This is How Nemophila Will Play Without Saki!

So, I just watched the Livestream that Nemophila did on their Instagram.
And I think now we can see a little more how things will be in live performances.
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[@venusgaijin]

🔴 I made a mistake in the video guys.🫠 Mayu has been playing guitar for a long time. Sorry🫡 👇👇 Here's a comment I saw on Reddit about this: "She has always played instruments. Namely piano and guitar. She used to do regular streams playing and singing before Nemo blew up. Never saw her do it live yet."

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

Tamu also plays guitar.

[@buccanero]

Not just guitar, she also plays piano and drums.

[@OtobokeGaijin6218]

Mayu studied in the vocal program at a music school, and music theory, arranging, and guitar/piano accompaniment of vocals were part of the curriculum.

[@ArvoR]

it's awesome that a new Lizzy Hale/Lita Ford something is born due to circumstances..

[@RazvanMihaeanu]

@@kevinthetruckdriver353 Tamu plays saxophone too, besides keyboards...

[@RichZee777]

I had a good feeling about Nemo being able to continue with just 4 members, sometimes you just gotta wait and see what happens. MOAR BASS SOLOS!!!!

[@waterwalker9600]

GO NEMOPHILA. I'm all in 🌸✨️🌠

[@mbenocas1390]

Haraguchi's bass solos on Nemophila songs 100% approved 👏👍

[@panterarufo9734]

Totalmente de acuerdo contigo!

[@OtobokeGaijin6218]

I'll see them live at Naon no Yaon and plan to see at least a couple of the Japan tour shows-I look forward to seeing/hearing what's the same and different about a band I first saw in Sept. 2019 and most recently at Budokan. I'd like to see/hear 2 guitarists, but whatever they decide is fine. They can use backing tracks, or maybe Kensuke Akiyama can stand offstage and play the other guitar parts-or maybe not. Btw, Akiyama hasn't put up anything on his twtr since the day after the Budokan concert.

[@davidtollefson8411]

I trust they’ll do what needs to be done. They can go the Trident route with backing tracks or use a touring guitarist like Lonesome Blue, but I personally am very intrigued by them staying a four piece both live and in the studio. We’ll see..

[@Rymdsaft]

Would someone kindly share some news from Naon no Yaon 2024?

[@fredminier8547]

🤟🔥🤟🔥NEMOPHILA will live on very Strong 🤟🤟♥️🙏🙏

[@venusgaijin]

🔥🤟😎👊

[@davidtollefson8411]

I hope they stay a quartet. They are more than capable of making it work. Adding new members isn’t as easy as it looks, though they could take their time and add another guitarist in the future, or add a touring guitarist. People need to be respectful of whatever they attempt, and have a little trust in them. They need to do what feels right for themselves, not other people.

[@OtobokeGaijin6218]

Of course fans are among the "other people", and fan opinion including in Japan seems about evenly split between 1 guitar and 2 (with everyone agreeing they'll end up doing what's right for themselves). If they stay 1 and Hazuki sets up stage left, I'll miss the little pranks Hara used to pull on Hazuki.

[@samhalen12]

Yes a touring guitarist like in Mary's blood for the songs up to evolve and continue as quartet. The new Vanhalen.

[@DavidKAnderson]

While the incredibly deep pool of elite-level guitarists in their music niche in Japan means replacing even a superb player like Saki isn't a _technical_ problem, Nemophila has always had insanely great band chemistry. I think that's what would pose the biggest challenge in returning to a quintet. Nemophila have always had a magical something extra about them, and they're too smart to risk that. I trust them to make the right call (and to revisit the idea of a new member if they come to a point where they think that will be better).

[@StefanOlzon]

I recently listened to Koiai´s trailer for their blueray. And between 0.55 and 1.06 I had a vision of a possible future guitarduo in Nemophila...

[@80mtn]

Mayu rockin' that Dave Grohl Gibson! 🙂 Hey V.G.!

[@venusgaijin]

I'm excited for their next shows🤟🔥🤞 Hey Dave👊

[@80mtn]

My overactive little brain keeps whispering.. "Li-sa-X.. Li-sa-X.. 🙂

[@venusgaijin]

@@80mtn That would be the best news of the year!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

​​@@venusgaijin I just thought i'd pop in to say "Hi Lucas".🙂👋 Ooh look 80mtn's here too so "Hi Dave"....🤔 which isn't that strange really seeing as he left the comment :)

[@venusgaijin]

@@GaryHolloway-810 😅Hey Gary👊 Good to see you here🤟

[@dougmetko1453]

These four ladies can do anything they want, my suggestion is just sit back and watch.. I think it's gonna get really good and we will probably get new songs and new arrangements of old songs, new mixes and sound. What anyone thinks they should do is irrelevant, just support them and enjoy the ride!

