Cat songs that overlap with various emotions. A richly diverse collection of cat tunes.
February 22 is known as Cat Day!
In Japan, it was established in 1987.
Cats can be delightfully free-spirited—keeping their distance one moment, then suddenly getting affectionate the next.
There are many songs that sing about or relate to “cats,” and many people might feel that there are quite a few classics among them.
From heart-fluttering cute tunes to songs that express a cat’s feelings, wishes like “I want to be a cat,” and moving tracks that overlay human emotions with feline traits—there are countless cat-themed songs.
In this article, we’ve picked out our top recommendations among cat songs.
If you’re a cat lover who actually has a feline friend, be sure to listen together and enjoy a happy time!
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Cat songs that overlap with various feelings. A diverse array of cat tunes (21–30)
Become the windtsuji ayano
This is the theme song from Studio Ghibli’s 2002 film The Cat Returns.
Some characters also appear in Whisper of the Heart, but this one features forays into the world of cats, making it an irresistible fantasy for cat lovers.
Musically, it’s very refreshing and remains consistently popular even today.
CAT’S EYEAnri
Anri’s smash hit song “CAT’S EYE,” released in 1983.
It’s one of the defining tracks of the 1980s and really captures the spirit of that era.
The song gained popularity as the theme for the TV anime Cat’s Eye, becoming known across generations and recognized as one of Anri’s signature songs.
With the story centering on a trio of thief sisters, the track perfectly matches the theme, carrying an atmosphere that evokes the urban night.
The title “Cat’s Eye,” which is also the anime’s name, suggests the ever-changing eyes of a cat and a sense of mystery—elements that are vividly expressed in the music.
The Feelings of a TailTaniyama Hiroko
This is a song that was broadcast on Minna no Uta in 1988.
Written by Hiroko Taniyama, also known for songs like “Ohayō Crayon” and “Song of the Dark Forest,” it charmingly depicts the budding feelings of a girl cat in love, and the cat character that appears in the music video is brimming with cuteness as well.
RokuberuHoneyWorks feat.IA
This is a Vocaloid song released in 2012 by HoneyWorks, also known for pieces like “Good Morning on Friday” used in news programs.
Told from the perspective of a pet cat who hasn’t realized it’s a cat, the slightly sad lyrics and gentle music beautifully complement each other, making it a highly popular track.
A Cat’s FeelingsGabrielaRobin
A song included on Seatbelts and Yoko Kanno’s album “Space Bio Charge,” released on May 27, 2009.
It is a slow-tempo, warm, and gently smiling, nursery rhyme–style piece that imagines and speaks on behalf of a cat’s feelings in Japanese.
Envy CatwalkTōma
This is a Hatsune Miku song released in 2011.
Among the Vocaloid producers active primarily on Nico Nico Douga, Tohma—known for his distinctive worldview—crafted a song that is both venomous and beautiful.
Once you fall into the depths of its lyrics, it’s a track you won’t escape from for a while.
I want to be a cat!Terashima Yufu
As the title suggests, this song is packed with the longing to become a cat.
It’s sung by Yufu Terashima, who also performed as a member of the idol group BiS.
It was released in 2014 as her third single.
It’s a slightly quirky and cute cat song.
