[9] They didn't win the grand prize but their performance was seen by their future producer[10] and later the band was signed to the talent agency breast/milia.

Drummer Takayuki Hosokawa (nicknamed Turkey) joined Go!Go!7188 in 1999,[11] and the band then signed with major label Capitol Music (Toshiba-EMI).

Reviewers noted the song's sad melody and lyrics, which stood in contrast to their usually upbeat material.

Reviewers pointed out the "garage-style"[20] rock, melodies "filled with Taishō era romanticism" and "well-constructed key changes" present in the songs.

The song, based on a story of Ukifune from The Tale of Genji, combined "Japanese taste with rock,"[24] resulting in a sound which "drip[ped] malevolent mystery.

"[27] Additionally, the band's sound and lyrics on the new album were described as having more depth and power, resulting in the group becoming "a more exciting force.

[34] The band embarked on a nationwide tour the following month, which included a date at the famed Nippon Budokan on December 21.

It was inspired by her travels to such places as Fukuoka, Aso and Nakashibetsu[39] and featured elements of jazz, rock and experimental music.

[42] The band commented that after pursuing solo activities in the previous year, they had learned that they "did music for fun," which provided the focus for making the album.

[45][46][7] Later that year, in August, Go!Go!7188 returned to the United States for a second tour, playing at Musikfest in Bethel, Pennsylvania, as well as concerts in New York City and Chicago.

released the single "Kataomoi Fighter," which was written for the ending theme of the Itazura na Kiss anime adaption.

While writing the song, Yuu stated that she imagined watching the anime on TV and Akko mentioned that she wrote the lyrics while thinking about her high-school days.

"[56] In support of the album, the band embarked on the Hentena Tour in March but had to postpone it in May when Akko was diagnosed with a retinal detachment.

[62][63] In 2019, Yuu and Akko reunited, writing and recording two songs for actress and creative artist Non, which appeared on her Baby Face mini-album released that June.