The full-length album HELL IN WORLD TRIGGER (冥土INワールドトリガー), comprising 11 tracks of unbridled intensity, dropped digitally worldwide in late October 2025, marking a bold evolution from his band roots. Blending dark, thematic depth with heavy riffs and futuristic flair, the release captures KOUKI's signature shamanistic energy, drawing fans into a hellish yet captivating sonic realm that's already sparking viral acclaim across streaming platforms.
Standout track "LNDULGENCE" (免罪罪罪符) exemplifies the album's genre-bending prowess, fusing bright pop-rock melodies with traditional Asian influences, echoing KOUKI's enka singer background and shamisen prowess, against a backdrop of vivid, light-drenched visuals that merge tradition and futurism.
The record arrives amid KOUKI's high-octane Sachi no Ongaeshi Tour ‘25: “Ikitsuita Saki wa Onigashima!”, a six-date Japan jaunt featuring a powerhouse band lineup including D=OUT's Ibuki on guitar, SHUSE on bass, and Kiryu's Junji Tokai on drums. Fresh off a Paris performance during Fashion Week, where he modeled for designer SHINO, KOUKI pours his multifaceted creativity into this project, following D=OUT's recent single ‘愛-aikagi-鍵’ and proving his relentless drive in the visual kei scene.
Fan reactions have been electric, with social feeds buzzing over the album's raw power and clever lyrics, prompting replays and playlist dominations among VK enthusiasts. As KOUKI himself teased post-release, this is "all of me right now," inviting listeners to dive into his current sonic worldview via platforms like Spotify (search "OGRE ISLAND" to avoid mix-ups).
With only a handful of tour dates left and streams surging, HELL IN WORLD TRIGGER solidifies Onigashima as a force in modern visual kei, blending nostalgia with innovation, essential listening for anyone craving dark, emotive rock that hits like a world-triggering apocalypse.
