If you think the cross-media antics of Hatsune Miku are wild, then you really should meet the Japanese phenomenon that is HYPNOSISMIC -D.R.B- (Division All Stars). The ingenious project uses manga-inspired characters—brought to life by musically inclined voice actors—to front a wide-ranging hip-hop repertoire. These dramatised battle raps take on influences from raucous nu-metal (“Bad Ass Temple Funky Sounds”), flowing jazz (“Tigridia”), industrial EBM (“Uptown Anthem”) and bouncing funk (“Hoodstar”). And they’re a must-listen for hip-hop and anime devotees alike.