[@hackermike31]

Saki will be missed and always be a part of this group in my mind.Wish Saki and the remaining 4 a great future in this industry and rocking on....

[@gillesmurat7362]

Hi from France: Well done girls, keep going, you are the best!!! And for something, misfortune is good. The departure of Saki (which we can regret as she was part of a group with great talent) allows, if necessary, to prove that Hazuki is a brilliant and distinguished guitarist. I love this young guitar goddess! I don't forget Mayu (always equal to herself) nor Tamu "The Beast Beat" and the Fierce Bassist Haraguchi-san...

[@wolfscoat6207]

I really hope Saki comes back. This 4 Ladie are really strong and I hope they make their way, but to have two such awesome guitar players in the band is just crazy good.

[@royrepie61]

Nice change 🙂 I hope they will get more better and better with this new formation band......NEMOPHILA is Amazing band ❤❤❤

[@dano247365]

These ladies will be great! They're all talented and accomplished. Japan has so much depth in rock and metal musicianship it's just scary!

[@randybegosa9238]

Now I'm gonna hear more Hasuki's solo. I love Hasuki san❤. Nemophila forever🤘

[@mfreak1126]

Hazuki

[@randybegosa9238]

@@mfreak1126 yes Hazuki 🩵

[@Metali_dad]

Love the changes. Always thought Nemo sounded more like American metal bands than other Japanese bands because the bass didn't stand out as much. Really happy for more Hara. 🎉😊

[@COYO-T]

A stronger bass presents in any song is a good thing. Band-Maid is the only other band I know of the does bass solo's

[@shortyg8934]

Those 2 individuals walked away because nemophila was getting heavy and loud 😂.

[@Hypurr1]

Everybody is so worried about how they will play their old songs while the real question is how are they going to write new songs now that the main song writer left. Will they be able to write new music that is on par with what we have been getting from them? That's the real conundrum.

[@Greg-om2hb]

Thank you for the update. But watching this just makes me sad. So sad.

[@venusgaijin]

🫤

[@Dead-EyeMetal]

I get it, but keep the faith.

[@Greg-om2hb]

@@Dead-EyeMetal It's like when your parents get divorced, and henceforth all your family photos have only one parent in them. I feel physical pain seeing these recent images.

[@Dead-EyeMetal]

@@Greg-om2hb Sure it's traumatic but I'm gonna try not to take sides.

[@DavidKAnderson]

Yeah, it hit me hard, too...gutted, really. But as a gigging guitarist (for a lot longer than I like to think about...lol), I've been in Saki's position more than once. Even a project you love, with people who are dear to you, will no longer match up with where you need to be as an artist. I'll certainly follow her solo work avidly - and I was SO bummed not to score in the ticket lottery for her show in Yokohama in June...Senri Kawaguchi on drums, no less!! Nemophila 1.0 were an absolutely magical band for me, my favorite anywhere for most of their run. I have a LOT of faith in the remaining four to make lightning strike twice.

[@yakidin63]

There is nothing the band cannot do. Mayu put a photo of that guitar on her Instagram in February. She has played for a while before that. 💙🎸

[@panterarufo9734]

Nemophila! Para mi la banda mas exitosa de los últimos 2 años! Y seguirá creciendo gracias a su versatilidad , variedad de sus creaciones y lanzamientos ! Un éxito es esta banda! Y ahora Hazuki pone el hombro por la banda! ❤

[@willemkoekemoer5042]

They are born superstars

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Saki leaving really has opened up things for H-san.

[@ArvoR]

i hope it opens up something for Saki too but i cnt see nothing right now

[@bandmaidfanATL]

@@ArvoR Saki can take care of herself. She's got projects already, probably did 3 months ago. Smart lady.

[@Dead-EyeMetal]

@@ArvoR If you can't see anything ahead for SAKI then you haven't been looking very hard.

