The Cro-Magnons are a rock band formed around Hiroto Kōmoto and Masatoshi Mashima, known as members of THE BLUE HEARTS and THE HIGH-LOWS.
Their hot yet catchy songs retain the same straightforward rock ’n’ roll that calls to mind tracks from their Blue Hearts days—one of their biggest draws!
In 2019, they drew renewed attention by providing the theme song for the hit drama “Mr.
Hiiragi’s Homeroom (3-nen A-gumi: Ima kara minasan wa, hitojichi desu).”
In this article, we’ll carefully select and introduce some of their most popular songs—be sure to give them a listen!
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A masterpiece by The Cro-Magnons. Recommended songs (1–10)
to liveZa Kuromaniyonzu
The ending theme song “Ikiru” from the drama “Mr.
Hiiragi’s Homeroom” starring Masaki Suda is the 17th single, released in 2018.
The drama itself was a bit scary, but the yearbook-style visuals set to this track felt like a lovely page of youth, creating a curious balance.
From the very first line, the song has a strong Cro-Magnons flavor, and it’s straight-ahead punk rock that hasn’t changed since their debut single—no, even from before then.
With its fierce beat and messages that hit you in the heart, it’s a number that makes you think, “Punk is awesome!”
rock bottomZa Kuromaniyonzu
A rock number characterized by a sharp, speedy 8-beat.
The repeatedly catchy chorus—somewhere between positive and negative yet somehow encouraging—sticks in your head and becomes addictive.
Also pay attention to the straightforward lyrics that make your gloom gradually feel like it doesn’t matter anymore.
Eight beatZa Kuromaniyonzu
The 4th single, “Eight Beat,” released in May 2008.
If you’ve been a fan since The Blue Hearts, just hearing Hiroto Kōmoto’s harmonica in the intro might bring tears to your eyes.
And the title is the rhythm that symbolizes them: “Eight Beat”! That alone already makes it amazing, but the song itself is a tear-jerking piece of punk rock that, in stark contrast to the previous release “Giri Giri Ga Gan Gan,” strikes deeply at the heart—a punk track that brings back countless memories and scenes.
The event will proceed even in a thunderstorm.Za Kuromaniyonzu
With a snarling, heavily distorted electric guitar and Hiroto Kōmoto’s gentle yet rough-edged vocals, this punk number’s intro alone gives me nonstop goosebumps: their 10th single, “Raiu Kekko” (“Proceed Despite the Thunderstorm”).
Even the title—so punchy and packed with meaning you wonder if a four-character idiom could be this cool—is absolutely perfect.
Masatoshi Mashima’s guitar solo, the lyrics that make your heart rise up—everything feels like it gives strength to us listeners.
It’s the punk track I want to hear when I’m down or low on energy!
Elvis (provisional)Za Kuromaniyonzu
It gained attention as the theme song for the 2015 drama “Dokonjo Gaeru.” Starting with an intro of steadily pounding bass drum and a guitar riff, the full band sound bursts in all at once.
It’s a fiery track that makes their love of rock come through palpably—ideally cranked up loud.
Tally-hoZa Kuromaniyonzu
After THE HIGH-LOWS announced a hiatus in November 2005 and went inactive, The Cro-Magnons made a surprise appearance the following year, 2006.
“Tally-Ho” is their debut single.
Hiroto & Marcy’s third band together once again turned out to be an eight-beat punk band.
With a simple beat and a simple melody, it’s a rock tune as primitive, powerful, and bursting with vitality as their Cro-Magnon name suggests!
paper airplaneZa Kuromaniyonzu
With a simple, fast-paced melody line, this song enjoys high popularity among fans and has become a staple at live shows.
In contrast to the razor-sharp band sound, the lyrics—filled with gentle, storybook-like words—are delightfully charming.
It’s a track that evokes a subtle sense of nostalgia.