A roundup of Japanese songs featuring curry—songs about curry and curry rice
Just hearing the words “curry rice” brings back that spicy aroma and makes me hungry… It’s no exaggeration to call it a national dish for Japanese people.So this time’s theme is classic songs about curry!We’ll deliver a diverse selection—not only songs that sing straightforwardly about curry rice, but also tracks where curry pops up in the lyrics of songs that seem unrelated at first glance!They’re great as BGM while you’re making curry, too.Be sure to read to the end!
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Compilation of Japanese songs featuring curry or curry rice (41–50)
Terminal Terminalhachikuji mayoi (kato emiri)
It’s a heart-throbbing song whose lyrics capture the feelings of a protagonist making curry and waiting at home for the person they love.
The track was used as the opening theme for the anime Owarimonogatari, sung by voice actress Emiri Katō under the character name Mayoi Hachikuji from the series.
It’s an adorably cute pop number with a soothing, comforting finish—and the vocals are truly adorable.
The happiness found in everyday routine, that kind of pure emotion, is reflected in both the music and the lyrics.
My singer-songwriter girlfriendEito
As the title suggests, this is a heartwarming piece that sings of the artist’s love for his singer-songwriter girlfriend.
It’s a song by Eito, the musician known for the massive hit “Perfume,” released in 2020 as his third single.
Precisely because it’s arranged so simply—with just acoustic guitar and vocals—the straightforward feelings embedded in the lyrics seem to slip right into your mind.
He loves her so much that even her made-ahead curry feels precious… Pure love songs really cleanse the heart, don’t they?
Song of CurryChata
It’s included as the fifth track on the 3rd album “Chata no Wa*,” released in 2008.
It’s a comical song with a light, jaunty piano melody, playfully asking, “Treat me to curry.” Chata is a female vocalist active in doujin music and in theme songs for games and anime.
My curry is the best in the world.SECRET GUYZ
It’s an electronic tune that celebrates the joy of eating.
It’s a song by the music group SECRET GUYZ, released as a single in 2016.
The sound is super catchy and really gets you pumped.
The lyrics are full of humor, but the chorus melody, overall vibe, and progression are so cool that you can’t help but start swaying.
If you listen to this while wondering what to have for dinner tonight, you might end up choosing curry without a second thought.
It’s curry!YMCK
Included as the second track on the 7th album “Family Cooking,” released in 2009.
YMCK is a three-member pop unit—two men and one woman—highly acclaimed worldwide for their 8-bit sound reminiscent of retro video game BGM.
The album also features other cooking-themed songs such as “Fluffy Egg Omelet Rice” and “Wan!derful Chocolate.”