The genre was informed by classic Western pop music, especially the orchestral domains occupied by Burt Bacharach, Brian Wilson, Phil Spector, and Serge Gainsbourg. Unlike other Japanese music scenes, its audiences did not necessarily cross over into anime fandoms, but rather indie pop enthusiasts.
This musical style was shaped by Western pop music, particularly the orchestral work of artists like Burt Bacharach, Brian Wilson, Phil Spector, and Serge Gainsbourg. It differed from other Japanese music scenes in that its audience did not primarily consist of anime fans but rather indie pop enthusiasts.