J-core
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J-core (Jコア) is the style of hardcore techno associated with Japanese groups and DJs from the 1990s onward. Originally called "Japcore", the name "J-core" is an abbreviation of "Japanese hardcore". J-core music is often found in rhythm games and forms a substantial part of the doujin music scene.
J-core (Jコア) is the style of hardcore techno associated with Japanese groups and DJs from the 1990s onward. Originally called "Japcore", the name "J-core" is an abbreviation of "Japanese hardcore". J-core music is often found in rhythm games and forms a substantial part of the doujin music scene.
Performance and popular culture
Unlike other variants of hardcore, J-core does not have a strong club scene. Physical concerts with small audiences exist, but many events are held via online events or livestreams. J-core styled music is often featured in rhythm games, especially those whose main audience is in Asia or Japan; the popularity of Beatmania IIDX since its release in 1999 has introduced many to the genre. The Australian rhythm game Osu! also brought J-core to greater international attention, especially when Camellia was dubbed a featured artist in December 2018. J-core music is primarily sold on CDs at doujinshi conventions such as Comiket and Music Media-Mix Market.
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