[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 with high-difficulty bass parts [Cool] (11–20)
Cagayake!GIRLSSakurakou Keionbu
This is the opening theme of the anime K-On!, which began airing in 2009 and sparked a band boom.
It’s an anime song with a catchy vibe, but the actual performance is quite technical! The drums, guitar, and keyboard—and of course the bass—are all top-tier.
The bass line is constantly moving, sometimes tracing the melody and sometimes breaking into slap technique.
You’ll almost forget that the Sakuragaoka High School Light Music Club is supposed to be a high school girls’ band.
By the way, the bassist who actually took part in the recording was Rei Kudo.
maximum the hormoneMakishimamu Za Horumon
A four-piece crossover band, Maximum the Hormone, has become a central presence in Japan’s loud rock scene with their audience-engaging live performances and catchy songs.
This track, included on their 9th single “Greatest the Hits 2011–2011,” is a number that truly captures the band’s unvarnished essence—worthy of carrying a self-titled name.
Amid its unpredictable developments and rhythmic shifts, the bassline that underpins the ensemble underscores the importance of low end in loud rock.
It’s a thrilling rock tune that keeps you on edge from start to finish, letting you enjoy a variety of bass styles all within a single song.
UtopiaThe Back Horn
A four-piece alternative rock band, THE BACK HORN, that has been energetically active since their formation in 1998 under the conviction of “delivering music that moves the hearts of listeners.” This track opens their 13th album, Anthologia, and is a rock tune whose ensemble—where a thrilling guitar riff intertwines with the bassline—amps up the tension.
The dark bassline, which points in a different vector from the pop-leaning melody, creates a distinctive resonance that grabs the listener’s ear.
The high-speed slap in the interlude also works as a spice, making it a song where the bass’s presence is truly the key.
HIMITSU GIRL’S TOP SECRETZAZEN BOYS
This is the second single by ZAZEN BOYS, a four-piece rock band formed around Hidetaka Mukai—who also performs as the vocalist and guitarist for the rock band NUMBER GIRL.
The distinctive beat that runs from the intro may leave many first-time listeners feeling a bit disoriented.
The bass line, tight yet generating a compelling undulation throughout the track, doesn’t rely on difficult fingerings, but it delivers a groove that only a bass can create.
It’s a track where you can enjoy bass playing that leads the ensemble with a firm presence, even within unison passages with the other parts.
white eyesGACKT
A song by singer-songwriter Gackt.
It’s included on his 4th album, Crescent, and its driving rock sound featuring cool vocals really amps up the energy.
With a bass line that makes extensive use of syncopation, hefty unison phrases that evoke metal, and a distinctive chord progression, the assertive yet foundational bass sound creates the track’s groove.
While it’s easy to focus on Gackt’s overwhelming vocals, this is a number where I’d love you to concentrate on the bass as well.
Bad ParadoxBLUE ENCOUNT
Known by the abbreviation “Buru-en,” BLUE ENCOUNT is a four-piece rock band that has gained popularity mainly on the live circuit with their straightforward messages and tight rock sound.
This is their 10th single.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Voice: 110 Emergency Control Room,” the track features slap bass lines over a funky beat that really crank up the energy.
The bass line shifts to match the ensemble’s vibe, creating contrast across the song while holding down the bottom end with a distinct presence.
It’s a modern rock tune whose solid yet emotional arrangement pairs perfectly with the bass phrasing.
[Low End] A collection of Japanese songs with high-difficulty bass parts [Cool] (21–30)
one difficultyPenthouse
Released in 2024, Penthouse’s Hichimen—a stylish track that embodies their self-proclaimed “city soul”—appears on the album Laundry.
Its rhythm and brisk pace, infused with elements of R&B and soul, leave a strong impression, while the piano and horns lend it a bright, glamorous feel.
The bass line, with phrases steeped in R&B sensibility, darts busily about to create a sense of dynamism.
It’s striking how it seems almost like a constant solo, with the line in motion throughout the entire track.
