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

Cat Cat’s Cosmology (ft. Hatsune Miku)Nayutan Seijin

NayutalieN – Feline Cosmology (ft. Hatsune Miku) OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This is a popular track by NayutalieN that was released on YouTube to coincide with Cat Day on February 22.

The lyrics are striking, layering onomatopoeia reminiscent of cat meows with the inexpressible impulses of love.

Carried by a catchy four-on-the-floor beat, NayutalieN’s signature cosmic synth sounds unfold.

The song opens the 2020 April album “Object N from Planet Nayutan” and is also included in the compilation “Don Two Music 4.” It’s a widely loved tune that even appears in the rhythm game maimai.

A pop and cute dance number perfect not only for relaxing time with your kitty, but also for anyone harboring feelings they can’t put into words.

Stray CatSKY-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.

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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 Ondoano

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.

meow meow meowKoresawa

Koresawa “Nyan Nyan Nyan” [Lyric Video]

This song, brimming with love for cats, was released in February 2023 to coincide with Cat Day.

It’s sung by Koresawa, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture.

Set to a lively rhythm, it portrays the casual everyday life and communication between an owner and their beloved cat.

The humorous “so true!” moments that any cat owner will relate to are expressed with warmth, making your heart feel cozy just by listening.

The cover art features Koresawa’s character alongside her beloved cat, Mellow, visually conveying her love for cats as well.

The track is also included on the mini-album “Kawaiku Shinagara Matterune,” released in April 2023.

It’s the perfect song for relaxing with your kitty or for reaffirming your love for your feline companion.

I want to have a cat.Yabai T-shatsu Yasan

Neko Kaitai

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan’s explosive early impulse bursts out in “I Want to Keep a Cat.” It’s a high-impact number that does nothing but scream the primal urge to keep a cat over a fast, intense sound.

It’s included on their first full-length album, “We love Tank-top,” released in November 2016.

Although it has no tie-ins, it’s long been loved as a killer tune that unites the entire crowd at live shows.

The lyrics are simple, yet they express a raw craving and impulse for cats in a straightforward way that’s sure to hit listeners directly.

It’s the perfect track when you’re dying to have a cat or just want to get fired up without overthinking—listen and you’ll feel completely refreshed.

Angel’s catSaitō 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?