[@ArvoR]

@@Dead-EyeMetal call me blind but i cnt see any massive success incoming, only few diehard fans buy those guitar EP-s, Mary's Bloood ratings are pretty close to Nemophila, maybe only slight push from reunion news. If someone would resurrect Destrose this would feed many musicians few years after success and hype of "follow up bands" like Lovebites aso

[@josemanuelperez2853]

Saki puts their own band in a hiatus, maybe it´s time for Mary´s Blood to come back

[@hazeywaz]

Loved how they re adapted Orain on this stream

[@zhinshampoo]

They are so talented, this is just a new start 🎤🎸🥁🎛🎶❤

[@krzi-o5619]

So sexy eyes is not in the group anymore ? That’s so sad , but I still love them , I listen to their music through my headphones at work most of the day. Guess I’ll be supporting two bands now , this one and the one Saki decides to form or join. Please keep us updated on Saki. Thank you . 👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️

[@ajdenzer3039]

Not discounting Hazuki in any way, she's truly one of only a handful in regards to being the finest guitarists on the planet, I just find it hollow, she's not 2 people, no matter how you frame it, I will always continue to support Nemophila, 4 or 5 members, I just realize that they are now and will be different from their original self.

[@Tyreus1]

Nemo's gonna be just fine, just even more badass than usual !!

[@MrJoJomusic74]

If Mayu plays guitar, Haraguchi and Hazuki combine bass and guitar solos, and with Tamu Murata's brilliant drumming, I agree 100%. It will do it with 4 members. I continue to support them as a Nemophila fan. Respect 🤘🔥🤘

[@jaedo6180]

I never have a problem with more bass solos! And, Happy belated birthday, Haraguchi-san!🎉🤘🫶

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

If Mayu plays guitar. She'll play rhythm guitar. But I see them hiring a touring guitarist that Saki had when she was in Mary's Blood. Yes. Nemophila will be missing Saki's guitar sound & solos. Nemophila sound will of course have to change. Hazuki will be fine.

[@60代歌舞伎びと]

よく2人目のギタリスト候補が話題になりますが、オフィシャル的に問題がないSAKI以上のギタリストといえば・・・sun-go姉さん？本気ととるかジョークととるかは・・・。ジョークのつもりでしたが、マジで良いかも。

[@jawosammadennhier7062]

Thank you so much for this info. Very encouraging. I still wish Saki all the best. Maybe they will re-unite one day. I hope so. 🐺💮GER

[@Naru085]

I love the idea that Mauy play some guitar.. but in my opinion will be better if they hire another guitar player !

[@Ausemere]

Nemophila will be fine. This reminds me of when Max left Sepultura yet some of their best albums (Dante XXI, Mediator, Machine Messiah, Quadra) are with only Andreas on guitar. Also when Andre Matos left Angra and his following band (Shaman) had only one guitarist with heavier timbre than the previous two in Angra. Do I even need to mention Pantera?

[@kevinrampersad9202]

I said it before in relation to Babymetal losing Yui : Music is like life - in a well lived life - you endure, adapt, evolve and PREVAIL! NEMOPHILAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!💖💖💖💖!!!!

[@snakepitsam]

As long as Hazuki is there

[@Jordehwa4444]

Don't get me wrong I like Saki and I will support her in the future with whatever she does. But I love Nemophila and I love bass guitar. So if Haraguchi gets more time to shine and give us some more bass solos, well then, I consider that a good development. Seeing Mayu play guitar will also be cool... Do you think they will find another guitarist in the future? I mean harmonizing guitars has kind of been Nemophila's thing... (not to mention 5 petals in the flower) Either way much love to the band and to Saki!

[@NOMAD-_-]

Wasn’t hazuki teaching mayu how to play guitar I seen some pictures awhile ago she won’t be playing crazy solos but definitely help with some of the slower songs

[@hectorgonzalez9170]

Excuse me but Hasukl has always played great guitar even before Nemophila. The thing is Saki started thinking she was the only guitarist in the band. Sorry Saki but guitarists in Japan are a dime a dozen. Saki control your ego.

[@wolfscoat6207]

wow, you know the thoughts of Saki? you can really make money with that skills bro.

[@hectorgonzalez9170]

@@wolfscoat6207 Gee, you can actually complete a whole sentence. That 6th grade education is really paying of !?!?

[@davidarcus5131]

I fully trust these rockers. They got this!

[@muto4055]

Wow! Mayu with the rhythm guitar is mind-blowing😶

[@allanmoger1838]

Hazuki solos and Saki solos are very different in style and structure. This changes Nemophila significantly, we will have to see how that pans out. If they keep doing what they did for Evolve then I don’t see too much difference but it changes everything up to that point. I’m glad I saw them live when I did.

[@Dead-EyeMetal]

Agreed. Very different guitar styles.

