Mitsune is a Japanese folk fusion band based in Berlin, with members hailing from Japan, Australia, and Greece. Their sound blends traditional Japanese folk with psychedelic, cinematic and ritual music, serving modern folklore with a punk mentality.

The heart and soul of Mitsune is the Tsugaru shamisen, a traditional 3-stringed lute popularised by blind wandering musicians of olden Japan. Mitsune both honours and modernises shamisen tradition, conveying their own stories through this ancient instrument. Their live show is filled with raw energy, decadent visuals, and a sprinkle of humour.

Since their formation in 2018, Mitsune have toured Europe, the UK, and Canada, performing at major festivals (Lowlands, Vieilles Charrues, DOUR, Vancouver Folk Festival, Cambridge Folk Festival) and recording a live KEXP session in 2025. 

Their debut album was praised in Songlines Magazine as "consistently excellent. If you need a contemporary introduction to the world of Tsugaru shamisen, this is it." They released their album Hazama in 2022, featured in Songlines and Rolling Stone and nominated for the German Record Critic’s Prize. Their third album Dotanba is set for release on 27 November 2026 through Real World Records.