[Ajikan] A roundup of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s popular songs [Latest & Classics]

De ArribaASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 『De Arriba』Music Video

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.

DororoASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 『Dororo』

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.

Little Lennon / Small Lennon (Born in 1976 ver.)ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION “Little Lennon / Small Lennon (Born in 1976 ver.)” Music Video

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!

MAKUAKEASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 『MAKUAKE』Music Video

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.

You To You (feat. ROTH BART BARON)ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 『You To You (feat. ROTH BART BARON)』Music Video

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.

EmpathyASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION “Empathy” Music Video

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.

dialogueASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION “Dialogue” Music Video

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.