Recommended songs for university students. Classic and popular Japanese songs.

PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH

【MV】PERFECT HUMAN / RADIO FISH

It’s a hit song by RADIO FISH, the unit featuring the two members of Oriental Radio.

Both the track itself and the dance are so polished that you might think it’s their main profession.

If you can dance to it, you’re sure to be a hit—definitely give it a try at school festivals or karaoke.

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

It’s a masterpiece.

It’s the perfect song for karaoke that gets everyone hyped.

I think it really peaks when everyone takes turns singing the chorus.

I bet every college student knows it.

Since it’s the theme song of the movie “Your Name,” watching the film before singing helps you understand the lyrics better and makes it twice as fun.

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

A three-piece girls’ band, SHISHAMO.

There’s nothing flashy about them; their visuals are like girls from the quiet group in class, which makes them feel approachable—in a good way.

This song was used in an NTT Docomo commercial and was also performed at the 2017 Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

together; along with; bothWANIMA

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

With positive lyrics and a bright, high-toned, sun-like voice that encourages listeners, WANIMA is a hugely popular band, especially among teens and people in their twenties.

In 2017, it was a breakthrough year for them, appearing in a commercial with Downtown’s Matsumoto and performing on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

My friend — now and always aheadKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “My Friend ~ From Here On Forever…”

Among Ketsumeishi’s songs, this one is especially popular and is a well-loved friendship anthem that’s also a hit at karaoke.

It was used as the theme song for the Crayon Shin-chan movie.

The music video features the comedy trio Dachou Club, and it’s really funny—so I highly recommend checking it out.

New Treasure IslandSakanakushon

Sakanaction / New Treasure Island -Music Video-

It’s an innovative song distinguished by techno sounds and Showa-era kayō-style melodies.

It became a hit as the theme song for the movie Bakuman.

The music video is a parody of The Drifters’ “It’s 8 o’clock! Everyone, gather!” The song is popular with both university students and adults.

Odoru-LoopFurederikku

Frederic “Oddloop” Music Video | Frederic “oddloop”

Frederic is a band that gained popularity with music videos featuring dance.

The choreography is especially striking, so it makes you want to perfectly copy the dance for a school festival or a performance, dressed in school uniforms with megaphones.

They also have other songs with music videos featuring cute girls dancing, which I recommend.