human-drama anime looking for theme songs that carry unspoken feeling. Their extensive anime credits include "Gekka" and "Star Chart," ending themes for The Devil Is a Part-Timer! (Hataraku Maou-sama!), the comedic isekai series about an overthrown demon lord flipping burgers in modern Tokyo, as well as an opening theme for Non Non Biyori Nonstop, the third season of the beloved rural slice-of-life series, and an opening theme for Food Wars! The Fifth Plate (Shokugeki no Souma: Gou no Sara). nano.RIPE's warm, heartfelt sound has become a signature element of anime that specialize in quiet, life-affirming stories.