[@MaidensOfMetal15]

My first exposure to Nemophila was their brilliant cover of Iron Maiden's The Trooper. Boy was it good. I then blindly purchased Evolve without listening to any tracks. Well, I just hope their next album is an improvement. There wasn't any track that I thought was fantastic, as a whole. I also don't understand why there were three pop songs. Perhaps that direction was what drove Saki to depart. No more pop songs, or uplifting vocals, please.

[@usagi3919]

w/o a 2nd guitarist, they will be doing what Band-Maid does with the bass coming more to the forefront out of necessity.

[@Dead-EyeMetal]

BM has the advantage of a permanent rhythm guitarist and a more experienced bass player. Hara-chan is epic and has enough attitude for a dozen normal bass players, but be fair. She must have time to grow.

[@richardn8866]

Band-Maid proved you don't need a second lead guitarist if you have a really good lead bass player and a rhythm guitarist that can hold down the melody. I only worry that Mayu might lose some of her edge vocally when she's playing guitar. They are all strong enough musicians that they can overcome the loss of a lead guitarist. I look forward to what they can accomplish.

[@DavidKAnderson]

I'm guessing they'll be pretty selective about what songs she plays guitar on for precisely that reason. Mayu is straight up one of the best frontwomen in metal...anywhere. They won't want to lose (or compromise) that.

[@michelm.6033]

Happy Birthday Haraguchi-San. I was curious if Haraguchi-San and Hazuki-San would would become more of a dueling team. Now I have my answer and I love it. Mayu-San has been playing the guitar for a while and sounds great. Will she instantly reach the level of Hazuki, or Saki? Unfortunately, no, but I still like the direction for at least the near term. Mayu is very talented. ❤️🌸

[@TlanImass]

Hara-san using a pick! 💖Mayu-san with braces. Kawaii! 😍

[@marcoskazu_]

🤘🤘🤘🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🔥🔥🔥

[@jhanbroo8421]

Hazuki ❤❤❤

[@R2robot]

I'm out of the loop.. what happened to Saki?

[@venusgaijin]

"Due to differences in direction, Gt.SAKI has decided to leave NEMOPHILA."

[@R2robot]

@@venusgaijin Ahh, thanks. Still out of the loop so what is the new direction? Or was it the direction they took from the time they played covers until their first album? That was an unexpected turn for me and probably why i'm out of the loop. heh

[@DavidKAnderson]

@@R2robot The first thing Saki released after departing was "Germinans," a terrific piece of instrumental prog-metal. If featured Fred Leclercq on bass and world class drummer Senri Kawaguch (who absolutely blows the roof off). It's a very good track, combining the virtuosity you expect in the genre with the sort of dynamic, interesting songwriting you often _don't_ see in prog-metal, where songs are all-too-often just canvases for shredding.

[@MegaHogzilla]

They need a replacement for Saki. There are too many great female gunslingers in Japan to not find a replacement.

[@josemanuelperez2853]

Well, Saki it´s one of the best female guitar in Japan, and all of them at the same level have a band so i don´t see it easy Probably Saki restarts Mary´s Blood

[@MegaHogzilla]

@7StringSweepGoddessAboveAll It seems to me that several japanese musicians are frequently operating in more than one band at a time. For instance, Hazuki plays with Li-Sa-X in Koiai in addition to her gig with Nemophila. Tamu plays with her progressive group when she's not busy with Nemophila as well. A replacement doesn't have to not be in another band.

[@josemanuelperez2853]

@7StringSweepGoddessAboveAll Well, Saki it´s the one who left, not me

[@Dead-EyeMetal]

Nemophila remains my favourite band, so I have no reason to be less than supportive. That said, I think some people's perceptions and reactions have been warped by loyalty. They did great and were very brave to stream this. But ... while 'Ama-Te-Ras' and 'Alive' as demonstrated here would work fine at a live show (IMO), on the other hand, I don't think 'OIRAN' is close to gig-ready. Hara-chan's solo, while great, sticks out like a sore thumb as filler to replace something that's missing, and Hazuki needs more time to tighten up her solo section. Along with 'Life' and 'Waiting for You'. 'OIRAN' is one of my three favourite Nemo songs, but I'd rather see it temporarily suspended from the set than have it performed like this at a large-scale show. As I said on Reddit, critics and YT reactors can be merciless. I don't want my favourite band savaged by them and I don't have the resources to track down and eliminate every asshole out there. If we really want to help and support the band we need to see things objectively, as critics and promoters will. The songs need more arrangement changes, more rehearsal time and, IMO, another guitar player to work alongside Hazuki.

