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

A tail in love.Teshima Aoi

Aoi Teshima – A Tail in Love. [HD]

This is a cat song that expresses a pet cat’s wish to be reborn as a human and stay with you.

It’s a track by Aoi Teshima, a singer from Fukuoka Prefecture.

It’s included on the 2008 album “Niji no Kashū” (Collection of Rainbow Songs).

Her gentle voice warms the heart.

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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.

black catORIGINAL LOVE

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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.

The Black Cat and MeDaichi Mao

The Black Cat and Me

This is a song by Mao Daichi, a former Takarazuka Revue star who has remained at the forefront of stage and screen for many years.

Written and composed by Yoshitaka Minami, it features an urban sound tinged with a jazzy flair that leaves a strong impression.

It was included on her first album, “SHE’S A LADY,” released in April 1980, as well as the 1988 album “Mao Daichi BEST.” The song evokes a lovely world that feels like a quiet nighttime moment spent with a capricious cat.

Her richly expressive vocals—honed on the stage—bring out the song’s playful sophistication and subtle allure.

It’s a piece you’ll want to relax with at the end of the day, favorite drink in hand.

Highly recommended for anyone seeking a chic cat-themed tune that exudes a mature, effortless charm.

black catKojima Mayumi

black cat

This is a song by Mayumi Kojima that combines a unique sense of swing with the melancholy of Showa-era kayōkyoku.

It’s included on the album “My name is blue,” released in September 2001.

The track overlays emotions sedimented in the depths of the heart and memories that suddenly resurface with the image of a “black cat.” It sings of the ache of past thorns pricking the chest and the undying passion that persists nonetheless.

Loved on stage in evolving forms, it also received a newly recorded version capturing the atmosphere of the time on the 2007 best-of compilation.

It’s a perfect piece for facing your own heart in the stillness of night.

That grown-up mood—suggesting a cat’s gaze with not only sweetness but a hint of poison—is simply irresistible, isn’t it?

cat hairSaitō Kazuyoshi

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Some people might find themselves grinning at a title that smells of everyday life.

Sung by Kazuyoshi Saito, this track—reportedly recorded all at once with his touring band—features a richly groovy band sound that feels great.

It’s included on the album “202020,” released in January 2020, and it was also aired as the opening theme for the TBS TV show “CDTV.” It beautifully portrays the unadorned closeness of two people—so tender that even the cat hair on your clothes feels lovable.

It’s quintessential Kazuyoshi Saito: expressing deep affection not through flashy words but through scenes from daily life, gently warming the heart.

When you want to savor the simple happiness of living with a kitty, give it a listen.

Super Nuko Worldmafumafu

[IA feat. Kagamine Rin] Super Nuko World [Original Song]

This is a song by IA (and Kagamine Len) released in 2013.

With its cute sound and exhilarating sense of speed, it’s truly a song like a free-spirited cat.

The creator has released many such “nuko” songs on Nico Nico.

In their own words: “I hope the world becomes a place where nukos are loved even more.”