Slang shorthand for Japanese rock music — a genre that blends Western rock, punk, and metal with distinctly Japanese aesthetics, fashion, and musical sensibilities. J-rock exploded globally in the late 1990s and 2000s through bands like X Japan, L'Arc-en-Ciel, and Dir en grey, gaining massive followings among anime fans and alternative music lovers worldwide. The scene is closely linked to Visual Kei, a flamboyant Japanese rock subculture known for elaborate costumes and heavy makeup.
She's been obsessed with J-rock since she got into anime — her playlist is basically all Dir en grey now.
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(slang) Japanese rock music.
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