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 many feelings. A rich variety of cat tunes (41–50)

Good night, kitten!Ozawa Kenji

Kenji Ozawa Good night, little kitten!

Good night, kitten!Ozawa Kenji

Kenji Ozawa, often cited as a representative of the Shibuya-kei genre thanks to his pop and stylish musicality.

The song in the video is included on his second album, LIFE, released in 1994.

It’s a love song that likens a beloved partner to a kitten.

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I want to be a cat!Terashima Yufu

Yufu Terashima “I Want to Be a Cat!” Music Video

I want to be a cat!Terashima Yufu

As the title suggests, this song is packed with the desire to become a cat.

It’s sung by Yufu Terashima, who was also active as a member of the idol group BiS.

It was released in 2014 as her third single.

It’s a slightly mysterious and cute cat song.

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Home is the best.Chī (Koorogi Satomi)

Team Syachihoko – Chérie! / Team Syachihoko – Chérie! [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Home is the best.Chī (Koorogi Satomi)

It’s the opening theme of the 2008 anime “Chi’s Sweet Home.” The gentle music and lyrics that depict adventures from the perspective of a curious kitten are perfectly matched by Satomi Koorogi’s adorably lisping singing as the kitten.

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Nyan Cat [original]saraj00n

Nyan Cat! [Official]

Nyan Cat [original]saraj00n

A video posted to YouTube on April 5, 2011.

It features a pixel-art cat flying through space leaving a rainbow trail, all set to a relentlessly repeating “nya-nya-nya” rhythm.

Its view count has skyrocketed in a remarkable way, drawing attention and becoming a hot topic as a mysterious movement.

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The idol and the matter of UñanyaNyaa KB / Tsuchinoko Panda

[Yo-kai Watch Official] Ending Theme No. 3: “The Idol Is About the Oonyanya Case” [Yo-tube]

The idol and the matter of UñanyaNyaa KB / Tsuchinoko Panda

This is a song by Nya-KB, whom Jibanyan from the anime Yo-kai Watch cheers for, and it was also used as the ending theme of the same anime.

In real life, it’s sung by seven members selected from AKB, and in the ending animation, the idols moving in the Yo-kai Watch art style are extremely cute.

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MemoryGurizabera

CATS – Memory (with lyrics)

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It’s likely the most well-known song from Cats, one of the most widely performed musicals in the world.

Sung by an old cat reminiscing about their younger days, the piece is performed by different actors in each production, as is the nature of musicals, so you can discover the unique qualities each performer brings to it.

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catCRAZY KEN BAND

Crazy Ken Band - Cat

catCRAZY KEN BAND

This is a song included on Crazy Ken Band’s 10th album, ZERO, released on August 13, 2008.

The pairing of the ever-falling rain and a cat paints a vivid scene.

The expression “a girl like a cat” suggests a metaphor for a person.

It’s a breezy pop tune.

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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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