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Packed with slap groove vibes! A collection of songs with cool bass

Hey everyone, do you like low end? In this article, we’ll introduce songs with awesome bass parts—mainly Japanese rock, with some J‑POP too.

From tracks with flashy riffs and slap, to funky, rolling bass lines, grooves that hit even with fewer notes, and tunes with stellar tone design—we’re picking from all angles.

You can just surrender to the sound and vibe out, or use it to find your favorite bassist and think, “I want to play like that!”

[Packed with Slap Groove Vibes!] A Collection of Songs with Awesome Bass (31–40)

kaleido proud fiestaUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN「kaleido proud fiesta」MV
kaleido proud fiestaUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

This song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, known for their outstanding musicianship and catchy melodies, is packed with everything that defines them.

It’s the opening theme for the anime TIGER & BUNNY 2, which is being streamed worldwide exclusively on Netflix, and—as the title suggests—its festive, dazzling opening instantly lifts your spirits.

The bassline, which creates both a pulsing swell and a sense of speed, has such a presence that it draws your ear even in the chorus, where the vocals are meant to shine.

It’s a cool rock tune that really highlights the importance of the bass in a three-piece band.

Moon BowlSakanakushon

Sakanaction / Moon Bowl -Music Live Video-
Moon BowlSakanakushon

Sakanaction is a five-member rock band whose obsessively crafted sound production and live staging—both laser-focused on audio quality—send fans into a frenzy.

Tsuki no Wan, included on their concept album Adapt, was selected as the song for Toyota’s Yaris Cross commercial.

The bass slapping that shapes the track’s dynamics maintains a restrained tone without being needlessly showy, yet it still asserts a clear presence.

It’s a pop tune brimming with bass appeal, where tight slap lines effectively color the airy ensemble.

Eggs, milk, and recordsSebunsu Bega

Seventh Vega “Eggs, Milk, and Records” Music Video
Eggs, milk, and recordsSebunsu Bega

The four-woman group Seventh Vega, currently drawing attention among early-eared music fans, will release Tamago to Gyūnyū to Record in 2025—a track marked by an urban sound design and a soft groove.

The bass lines, occasionally incorporating slap, overlap with the guitar’s cutting to firmly shape the song’s sense of rhythm.

There are parts that solidly support the low end and rhythm, which here serves to highlight the lightness of the vocals and guitar.

Precisely because the song has a gentle atmosphere, you can feel how the low end firmly supports the whole piece.

The Zero Sense10-FEET

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')
The Zero Sense10-FEET

“Dai Zero Kan” hooks you from the intro with its gripping bass.

This track by 10-FEET, a rock band formed in 1997, also drew attention as the ending theme for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.

Its bassline, which fits the film’s thrilling atmosphere perfectly, is played on a 5-string bass that reaches lower than a standard bass—an important point.

Because the notes go so low, we recommend listening with earphones or headphones rather than on a smartphone speaker!

bad fool logicUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Ikkenai Fool Logic” MV
bad fool logicUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a three-piece rock band known for their distinctive high-tone vocals and ensemble-driven songs where each part can take the lead.

Their 19th single, “Ikenai fool logic,” was written as the opening theme for the TV anime Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions.

The rapidly moving bassline gives the track a strong groove and sense of speed.

It’s a party tune that makes you want to follow the bass with your ears, and we’d love you to pay attention to the sound featuring strings and brass sections as well as the complex song structure.

[Packed with Slap Groove Vibes!] A Collection of Cool Bass Tracks (41–50)

LokiMikito P

When you look for famous VOCALOID songs, Mikito-P’s tracks are always mentioned.

With lyrics written from a unique perspective and a light, catchy melody, this number really sticks in your ears.

The slap bass phrases riding on the tight beat both enhance the vocal melody and assert the bass’s presence.

It’s a piece that lets you enjoy the bass guitar’s wide range and expressive character, making an already complex song sound even more intricate—so be sure to pay attention to the bass when you listen.

Rude loose danceMinami

Minami “Rude Loose Dance” MV
Rude loose danceMinami

Minami is a singer-songwriter based in the Kanto region who keeps her appearance private except during live performances.

Her digital-only single “Rude Loose Dance,” used as the theme song for the anime Record of Ragnarok II, is a track defined by a hysteric guitar riff that leaves a strong impact.

The bass sound—featuring effectively employed slaps and a driving, fast-paced bassline that holds its own against the other parts—really amps up the energy.

It’s an addictive rock tune where the bass governs the song’s dynamics and groove.