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[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!

Playlist

[Low End] A collection of Japanese songs with high-difficulty bass parts [Cool]
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1eastHONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
HONEYL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
A signature rock song by L’Arc〜en〜Ciel
2eastBuddhaRADWIMPS
BuddhaRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS' imaginative and intricate music
3eastMythology Five Minutes After the WorldYūkei Ranpeiji
Mythology Five Minutes After the WorldYūkei Ranpeijiplay_arrow
A song by Tangible Rampage overflowing with translucence
4eastPhantom JokeUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Phantom JokeUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
TV anime opening, a rock song with irregular time signatures
5eastASAYAKECASIOPEA
ASAYAKECASIOPEAplay_arrow
A signature song by CASIOPEA, featuring distinctive bass playing
6eastBOYKing Gnu
BOYKing Gnuplay_arrow
King Gnu's Ranking of Kings opening theme is funky and pleasant.
7eastgreen liquorToukyou Jihen
green liquorToukyou Jihenplay_arrow
A digital-only single by Tokyo Jihen
8eastRose-colored DaysTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Rose-colored DaysTHE YELLOW MONKEYplay_arrow
THE YELLOW MONKEY's distinctive songs
9eastFrenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTES
Frenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTESplay_arrow
A classic song by a rock band with a dark worldview
10eastI’ll end up fighting.Gesu no Kiwami Otome.
I’ll end up fighting.Gesu no Kiwami Otome.play_arrow
Gesu Otome's original rock song
11eastRecollectionTRIX
RecollectionTRIXplay_arrow
Fusion music performed by a Japanese rhythm section
12eastLokiMikito P
LokiMikito Pplay_arrow
A representative digital-only single by Mikito-P
13eastSTEP ITNulbarich
STEP ITNulbarichplay_arrow
A 16-beat dance tune with a captivating bassline
14east90’S TOKYO BOYSOKAMOTO’S
90'S TOKYO BOYSOKAMOTO'Splay_arrow
The comfortable musical world of OKAMOTO’S
15eastCagayake!GIRLSSakurakou Keionbu
Cagayake!GIRLSSakurakou Keionbuplay_arrow
The catchy theme song of K-On!
16eastmaximum the hormoneMakishimamu Za Horumon
maximum the hormoneMakishimamu Za Horumonplay_arrow
The passionate music of Maximum the Hormone
17eastUtopiaThe Back Horn
UtopiaThe Back Hornplay_arrow
A rock band that delivers soul-stirring music
18eastHIMITSU GIRL’S TOP SECRETZAZEN BOYS
HIMITSU GIRL'S TOP SECRETZAZEN BOYSplay_arrow
The classic song by Number Girl’s Mukai’s band, ZAZEN BOYS
19eastwhite eyesGACKT
white eyesGACKTplay_arrow
Gackt’s heavy rock with a captivating bass sound
20eastBad ParadoxBLUE ENCOUNT
Bad ParadoxBLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
An emotional theme song by BLUE ENCOUNT
21eastone difficultyPenthouse
one difficultyPenthouseplay_arrow
A vibrant city-soul-style R&B track
22eastgalaxyBREIMEN
galaxyBREIMENplay_arrow
BREIMEN's 'Ginga' is a masterpiece full of a floating, dreamy vibe.
23eastYellow ToyAooo
Yellow ToyAoooplay_arrow
The aggressive music of the four-member band Aooo
24eastbuddy-buddy servezutto mayonaka de ii noni.
buddy-buddy servezutto mayonaka de ii noni.play_arrow
Music that expresses the fragility of human relationships
25eastTATTOOOfisharu Higedan Dism
TATTOOOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism’s captivating new song “TATTOO”
26eastSPECIALZKing Gnu
SPECIALZKing Gnuplay_arrow
Enthralled by King Gnu’s Shibuya Incident opening theme
27eastbad fool logicUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
bad fool logicUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
The exhilarating momentum of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
28eastMy name is Unrequited Loveindigo la End
My name is Unrequited Loveindigo la Endplay_arrow
indigo la End’s new song is a track brimming with exhilaration.
29eastMarunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo
Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Shiina Ringo’s signature song “Marunouchi Sadistic”
30eastLock of the Water FlowNisshoku Natsuko
Lock of the Water FlowNisshoku Natsukoplay_arrow
Natsuko Nisshoku, a singer-songwriter to watch
31eastMoon BowlSakanakushon
Moon BowlSakanakushonplay_arrow
The sound quality and production of Sakanaction are captivating.
32eastSparkle DancerFurederikku
Sparkle DancerFurederikkuplay_arrow
A masterpiece by Frederic, with outstanding bass performance
33east99.9MOB CHOIR feat. sajou no hana
99.9MOB CHOIR feat. sajou no hanaplay_arrow
Mob Psycho 100’s opening theme song ‘99.9’
34eastChungking ExpressUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Chungking ExpressUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
The Appeal of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
35eastFriday Nightnatori
Friday Nightnatoriplay_arrow
Natori’s “Friday Night” is popular.
36eastTravel the GalaxySuspended 4th
Travel the GalaxySuspended 4thplay_arrow
A high-skill rock band’s fast-paced track
37eastRude loose danceMinami
Rude loose danceMinamiplay_arrow
Minami’s fast-paced rock song is striking.
38eastloveHoshino Gen
loveHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s moving masterpiece conveys the happiness found in everyday life.
39eastsugoi kawaii JYOCHOJYOCHO
sugoi kawaii JYOCHOJYOCHOplay_arrow
JYOCHO: high musicality and technically skilled performance
40eastThe LiveDragon Ash
The LiveDragon Ashplay_arrow
Songs by Dragon Ash, at the forefront of loud rock.
41eastScience of CatchinessArukara
Science of CatchinessArukaraplay_arrow
A high-energy, fast-paced track by Alcala
42eastI want to go hang out.bakkudoroppu shinderera
I want to go hang out.bakkudoroppu shindereraplay_arrow
The band's lively songs are captivating.
43eastKINGMAKERsutoreitenaa
KINGMAKERsutoreitenaaplay_arrow
A rock band formed with friends from junior high school