Surii (すりぃ; born September 28, 1994), also known as Three, Threee (stylized in all caps), or 3, is a Japanese Vocaloid producer and singer-songwriter. He is known for his work in the Vocaloid community, with notable songs including "Telecaster B-Boy", "Ego Rock", "Junkie Night Town Orchestra", and "Lavie". He is also a member of the rock band Aooo and is a songwriter and producer for other artists, including Ado.
Career In 2017, Surii moved to Tokyo aiming to become a professional composer. On March 3, 2018, he began his career as a Vocaloid producer with his first song "Kūchū Bunkai", choosing the date as a wordplay on his name, since "Surii" (すりぃ) is pronounced like the number "three" in Japanese. Early in his career, he posted short videos of 60 seconds on Nico Nico Douga and YouTube, influenced by the 60-second video limit on Twitter at the time. Based on the audience's reception, he would expand them into longer versions.
His work quickly gained popularity, with his songs "Telecaster B-Boy" and "Junkie Night Town Orchestra" reaching millions of views on YouTube. In May 2020, he released his debut album, Pandemic. It was originally self-published and sold via doujin mail order before receiving a nationwide retail release. He uses VOCALOID software such as Kagamine Len and Hatsune Miku. Over time, his songs became more personal, leading him to transition to using his own vocals.
In August 2023, he began performing as the guitarist of the four-person rock band Aooo, formed with Riko Ishino, Hikaru Yamamoto, and tsumiki. In February 2024, his song "Telecaster B-Boy" was adapted into a novel by MF Bunko J. The novel was written by Surii himself, making it his debut full-length written work. In August of the same year, it was adapted into a manga and began serialization in the September issue of Monthly Comic Gene.
He is also a member of the Vocaloid producer group DREAMERS, which includes Ayase, syudou, and tsumiki; the members remix each other's songs.
Personal life Surii became interested in music during high school after being inspired by the anime K-On!. He played guitar in a band with his friends, covering songs from the series. He continued pursuing music while studying architecture in college and later dropped out to pursue music full-time.
He is often described as friendly and outgoing, though he has mentioned that his creative process tends to bring out a more introspective and darker side, as he reflects on his personal struggles. He enjoys watching older anime series such as Code Geass and Gundam, particularly the final episodes, which he re-watches frequently. He played the card game Duel Masters, which he competed in during his school years.
Artistry Surii's decision to work anonymously as a Vocaloid producer came from his experiences in bands and songwriting contests, where he felt pressured to meet others' expectations. He wanted a creative outlet that would allow him to express his feelings more freely. His musical style is influenced by wowaka, particularly in his use of guitar phrases and rhythmic patterns. He has also cited Hidekazu Tanaka as an influence, especially for his ability to combine complex chord progressions with pop melodies. Surii has stated that he aims to create his own signature sound by using the same instrument samples repeatedly in his songs.
He finds collaborators through a dedicated Twitter account, where he follows only illustrators and video creators. He often prefers working with emerging or lesser-known artists, seeking out fresh talent for his projects.
Discography