[@venusgaijin]

Hazuki has a good friend named...Lisa-x🫣 who knows 👀

[@rasi2020]

@@venusgaijin That's what I was thinking too! Koai is nice but compared to Nemophila still at a small scale. So, if Nemophila survives - in the long run Lisa-X would definitely a great "addition".

[@Dead-EyeMetal]

@@venusgaijin I love Lisa's work, and I have both KOIAI's EPs, but I'm not sure how well she'd fit in. Lisa seems to have more of a prog/shred-pop inclination and she's naturally a little less "metal" in her stage performance. Who knows though - maybe she's got a hidden headbanger side. I'd be happy to see Lisa join, but she's always steered her own musical ship. I don't know that she'd want to join a band she doesn't lead.

[@DavidKAnderson]

@@Dead-EyeMetal While I thought of Lisa-X right away, too, I also had the same reservation: she's not necessarily a metalhead by inclination, more of a prog/shred player. Saki's playing has lots of that in it, too...but I think she's also a metaller at her core. Nemophila may be one of the most versatile metal bands ever...but they're still a metal band at their core. A player I think would work perfectly, musically, is Sakura Yoshida. She easily has the chops and is a metal player through and through...but not only do I think she has her heart set on eventually reviving Hagane, but she also just landed a Bandori gig with their new project Egoegg. That not only includes Sakura's first try at voice acting, but Bandori projects play to _stadiums_ after all. We're talking a whole different level of paycheck...and that matters to any pro musician. In any case, I'm looking forward to experiencing the quartet version of Nemophila soon, and it may well prove to be the best path for them now. As I say elsewhere in the thread, I trust them to make a good call. Chemistry is everything with this band, and they'll place preserving that magic over other considerations, for sure.

[@tcntad87]

Mayu on guitar and Hara-chan phat bass👌

[@sebastienlangonnet8852]

no, Mayu didn't learn to play RECENTLY ! you can't be so confident singing/growling and playing the guitar without looking much what you're doing in only a few weeks or months !

[@tackle47]

Honestly as much as I respect Hara and Hazuki they need a 2nd guitarist. Nothing negative about talent but those dual guitars add beef to the sound. I hope they decide eventually add that 2nd guitarist and they lose none of their momentum.

[@Dead-EyeMetal]

Agreed.

[@erikl1447]

Not the same without Saki.....just an average band now

[@2006Whippet]

I wouldn't want to see Mayu on the guitar too much since it would limit her movement around the stage.

[@samhalen12]

I wish Saki didn't leave but she left home to go on her own, isn't that what we all do. I wish Saki the best & look foward what is to come from her. Nemophila 4 is going to be good. There working on it but you can see what it could be. My favorite band has become 2 ( new vers Nemo/ Saki solo ). Don't use guitar backing tracks keep it live. The new songs will be different. The new Vanhalen. I hope.

[@andreesteves2]

I don't know if choosing to put Mayu on guitar will yield good results. Nemophila is my favorite Japanese band and I consider Mayu to be one of the best gutturals in the Metal world. She has a unique timbre in the world of music but, in my opinion, she doesn't perform very well in her normal singing voice on stage when she has to sing in high areas, except when they lower the tone of the songs. . Playing the guitar while singing may hinder her from hitting the high notes, in my opinion.

[@Dead-EyeMetal]

I think Mayu's live vocal issues are largely due to fatigue. She usually starts out strong and then a few pitch issues creep in as the workload takes its toll. She did great in this latest stream.

[@TheBENHEC]

MORE BASS SOLO PLEASE!!!!

[@airtioteclint]

Why can't they just recruit a new guitar player? There's no shortage of talented guitarists in Japan. That girl Kanon from accent. Or kinoko helmet.

[@ChrisPage68]

They have festival commitments soon, so familiarising a new guitarist with their back catalogue may not be feasible.

[@markmckeown87]

Probably will down the line

[@EAH-AZ80]

There are a lot of good female guitarists in Japan, so it would be easy to hire them. If they really felt they needed a fifth member and couldn't trust him, he would leave again soon.

[@willemkoekemoer5042]

Why they dont need one this is the new Nemophila go ladys

[@ehque]

Kinoko Helmet is 12 years old. Even though she’s a fantastic guitarist, she might be too young for bands to want to take her in.

