Lovely nursery rhymes, folk songs, and children's songs

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

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.

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 resonate with all kinds of feelings. A diverse variety of cat tunes (31–40)

Become the windtsuji ayano

Become the Wind – Ayano Tsuji (Full)

Become the windtsuji ayano

This is the theme song of the 2002 Studio Ghibli film The Cat Returns.

Some characters also appear in Whisper of the Heart, but this one is a fantasy that cat lovers will adore, featuring a foray into the world of cats.

The music itself is very refreshing and remains enduringly popular even today.

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The Feelings of a TailTaniyama Hiroko

Hiroko Taniyama - The Feelings of a Tail

The Feelings of a TailTaniyama Hiroko

This is a song that was broadcast on Minna no Uta in 1988.

It’s a love song told from the charming perspective of a cat by Hiroko Taniyama—also known for Ohayō Crayon and Makkura Mori no Uta—and the cat character that appears in the music video is overflowing with cuteness.

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RokuberuHoneyWorks feat.IA

Rokubell / HoneyWorks feat. IA

RokuberuHoneyWorks feat.IA

This is a Vocaloid song released in 2012 by HoneyWorks, also known for works like “Good Morning on Friday,” which has been used in news programs.

It’s a highly popular track where the gently soothing music beautifully matches the slightly sad lyrics, told from the perspective of a house cat that hasn’t realized it is a cat.

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Envy CatwalkTōma

[Hatsune Miku] Envy Catwalk [Project DIVA F 2nd]

Envy CatwalkTōma

This is a Hatsune Miku song released in 2011.

Among Vocaloid producers active mainly on Nico Nico Douga, Tōma is highly known for crafting a unique world, and this is one of his venomous yet beautiful songs—once you fall into the depths of its lyrics, you won’t be able to escape for a while.

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A Cat’s FeelingsGabrielaRobin

A Cat's Feelings

A Cat's FeelingsGabrielaRobin

A song included on Yoko Kanno’s Seatbelts album “Space Bio Charge,” released on May 27, 2009.

It’s a slow-tempo, warm, and gently smiling nursery rhyme–style piece that imagines a cat’s feelings and expresses them in Japanese on its behalf.

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Cat songs that resonate with many feelings. A rich variety of cat tunes (41–50)

NoraGARNET CROW

GARNET CROW Nora

NoraGARNET CROW

This is a song by GARNET CROW, a four-member band formed in 1999.

It was included on “Doing all right,” their 29th single released in 2009.

It depicts the relationship between a girl and a stray cat.

Still, it also sounds like a heartrending breakup song.

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Goro-chansupepe

Open! Ponkikki “Goro-chan” — Song: Supepe

Goro-chansupepe

This song was broadcast on the children’s TV show “Hirake! Ponkikki.” It was released in 1990.

The lyrics describe a calico cat falling in love with a younger stray tomcat.

Although it’s a children’s song, its jazzy style feels mature and chic.

It was also used as an insert song in the film “Cats on Park Avenue.”

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In producing this article

Editorial Policy

I picked out songs with reference to playlists and music-related articles that align with the article’s content. Drawing on my experience as a music writer, I’ll select and introduce a variety of cat-themed tracks—from songs that express love for cats to those that mirror human emotions with those of cats.

Fukkun :) Tatsuki Fukuda (dancer)

KEI (POPS writer/editor)

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Based on the editorial team’s research results, the final decision also takes into account the total number of your “Rank Up” and “Rank Down” button presses.

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