[2026] Grabs Your Heart! Songs with Cool Intros. Classic Tracks with Electrifying Openings

It has come to goodbye.Chevon

It Became Goodbye / Chevon [Lyric Video]

This track captivates from the first moment, with a delicate guitar arpeggio rising out of the silence and an intro that instantly seizes the listener’s heart.

Crafted by Chevon in March 2025, it explores the themes of farewell and renewal that lie hidden in the season of spring, delicately portraying nuanced emotions.

Beginning with a clear, transparent clean guitar and gradually layering in bass and drums, the arrangement evokes the beauty of spring’s arrival.

It expresses the shifts of the heart—from the urgency felt in everyday life and the longing for salvation, to the calm that leads to restful sleep—through a refreshing melody that gracefully distills spring’s dual nature.

The band’s refined musical sensibility shines in the meticulous arrangement and striking sound design, making this a perfect song for scenes like a quiet spring morning or an afternoon drive among dancing cherry blossoms.

astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Stargazing”

BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Tentai Kansoku” opens with a breathtaking guitar riff.

This song, which became the catalyst for their remarkable sales in 2001, still grips the hearts of many listeners.

Even 20 years after its release—and with its use as an insert song in a 2002 drama boosting its renown—it continues to shine.

You can tell that the dramatic intro is the hook that pulls you into the track.

Set against a fresh yet powerful performance, the lyrics appeal directly to the listener, skillfully capturing memories like snapshots of youth and the relatable growing pains that come with it.

BuddhaRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Oshakashama [Official Music Video]

This intro will become unforgettable in an instant.

It’s a track by the rock band RADWIMPS, known for hit songs like “Zenzenzense,” and it’s included on their fifth album, Altcolony no Teiri, released in 2009.

The key to this intro is definitely the guitar riff! Its snappy sound really sticks in your ears.

The truth is, while this phrase sounds tricky, it’s actually pretty easy to play.

So it’s a recommended number even for those currently practicing guitar.

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Araki Jakkan

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Get WildTM NETWORK

TM NETWORK 『Get Wild』

The 10th single by TM NETWORK, the music unit that includes Tetsuya Komuro—a producer who sparked a major boom in the 1990s music scene.

It’s a signature song of TM NETWORK and is also well-known as the ending theme of the TV anime City Hunter.

The moment it starts, you instantly recognize it, and the intro that skyrockets your excitement is an arrangement truly worthy of being called a classic.

The key change that rises by a half step in the latter half adds thrills—this is a track etched into the history of J-pop.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Blue Roses Gracefully FallSERENITY IN MURDER

SERENITY IN MURDER – Blue Roses Gracefully Fall (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A grand, epic track that begins in silence and gradually layers in majestic orchestration, making for a striking intro.

Crafted by Serenity In Murder’s guitarist Freddy, the fusion of beautiful melodies and fierce riffs is perfectly balanced by Ayumu’s powerful growls on vocals.

Featured on the album “Timeless Reverie,” released in February 2025, the piece explores themes of transience and loss, expressing life’s beauty and its inevitable changes.

With a weighty brass section reminiscent of a film soundtrack and a dramatic progression woven from a decadent, dark aesthetic, it’s sure to captivate.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to with a calm heart, as if savoring a cinematic work.

LOVE IS THE STRONGESTMay’n

LOVE IS THE STRONGEST

Since her major debut in 2005, singer May’n has continued to captivate fans around the world with her genre-defying expressiveness.

Released for streaming in February 2026, the year marking the 20th anniversary of her debut, this track was selected as the opening theme for the tokusatsu drama “Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity.” It also drew attention as her first involvement in a tokusatsu production.

Its fiery lyrics, which question the meaning of “love,” resonate beyond the boundaries of a hero-themed work.

A sense of grandeur emerges from the fusion of a high-velocity, brass-forward ensemble and her piercing high-tone vocals.

migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

A hot, high-energy number, [Alexandros]’s “Wataridori.” It’s also well-known as the song from the SUBARU TV commercial.

The rhythm has a Latin feel—bright and super cheerful.

You can’t get enough of this groove; it makes you want to keep listening forever.

The vocalist’s high range is amazing, and “Wataridori” has an irresistibly cool chorus.

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Mayumi

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