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Cat songs that overlap with various emotions. A richly diverse collection of cat tunes.

Speaking of February 22, it’s Cat Day! In Japan, it was established in 1987.

Cats can keep a bit of distance and then suddenly get affectionate—their free-spirited nature is incredibly cute, isn’t it? There are also songs that sing about “cats” or are related to them, and many people might feel there are quite a few classics.

Beyond the adorable tunes that make your heart flutter, there are plenty of cat songs: ones from a cat’s point of view, songs wishing “I want to be a cat,” and moving tracks that mirror human emotions with feline traits.

In this article, we’ve picked out some especially recommended cat songs.

If you’re a cat lover who actually has a kitty, be sure to listen together and enjoy a happy time.

Cat songs that overlap with various emotions. A diverse variety of cat tunes (71–80)

Sorry, dog.wāsuta

Wasuta (The World Standard) - “Sorry, dog.”
Sorry, dog.wāsuta

It’s an appealing, warm, and humorous story themed around the relationship between a cat and a dog.

Through the daily life of an elderly woman and her two pets, it gently conveys the importance of caring for one another.

Though they sometimes play mean tricks on each other, the way they ultimately come to accept one another is heartwarming.

The affectionate nature of the dog and the cat’s inability to be straightforward are portrayed in perfect balance.

It was released in February 2023 as Wasuta’s 10th single and was also used as a theme song for a vocational school commercial.

It’s a recommended track not only for pet owners but also for anyone struggling with important relationships.

CAT CITYTHE YELLOW MONKEY

THE YELLOW MONKEY – CAT CITY(Official Music Video)
CAT CITYTHE YELLOW MONKEY

This is a track by THE YELLOW MONKEY that continues to captivate fans with its seductive yet hard-hitting sound.

Serving as the opening theme for the TV anime “Night of the Living Cat,” it brilliantly fuses a heavy guitar riff with playful touches that are sure to make you smile.

It perfectly matches the anime’s unique “cat-filled survival” world.

There’s no doubt you’ll enjoy it on a pure, visceral level the moment you listen! It’s the perfect song for lifting your spirits or cutting loose with abandon.

Planet of CatsUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai

Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai “Planet of the Cats”
Planet of CatsUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai

“Planet of Cats” is a song by Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai, a band known for their many quirky tracks, that sings about the ecology? of cats.

It’s packed with everyday moments that anyone living with cats will instantly recognize and say, “So true!” The newly created music video released after the song features plenty of adorable cats gathered through public submissions.

Cat songs that overlap with various emotions. A diverse variety of cat tunes (81–90)

cat2[Alexandros]

The song “cat2” is included on the second album released during the [Champagne] era of [Alexandros].

Yohei Kawakami, the vocalist known as a cat lover, sings about a cat’s daily life.

He used to dote on his family cat, Milk, who even appeared on the band’s merchandise.

It’s also recommended to listen while carefully reading the Japanese translation.

A Sonnet of Summer and CatsTECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND

TECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND 3rd Single “Round&Round&Round” — World’s First! Listening Video with Comedy Skits
A Sonnet of Summer and CatsTECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND

This is a song used as the ending theme for the anime Magical Circle Guruguru.

It’s a collaboration between the technopop unit TECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND and voice actress Shiori Izawa.

It’s a refreshing yet slightly bittersweet ballad with a cat as the protagonist.

Pretty hairy, cat full of ashnekone, konekone.

Nekone, konekone. “Pretty Hairy, Cat Ashy” Music Video
Pretty hairy, cat full of ashnekone, konekone.

This is a song by the rock band Neko ne, Kone Kone., formed in 2010.

It’s included on their 2016 EP “Neko no Kimagure” (Cat’s Whim).

It’s a mysterious track that gives you a fluffy, floating-in-midair feeling.

From the band name to the song title, it’s a cat-filled piece that’s quintessentially them.

Become a cat.Sukima Suichi

Sukima Switch’s song “Neko ni Nare” (“Become a Cat”) is a track that turns the messy, brooding thoughts after fighting with a girlfriend into music.

Because he can’t bring himself to say what he wants to—things that verge on snark or complaints—the lyrics make you think, “Ah, this is how he truly feels.” I imagine many men feel this way after a fight with their partner.

While cats in songs often come off as capricious or like little devils, this track portrays a very adorable, gentle cat.

And in the end, it’s a heartwarming love ballad.