Midori (ミドリ) was a four member jazz-punk fusion band formed in 2003 in Osaka, Japan. Mariko Goto (後藤まりこ) (guitar and vocals) Keigo Iwami (string bass) Hajime (HAJIMETAL) (keyboards) Yoshitaka Kozeni (drums) Their sound is a mixture of jazz and hardcore punk mostly, with diverse vocals ranging from baby-pop melodies to insane screams and growls. Their lyrics, often irate or solemn descriptions of love, frequently incorporate elements of kabuki and enka, paired with the wild beat of a traditional Japanese street festival.