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Trending Songs [December 2024]

As we head toward the end of the year, aren’t you curious about the trending hits of December 2024? Walk through the city and you’ll already hear songs that perfectly match the Christmas mood, as a music scene unique to this season unfolds.

From tracks causing a stir on TV, radio, and streaming platforms to new waves of music spreading across social media—here are the songs coloring today’s music scene.

You’re sure to discover tracks you’ll want to add to your year-end and New Year playlists.

Trending Songs [December 2024] (21–30)

Last NoteOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Last Note [Official Music Video]
Last NoteOmoinotake

This song by Omoinotake centers on the themes of inner conflict in modern society and the journey of self-discovery.

Written as the theme song for the drama “Undercover Siblings: Special Fraud Task Force,” it portrays the duality and inner struggles of human beings.

Set to a serious, heartrending melody, it delicately depicts the emotions of people today who find it hard to live authentically, resonating with many listeners.

Released for streaming in October 2024, the track has further boosted Omoinotake’s profile.

Highly recommended for those feeling worn out by daily life or looking to face themselves.

Mimuka, nice try.nununununununununununununununununununununununununununununununununununununununununununununununununununununununu

“Mimuka UwA Nice Try” is a Vocaloid track released in December 2024.

Its unique concept—someone relentlessly taunting you while playing UNO—is especially striking.

The addictive electronic sound paired with Hatsune Miku’s innocent vocals is irresistible.

The song was inspired by teasing that a friend received after losing a game.

If you’ve spent a long time immersed in internet culture, this one will really hit home.

Trending Songs [December 2024] (31–40)

Chururi (feat. Takako Matsu)yuzu

This song, sung by Yuzu and Takako Matsu, is a heartwarming piece filled with nostalgia and bittersweet emotion.

The gentle vocals, which seem to tenderly embrace the feeling of longing for someone dear as memories surface in everyday life, leave a strong impression.

Released digitally in November 2024, it was also used as the theme song for the Nissan Sakura commercial.

The trio’s collaboration on Fuji TV’s 2024 FNS Music Festival drew significant attention as well.

When you find yourself feeling wistful as you think of someone, why not give this song a listen? It’s sure to offer comfort to your heart.

Sword P Christmas Theme Song 2024pīnattsu-kun

[MV] Sword-P Christmas Theme Song 2024 / Peanut-kun
Sword P Christmas Theme Song 2024pīnattsu-kun

An epic hip-hop track by Peanut-kun.

Its mythic worldbuilding and lyrics that convey nothing but love are somehow both cool and laugh-inducing.

Performed during the December 2024 YouTube stream “Katana-P Christmas 2024,” it became a hot topic.

It’s the annual love song from Peanut-kun to Nijisanji’s Tohya Kenmochi.

The meticulously crafted flow and lyrics are so authentic they’re overwhelming.

If you like this track, be sure to check out the ones released in previous years as well.

SunYorushika

Yorushika – Sun (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
SunYorushika

Yorushika’s new song is a gem written as the theme for the film “Shoutai.” n-buna’s poetic lyrics and suis’s crystalline vocals weave an overwhelming soundscape.

Through natural motifs like butterflies, the sun, deserts, and the sea, it questions the fragility of life and the meaning of human existence.

Released in November 2024, the track also drew attention for its music video, a collaboration with art director Tetsuya Nagato.

Seamlessly fused with the film’s world, this song is perfect for quiet nights or reflective moments.

Stop that nightTeranishi Yūma

Yuma Teranishi “Stop That Night” Official Music Video
Stop that nightTeranishi Yūma

This is a song by Yuma Teranishi that portrays the ache of unrequited love.

It’s a ballad that reflects on a special night now past, resonating with regret over a lost love and a wish to reunite.

Released as a digital single in November 2024, it was selected as the theme song for the BS Fuji drama “Kazuhiro Teranishi Mystery: SPELL: Revenge of the Green Monkey.” Teranishi himself wrote, composed, and arranged the piece, infusing it with a message that respects diverse forms of love.

It’s recommended for those who feel a relationship is ending or who want to reminisce about cherished memories with someone special.

rage of an era; a huge craze (that takes the world by storm)Kafū × Hoshimachi Suisei

[Suite 2] Kaf × Hoshimachi Suisei #143 “A Flash in the Pan” [Original MV]
rage of an era; a huge craze (that takes the world by storm)Kafū × Hoshimachi Suisei

This is a collaborative track by KAF and Hoshimachi Suisei, released in November 2024.

Set to a catchy melody, the lyrics—centered on the theme of virtual singers—leave a strong impression.

The positive message urging us to “reach out to the world” is encouraging.

It’s a song that hints at new possibilities in music.

It might be perfect when you need a boost of energy for tomorrow.