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!
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Masterpieces and Popular Songs of Dragon Ash (1–10)
ICE MANDragon Ash
“ICE MAN” is a track included as a bonus on the album “Buzz Songs.” At the time, the only way to hear it was by purchasing the CD, which helped it become quite popular among fans.
It’s an upbeat song that fully embraces a rock sound.
If I can see you in my dreamsDragon Ash
The distinctive instrumental that begins with whistling already gives it the feel of a classic.
It epitomizes Dragon Ash’s style of ballad.
Even cheesy lines go down smoothly thanks to Kenji Furuya’s power, plain and simple.
Among their mellow tracks, its level of completion stands a cut above the rest.
ShadeDragon Ash
I personally think this might be one of Dragon Ash’s hidden gems.
It’s such a great song that I’m surprised it didn’t make it onto an album.
I really love the sentiment of wishing to lift the other person’s gloom.
The music video is wonderful, too!
The sun rises again and again.Dragon Ash
Their second single, released in 1998.
It’s an early masterpiece with enduring popularity, having ranked No.
1 in a 2007 fan vote.
The “do-do-pan” drum sound at the beginning samples Queen’s We Will Rock You.
Throughout the track, the laid-back, stylish rap pairs with gentle, uplifting lyrics that give you a push forward.
As you listen, it feels like your stiff, knotted heart is slowly being loosened.
Unfortunately, it’s a rare song that isn’t performed often live.
If you’ve heard it, you’re lucky!
FantasistaDragon Ash
A number that’s almost always played at festivals and live shows—sure to send the crowd into a frenzy! When Kj shouts, “Do you like mixture rock?” it’s the signal that this song is about to start, and at festivals the so-called “Fantasia Phenomenon” occurs as the audience rushes toward the front of the stage! The single CD was released in 2002.
It was unveiled as the theme song for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and in the music video you can see the members dressed in soccer jerseys.
InvitationDragon Ash
Released in 1997, this song was written and composed by Kj.
It’s a ballad that expresses the struggle of how to heal a wounded heart and keep living in a world where everyone has different values and ways of feeling.
Kj’s conversational singing voice makes you want to delve deeply into the meaning of the lyrics.
Curtain CallDragon Ash
A grand track that closes out the album THE FACES, where the word “goodbye” is repeated.
In the music video, striking footage of their actual live performance is showcased.
All those raised hands in the crowd and the sparkling smiles look beautiful! The song was originally created as the album’s outro and apparently didn’t have any lyrics.
But there’s an interview story that Kj felt he just had to sing, so he “wrote the lyrics in 30 seconds and recorded them.” It’s “goodbye” for today, but it feels like they’re calling out to us—sure we’ll meet again at some live venue somewhere, and that’s moving.