Kawaii metal and cyber metal project NEON ONI from Japan continues to blur the line between digital concept and real-world band. Originally launched around 2022 with AI-generated visuals and a futuristic cyber-oni aesthetic, the project sparked debate online about whether the band even existed. The illusion has since cracked—in the best possible way—as real musicians now perform the material live, transforming the once virtual concept into a functioning band. In this performance, NEON ONI unleash the track S1CK, delivering a chaotic mix of heavy riffs, electronic textures and idol-energy that feels like cyberpunk metal stepping out of the screen and onto the stage.
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