Phantom Tone is a Japanese Folklore Hip-Hop project blending folklore-inspired emotional storytelling with Chill / Lo-Fi / Hip-Hop beats. The project explores the quiet, shadowed side of Japanese narrative culture through atmospheric composition and minimalistic rhythm. It is considered a stylistic branch within Japanese Hip-Hop, focusing on cultural and mythological interpretation rather than mainstream lyrical expression.
Suno AI v5 – The Future of AI-Generated Music | Phantom Tone
Discover how Phantom Tone integrates Suno AI v5 to craft ritual-inspired Japanese Hip-Hop, redefining the boundaries of generative sound.
AI Lyrics Generator – Custom GPT for Japanese Songwriting | Phantom Tone
Meet Phantom Tone’s Custom GPT – an AI lyric generator blending poetic Japanese expression with advanced songwriting intelligence. Designed for Suno, SORA, and beyond.
Sora 2 (OpenAI) – AI Video + Audio Generation for Creators | Phantom Tone
Explore how Phantom Tone leverages Sora 2 by OpenAI to blend text-to-video and AI audio generation, bringing Japanese ritual hip-hop visuals to life with cinematic precision.
DomoAI – Next-Gen Lip-Sync & AI Animation Platform | Phantom Tone
Learn how Phantom Tone uses DomoAI to generate expressive, lip-synced AI avatars for music videos and storytelling — where voice, emotion, and visuals move in perfect rhythm.
🎧 Profile
The project began its musical activities around 2008 in Miyagi, Japan.
In 2016, an independent free paper introducing local musicians was produced
and distributed at live houses and music-related venues in the area.
Since then, the project has expanded into video production, recording,
and digital distribution.
Today, the main focus is on creating and releasing music
through projects such as Phantom Tone and Noctia.
News & Information
- Phantom Belly Rhyme
Genre: Japanese Folklore Hip-Hop, Ritual Lo-Fi Poetry Produced by: Phantom Tone | Suno AI | Kotetsu Co., Ltd. Tags: #AIgeneratedMusic #JapaneseHipHop #FolkloreBeats #PhantomTone #WafuHipHop #LoFiJapan #RitualBeats About the Track “Phantom Belly Rhyme” conjures a nocturnal ritual where rhythm and disguise intertwine beneath the moon. The piece channels the folklore of shapeshifters — beings who live between deception and truth, laughter and dread. Through taiko, koto, and spectral beats, the track explores the blurred line between identity and illusion. It’s a sonic embodiment of transformation, echoing the twilight where spirits and humans trade names. Concept & Symbolism This composition delves into… Read more: Phantom Belly Rhyme - DrowncallGenre: Japanese Folklore Hip-Hop, Ritual Lo-Fi Poetry Produced by: Phantom Tone | Suno AI | Kotetsu Co., Ltd. Tags: #AIgeneratedMusic #JapaneseHipHop #FolkloreBeats #PhantomTone #RitualLoFi #WafuHipHop #WaterSpirit About the Track “Drowncall” emerges like a whisper from beneath the tide — a ritual of sound where silence and breath merge into one. AI vocals blend with koto and lo-fi drums, forming a misty, sacred groove that feels both ethereal and ancient. The track evokes the spiritual pull of the ocean’s depth, a hymn for those who hear the water’s hidden voice. It is not merely a song, but a submersion — an… Read more: Drowncall
- Between Oni and WolfGenre: Japanese Folklore Hip-Hop, Ritual Lo-Fi Poetry Produced by: Phantom Tone | Suno AI | Kotetsu Co., Ltd. Tags: #AIgeneratedMusic #JapaneseHipHop #FolkloreBeats #WafuHipHop #PhantomTone About the Track Between Oni and Wolf echoes from the mist between realms — a ritual soundscape where prayer and curse intertwine. The composition drifts between silence and pulse, as if an ancient breath is revived through digital incense. AI-generated tones weave with the resonance of folklore, summoning the unseen presence that dwells in the fog. Concept & Symbolism The core motif lies within the boundary — the sakai — a place where neither human nor… Read more: Between Oni and Wolf
- CopperKapparGenre: Japanese Folklore Hip-Hop, Ritual Lo-Fi Poetry, Wafū Duet Produced by: Phantom Tone | Suno AI | Kotetsu Co., Ltd. Tags: #AIgeneratedMusic #JapaneseHipHop #FolkloreBeats #PhantomTone #WafuDuet #RitualLoFi About the Track “CopperKappar” is a folklore-inspired hip-hop duet, channeling the spirit of the Japanese kappa myth. It fuses the chill of copper with the breath of river spirits, dissolving the boundary between human and yokai. Two voices—male and female—ripple and collide, evoking visions of the submerged world beneath the surface. Through the ritual resonance of AI-generated sound, memory and prayer drift back to the water’s mirror. It is a ceremony of return,… Read more: CopperKappar
- Tengu the WingsGenre: Japanese Folklore Hip-Hop, Ritual Lo-Fi Poetry Produced by: Phantom Tone | Suno AI | Kotetsu Co., Ltd. Tags: #AIgeneratedMusic #JapaneseHipHop #FolkloreBeats #Tengu #PhantomTone #WafuHipHop About the Track “Tengu the wings” reimagines the ancient Japanese mountain spirit through a ritualistic lo-fi lens. Whispers of wind and feathers rise from the crimson peaks, echoing through the shrine of silence. Taiko and koto intertwine like sacred chants, painting a prayer between shadow and flame. The track becomes a sonic invocation — a dance of breath, wind, and forbidden divinity. Concept & Symbolism In Japanese folklore, the Tengu is both guardian and admonition… Read more: Tengu the Wings
