A comprehensive introduction to DISH//’s recommended and popular songs [2026]

We, stronger.DISH//

DISH// – We, Stronger. [Official Video]

It’s a song that gently gives you a push when you’re going through days where you can’t meet as you wish and are weighed down by the frustration of not being able to fully express yourself.

Written and composed by Hattori from Macaroni Empitsu, this single was released digitally in August 2020.

It was also chosen as the August theme song for Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri,” so many people may have heard it alongside the morning news.

There’s also a touching story that during production, each member shared with Hattori what they “want to say right now,” and the lyrics were written based on that.

Included on the 2021 album “X,” this rock ballad features an overwhelming, emotional vocal performance by Takumi Kitamura in the chorus.

Give it a listen when you want to blow away anxious feelings and charge yourself up with energy for tomorrow.

In the morning, even the lunar surface is smiling.DISH//

DISH// – Morning, Even the Moon’s Surface Is Smiling [Official Video] | Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV” Theme Song

A song where gentleness and strength coexist, like a breath of refreshing morning air.

Written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV,” this work was released as a digital single in April 2024.

Lyrics by Takumi Kitamura, composition by Shuhei Tachibana and Daichi Izumi—the fact that the members themselves were involved in the production also drew attention.

Inspired by the real experience of “seeing the moon in the morning,” it carries a message that even if you can’t smile now, a day will come when you can.

The track is also included on the album “aRange,” released in April 2026.

Even on gloomy mornings, listening might put a lighter spring in your step.

A warm pop tune that gently stays by your side at the start of the day.

I Can HearDISH//

DISH// – I Can Hear [Official Video Short ver.]

This rock tune is perfect for anyone who wants to feel fresh energy.

DISH//, known for their unique style of dancing while playing instruments, released it in June 2013 as their memorable major-label debut single.

It’s also known for being selected as an ending theme for the popular anime Naruto Shippuden.

The lyrics about moving forward despite uncertainty and the sound that incorporates call-and-response designed for a sense of unity at live shows make you feel positive just by listening.

In 2022, it was re-recorded as part of their 10th-anniversary project, and it continues to be loved as the band’s origin point.

Why not give it a listen when you’re taking on something new or when you need a boost of energy?

No.1DISH//

DISH// – No.1 [Official Video] (TV Anime “My Hero Academia” Season 5 Opening Theme / MY HERO ACADEMIA OPENING THEME)

This is a fast-paced rock tune written as the opening theme for the hugely popular anime My Hero Academia Season 5.

The interweaving piano and guitar are striking, wrapping you in a pleasant sense of exhilaration every time you listen.

It carries a powerful message to keep raising the flag you believe in, and Takumi Kitamura’s passionate vocals are truly stirring.

Released in May 2021 as their 13th single, the track also drew attention for featuring Junji Ishiwatari as lyricist.

It gives you the strength to push forward through setbacks and struggles, making it a perfect song for taking on a challenge or firing yourself up.

Packed with the band’s performance and expressive power, it’s a number that’s sure to ignite the crowd live.

Starting OverDISH//

Starting Over

It’s a track packed with powerful messages that give you a push when you’re ready to make a fresh start or hit the reset button.

The music video—showing the band facing forward even as rain pours down—is striking, and you can feel a fiery energy that reads like a declaration of resolve as a band.

With Hiroki Arai’s exhilarating, fast-paced sound and Takumi Kitamura’s emotional vocals layered together, it’s a song that makes your heart swell every time you listen.

Released in July 2018 as DISH//’s 12th single, the track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Zoids Wild.

As their first single under the new lineup, I think it also stands as a work symbolizing a major turning point for the group.

Its worldview—shaking off the past and sprinting toward a new future—will likely strike deep in the hearts of those dealing with doubt.

Give it a listen when you want to take on something new or reset your mindset and give it your all.

Just hold meDISH//

Just hold me (in 2022)

This is a ballad about someone who can’t put their overflowing love into words and tries to convey their feelings simply by holding the other person close.

The lyrics by Seiko Fujibayashi delicately depict the protagonist’s feelings—frustrated yet pure.

In Takumi Kitamura’s vocals, where you can almost hear his breathing, you can keenly feel the earnestness of his longing for the other person.

The track was included on the single “Starting Over,” released in July 2018.

While the title track drew attention as the theme song for the anime Zoids Wild, this song has been quietly cherished among fans as a “hidden gem.” A retake version was also released in August 2022.

Why not give it a listen on nights when you’d rather confirm love through warmth than words, or during quiet moments spent with someone special?

My Soul, My WayDISH//

DISH// – My Soul Without Permission [Official Video Short ver.]

A powerful dance-rock number bursting with scorching energy that shakes your soul.

Its message about the importance of staying true to your own will and charging ahead as you are gives a strong push to everyone who listens.

This piece fuses Takumi Kitamura’s passionate vocals with a driving, exhilarating sound, creating a unifying, electrifying atmosphere at live shows.

Released as a single by DISH// in February 2018, it was used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s anime Gintama: Silver Soul Arc.

The members themselves have said they’re big fans of Gintama, and that high level of enthusiasm—aligned with the series’ worldview—is part of the appeal.

A re-recorded version was also released in April 2022.

Give it a listen when you’re facing a crucial moment or need to fire yourself up.