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Gen Z listeners, take note! Great songs that color the J-pop scene

The definition of a good song differs from person to person, doesn’t it?

Songs about someone special, ones that give you a push, or those that depict strong determination—all of these could be considered good songs, but it likely depends on the listener’s feelings and situation.

So this time, we’ve focused on Gen Z listeners and compiled a list under the keyword “good songs.”

They’re all great tracks, so we hope not only Gen Z but listeners of all ages will enjoy them.

Playlist

Gen Z listeners, take note! Great songs that color the J-pop scene
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1eastFateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Higedan’s high school baseball cheer song, a shout-out to those who strive
2eastHarukaYOASOBI
HarukaYOASOBIplay_arrow
A Mug’s View of a Girl’s Growth and Gratitude
3eastWhen was the last time you ran up the stairs?Nogizaka 46
When was the last time you ran up the stairs?Nogizaka 46play_arrow
Ikeda Teresa is the center, depicting the will to break the everyday.
4eastunravelAdo
unravelAdoplay_arrow
An emotionally charged rock song sung by Ado
5eastLeoYuuri
LeoYuuriplay_arrow
A poignant tale of a beloved dog that portrays bonds and moments of realization
6eastwhat kind of person / who (on earth)King&Prince
what kind of person / who (on earth)King&Princeplay_arrow
King & Prince's 13th single is a cheer song
7eastHorse and deerYonezu Kenshi
Horse and deerYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s gem of a number, “Uma to Shika” (Horse and Deer)
8eastStarting Oversumika
Starting Oversumikaplay_arrow
A song of youthful challenges and the passion to chase dreams
9east1000 daysnozomi
1000 daysnozomiplay_arrow
A moving song that captures the brilliance and transience of youth
10eastMemento moriŌmori Motoki
Memento moriŌmori Motokiplay_arrow
Motoki Omori’s ballad that contemplates life and death
11eastQ / tenjoōbachi
Q / tenjoōbachiplay_arrow
Two songs by Queen Bee: a story of abuse and hope
12eastGloriousBE:FIRST
GloriousBE:FIRSTplay_arrow
A ballad honoring BE:FIRST’s dreams and hard work
13eastCorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS's classic song for the graduation season
14eastI’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER
I'll call your name.SUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
SUPER BEAVER’s movie theme song sings of bonds between people
15eastPhilosophy[Alexandros]
Philosophy[Alexandros]play_arrow
Rock songs capture the hearts of Gen Z youth
16eastKitearashi
Kitearashiplay_arrow
The NHK theme song that Arashi produced in collaboration with Kenshi Yonezu
17eastrainbowSuda Masaki
rainbowSuda Masakiplay_arrow
Masaki Suda’s movie theme song becomes a major hit.
18eastTomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuuplay_arrow
A positive pop tune by Yu Takahashi
19eastLepidoKakizaki Yūta
LepidoKakizaki Yūtaplay_arrow
Yuta Kakizaki’s home-recorded new song is earning high praise overseas
20eastBecome a ghostKakizaki Yūta
Become a ghostKakizaki Yūtaplay_arrow
The delicate guitar sound and vocals of Yuta Kakizaki
21eastBecause you were thereINI
Because you were thereINIplay_arrow
INI movie theme song, a ballad of gratitude
22eastMedianochezutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Medianochezutto mayonaka de ii no ni.play_arrow
A song titled “Midnight” in Spanish
23eastKΛLEIDOSCAPEHaruno
KΛLEIDOSCAPEHarunoplay_arrow
Haruno's video game theme song works
24eastI want someone to tell me, “The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?”Kakizaki Yūta
I want someone to tell me, “The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?”Kakizaki Yūtaplay_arrow
An emotional pop tune that captures the anxieties and bittersweetness of love
25eastWe won’t fightAKB48
We won't fightAKB48play_arrow
A song by AKB48 themed around peace
26eastCITRUSDa-iCE
CITRUSDa-iCEplay_arrow
A song that makes you realize happiness with a citrus scent
27eastA Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY
A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPYplay_arrow
HIPPY’s cheer song gains popularity through word of mouth
28easttogether; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA's encouraging rock song
29easthorizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
A cheer song by back number for high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic
30eastMy dressneguse.
My dressneguse.play_arrow
Boost your self-esteem with Neguse.’s signature song
31eastGood musicneguse.
Good musicneguse.play_arrow
A musical work that blows away modern fatigue with rock
32eastTry loving—it’s not like you’ll lose anything.neguse.
Try loving—it's not like you'll lose anything.neguse.play_arrow
A band song that portrays a love that can’t be honest
33eastEveryday Revolutionneguse.
Everyday Revolutionneguse.play_arrow
