Ginger Root - "Nisemono" (Official Music Video) 

As an older Japanese dude, it brings a smile to my face when you can recreate the Showa era feel so well. Absolutely delightful.

2:22 the loneliness motif hits so different in the context of this video and the lore! 😭

such clear love for ones craft, great work

This I think is one of the first times I ever cried watching a Music Video. For about 7 months, I was laid off, and it was a struggle to find work. As I saw my peers continue to blossom in their careers, I was finding myself going through countless rejections, pausing a lot of my life, and becoming extremely discouraged that I was even able to work in my field of interest in the first place. I felt like an impostor, that I was just lucky with my previous job and that I'd never get a chance anywhere else ever. I was waiting for someone to reach out, and it felt like that moment would never come. Nisemono and the EP as a whole did a lot to help me heal and keep my head up. As I kept trying for opportunities, sought out resources, and just tried to take care of myself, I would have this song helping me walk through getting over the feelings of being an impostor, and to just do my best and keep going. Seeing the Music Video... With Amaiwana performing amazingly as Kimiko going through similar moments of being alone while the world kept moving, trying and trying again with agencies, and ESPECIALLY waiting by the phone just for anything, the visuals have added a whole new level of connecting to this song and sharing that experience of displacement. I was seeing myself in Kimiko's struggle. While I'm thankful I'm not in that situation anymore and am settling into a new, more positive change, Nisemono as a whole has been such a personal journey that Cameron has shared with many and one that I'm grateful to have experienced through his craft. My own Nisemono chapter that I was in has been best bookmarked through the sounds and scenes of the EP, and so I'm thankful to have had something to connect to. I cannot wait for what amazing stories and experiences Cameron will share with his team and us in the near future! Congratulations on another amazing story, and genuinely thank you for helping me get through such a difficult time!

Hopefully we can we see "Meet You In The Galaxy" pretty soon!

So what I'm getting from this whole album is basically: Kimiko was this big star who didn't like the fame, which then big man Ginger Root took her job since the manager needed someone to perform, and he wrote the song. And now that she sees him with all this attention and fame, she feels jealous and wants that stardom back. But turns out, Ginger Root doesn't like the attention after all (as seen in "over the hill"). Now what I am guessing is that both Ginger Root and Kimiko are gonna team up and make a song together. Mending the bond, in a way.

Missed out on the concert but luckily the premieres can bring us all together for free

I like how she’s glad she’s not with the company anymore, but she feels sad about how easily she was replaced.

まずこのおしゃれすぎるMVの質感に惚れたんだけど、前の曲から辿ってったらこの子の不遇さや健気さが可愛すぎて推しになっちゃった

日本でMV撮影してくれたの嬉しいな！ 曲も映像のレトロ感も最高です🙌🏻

As a musician myself, I’ve got to say I dig this song a lot! It sounds super retro, yet futuristic at the same time with the effects used to make it sound this way in the final recording. I’m also incredibly fascinated by how subversive and unexpected the changes in chord arrangements, harmonies, and melodies get as this song progresses onward to the end. Kinda reminds me of the songs on Captain Beyond’s first album in that regard. So yeah, I’d say I’m a new fan!

Ginger root がいまだに何者なのかよくわからないけど毎回新曲聴いてるわ。

能勢電出てきてびっくり！あんなローカルな場所で撮影したんだ！ すごくよかった！昭和感満載

I remember that when we get addicted to watching TV series, we get overly attached to some characters and develop hate towards other characters. This parasocial feeling that people hating on Kimiko-chan adds up to the appeal of this whole GR saga lol They did well producing this dramatic atmosphere.

I like how there's a reminiscent of the song loneliness at 2:26 and how the storyline is going for the characters in the song

日本でのライブ本当にありがとう！！　楽しかったよ！　MVも楽しみ！

The colours and shots in this music video are absolutely stunning. I can’t wait to see where Kimiko’s story goes next!!

なんて切ない映像なの…。胸が締め付けられる。 ロケーションも、小物まで全て細かいセンス！さすがー。。 きみこちゃんの独特な喋り声がまた聞きたいな！　海だ！どんな曲なのか気になる！！歌声も聞きてみたくなる！

this mv is getting me to understand one of the appeals of the aesthetic --- the physicality of all the stuff we now do with just tapping and clicking. any relative'll tell u how much more satisfying it is to hang up on someone with a cord phone as opposed to just tapping

Miss you kimiko Chan😢

QUE BENDICIÓN

なんなんだこの、現在進行形で制作されてるのはわかってるのに映像から懐かしさが溢れてて頭の中で時間軸が合わない感じ

レトロでかわいい〜 こんなに昭和を再現できてるのすごい！

It's amazing how Ginger Root has gone from trying to mimic Kimiko to properly take her place to now Kimiko trying to mimic Ginger Root and retake her place by taking his place. Or at least that's my interpretation so far.