Digital-only single Release dateTitleApril 28, 2021Anzu no Hana (feat. Nene)May 26, 2021Anzu no HanaJune 30, 2021Hebiringo (feat. Nene)July 28, 2021HebiringoSeptember 7, 2021Ego Rock (long ver.)November 27, 2021ChameleonDecember 11, 2021Chameleon (Surii ver.)January 3, 2022Fukurou-sanJanuary 21, 2022Fukurou-san (Surii ver.)February 25, 2022BunnyMarch 3, 2022Bunny (Surii ver.)June 24, 2022ZebraSeptember 28, 2022Zebra (Surii ver.)December 24, 2022Lavie (Surii ver.)January 28, 2023DowntimeFebruary 17, 2023Downtime (Surii ver.)March 26, 2023JitabataApril 30, 2023BiribiriMay 19, 2023WakarebanaJune 23, 2023HanamizukiJuly 14, 2023Chūdoku-sei no ChūSeptember 28, 2023Baka ni NatteApril 6, 2024GuiltyJune 23, 2024Chemical DanceAugust 17, 2024ObekaSeptember 28, 2024Obeka (Surii ver.)November 13, 2024Obeka (Sped Up ver.)December 18, 2024Sukutte KurenaiFebruary 2, 2025Cho PeaceSeptember 9, 2025KISS&CANDYJune 9, 2026Chewing Gum feat. KANA-BOON
Mini-album #Release DateTitleTracks1stMarch 2, 2019Collage Kūchū Bunkai long ver. Ego Rock long ver. Alternative Blue2ndMay 23, 2019Paradox Telecaster B-Boy (album ver） Hyōri Ittai Ego Rock long (Hatsune Miku) 1/100 no Ai Iwakan
Albums #Release dateTitleTracks1stMay 1, 2020PANDEMIC Dropout Jinseigaku Junky Night Town Orchestra Telecaster B-Boy (long ver.) Kūchū Bunkai (Pandemic ver.) Lonely Children (long ver.) Morning Loop Tapioca Beaver Norua Dorua A Norua Dorua B Chume~mu Watashi, Kekkyoku Netto ni Jūjun2ndNovember 14, 2023GRADATION Jitabata Biribiri Chūdoku-sei no Chū Enjō janai? Baka ni Natte Wakarebana Hanamizuki Hana to Gradation Mr. Hero Sara
Self-cover album #Release dateTitleTracks1stMarch 3, 2021HEAUTOSCOPY Kūchū Bunkai Ego Rock Telecaster B-Boy Junky Night Town Orchestra Beaver
Songwriting and production credits Release dateTitleArtistRoleAugust 26, 2020AmabieGeroLyrics, Composition, ArrangementSeptember 9, 2020AntithesisShiina NatsukawaOctober 14, 2020Moratorium GunzōgekiBARELY LEGAL WONDERSayonara no Daishō17（EP limited track）October 30, 2020Unhappy HalloweenGhost ManiaNovember 22, 2020R YukKANKANDecember 18, 2020Room No. 4ChogakuseiDecember 23, 20207-gatsu no CiderCho Tokimeki SendenbuArrangementDecember 24, 2020ReadymadeAdoLyrics, Composition, ArrangementMay 31, 2021Kodoku-no-NettaiyaLila GrayJune 16, 2021Kakusei NoisyARAKIJuly 4, 2021Kamisama HarassmentTHE BINARYAugust 18, 2021Mage of VioletMurasaki ShionArrangementAugust 20, 2021Darling BlueluzLyrics, Composition, ArrangementSeptember 29, 2021ReAnswerSoraruOctober 13, 2021WinkYuya TegoshiOctober 20, 2021Pain PerduSenraZettai Koakuma KoodeanoNovember 24, 2021FrustrationRibJanuary 18, 2022AKUMATokoyami TowaJanuary 19, 2022MeltyNanamori.Kagirinaku Haiiro eNightcord at 25:00February 16, 2022Yankee DanceAkari NanawoFebruary 22, 2022Check NightTonari no Sakata.April 27, 2022Ikkaku Bonus GamblerSiNMay 2, 2022RingRingBeardoordArrangementMay 16, 2022StigmaLyrics, Composition, ArrangementMay 23, 2022heterodoxJune 1, 2022LipMinori Suzuki July 4, 2022Campanula BoyRaoJuly 6, 2022ShararaUrashimasakatasenJuly 13, 2022Bug ttenai?MABODOFUJuly 27, 2022Teenage DiverAmi SakaguchiLyricsAugust 5, 2022DorothyKANKAN × ChogakuseiLyrics, Composition, ArrangementSeptember 7, 2022YamiyadaGeroOctober 12, 2022PsychoChogakuseiMakeinu no RevengeAmatsukiJanuary 10, 2023Warauna!syudouArrangementJune 28, 2023PaboOkayu NekomataLyrics, Composition, ArrangementJuly 10, 2023KakuriyoluzLyrics, CompositionNovember 25, 2023Itazuranya!Shirogane NoelLyrics, Composition, ArrangementNovember 28, 2023HolohawkTakane LuiMarch 27, 2024IncubatorChogakuseiApril 9, 2024MeritocracyAimiJuly 31, 2024GYARUNeneOctober 22, 2024Kocchi Muite HoiasmiNovember 30, 2024ModokuSakamata ChloeJanuary 7, 2025Ame Tokimeki KoimoyouAyaFubuMi
Collaborations Release dateTitleAlbum/ReleaseJune 15, 2022OverDriver (Surii Remix)Sukima Switch – Single ReleaseJanuary 6, 2023I Wanna Muchuu feat. asmi, SuriiMaisondes, from the album Noisy Love SongsDecember 27, 2023Jankenhoi! feat. #kznPathTLive, from the album Perfect World!!
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