Puffy Amiyumi Hi Hi [ESSENTIAL ◆]

But more importantly, do yourself a favor: Skip the cartoon soundtrack. Pull up "Hi Hi," "Planet Tokyo," or "Honey."

Unlike the hyper-feminine, synchronized idol groups of the time, Ami and Yumi were rock stars. They played instruments (guitar and keys), wore vintage mod clothes, and had the attitude of best friends who just happened to write ridiculously catchy power-pop. puffy amiyumi hi hi

Did you grow up watching Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi ? Or are you a fan of the real band? Let me know in the comments—and go stream their latest album! But more importantly, do yourself a favor: Skip

You’re hearing — and no, that title isn't a stutter. It was the Cartoon Network show that introduced an entire generation of Western kids to J-Pop, long before K-Pop took over the world. But here’s the secret the show never told you: The cartoon was based on a real, legendary rock band. Did you grow up watching Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi