[Akita Songs] A Collection of Gem-Like Local Tunes Filled with Love for Hometowns

Akita Intense Tribeeishin

Eishin / Akita Dense Tribe

“Eishin” is a Buddhist monk and a reggae singer from Akita.

Of course this song is great, but “UNITY” under the name Eishin & The Meditationalies is insane.

Both are included on the album “Karappo,” so they’re must-listens.

They’re energizing Akita’s reggae scene.

Goushaku! Super God Neiger ~Look, you guys!~Chōjin Neigā

Chojin Neiger: “GO-SEKI! Chojin Neiger ~Look, It’s You Guys~” Song: Ichiro Mizuki

This is the theme song of Akita’s local hero, Chojin Neiger.

It has that reliably classic hero-song vibe, so you can listen with ease.

Both Neiger himself and the track are of high quality.

I didn’t know the motorcycle was modeled after a hatahata (sailfin sandfish).

Waiting4U ~ I’ll let you fluff meMOFU MOFU☆DOGS

Japan’s first!? Akita Inu idol group “MOFU MOFU☆DOGS” releases a music video! New song MV created by stitching together Akita dog voices: “Waiting4U ~I’ll Let You Fluff Me~”

The vocals sounding a bit too dog-like is a drawback, but the overall quality is high.

I can tell you were very serious about it.

I’d like to hear vocals that sound a bit more human.

I feel you went for buzz over the music itself.

Sorry—harsh words because it’s so close.

OdateS.H.O.T

S.H.O.T “Ōdate”

The song “Odate,” with lyrics full of love for Odate, impressively samples OWL-E’s “Hachirogata.” S.H.O.T is a hip-hop singer from Odate City in Akita Prefecture, and in this track he advocates returning to his hometown.

Be sure to check out his other songs too.

Butter Mochi Songzerodate

Song of Butter Mochi (Zerodate / Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture)

The laid-back local song “Butter Mochi no Uta” is simple and catchy—as you’d expect from a PR jingle, it really sticks in your head.

Just like the song, butter mochi is truly addictive and delicious, so I hope you’ll try it.

If you go to Akita, you can find it being sold pretty much everywhere.

Zenzenzense – RADWIMPS (cover)nakagawaseitaro

[Tried singing in Akita dialect] Zenzenzense - RADWIMPS (cover)

This is an Akita-dialect cover of RADWIMPS’s smash hit “Zen Zen Zense.” It doesn’t have the sheer impact of the Frozen Akita-dialect version, but the abundance of voiced sounds makes it impressive that you can’t tell what’s being said without a translation.

Akita dialect needs a translation!

Akita People User ManualRakan

Akita Person User Manual / Kana Nishino (Male Version) Theme Song of the Film 'No Longer Heroine'

It’s a cover of Kana Nishino’s well-known “Torisetsu.” Rakan is a rapper from Akita, and in his lyrics—like “We don’t get TBS”—he neatly sums up Akita residents’ relatable experiences.

Get to know the people of Akita through this “Torisetsu.”