A long-running hit ballad depicting the pain of heartbreak
34eastMizukiriYuuri
MizukiriYuuriplay_arrow
Yuri’s signature song—an emotional number depicting the feeling of love.
35eastWe againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
A social media hit SG: a graduation song of parting and hope
36eastcold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS
cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A masterpiece that sings of Yojiro Noda’s heartrending love
37eastfavorite songfumino
favorite songfuminoplay_arrow
A debut song that’s an uplifting cheer anthem
38eastSoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A moving theme song that sings of love and hope
39eastCinderella BoySaucy Dog
Cinderella BoySaucy Dogplay_arrow
A poignant love song that portrays the turmoil between betrayal and budding feelings of love
40eastLove is litrokudenashi
Love is litrokudenashiplay_arrow
A song that soothes loneliness and gently stays by your heart
41eastI Sing a Love Song to You Across a Hundred Years. feat. aixeNatsunose
I Sing a Love Song to You Across a Hundred Years. feat. aixeNatsunoseplay_arrow
Nostalgic songs color the story.
42eastThe calling voiceVaundy
The calling voiceVaundyplay_arrow
A powerful cheer song that envisions the future of 18-year-olds
43eastUnveilLuna fīto. Nenne
UnveilLuna fīto. Nenneplay_arrow
Expressing a character’s inner self through game music
44eastPortrait of a MaidenREOL
Portrait of a MaidenREOLplay_arrow
A edgy, poppy song that pays homage to idol kayō (idol pop)
45eastLinariaChroNoiR
LinariaChroNoiRplay_arrow
A wistful love ballad performed by Kanae and Kuzuha
46eastmemeSuda Keina
memeSuda Keinaplay_arrow
A song that depicts memes and the emptiness of human relationships
47eastThe Deadline of YouthNMB48
The Deadline of YouthNMB48play_arrow
A moving song that depicts the end of NMB48's youth
48eastLip NoiseTOMOO
Lip NoiseTOMOOplay_arrow
A yearning and ache for untouchable beauty
49eastBouquet of WordsRinu
Bouquet of WordsRinuplay_arrow
A hopeful song that overcomes anxiety through the power of words
50eastevening primroseNovelbright
evening primroseNovelbrightplay_arrow
A ballad that portrays a heartrending heartbreak.
51eastleap day personRADWIMPS
leap day personRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS theme song for the film “The Last 10 Years”
52eastIf I were to die tomorrowKitanitatsuya
If I were to die tomorrowKitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
Music of hope that questions the meaning of life.
53eastMusicSakanakushon
MusicSakanakushonplay_arrow
A masterpiece where introspection and craftsmanship in music resonate
54eastA world where the sun does not riseAimer
A world where the sun does not riseAimerplay_arrow
Demon Slayer theme song: the will to confront despair
55eastnext toMarushii
next toMarushiiplay_arrow
A love song that captures the essence of love and resonates with Gen Z
56eastExpress Ticket and RhythmConton Candy
Express Ticket and RhythmConton Candyplay_arrow
Depicting the struggles of youth through a movie theme song
57eastTomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
An anthem that cheers the heart from a weekend hero
58eastAs the sea willsYOASOBI
As the sea willsYOASOBIplay_arrow
A poignant YOASOBI youth song, set against the backdrop of the sea
59eastIRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi
IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Chainsaw Man theme song: a sense of speed and emotion
60eastflameLiSA
flameLiSAplay_arrow
Theme song of Demon Slayer: a grand song of hope and farewell
61eastBedroom TalkOfisharu Higedan Dism
Bedroom TalkOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that portrays a quiet conversation at night
62eastIrodori Stepruuto
Irodori Stepruutoplay_arrow
A positive message from a cheer song for kids
63eastmore than wordsHitsuji Bungaku
more than wordsHitsuji Bungakuplay_arrow
Hitsujibungaku’s moving song becomes a big hit as an anime ending theme
64eastwaxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s movie theme song sings of unconditional love and life.
65eastTATTOOOfisharu Higedan Dism
TATTOOOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A song that portrays a special relationship between two people who overcome hardships
66eastDOGLANDPEOPLE 1
DOGLANDPEOPLE 1play_arrow
A unique worldview that captivates through anime theme songs
67eastBecause you are hereUru
Because you are hereUruplay_arrow
Love and gratitude woven into the lyrics
68eastBye by meVaundy
Bye by meVaundyplay_arrow
A song that affirms oneself and takes a new step forward
69eastODDTAXIsukaato to PUNPEE
ODDTAXIsukaato to PUNPEEplay_arrow
An emotional song that delicately portrays the underside of the city
70eastComedyHoshino Gen
ComedyHoshino Genplay_arrow
A moving ending theme for SPY×FAMILY
71eastHandz In My PocketJO1
Handz In My PocketJO1play_arrow
