[J-Pop] Short popular tracks around one minute. Includes quick, hype-inducing novelty songs.
A slightly offbeat theme: we’ve put together a collection of Japanese songs around one minute long.
As times change, short songs are becoming more common for various reasons, and some of you probably think, “I love those super short tracks!” There are a few brief shouts and instrumental pieces out there, but in this article we’re featuring proper lyric-based songs that are under one minute or in the one-minute range.
We’ve also picked out that famous commercial jingle and some tongue-in-cheek tracks.
Be sure to read to the end and find a new favorite!
Playlist
| [J-Pop] Short popular tracks around one minute. Includes quick, hype-inducing novelty songs. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Stop your lifeBungei Tengoku |  play_arrow | I want to stop time—the wavering of a heart that can’t let go of its dreams. |
| 2 | Fight!!Harukamirai |  play_arrow | Let's get pumped with the short and fiery track “Fight!!” |
| 3 | 1 minute 1 secondGarakuta |  play_arrow | A one-minute impulsive love song, heart-stirring |
| 4 | Song of the Dawnosage |  play_arrow | A short song gives you a push and motivates you. |
| 5 | Ego Rocksurii |  play_arrow | Suri’s “Ego Rock” is fire. |
| 6 | I like you for one minuteKALMA |  play_arrow | A short youth punk song expresses feelings of love. |
| 7 | The Gate to HeavenKitanitatsuya |  play_arrow | Vocaloid producer expresses views on life and death through a demo audio leak project |
| 8 | M19Blue Mash |  play_arrow | Osaka-born band sings about memories of youth |
| 9 | Boom!Magokoro Burazāzu |  play_arrow | Cheering song by Magokoro Brothers, courage and positivity |
| 10 | StoicismShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | The enigmatic artistry and playfulness of the tracks within the album |
| 11 | not yetKaneyori Masaru |  play_arrow | An emotional song that washes away the haze |
| 12 | PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)Pikotarō |  play_arrow | A catchy track with a massive impact |
| 13 | Idiot!UNFAIR RULE |  play_arrow | Explode your emotions in a short heartbreak rock song |
| 14 | I like you for one minuteKALMA |  play_arrow | A poignant one-minute song portraying a brief yet profound love |
| 15 | Tough To Be A HughHarukamirai |  play_arrow | An emo rock song depicting the conflicts of human relationships |
| 16 | Pla-Pla PlaRailkururi |  play_arrow | A rhythmic railway song with train names |
| 17 | What does “to shine brilliantly” mean?Teikoku Kissa |  play_arrow | A youthful song by Teikoku Kissa bursting with punk vibes |
| 18 | Let’s Dance at Home (Potluck Mix)Hoshino Gen |  play_arrow | The song trending on social media is reborn by the band. |
| 19 | T-shirtSanīdēi Sābisu |  play_arrow | A classic song by Sunny Day Service, a band emblematic of Japanese rock |
| 20 | sighToukyou, kimi ga inai machi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet 1-minute-and-3-second song, the sense of distance between our hearts. |
| 21 | I’ll sing momo-momo anywhere and everywhere.Yabai T-shatsu Yasan |  play_arrow | Fun songs that hype up the crowd at karaoke |
| 22 | One drink not includedmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that captures a fleeting moment in a live music venue |
| 23 | Fuji Safari ParkKushida Akira |  play_arrow | The short Fuji Safari Park commercial jingle is memorable. |
| 24 | The Yanbo Marbo SongNakamori Takako |  play_arrow | The Yanbo Marbo song is short and memorable. |
| 25 | You can’t eliminate viruses unless you wash your hands for at least 30 seconds.Yuuyami ni izanai shi shikkoku no tenshi-tachi |  play_arrow | Infection prevention message through a handwashing song |
| 26 | 20 SECONDSHEY-SMITH |  play_arrow | The headlong rush of ska punk and the restlessness of youth |
| 27 | Song of Sogeking (the Hero)Sogekingu to Mugiwara Shounen Shoujo Gasshoudan |  play_arrow | Sogeking, the Melody of Courage! |
| 28 | Shiritori Rock ‘n’ RollYokohama Ginbae |  play_arrow | The exhilarating rock of Yokohama Ginbae is a magical track. |
| 29 | houseKyūso Nekokami |  play_arrow | The popular song “Ie (Home)” from the Tama Home commercial |
| 30 | Bakushin bakushin bakushin shinSakura Bakushin O |  play_arrow | A fun short song for karaoke, bakushin bakushin |
| 31 | TATARI-kun — The Cursed BoyMakishimamu Za Horumon |  play_arrow | Short but intense: the shock of Maximum the Hormone |
| 32 | Song of the Blue CloudsMorita Kōichi |  play_arrow | The song Seiun is a short masterpiece that resonates in the heart. |
| 33 | Her MajestyThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The Beatles’ 23-second hidden masterpiece |
| 34 | Birthday SongArai Maju |  play_arrow | A birthday song from Maju Arai filled with gratitude |
| 35 | A part-time job is waiting for you.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | A thrilling masterpiece that portrays the part-time job experience |