[@sean1728]

Whatever comes next, I’m down for the ride! 🤘🇯🇵🔥🤘

[@outwest1014]

I'll wait, still think there will be a 2nd guitar, maybe a hired gun for concerts. Actually more interested in what Saki's up to. Been a fan of her long before there was Nemophila.

[@ChrisPage68]

Interesting...anyone know her level of Shred? Is she going to be their equivalent of Miku Kobato for Band-Maid?

[@Dead-EyeMetal]

I've not seen anything to suggest that Mayu is at Miku's level yet, but she's not a total noob. We know she's had that guitar for a while: it was in the Foo's 'Walk' cover video. Also, she seemed comfortable with bar chords and basic open chords. She changed chords confidently and didn't have to spend every moment staring at her fretting hand. Not an experienced band rhythm guitarist yet but she's superhuman, so the potential is there.

[@ChrisPage68]

@@Dead-EyeMetal I will always love and respect Saki, but this new situation is genuinely exciting.

[@Dead-EyeMetal]

@@ChrisPage68 It's certainly ... interesting.

[@DavidKAnderson]

Miku has, to her considerable credit, gone from barely being able to play to becoming a very good rhythm player. I don't think most of us have seen enough of Mayu's playing to know how she'd rate in comparison.

[@rbxjm2]

I'm absolutely going to miss Saki and wish nothing but the best for her. That being said, I'm absolutely digging this new energy. Bass player myself so selfishly, more haraguchi-san is 😍😍😍

[@ZaiRaz866]

Yesss!! finally more bass solos from haraguchi san

[@brunobryant4846]

Onya Nemo, way to much talent in this band to not go on. 👍🍻

[@ryunekoyashiki]

haraguchi-san epic bass solo 😘😘😘

[@ronnimetalpicodeathchamato6266]

I predict they add another lead guitarist in the near future... NEMOPHILA's music is made for the twin guitar leads going back and forth; MAYU can't do what she does best and play rhythm guitar at the same time!

[@samhalen12]

look up van halen unchained oakland. See how them and Nemophila play together as a band. 2 different bands but similar in energy. 4 people can make a lot of noise.

[@LukCPL]

I really hope they have 2nd guitarist for live gigs, few bands went from 2 guitarists to 1 and it always was a detractor in concerts :/

[@Metallic_Gaijin_Hu]

1:55 - 2:00 no more backbends :'(

[@Dead-EyeMetal]

💔 IKR. A tragedy.

[@pinoypower69]

🐺LOVEBITES RULES🐺

[@MegaHogzilla]

Way to stay classy, Wolfpack. 🙄

[@oliphant2848]

As a fellow Lovebites fan, what are you doing here? This is not about Lovebites. It could even be understood as gloating, see below, and gloating is frankly idiotic. We don't elevate one good band at the expense of another, and when one band has been kicked down and is trying to recover, you're gonna kick them more? Music is not war. Fans like you hurt Lovebites, and the bands themselves are friends, so what the hell are you doing? Grow up or get a new hobby.

[@Dead-EyeMetal]

Lovebites are fine, but they're off-topic here. Too different in style to make comparison valid. Most people here have the sense to love both bands.

[@salva0922]

In the words of Han Solo: "I got a bad feeling about this"

[@powbobs]

Mayu has played guitar for a long time. There are old videos on KZbin.

[@JPDR120]

So sad she's become a mid band

[@JuanGomez-dk6kf]

Mayu toca peor la guitarra que Miku PO, lo mejor es buscar una guitarrista provisional para los proximos shows y despues con tiempo audicionar a un guitarrista talentosa

[@_Ziyi]

Let's be honest, if she is good enough to play and not mess up their live performances then who really cares ?. It is their choice as a close group of experienced musicians, so they must have confidence in testing the water in this way, while also being creative with the adjustment of losing a member. So rather than simply getting a replacement, they get to experiment, and if it doesn't work out they can still recruit someone later.

[@660dohcnk]

頑張れネモ、

[@ubeuonly]

4 little robots

[@COTTERO]

Sorry girls, if this true... I don't buy this move.😕 With so many great Japanese female guitarist, you can't hire ONE!!, you disappoint me gals.😐 This is starting to speak badly about yourselves.😔

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

Your comment says more about you than it does about Nemophila.

[@Dead-EyeMetal]

They lose an epic guitar player but soldier on regardless. That's not bad, it's heroic. FFS, give them a while to get themselves reorganised. Have faith or go listen to something else. You judgement is unfair.

[@WITHOUT_HESITATION_SIIIIIIIIR.]

Nope would not work, most of their songs will sound dull so they need to hire another shredder.