A special feature on girls' band tracks and female-vocal study songs that help you focus

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[Official Music Video] Togenashi Togeari “Bursting into Bloom” – Anime “Girls Band Cry”

Togenashi Togeari, whose cross-dimensional approach has made waves—its audition-selected members also serve as the voice actors—appears as the in-anime band in Girls Band Cry.

Let me introduce this single they released in October 2023.

Produced by Kenji Tamai of agehasprings, the track is a rock number that shines with delicate piano amidst its sense of speed, imbued with the strength to face forward even while grappling with inner conflict.

As evidenced by the music video surpassing 10 million views, its intensity grips listeners and doesn’t let go.

Also included on the album “Toge Ari,” this song is perfect for those moments when your focus starts to waver while studying for exams—Rina’s powerful vocals will give you the energy to get back to your desk.

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Legal Lily – “Glittering Ash” Music Video

Regal Lily is a rock band that has built a one-of-a-kind world with its impulsive, thunderous sound and pure, innocent vocals.

The words spun by vocalist Honoka Takahashi and the band’s worldview, which depicts loss and hope, resonate deep within, don’t they? Their first single under the new lineup, “Glittering Ash,” was released digitally in April 2024 and was selected as the ending theme for the second season of the TV anime Delicious in Dungeon.

The track is also included on their album “kirin,” released in August of the same year, and it stands as a work that symbolizes a new step for the band.

Its lively yet bittersweet melody is perfect for refreshing your mind when you’re worn out from studying.

Give it a listen during your exam prep breaks to recharge and power through that one extra push.

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Tokyo Shoki Shodo “Goodbye Rendezvous” Official MV

As a song I especially want you to play when your study focus starts to fade, I’m introducing this track by Tokyo Shoki Shodo.

It’s included on their album “Tokyo Shoki Shodo,” released in September 2025, and it’s a number that seems to embody the momentum they gained with their major-label debut.

The catchy melody composed by Yuho Kitazawa and the lyrics by vocalist Shiina, which capture the pain of parting, really hit home.

It was also selected as the theme song for the film “Flame Union: The Legendary Strongest Hitman Kunioka [Private Battle Edition],” and its driving punk sound is perfect for shaking off drowsiness.

While depicting the end of a complicated relationship, the song brims with forward-charging energy—so if you need a boost at a crucial moment, give it a listen.

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Ave Mujica – Black Birthday (Official Music Video)

Ave Mujica is a band that stands out from the Next-Generation Girls Band Project with its gothic aesthetic and heavy metal sound.

This track, which drew attention for having lyrics written by Diggy-MO’, lures listeners into a distinctive ritual with its weighty metal sound and theatrical lyrics.

Released digitally in April 2023 and later included as the opening track on the mini-album “Alea jacta est,” it serves as an essential gateway into their world.

The song also appears as an insert track in the TV anime “BanG Dream! Ave Mujica.” Its dramatic development—where fierce rhythms and majestic choruses intersect—makes it a perfect catalyst to banish drowsiness and boost focus during monotonous tasks or study sessions.

Be sure to check it out.

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[Official Music Video] Kageiro Mai / MyGO!!!!! [Original Song]

MyGO!!!!! is a rock band that emerged from the multimedia project BanG Dream!.

Among their repertoire, the track I’d especially recommend as a danceable number that makes you want to move is this one, included on their single “Otoichie,” released in April 2023.

Its lively four-on-the-floor beat blends with vocalist Tomori Takamatsu’s delicate yet resolute singing, making it perfect as background music for work—you’ll find your pen won’t stop.

It was also added to the game “BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!” in September 2023 and has become beloved by many fans.

It’s an ideal song for anyone who wants a rhythmic refresh between study sessions or to boost efficiency during simple tasks.

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Chakura – Disgust (Official Music Video)

Let me introduce a song that marks a new frontier for Chakra, the four-piece band known for their ‘headlong-charge girls’ band’ tagline.

Released as a digital single in September 2025, this track stands out by weaving piano tones into their traditionally intense guitar rock, bringing the nuances of emotion into sharper focus.

The lyrics, written in down-to-earth language, pierce the heart as they capture the exhaustion of human relationships and feelings that can’t be neatly resolved.

When you’re frustrated from hitting a wall in your studies, or on nights when tangled emotions keep you from concentrating, Sakura’s emotional vocals will speak for your confusion and help dissolve it.

This fan-beloved masterpiece, which gained support alongside their nationwide tour, is the perfect number for settling your mind and getting back to your desk.

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Tsukimi / Hey, Darling Music Video

When you just can’t find the motivation to study, that’s exactly when you should listen to Tsukimi, the gal rock band from Iwaki City, Fukushima.

Released in April 2023 as their debut single, this track is a rock song that boldly declares the resolve to cut off lingering feelings from a breakup and stand on one’s own feet.

It’s marked by lyrics that call out to the other person with relentless insistence and a hard‑hitting, fast-paced punk sound.

Though there’s no official tie-in, the raw energy honed in live houses has sparked buzz on social media.

It’s perfect for nights when you want to turn defiance into fuel and dive into assignments or exam prep.

Let the confident beat push you forward, and you’ll feel the strength surge into the hand holding your pen.