[Low End] A collection of Japanese songs with high-difficulty bass parts [Cool]
If you’re reading this now, chances are you’re already neck-deep in the allure of the bass.
Bass is just so cool, isn’t it?
It holds down the foundation of a song while still making its own statement—the kind of low end that resonates in your ears and body is simply the best.
In this article, I’ve put together a list of songs that feature high-difficulty bass playing.
It’s sure to satisfy your craving for low frequencies.
So be sure to check out every track all the way to the end!
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[Bass] A collection of Japanese songs featuring high-difficulty bass lines [Cool] (1–10)
Rose-colored DaysTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Born from the concept of wanting “a tacky and cynical name,” the four-piece rock band THE YELLOW MONKEY—known for captivating fans with their one-of-a-kind sound rooted in glam rock—released this as their 19th single.
The song was used as the ending theme for the music program Pop Jam and as the main theme for the TV anime Ten: Akagi Shigeru Funeral Arc.
The opening, led by vocals and guitar, is remarkably emotional.
Throughout the track, the bass line moves through a wide range of pitches, adding color to the music while forging a subtle, irresistible groove with the drums.
It’s a number that highlights the presence and importance of the bass without letting it get buried beneath the catchy melody.
Frenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTES
A four-piece rock band, THE ORAL CIGARETTES, known for their dark world-building and distinctive high-tone vocals, released this as their fourth single.
Selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Noragami ARAGOTO, it’s an exhilarating track featuring a driving arrangement and a catchy melody where pop sensibilities and shadowy undertones coexist.
Alongside blisteringly fast root-note lines reminiscent of jazz, the interlude includes a bass solo that employs tapping, sure to excite listeners who love technical bassists.
It’s a modern rock tune that stands as a complete piece precisely because of the band’s high level of musicianship.
I’ll end up fighting.Gesu no Kiwami Otome.
A mixed-gender four-piece rock band, Gesu no Kiwami Otome, who proudly call their style “hip-hop progressive rock,” are known for unpredictable song structures and the high-level musicianship that supports them.
This is their fifth single overall.
Written specifically as the CM song for the smartphone game app Clash Royale, the track kicks your energy up right from the intro with its immediately driving arrangement.
With tight slap bass, blistering bass lines, and phrases built on unstable chord progressions, there are plenty of highlights that bass lovers will find irresistible.
It’s a recommended rock tune that lets you enjoy high-difficulty bass playing from start to finish.
[Bass] A collection of Japanese songs with high-difficulty bass parts [Cool] (11–20)
RecollectionTRIX
A song by Trix, a four-piece fusion band formed around one of Japan’s premier rhythm sections: former CASIOPEA drummer Noriaki Kumagai and former T-SQUARE bassist Mitsuru Sutoh.
Featured on their first album, INDEX, the track leaves you with a melodic bass line that stands out while supporting a catchy guitar phrase.
The lines blend into the ensemble without getting buried, letting you fully appreciate the role and appeal of the bass as an instrument.
Although there’s no dedicated solo section, it’s a number that really lets you feel how cool the bass line is.
LokiMikito P
This is a digital-only single by the male songwriter Mikito-P, who began his career as a Vocaloid producer in 2010 and has been active in a wide range of work, including collaborations with VTubers and providing songs.
It became a major hit in 2018 and is known as one of Mikito-P’s signature tracks.
The song is built around consistently high-difficulty slap phrases, which further amplify its funky vibe.
It showcases a cool side of rock bass that differs from the standard root-note playing typical in rock.
STEP ITNulbarich
This is the 13th digital-only single by Nulbarich, a five-piece band centered around singer-songwriter JQ.
As a tie-in song for the men’s grooming tool AUGER, its 16-beat rhythm and urban arrangement make you want to move your body.
You can enjoy a bass line that differs from the root-focused playing common in rock, with backing that crafts intricate beats and obbligato lines that highlight the vocal melody.
It’s a cool dance tune that showcases the allure of low frequencies within an ensemble.
90’S TOKYO BOYSOKAMOTO’S
A song by the four-piece rock band OKAMOTO’S, known for all members adopting the surname Okamoto out of admiration for the artist Taro Okamoto.
It opens their seventh album, NO MORE MUSIC, and features an alluringly languid vocal paired with a funky yet tight ensemble that feels great.
The bass line, rich in ornamentation and locked to the guitar riff, creates a swell that the guitar alone can’t express while also functioning as an obbligato that highlights the melody.
It’s a track where you can enjoy a cool yet technical bass that delivers impact within a repeated chord progression.