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

RaiseChili Beans.

Chilli Beans. – Raise [TV animation “ONE PIECE” Ending Theme Song]

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are a three-piece band that met at Voice Music School—an academy that has produced many artists—and have been gaining attention for their self-produced, free-form expression.

This track, included on their 4th EP “for you,” released in August 2023, was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime ONE PIECE.

As Moto describes it, it carries the image of pushing forward toward an unseen dream together with your companions; its forward-looking worldview gives you a strong push when you’re stuck on exams or assignments.

With a structure that opens up into the chorus from a low-centered beat, it’s a perfect number for background music when you want to boost your concentration.

Give it a listen on nights when you want to do your best at your own pace.

Fuzzy NavelConton Candy

Conton Candy – Fuzzy Navel [Official Video]

When you’re stuck in your studies, why not immerse yourself in the sweet-and-sour atmosphere of youth? This work by Conton Candy is a bittersweet love song inspired by an orange-and-peach cocktail.

Its lyrics, blending sweetness and bitterness, and Tsumugi’s husky, powerful vocals gently seep into a weary heart.

The chorus’s comfortable rhythm is sure to loosen up a stiff, overworked mind! Released for streaming in April 2023, it became a runaway hit, especially on social media.

It has resonated with many, surpassing 80 million total views on TikTok.

Listen during a break, and you’ll definitely feel the energy to get back to your desk.

N.E.O.CHAI

CHAI – N.E.O. – Official Music Video (subtitled)

Flying the banner “Complexes are Art,” CHAI is a Nagoya-born band that has earned worldwide acclaim.

This signature track of theirs appears as the lead song on their October 2017 album, PINK.

Riding a high-velocity blend of punk and pop, it delivers a powerful message of embracing yourself as you are—sure to boost your self-esteem just by listening.

It was later featured as an insert song in a film, and has long been loved as a track that energizes a story.

Because it can quickly flip your mood, it’s perfect for a short refresh between study sessions or for psyching yourself up right before an exam.

DAYDREAMCHIANZ

CHIANZ – ‘DAYDREAM’ Lyric Video

If you want to feel a refreshing breeze between study sessions, we recommend a track by CHIANZ, a group formed by four childhood friends.

While it’s an exhilarating love song, it’s also infused with gratitude toward listeners, featuring a comfortable beat and a sing-along melody.

Studying alone can feel isolating, but listening to the sound that embodies the quartet’s bond will give you the reassuring sense that you’re not alone.

Included on their EP “OGYA,” released in June 2024, this song was brought to life together with fans through crowdfunding.

The powerful groove crafted by these talented artists gives listeners a strong push forward.

It’s perfect for clearing your head when you’re stuck, or for studying with friends as you encourage one another.

With this song, even the hours spent facing heavy textbooks feel lighter and more manageable.

EvolveEast Of Eden

East Of Eden / Evolve [Extended Version] (Music Video)

A powerhouse band formed around violinist Ayasa unleashes a striking debut number.

Opening the major-label 1st mini-album “Forbidden Fruit -1st piece-,” released in December 2023, this track is breathtaking in its fusion of a heavy metal sound with a brilliant violin melody.

Minato Akane’s powerful vocals, the aggressive guitar riffs, and the highly dynamic ensemble stoke the listener’s fighting spirit, making it perfect BGM for tackling tough challenges.

And thanks to its dramatic structure, you hardly notice its approximately 6 minutes and 40 seconds length, allowing you to stay focused without getting bored to the end.

It’s a track brimming with overwhelming energy that gives you a push when cramming before exams or in moments when you need to summon your resolve.

MindSetGacharic Spin

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Gacharic Spin, who call themselves an “all-out entertainment girls’ band.” The aggressive numbers they unleash are filled with a force that makes you reexamine your mindset and attitude.

When your focus on studying slips, their hard-hitting sound gives you the jolt you need.

Released digitally in June 2021 and used as the ending theme for tvk’s “Kannai Devil,” this track also appears on the album “Gacharic Spin,” marking a new direction for the band.

When you’re thinking, “I just can’t get motivated,” why not surrender yourself to this song’s sense of speed? It will help you cut off your complacency and regain the mental toughness to face the task in front of you.

Highly recommended for those who want to shift into a higher gear when it really counts.

Paradoxical SingularityPARADOXX

PARADOXX – Paradoxical Singularity [Official Music Video]

PARADOXX is a five-piece girls’ HR/HM band from Tokyo.

Armed with twin guitars and powerful vocals, they’ve steadily honed their skills on the live house scene since forming in February 2021.

Among their songs, the one I’d recommend to blast away drowsiness while studying is the title track from their first album, “Paradox Singularity,” released in February 2024.

Centered on the theme of the technological singularity, its lyrics strikingly question what it means to be human amid rapid evolution.

The high-speed metal sound and AMANE’s soaring high-tone vocals will jolt your brain awake.

Also chosen as the title of their first nationwide tour, this track is perfect for anyone who wants to boost their concentration when it really counts.