Dance music by Japanese female artists: a roundup of songs perfect for dancing at events
It’s been a few years since the Reiwa era began, and I feel that dance music by female artists has been increasing at an incredible pace compared to the past.
From dance numbers that everyone across generations has heard to irresistibly catchy tracks you’ll find yourself replaying over and over, we’re introducing them all at once!
This is a must-read for anyone who might perform a dance at a school festival or as part of an entertainment segment!
There are many kinds of dance tracks—songs that make you want to get up and dance, and tunes that make you groove just by listening.
I’ve gathered a lot of them, so I hope you’ll find the perfect hype song that suits you.
If there are any songs you don’t know, be sure to check them out!
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Dance tracks by Japanese female artists: a list of songs to dance to for entertainment (41–50)
The sign is BB Komachi
The smash-hit anime Oshi no Ko.
Be sure to check out its in-universe song Sign wa B as well.
It’s a track performed by the idol group B-Komachi that appears in the story.
The vocals are by the characters’ voice actors: Yurie Igoma, Megumi Han, and Rumi Okubo.
It has the classic feel of an idol song, characterized by plenty of call-and-response parts.
Another fun highlight is the catchy choreography, like making a heart shape with the hands.
Dance music by Japanese female artists. A collection of songs to dance to for entertainment (51–60)
Placard of the HeartAKB48
It was released in 2014 as AKB48’s 37th major single.
Mayu Watanabe served as the center for the song, which received numerous tie-ins, including being used in dip Baitoru’s “Live Announcement” and “Local Gourmet Part-Time Jobs” commercials.
The choreography was created by Lucky Ikeda.
It’s a song with easy-to-remember moves that both children and adults can dance to.
HolidayHappiness
Released in 2015 as Happiness’s eighth single.
The song was used in UHA Mikakuto’s e-ma throat lozenges commercial and Alpen’s “Shocking Snowboard Bargain” commercial, and it’s a dance tune tailored for the floor.
With an irresistible beat and call-and-response vocals, it’s a very cool track.
Ibiza GirlNMB48
It was released in 2014 as a digital-only track by NMB48.
The song features Sayaka Yamamoto in the center position, and it was used as the Naka-U commercial song and as the ending theme for Kansai TV’s “NMB to Manabukun.” With a cheer-song vibe, it’s an easy-to-dance-to, high-energy track.
ALL MY TRUE LOVESPEED
Released in 1998 as SPEED’s eighth single.
Chosen as the theme song for the TBS-exclusive broadcast of the 1998 Volleyball World Championship, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for two consecutive weeks and became a million-seller.
It’s an uplifting song marked by cool choreography and powerful vocals.
Teddy BearSTAYC
A cute dance track from STAYC packed with a free-spirited, positive message.
The lyrics stand out for encouraging listeners to free themselves from everyday stress and cherish themselves.
Released in February 2023, the song performed well on Korean music charts.
The music video features adorable scenes of the members surrounded by lots of teddy bears.
It’s the perfect accent for a fun time among women.
With a rhythm that instantly creates a sense of togetherness, it’s ideal for livening up a clubhouse.
This vibrant track will light up the floor and make everyone want to dance, without a doubt!
Lonely Tropical FishWink
It was released in 1989 as Wink’s fifth single.
The song was used in a commercial for Matsushita Electric Industrial’s “S-Type” headphone stereo and became Wink’s biggest hit, winning the 31st Japan Record Award and the 22nd All Japan Cable Broadcasting Award.
The expressionless, mirror-like dance is still being imitated today.