A wonderful Japanese music band

Masterpieces and popular songs by Dragon Ash

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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

Dragon Ash is centered around vocalist Kj (Kenji Furuya) and consists of highly skilled musicians and dancers.

Formed in 1996, they are a mixture rock band that began their activities that year.

At the time, the concept of “mixture,” which crosses over different genres in the Japanese music scene, wasn’t as widespread as it is now.

In Japan, the pioneers of that field were Dragon Ash.

Staying true to their image, they’ve continued to evolve as a rock band ever since their debut.

This time, we’ll be taking a closer look at them!

We researched their past hits and classic tracks and handpicked a selection.

There are plenty to explore, so take your time and enjoy!

Dragon Ash’s Best and Popular Songs (71–80)

CanvasDragon Ash

Canvas

CanvasDragon Ash

I thought it was easy to listen to because it’s not an overly intense song.

I’ve heard it a few times before, and it reminded me of playing it as background music when going for a night drive.

Dragon Ash has a lot of powerful tracks, but songs like this are lovely too, aren’t they?

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Monkey Punch Monkey KickDragon Ash

Monkey Punch Monkey Kick

Monkey Punch Monkey KickDragon Ash

Starting with an upbeat intro, the track leans more toward melodic hardcore than straight rock.

Its dreamy lyrics and catchy melody line are sure to win over even those who don’t know Dragon Ash.

It’s a lesser-known song, but highly recommended.

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Sad rain falls on ChernobylDragon Ash

Sad rain falls on Chernobyl

Sad rain falls on ChernobylDragon Ash

“Sad Rain Falls on Chernobyl” is Dragon Ash’s first song to address a political theme.

The chorus line, “Sad rain falls on Chernobyl,” has a very catchy melody that will resonate even with first-time listeners.

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My friends’ anthemDragon Ash

Dragon Ash – My Friend’s Anthem(remix) by DJ RYO THE FRAP

My friends’ anthemDragon Ash

Dragon Ash is a band known for its genre-crossing musical activities.

This track was included on their 2001 album “LILY OF DA VALLEY.” The part where he calls out to his friend, saying, “If you’re going through something tough, call out to me loudly anytime,” is really moving.

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Grateful Days featuring Aco, ZeebraDragon Ash

Dragon Ash – Grateful Days featuring Aco, Zeebra [High Quality]

Grateful Days featuring Aco, ZeebraDragon Ash

This is a gem of a track by Dragon Ash, a leading band in Japan’s mixture rock scene, created around the theme of gratitude.

The lyrics, filled with thoughts for friends and family, resonate deeply with listeners.

Sampling the guitar phrase from The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Today” and featuring ACO and Zeebra as guests, the song was released in May 1999 and earned the band their first No.

1 on the Oricon chart.

Written under the influence of a reunion with a friend, the lyrics beautifully capture the everyday sense of appreciation for those who matter most.

It’s a recommended song for anyone who wants to feel connected to others through music.

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