A powerful dance track that portrays confidence and potential
72eastThe Day of Beginningsiri
The Day of Beginningsiriplay_arrow
A moving song by iri that sings of loss and hope
73eastOyasumiSaucy Dog
OyasumiSaucy Dogplay_arrow
Heartwarming music that conveys the preciousness of everyday life
74eastTokyo FlashVaundy
Tokyo FlashVaundyplay_arrow
Vaundy’s urban, mellow, and heart-touching song
75eastHeroYOASOBI
HeroYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI's moving anime theme song
76eastNIGHT DANCERimase
NIGHT DANCERimaseplay_arrow
imase's popular song that colors the city nights
77eastMidnight Girlimase
Midnight Girlimaseplay_arrow
imase's sentimental song, a quiet recollection of love
78eastKICKBACKYonezu Kenshi
KICKBACKYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A rock tune woven by Kenshi Yonezu that stirs the emotions
79eastIt Ain’t OverFuji Kaze
It Ain't OverFuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s soul-stirring ballad, a quiet moving experience
80eastFloriginalMrs. GREEN APPLE
FloriginalMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An introspective, delicate track with a comfortable beat
81eastUr ZoneNumber_i
Ur ZoneNumber_iplay_arrow
Number_i’s new song: a track about self-assertion and challenge.
82eastOni BanquetTomonari Sora
Oni BanquetTomonari Soraplay_arrow
A free-spirited piece fusing tradition and modernity
83eastLet Love Begin Now. feat. Azuki Mochizuki (CV: Rie Takahashi)HONEY WORKS
Let Love Begin Now. feat. Azuki Mochizuki (CV: Rie Takahashi)HONEY WORKSplay_arrow
A youthful love song by HoneyWorks—an uplifting, heart-pounding track
84eastWar and the Girl (Prod. Nujabes)ZORN
War and the Girl (Prod. Nujabes)ZORNplay_arrow
A profound musical work that conveys memories of war
85eastI Like ItKvi Baba
I Like ItKvi Babaplay_arrow
A lively hip-hop track filled with love
86eastYURU FUWAYUTORI-SEDAI
YURU FUWAYUTORI-SEDAIplay_arrow
A love song that boosts self-esteem
87eastUnidentified areaNumber_i
Unidentified areaNumber_iplay_arrow
The Challenge Piece of Number_i’s Transcendence of Limits
88eastShuraYorushika
ShuraYorushikaplay_arrow
A spring of the heart moving from loneliness toward renewal
89eastMad HopeHoshino Gen
Mad HopeHoshino Genplay_arrow
Netflix talk show theme song, gives creative inspiration
90eastBiting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.play_arrow
Self-loathing expressed through digital sound
91eastNerdRol3ert
NerdRol3ertplay_arrow
An anthem that affirms your true self
92eastAt The LastSKY-HI
At The LastSKY-HIplay_arrow
A powerful cheer for young people pursuing their dreams
93eastmoonlightSenchimirimentaru
moonlightSenchimirimentaruplay_arrow
Music of vitality within resignation
94eastMr./Ms. (honorific suffix)FRUITS ZIPPER
Mr./Ms. (honorific suffix)FRUITS ZIPPERplay_arrow
FRUITS ZIPPER’s song of gratitude and happiness
95eastbreakfastMrs. GREEN APPLE
breakfastMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Get energized with a refreshing morning pop song
96eastKusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE
KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE's anime opening theme song
97eastAbsolute relationshipakai kouen
Absolute relationshipakai kouenplay_arrow
A song that portrays the sense of distance in human relationships
98eastObsessedAyumu Imazu
ObsessedAyumu Imazuplay_arrow
Bittersweet feelings of love painted with a pop sound
99eastSTEADYSPEED
STEADYSPEEDplay_arrow
SPEED 1997 annual singles No. 5
100eastTOKYO TRIP7ORDER
TOKYO TRIP7ORDERplay_arrow
A song depicting the everyday lives of young people in Tokyo
101eastMake it tingly.A.B.C-Z
Make it tingly.A.B.C-Zplay_arrow
A.B.C-Z’s 15th single
102east99LANA
99LANAplay_arrow
LANA’s songs depict the feelings of young people
103eastHIRAKEGOMANumber_i
HIRAKEGOMANumber_iplay_arrow
Number_i’s new song sings of courage and hope
104eastSakura MirageReGLOSS
Sakura MirageReGLOSSplay_arrow
A spring song of cherry blossoms and mirages, expressing a new beginning
105eastLOOPSIRUP
LOOPSIRUPplay_arrow
An R&B love song by SIRUP. Depicts everyday life in a café with detailed descriptions.
106eastTAKE ACTIONVOLTACTION
TAKE ACTIONVOLTACTIONplay_arrow
A powerful anthem that spurs people into action
107eastWonderlandiri
Wonderlandiriplay_arrow
Expressing the emotional journey from darkness to light through R&B
108eastChronostasiskinoko teikoku
Chronostasiskinoko teikokuplay_arrow
A heartwarming song depicting a stroll with a lover
109eastUnable to become an adultkujira
Unable to become an adultkujiraplay_arrow
A theme song that warmly portrays anxious young people
110eastDoki itnaniwa danshi
Doki itnaniwa danshiplay_arrow
A rock song to cheer on your new spring life
111eastNothing specialSakurazaka46
Nothing specialSakurazaka46play_arrow
Sakurazaka46’s new song sings about the brilliance of everyday life
112eastLemonYonezu Kenshi
LemonYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s masterpiece depicting loss and grief