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

NEKONEW!OKAMOTO’S

OKAMOTO’S 『NEKO(Remix) feat.Ryohu/MUD』MUSIC VIDEO

A hidden gem by OKAMOTO’S that portrays the loneliness of city nights and the subtleties of romance through the presence of a capricious, beloved cat.

It’s said the song was written after vocalist Sho Okamoto actually started keeping a cat, and the talk-like delivery, placing words almost like a rap, leaves a strong impression.

The cool sound that never gets overheated and the touch of everyday melancholy blend together to create an indescribably pleasant feeling.

The track is included on the mini-album “BL-EP,” released in December 2016, and later earned a spot on the best-of album “10’S BEST” through fan voting.

It’s a grown-up cat song you’ll want to listen to at night with a drink in hand, savoring that just-right, not-too-close, not-too-distant sense of space between you and the cat.

Cat resetNEW!zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.

Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni – “Cat Reset” Music Video (ZUTOMAYO – Neko Reset)

Do you ever feel so overwhelmed by work and daily tasks that you just want to throw everything away and start over? This latest track from the hugely popular unit ZUTOMAYO (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.) channels that urgent desire to reset through cat-like qualities.

Its dizzying musical developments and distinctive word choices seize the listener’s heart and don’t let go.

Released with a music video in December 2021, the song was created through a collaboration with the job search engine Indeed as part of the project “Mayonaka no Shigoto de Iinoni.” It’s also included on the albums “Nobishigusa Korite Itomagoi” and “Jinkougaku.” On nights when you want to clear out your rigid, cluttered thoughts and be as free and whimsical as a cat, listening to this song will make that taut thread inside you gently loosen.

Angel’s catNEW!Saitō Kazuyoshi

Angel's cat

This is a bittersweet ballad that overlays the image of a stray cat living resiliently in a corner of the city with the instincts and freedom we’d forgotten in ourselves.

Featured on singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito’s album “Kazuyoshi,” released in October 2013, this piece was co-written with bassist Hiroo Yamaguchi.

Its lyrical, beautiful melody quietly yet deeply resonates with listeners.

When your heart feels a little weary from busy days, this song has a mysterious power that makes you want to pause and look up at the wide sky.

Some may even be moved to tears by its warm worldview, as if gently guided by a cat.

On a quiet night when you want to regain your true self, why not listen to it slowly and carefully?

black catNEW!ORIGINAL LOVE

black cat

This work exudes an exotic, bewitching mood.

It was included on the album “Desire,” released in July 1996.

Takao Tajima of ORIGINAL LOVE wrote and composed it, and its distinctive sound incorporates elements of Okinawan music and world music.

The lyrics evoke the dampness of a tropical night, the stillness before dawn, and the presence of a cat melting into the darkness.

Going beyond a simple depiction of an animal, its worldview portrays the cat as a symbol of nocturnal dreams and desire, drawing listeners into a curious state of intoxication.

It’s a number that has long been beloved in live performances and is often presented with different arrangements.

It’s a song for adults who want to spend a leisurely moment—quietly sipping a drink at night, or feeling the warmth of a beloved cat.

Stray CatNEW!SKY-HI

Stray Cat

This track by SKY-HI, included on the album OLIVE released in January 2017, is a mid-tempo number that portrays the strength to carry loneliness like a stray cat and accept it as a companion in life.

Over a beat co-produced with UTA, the alternating weave of sultry melodies and rap is truly breathtaking.

Later featured on the album Marble as well, it has become a song that holds an important place in live performances.

The anecdote of the lights dimming with the intro and the atmosphere of the venue shifting in an instant is also memorable.

It’s sure to give you courage with its stance of bowing to no one and standing on your own two feet.

A track you’ll want to sit with on nights when you’re facing loneliness and want to affirm yourself.

NekoNEW!Androp

Neko

This song comes with an anecdote: vocalist Takahito Uchizawa, mentally strung tight and pressed by production deadlines, was soothed by his pet cat when he came home—and that moment inspired the track.

It’s included on their third full album, “period,” released in March 2014.

Finished at the very end of the album’s production, this piece adds a playful, relaxing touch among weightier tracks like “Voice,” the theme song for the drama Woman.

Riding on a breezy, swing-inflected rhythm, it’s sprinkled with wordplay that evokes a cat’s meow—fun to catch as you listen.

Live, it’s a crucial number that brings the band and fans closer together, with the whole venue uniting in handclaps and excitement.

It’s a heart-melting song we hope cat lovers—and anyone feeling a bit worn out by daily life—will hear.

Cat Spew Paradise OndoNEW!ano

ano “Cat Vomit Paradise Ondo” MUSIC VIDEO

A number with explosive impact where a chaotic, pop-tinged worldview bursts to life.

It’s included on ano’s album “Neko Neko To To,” released in December 2023.

Though billed as an “ondo,” it bewilders listeners with fierce rock sounds and ever-shifting developments—utterly unpredictable, like a cat.

It’s packed with the cathartic thrill of venting emotions and the power to turn the hardships of living into entertainment.

Shuichi Manabe and TAKU INOUE, also known for “Chu, Tayosei.,” took part in the production, and its highly addictive phrases really stick in your ears.

In February 2024, a tour named after the album was held, whipping live venues into a frenzy.

It’s a track you’ll want to play when you need to blow away daily frustrations or when you feel like raising a ruckus with carefree, catlike abandon.