[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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[Low End] A collection of Japanese songs with high-difficulty bass parts [Cool] (21–30)
Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo
Ringo Sheena, who also fronts Tokyo Jihen and is celebrated for songs shaped by her one-of-a-kind worldview, is a popular singer-songwriter.
Despite never being released as a single, Marunouchi Sadistic—featured on her debut album, Muzai Moratorium—is known as one of her signature tracks.
The bass solo, which holds its own against the piano-centered, glamorous ensemble, has a distinctive depth and presence unique to the low register.
It’s a stylish number that highlights the compatibility between jazzy arrangements and a hard-edged bass sound.
Lock of the Water FlowNisshoku Natsuko
Singer-songwriter Natsuko Nisshoku, whose work is drawing attention—including being the first Japanese artist selected for Spotify Sessions—has been making waves.
Her song “Rock of Water Flow,” included on her first album, “Gyakko de Mienai,” features a simple ensemble of piano and drums that highlights its strong melody.
The bass line, which creates a swell that can’t be expressed by piano and drums alone, may not stand out, but you can feel how it underpins the entire track.
It’s an emotional number, with playing that makes full use of the characteristics of stringed instruments and lingers in the ear.
[Low-End] A Collection of Japanese Songs with High-Difficulty Bass Parts [Cool] (31–40)
Moon BowlSakanakushon
Sakanaction is a five-member rock band whose obsessively crafted sound production and live staging—both laser-focused on audio quality—send fans into a frenzy.
Tsuki no Wan, included on their concept album Adapt, was selected as the song for Toyota’s Yaris Cross commercial.
The bass slapping that shapes the track’s dynamics maintains a restrained tone without being needlessly showy, yet it still asserts a clear presence.
It’s a pop tune brimming with bass appeal, where tight slap lines effectively color the airy ensemble.
Sparkle DancerFurederikku
Frederic is a four-piece rock band.
Their track “Sparkle Dancer” is a feel-good number with a bassline that makes effective use of rests.
In addition to picked playing, there are sections with slap, creating a sound that bass lovers won’t be able to resist.
In particular, the transition into the C section features high-register phrases that skillfully use the upper frets to lift the mood.
What’s more, the craftsmanlike performance—never overly showy and always serving the song as a whole—brings out the bass’s appeal to the fullest.
99.9MOB CHOIR feat. sajou no hana
With Sana from sajou no hana as the lead vocalist, MOB CHOIR is a musical unit created for the TV anime Mob Psycho 100.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime’s second season, 99.9 makes a powerful impact right from the intro, which opens with a slapped bass.
The commanding bassline riding on a driving beat gives you a sense of the song’s overall swell and momentum.
It’s a cool rock tune whose aggressive bass playing ramps up the energy.
Chungking ExpressUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a three-piece rock band that has gained popularity for songs that blend complex, gimmick-filled arrangements with pop melodies.
The lead track from their ninth album, “Ninth Peel,” titled “Koisuru Wakusei,” features catchy, glamorous choruses and horn tones.
Even within the pop ensemble, the bass lines assert a strong presence—something that feels quintessentially UNISON SQUARE GARDEN.
As a three-piece—the smallest possible lineup—the bass sound stands out with even greater definition, making this a refreshing, high-energy tune.
Friday Nightnatori
Singer-songwriter Natori, whose 2022 release “Overdose” created a huge buzz and drew attention especially among younger generations, has been in the spotlight.
The third digital single, “Friday Night,” also made waves with the anecdote that Natori wrote it just two months after starting his music career.
Its groovy ensemble is driven by the bass line, which gives the entire track a crisp sense of dynamics.
Though it runs under three minutes, the dramatic arrangement showcases real talent—a new-generation pop tune.