About Zinchikurandan
Zinchikurandan are a four-piece punk band based in Tokyo, formed in January 2025. The line-up consists of vocalist Benisuzumetafa, guitarist Suzukinesiology, drummer Gochiru Wakaba, and bassist Shiki Utagawa, who joined following the departure of Shima Tsukue. Their official artist bio describes them as a “stinky girl band”, based on the idea that humans are inherently dirty and smelly creatures no matter how hard they try.
Known for chaotic live shows, Zinchikurandan lean into punk and riot grrrl with an intentionally confrontational sense of humour. Benisuzumetafa has performed in her underwear, the members throw themselves into the crowd, and their songs and stage presentation have included subjects such as tampons, vomiting, and being a stinky woman.
The band released their first EP, ‘Naguriaidabutsu’, on March 1st, 2025. They followed it with the singles ‘What a Surprise!’ in February 2026, ‘Gravitational Withdrawal’ in April, and ‘Vomit’ in June. On September 2nd, 2026, Zinchikurandan released the six-track split album ‘Itekomashi Bakuretsu Doro Shuketsu Shito Hen’ with RYUKETSU BLIZZARD, featuring mutual guest appearances across the record.
Benisuzumetafa also runs her own YouTube channel, where she shares covers, original solo songs, daily-life videos, and livestreams.
