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!

Playlist

Dance music by Japanese female artists: a roundup of songs perfect for dancing at events
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Bad B*tch Aesthetic RemixAwich		A powerful track by a female rapper is causing a huge buzz
2	Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		A song that expresses the feelings of a girl with distinctive neck movements
3	Follow MeE-girls		A catchy, danceable song by E-girls
4	EZ DO DANCETRF		An early signature song by TRF, a cheer anthem for dancers
5	Make you happyNiziU		A song that lifts your spirits with a jump-rope dance
6	Heavy rotationAKB48		The dance number of 'Koi Suru Fortune Cookie'
7	flying getAKB48		AKB48’s songs are catchy and upbeat.
8	Dancing HeroOginome Yōko		Yoko Oginome’s smash hit song “Dancing Hero”
9	Do not touchMISAMO		Popular song of MISAMO 'Do not touch'
10	GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s confession song, the cheer dance is cute.
11	Grade Bchanmina		Dance music challenges society’s labels
12	shameless; indecentchanmina		A song that expresses self-love and a passion for music
13	Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS		A dance song with choreography popular on social media
14	ASOBOZEMyM		Dance music full of smiles and fun
15	delicate lipsJenīhai		A moving song that expresses a woman's emotions
16	MisterKARA		Energetic hit songs by KARA
17	The Peace!Mōningu Musume.		A heartwarming song that sings of everyday happiness and peace.
18	Someone more important than a friendGoriki Ayame		Characterized by a lively, friendship-filled song and a propeller dance.
19	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		A hugely popular dance track that boosts self-esteem draws an overwhelming response
20	PolyrhythmPerfume		A technopop masterpiece that sings about environmental protection
21	CAT’S EYEMAX		MAX turns Anri’s classic into Eurobeat
22	a walk in the parkAmuro Namie		A popular single produced by Tetsuya Komuro
23	ROSEHANA		HANA sings about the strength to overcome hardship
24	HIPMAMAMOO		An anthem of courage that stays true to oneself
25	Invader Invaderkyarī pamyu pamyu		Retro dance tune, Space-Invaders-style
26	Come here, ShampooNogizaka 46		A No. 1 song with Rina Ikoma as center, featuring an elegant, demure dance.
27	C’est la vie ~ A Woman Busy with Love ~Toki Asako		Asako Toki’s dance number expresses the emotions of an urban woman.
28	A Little LovePucchimoni		Pucchimoni’s debut song, the bittersweetness of youth
29	I still love you.Sashihara Rino		Rino Sashihara’s fifth solo single, the theme song
30	so muchDream		A poignant and beautiful love song that depicts feelings of romance
31	Geeshōjo jidai		A fast-tempo song that expresses the feelings of first love
32	There is nothing but love in the world.Keyakizaka46		Expressing the heartfelt cry of a center Hirate
33	Burning FlowerHANA		Passionate dance track showcasing HANA’s full charm
34	Lament of the SunFlower		The ending theme song of the TV anime “Altair: A Record of Battles.”
35	DropHANA		HANA’s energetic and powerful song
36	ALL MY TRUE LOVESPEED		Powerful World Championship theme song
37	MoonPerfume		Perfume's 'Moon': Comparing everyday life and love to the moon
38	TigerHANA		Powerful beats and soulful songs of HANA
39	IN THE RAINXG		A song with rain sounds and emotional R&B
40	HolidayHappiness		Happiness commercial song, dance track
41	Ibiza GirlNMB48		NMB48’s cheer song, a track with Sayaka Yamamoto as the center
42	Teddy BearSTAYC		STAYC’s free-spirited, energetic song that brings happiness
43	Lonely Tropical FishWink		“Love Never Sleeps” — Wink hit song chosen for a commercial
44	Yeah! Super Holiday!Matsuura Aya		Aya Matsuura hit song written and composed by Tsunku
45	Kiss FoxHIMEHINA		A song with a yokai-themed worldview depicts the digital society
46	SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHTXG		A track that adds modern arrangements to a retro beat
47	Eeny, meeny, miny, moeHirate Yurina		Yurina Hirate’s bold seventh single
48	Melon juiceHKT48		HKT48’s rock-style single, with Tashima and Tomonaga as the centers
49	ICYITZY		ITZY’s powerful song that lets you shine as your true self
50	I’m So Hotmomoland		An energizing electropop track—let’s dance and feel amazing!
51	In favor—so cute!SKE48		CM song by Jurina Matsui and Rena Matsui
52	The Oath of ‘Z’Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Dragon Ball Z theme song, cute dance track
53	Inspector Pepperpinku redii		Pink Lady’s hit-song debut
54	ButterflyKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s single—the song that popularized “ero-kakkoii” (sexy-cool).
55	The sign is BB Komachi		The in-show song in Oshi no Ko is in the key of B.
56	Placard of the HeartAKB48		Popular AKB48 single with easy choreography
57	younger boykyandīzu		Introducing the Candies' first hit song
58	High-five!shiritsu ebisu chūgaku		Ebichu’s hit song, the Robo-san opening theme