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Masterpieces and popular songs by Dragon Ash

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 classic and popular songs (41–50)

Just I’ll sayDragon Ash

[MIDI] Dragon Ash Just I’ll Say [programmed]
Just I'll sayDragon Ash

I really love the melody of this song.

The lyrics are all in English, but when you translate them into Japanese, it’s truly moving.

The opening line, “No matter what happens, I love you from the bottom of my heart,” makes my heart skip a beat—I adore it.

Please listen to it while doing the Japanese translation!

Masterpieces and Popular Songs by Dragon Ash (51–60)

ReviveDragon Ash

It’s insanely cool! The melody, the lyrics, and the music video—everything is just so cool, it makes you fall in love with it.

I think even people who don’t know Dragon Ash will get how cool they are if they listen to this song and watch the music video!

Sunset BeachDragon Ash

I tried playing DRAGON ASH/Sunset Beach.
Sunset BeachDragon Ash

As the title suggests, this is a track that creates a really great vibe when you listen to it at Sunset Beach.

The chorus is catchy, of course, and the light, upbeat rap amps up the excitement of being on a trip.

The album Lily of da Valley, which includes Sunset Beach, is packed with great songs, so I highly recommend it.

few lights till nightDragon Ash

Dragon Ash「few lights till night」
few lights till nightDragon Ash

The refreshing Latin beat feels great right from the intro! Released in September 2006 as their 17th single, it’s a hidden gem that has maintained steady popularity among fans.

The build-up from the quiet verses to the chorus is really satisfying, too.

The title means “the faint light until night falls.” Just as those words suggest, the lyrics carry a gentle message: go wherever your heart desires.

The day dragged onDragon Ash

This song is from shortly after their debut, with no hip-hop elements at all and a fully rock-driven sound.

You can feel the rock spirit of a young KJ, aka Kenji Furuya.

Amid the raw energy, there’s a glimpse of delicacy that brings back those earnest, nostalgic feelings of youth.

Grateful Days feat. ACO, ZeebraDragon Ash

Isn’t this perhaps the most famous Japanese hip-hop track? Even people who don’t usually listen to hip-hop have likely heard ZEEBRA’s lines.

With this song, hip-hop reached living rooms across the country and became widely recognized by the general public.

Summer TribeDragon Ash

Dragon Ash, pioneers of mixture rock in Japan who also achieved major commercial success—their eighth single, released in July 2000, is a perfect party tune for the summer.

Its airy track and powerful beat vividly paint a liberating scene of hanging out with friends by an urban poolside.

For many, this song surely brings back memories of those scorching summers.

Peaking at No.

2 on the Oricon charts and later included on the first pressing of the classic album LILY OF DA VALLEY, this is a killer tune guaranteed to lift your mood on any drive.