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

Evening Calm, A Certain Someone, Bewitched by FlowersYorushika

Yorushika – Evening Calm, Someone, Firework Bewilderment (Lyrics/Kan/Rom/Eng)

Yorushika is a band known for music produced by n-buna, who is also active as a Vocaloid producer, and for suis’s soothing vocals.

Their song “Yuunagi, Bou, Hanamadoi” begins with an intro that immediately captures the listener’s heart.

The guitar cutting feels pleasant to the ear, and its crisp riffs seem to carry the cool air of dusk.

Since its release on August 28, 2019, the song has captivated many fans.

The lyrics convey the bittersweet sense of summer’s end and an attachment to things one doesn’t want to lose, and when combined with the intro, they stir the listener’s emotions profoundly.

Drifting with the wavesAKASAKI

[AKASAKI] Namimakase / Drifting (Lyric Video)

It’s a gem that instantly grabs you with an intro where the city-pop-style crisp guitar cutting and groovy rhythm melt together with summer sunshine and the whisper of waves, and a simple yet memorable keyboard phrase.

In those few seconds before AKASAKI’s gentle vocals come in, it beautifully conveys both the sense of freedom that evokes a summer seaside and the fluttering emotions of love.

Released in July 2024, the track became a buzzworthy summer tune mainly on social media and was also featured on TV Asahi’s “EIGHT-JAM.” At a medium tempo of BPM 109, it exudes a relaxed vibe perfect for driving scenes, and is recommended for making summer memories or soaking in a fresh, romantic mood.

white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – White Noise [Official Video]

Opening with a tight synth sound, this track instantly grabs the listener and doesn’t let go.

The lyrics, which confront the past and declare a resolve to move into the future, are striking, delivering a powerful message that pushes the listener forward.

Released in January 2023, the song also drew attention as the opening theme for the popular anime Tokyo Revengers.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to overcome setbacks or failures and take a new step forward.

Crank up the volume and enjoy—especially that captivating intro!

BANSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 “BAN”

Many of you may have heard it, since it was used as the theme song for an AEON Card commercial.

It’s a track by the popular idol group Sakurazaka46, released as their second single in 2021.

The guitar phrase in the intro, which carries a hint of flamenco, is quite passionate and draws you in with its crisp, punchy sound.

The lyrics convey a strong determination to do what you want no matter what happens.

This musical style and message will likely resonate especially with teenagers.

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I love youCody Rī (Ri)

Cody・Lee (Li) – I Love You (Music Video)

The striking guitar backing and the resonant crash of a gong create an exotic intro that instantly grabs the listener’s heart.

Cody・Lee (Li)’s signature track smoothly shifts from a kung-fu film–like atmosphere into a driving, exhilarating progression, where razor-sharp, math rock–tinged guitar cuts, a sultry bassline, and powerful drums fuse into a captivating sound.

Released in December 2020 as part of the album “Seikatsu no News,” the song was also chosen as the theme for the film “PLAY! ~Winning or losing doesn’t really matter~.” The lyrics deftly portray urban loneliness and budding romance, contrasting a yearning for faraway cities with the happiness found close to home, vividly capturing the feelings of young lovers enjoying the night in the city.

It’s a perfect track for a nighttime walk or drive, delivering a pleasantly thrilling rush.

AngelRyuubensu

Rubens – Angel-san (Music Video)

RUBENS’s June 2024 single opens with an arresting, heart-grabbing intro.

A gentle clean-tone guitar riff lingers in the ear, sending ripples through the listener’s heart.

Their distinctive blend of alternative and J-pop is paired with lyrics that delicately portray emotions swaying between dreams and reality, resulting in a work that is both heartrending and powerful.

The introductory guitar work is melodic yet uniquely commanding, vividly expressing the song’s world.

Lauded on rock charts, this track marks a new frontier for the band.

It’s a song that stands beside those harboring unspoken feelings and inner conflict, offering a quiet kind of courage.

The End of the WorldTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT

The End of the World / THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT

THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT left a significant mark on Japan’s rock scene in the ’90s, and their “Sekai no Owari” (“The End of the World”) is one of their signature masterpieces.

The guitar riff in this track has a powerful energy, as if the golden-age rock sound has been revived in the present day.

Just imagining the moment that riff roars out at a live show is enough to give you goosebumps.

The intro grabs listeners’ hearts across time—truly electrifying.

It’s a song I’d recommend not only to rock fans but to anyone who believes in the power of music!