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

I Can HearNEW!DISH//

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?

Daphne (winter daphne)NEW!DISH//

DISH// – Sweet Daphne [Official Video]

“Because we have a place to return to, we can move forward again.” It’s a heartwarming cheer song filled with that message.

Released in November 2021 as DISH//’s 14th single, it was written specifically as the theme song for the drama “The Winners in February: A Classroom of Guaranteed Success.” The fact that it was co-written by Hattori from Macaroni Empitsu and Takumi Kitamura also drew attention.

Set to a march-like rhythm, the lyrics express thanks we’re usually too shy to say, resonating deeply.

Takumi Kitamura’s emotive vocals layered over the band’s sound make it a song that fills you with courage each time you listen.

When daily life or challenges wear you down and you want to warm your heart by thinking of family or someone dear, give it a listen!

catNEW!DISH//

cat

A signature bittersweet ballad by DISH//, known for being written and composed by singer-songwriter Aimyon.

While depicting a parting with a loved one, the lyrics poignantly overlay their memory onto the image of a free-spirited animal—something that really pierces the heart.

Many listeners are likely moved to tears by the protagonist’s earnest desire to reunite, no matter the form.

Although it was originally the B-side to the single “We Did It” released in August 2017, it exploded in popularity after a performance video was posted on the YouTube channel “THE FIRST TAKE” in March 2020.

The song has surpassed 1 billion total streams, and in October 2020 it was also featured as an insert song in TV Tokyo’s Drama 25 series “Neko.” It’s a masterpiece that gently keeps you company on nights when you want to sink into music.

No.1NEW!DISH//

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 OverNEW!DISH//

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 meNEW!DISH//

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?

We, stronger.NEW!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.