Frank Chickens “Ninja Legends 1983-1989” Retrospective Announced

Cherry Red Records have announced that Ninja Legends 1983-1989, a comprehensive 4CD box set by the legendary Frank Chickens, will be released on October 18th. The retrospective captures the eclectic and pioneering spirit of the band, featuring their seminal albums We Are Frank Chickens, Get Chickenized and Club Monkey, along with a compilation of BBC live sessions recorded for John Peel, Richard Skinner and Janice Long. Formed in the early 1980s by Kazuko Hohki and Kazumi Taguchi, Frank Chickens quickly gained a cult following with their unique blend of Japanese folk, pop and punk influences. Known for their humorous and satirical approach, the band challenged stereotypes and broke cultural barriers.

“As I’ve been performing in Frank Chickens for so long (more than forty years!), Frank Chickens has become a multitude of things to me – art, heritage, a community, an attitude and a vision. It’s become a perfect art form for me, within which I can imagine, create and communicate. It was really exciting to go back to its origins in the 80s through this back catalogue. It has inspired me to keep going even longer!” (Kazuko Hohki)

This Ninja Legends 1983-1989 box set offers a deep dive into the creative legacy of Frank Chickens. You can catch upcoming live performances from Kazuko Hohki featuring the art and music of Frank Chickens at London’s The Barbican on the 28th August and at Ura Matsuri on the 19th October.