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[Ajikan] A roundup of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s popular songs [Latest & Classics]
“Haruka Kanata,” “Kimi to Iu Hana,” “Rewrite,” “Soranin,” “Kimi to Iu Hana”…
No matter which song you listen to, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION sets your heart ablaze.
They’re one of the definitive bands representing what’s often called the Japanese rock scene of the 2000s.
Their guitar-centered arrangements and lyrics that resonate deep within the heart reveal something new with every listen.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of AKFG’s finest gems from their many works.
You’re sure to find a song that will stay by your side in life!
[Ajikan] A roundup of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s popular songs [Latest & Classics] (1–10)
You To You (feat. ROTH BART BARON)ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
This is an exhilarating rock number featuring Masaya Mifune from ROTH BART BARON as a guest.
The rugged, signature ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION performance layered with Mifune’s expansive vocals and Kensuke Kita’s soaring high tones is simply irresistible.
The multi-layered vocal swells create a liberating feeling that seems to carry your heart to a more positive place every time you listen.
Released digitally in advance in March 2022, this track opens Planet Folks, the album that symbolizes the band’s new chapter.
Don’t miss the fact that bassist Takahiro Yamada and vocalist Masafumi Gotoh co-wrote the lyrics.
It’s the perfect song when you’re ready to take on a new challenge or need a strong push forward.
MAKUAKEASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A hopeful rock number that opens with triumphant brass announcing the curtain’s rise.
It was written as the theme song for ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s “NANO-MUGEN FES.
2025.” Released as a single in May 2025, the track is marked by choral parts featuring numerous guest vocalists and brass arrangements by Ryo Konishi, adding an overwhelming sense of celebration to the band’s sound.
The lyrics are filled with words that herald the start of new days, sure to give listeners a strong push forward.
It’s a song for anyone looking to build excitement for the festival’s long-awaited return, as well as for everyone on the verge of taking on a new challenge.
Brimming with energy, it’s a work that clearly signals where the band stands today.
EmpathyASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
This is the 28th single by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, written as the theme song for the third feature film of the hugely popular anime series, “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: World Heroes’ Mission.” Released in August 2021, the song centers on the theme of “empathy”—imagining the pain and perspectives of others—and Masafumi Gotoh’s lyrics strike deep.
It’s a driving guitar rock track, yet its finely crafted arrangement, layered with diverse tones, gives it a fresh resonance.
Also included on the album “Planet Folks,” this masterpiece is the kind of song that can give you the courage to move forward when you’re struggling with your sense of distance from society or spending a night wishing to understand someone.
De ArribaASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
It’s a rock track with a looping sound that blends unease and exhilaration, drawing you in before you know it.
The lyrics, crafted with ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s signature sharp perspective, cut deeply into the hearts of those of us living in modern society.
While it addresses themes like division on social media and the difficulty of dialogue, Masafumi Gotoh’s vocals carry a certain gentleness, leaving room for the listener to reflect.
Featured on the album “Planet Folks,” released in March 2022, this song isn’t a tie-in, but it’s cherished as a key piece of the work—its music video was released in May of the same year.
It has even opened their live tour sets, making it a gem you’ll want to play on nights when you want to fully immerse yourself in sound.
Little Lennon / Small Lennon (Born in 1976 ver.)ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
The classic song from the 2015 album “Wonder Future” has been reborn under the production of Shigeru Kishida from Quruli.
With talents of the same generation colliding, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s signature tough guitar rock is joined by a lavish orchestra, resulting in a sound brimming with celebratory energy.
The exhilarating blend of the band’s performance and orchestral instruments is a must-hear! Released in May 2025 as the single “MAKUAKE / Little Lennon,” this work appears alongside the track chosen as a festival theme song, adding a flourish to the milestone of the event’s return.
It’s perfect for when you want to feel pumped up or refresh your mood.
It will resonate not only with longtime fans who have followed them for years but also with new listeners just discovering their music.
Give it a listen!
dialogueASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
This is a richly flavored rock number that portrays the difficulty and preciousness of exchanging words through the universal theme of “dialogue.” Layers of gentle tones blend with ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s characteristically crisp band ensemble, quietly yet powerfully resonating in the listener’s heart.
Released in October 2020 as a double A-side single, it also drew attention for being recorded at a London studio in 2019.
The track was later included on the album Planet Folks.
Masafumi Gotoh’s vocals deliver each word with care, making it a song that gently stays with you when you find yourself reflecting on the distance between people.
A masterpiece that marks where ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION stands today—be sure to give it a listen.
FlowersASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
If you want to overlay your emotions onto everyday moments or cityscapes, I recommend “Flowers.” It features ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s signature powerful band sound and Masafumi Gotoh’s emotional vocals that truly resonate.
The lyrics evoke the bittersweetness and quiet prayers of urban life, and you’ll discover something new each time you listen.
The track appears on the single “Empathy,” released in August 2021, as well as on the album “Planet Folks.” It was also used as an insert song in the film “My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission,” adding color to the work.
Whether you’re a movie fan or simply looking for a song that gently accompanies your daily life, don’t miss this chance!
Demachiyanagi Parallel UniverseASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A rock tune by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION released as their 29th single in September 2022.
Written specifically as the theme song for the anime The Tatami Time Machine Blues, the track captures the strangeness of the story’s setting and timeline with a rush of propulsive sound.
From the distorted guitar intro, it kicks into high gear, sure to set your heart racing just by listening.
As vocalist Masafumi Gotoh has said, it was crafted with the idea of linking “our own youth with the youth in the work,” showcasing AKG’s signature blend of urgency and exhilaration at full strength.
It’s perfect not only for immersing yourself in the anime’s world, but also for anyone seeking a jolt of excitement in the everyday flow of life.
Enoshima EscarASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
It’s a rock number with an impressive, refreshing, and lyrical sound that seems to capture the scenery and atmosphere around Enoshima.
The track is by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, a band known for producing numerous classics, and it originally appeared as the B-side to the single “Rolling Stone, Morning Falls on You,” released in February 2008.
It was later included on the album “Surf Bungaku Kamakura,” which collects songs named after Enoden stations, and in July 2023 it was given new life on the album “Surf Bungaku Kamakura (Complete Edition),” featuring newly recorded versions.
Even though specific place names appear, the song leaves space that evokes seaside memories shared by everyone, making it a perfect BGM for a trip.
Give it a listen when you want to step away from the everyday and refresh yourself.
DororoASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
It’s a rock tune marked by sharp guitar riffs and a heavy beat, pulling you straight into its world from the very first notes.
The lyrics, which seem to depict the darkness and inner conflicts lurking deep within the heart, blend beautifully with the exhilarating, fast-paced sound.
Released in May 2019 as the opening theme for the TV anime Dororo, based on Osamu Tezuka’s original work, the song links the story’s dark atmosphere with the band’s solid performance.
With bassist Takahiro Yamada involved in the composition, the low-end groove resonates with a satisfying punch.
It’s the kind of track that will push you forward when you want to face your inner self or break through and move ahead.
Experience its unique afterglow, where exhilaration and wistfulness coexist.