Formed in Hiroshima in 2001, Perfume began as an all-girl pop idol trio comprising Kashiyuka, Nocchi, and A~chan. Their journey to stardom started in 2003 when they teamed up with producer Nakata Yasutaka, known for his work with Capsule. The group's early indie releases blended cute imagery with influences from anime music and '80s Japanese techno-pop. Signing with a major label in 2005, Perfume embraced a futuristic image and electro-influenced sound, leading to hit singles like "Polyrhythm" in 2007 and successful albums like Game in 2008 and Triangle in 2009.
As Perfume's popularity grew, they embarked on international tours and signed with Universal Music Japan. Their 2013 album Level3 and subsequent releases like Cosmic Explorer in 2016 achieved chart success, including a Top 20 placement on the Billboard Electronic chart. The trio also collaborated with American band OK Go on multiple projects, expanding their global reach and solidifying their status as influential figures in the J-pop scene.
