DJ Otōchan.'s unique perspective on DJing, still leading the frontline today

It all started with an unexpected turn from his days as a hairdresser.

Believe it or not, DJ Otōchan.'s career began back in his twenties while he was working as a hairdresser. An invitation from a senior at his workplace to visit the club "Edge" in Shimokitazawa for the first time changed his life forever. Although clubs seemed a bit intimidating to him back then, he looks back on the experience, noting that interacting with the people he met there was his greatest joy.

The "Hairdresser DJ Events" in the late 2000s were incredibly vibrant.

Around 2009, events where hairdressers gathered on late Monday nights were held frequently throughout Tokyo. In areas like Ebisu, Nakameguro, and Shibuya, a unique community emerged where fashion and music collided. You can truly feel the glittering enthusiasm of the youth at that time, who all aspired to be featured in street snap magazines.

A certain event triggered a major shift in his musical style.

While DJ Otōchan. once pursued hard-hitting techno and minimal music, he eventually pivoted his DJing style to incorporate anime songs and J-Pop. What exactly happened during this turning point? The conversation dives even deeper, so please listen to the full episode to find out more.