マッチと明菜が表紙の明星とか 相変わらず芸が細かいｗｗ good👍

The way Ginger Root makes a tune and then a whole experience / play from the visuals is astounding. Great lore, great storytelling o7

Not a 100% but I think around 1:20-1:23 we get to see Mariya (on a CD), and for the headshots Akina Nakamori, Hiromi Iwasaki, Kyoko Koizumi and Kimiko❤

Mucho amor desde México!!! Eres increíble!

I’d love to see a behind the scenes look at all these music videos! They’re incredibly well made!

きみこさんまだあなたは輝けるはずだ

キャメロン、fuji rockまでずっと日本にいてよ😊😊

Can’t wait, Nisemono was my favorite track ❤️

I’m FREAKING EXCITED!!!! he never fails making the best songs EVERRR

At 2:28, I heard the motif from 'Loneliness'. I think it's wonderful how tiny details can make the whole song become wonderful. Ginger Root is always great!

アマイワナちゃんかわいい🥺🥺

Currently in Japan (Tokyo/Miyako) loving every minute of it while listening to these jams!

映像を観察してみて　おおよそ1983年くらいの日本を再現していると思われます

Hoping that after all this journey Kimiko can rember the spirit and the passion of being an idol マネージャーさんは、なんと鬼マネージャーだけじゃなく、優しいお姉さんの一面でもありそう🤣

Getting to see Kimiko's side of the story is great, and the whole Nisemono saga is so compelling. The combination of song and video really stir up an intense sense of melancholy and regret - the colour grading especially. Phenomenal video, can't wait to see where the story goes next!

My favorite band of all time

ginger rootさんのこのリズム感が最高です

If I think that only a few years ago Ginger Root was making the first versions of Toaster music, I feel very happy for his achievments ❤ you have a wonderful talent! Thank you for this gorgeous music ❤

The way these videos tell stories is something that I'll never tire of.

These just keep getting higher and higher quality. Beautiful production.

Man, everything is so perfect lol. The amount of work it takes to get this look down clothing wise, set wise, film wise, then making the song lol. Holy shit! I love it lol. Love all of it!

such awesome art!

I LOVE IT !!

楽しみ！

Me encanta!

Love this ep!

i love it sm

Amazing video as always!

HYPED

love it

you and david did a great job!

Great video!! Awesome song!

Another banger man, your work and your vision always shows so much and its always awesome to see!

love this

Absolutely stunning job, every one of you makes such a fantastic team and it only continues to get better and better. Much love Gingy

I hope you never stop doing this! 💙

Amazing tune !!

I loved!

Love your music 💗😌

I can't wait for this, I've been a fan of this band for 3 years now love u ginger root

Outstanding like always, top notch colour grading, VFX and video editing! Obviously the song is also a banger!

so good

Seeing them in concert was the best experience. ♥️

i love everything you guys make

I love this music so much ! Never stop making music ❤

The visuals are so nice and the music is absolutely stunning 💕 it’s very well put together, thank you.

I've been waiting for this one! I'm so excited for this! One of my fav songs!

AMAZING SONG! Keep up with the good work!

Awesome! Glad I got to see your concert in San Diego, absolutely loved it. Currently in Japan and wish I was able to get here sooner to catch your Japanese tour.

I can't believe Nisemono got a MV! it's so gorgeous and well made, Ginger Root always put so much care in the craft of the videos it's crazy, you guys are amazing!

Lovely

What a fantastic birthday present for me! I love your music so much that I had to escape for a minute from my own birthday party to watch this video. Keep doing this, your music, your videos. Ginger Root it's a marvelous project

These releases feel like events! Haha I love it! ❤

AMAZING

Yes, another Gingerroot MV! Awesome!

Great music video, I love the retro style of your content. Seriously great job!

ブリリアーント！ Kimiko is always looking so cute when she’s in your video.

Aaah such a brilliant suite 😍

I love the story of this album. Keep it up❤❤❤

The music videos are so impressive i love them so much, very underrated, they deserve so much more views

Amazing music video can’t wait for more music 💚💖💙

OHHHHH I CAN'T WAIT!!!

So AMAZING!!! Ginger root music is so great!!!!

待ってました〜！！！😂🎉✨

amazing

Such a breath of fresh air, love this band

Love this song. Makes me feel like beautiful memories flashing in my mind. This man has such an interesting ear for different eras in music and combining them to create a new era of sound with familiar feelings.

So good

Man, I just got to listening to your music, and omg. Everything about the content you make, all the way down to the 80s feel of it all, and the creativity behind it all is such a pleasure to see. Recently I’ve been having a lot of doubts in my own musical career, and how I should go about it. I’ve been forgetting why I do music in the first place, and it’s been feeling more and more like endless work. Listening to this and watching this reminds me of why I like this art form in the first place. So thank you for that❤

I love the cheerful and ominous parts of the song

Dude you are changing my life, I honestly love this with every fiber in my body

i love it

Love your songs and wiyeos! Keep it up boys! u re the best!

loving the aesthetics

Yeahhhhhh, i've been waiting for so long, can't wait to see where this goes 💛💚🇧🇷

Just makes me feel nostalgic. Great video y’all.