Disgusting music. A classic of Japanese pop/rock.
If you’ve found your way to this page, you’re probably someone who wants to discover songs that aren’t the universally known classics or current hits.
In this article, we’ll introduce a set of quirky playlists you’re unlikely to come across elsewhere.
These are works you can really immerse yourself in: cult favorites, songs with scary lyrics, and tracks that stoke a sense of unease.
If you can’t resist the thrill of peeking at something frightening, be sure to take a look into this world.
- A spine-chilling, terrifying song. Japanese music that evokes madness and horror.
- [Dark Side] Songs with scary lyrics. Tracks that make you shiver with chilling phrases.
- A spine-chilling scary song: masterful tracks that evoke fear and eerie recommended songs
- [Melancholy] For when you want to sink all the way. Masterpieces that depict various kinds of gloom.
- The World of Addictive Songs: Loops that Spiral with Irresistible Catchiness
- [Menhera & Yandere] A love song so single-minded it makes you sick
- Songs that make you feel rushed. Tracks that make you panic just by listening. Masterpieces and popular hits from Japanese music.
- Masterpieces that sing of despair. Recommended popular songs.
- Recommendation of Scary Music: That Song That’s Actually Frightening
- [Classic and Contemporary Hits] Emotionally Stirring, Heart-Touching Songs
- Hidden gems of yami songs. Recommended popular tracks.
- A roundup of love songs themed around homosexuality and LGBTQ+
- Songs that hit home when you're feeling blue: masterpieces of Japanese music
Disgusting Music: Japanese Classics (41–50)
Lady TamahimeTogawa Jun
She is a singer and actress born on March 31, 1961.
While in elementary school, she joined the Himawari Theatre Group and was active as a child actress.
In June 1982, she released an album as a vocalist.
In May 1983, she made her live debut with the band Togawa Jun and Yapoos.
Her eccentric fashion and lyrics create a morbid world.
Disturbing Music: Masterpieces of Japanese Music (51–60)
Distorted mirrorcali≠gari
A heavy, oppressive sound weighs down on your head.
This is a track by cali≠gari, a visual kei rock band from Tokyo.
It’s included on their 1999 album “The 5th Laboratory.” The lyrics’ dark worldview pairs well with the distinctive vocals.
FlowerASA-CHANG & Junrei
This is ASA-CHANG & Junray, a music group formed around ASA-CHANG, who served as the leader of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.
The striking contrast between their beautiful sound and whisper-like, eerie vocals is memorable.
It is the ending theme of the film ‘Kemonogare, Orera no Saru to.’ In 2013, it was used as the ending theme for the TV anime ‘The Flowers of Evil,’ which drew considerable attention.
Don’t eat!INU
This is a signature song by INU, a punk rock band from Osaka Prefecture.
It was included as the title track on their debut album, “Don’t Eat!” released in 1981.
Its destructive sound captivated many music fans.
Incidentally, there’s also a cover version sung by Kenji Ohtsuki.
Red BalloonAsada Miyoko
Born on February 15, 1956.
Actress, TV personality, and former idol singer.
Released the single “Red Balloon” in 1973.
She was a very popular singer in the 1970s, known as a friendly girl-next-door type.
Her pitch was unstable, and her distinctive vocal breaks were a notable feature.
Ringtone of DeathEndō Kōji
I’m composer Koji Endo.
I’m also active as an amateur racer.
“One Missed Call” is a horror novel written by Yasushi Akimoto.
It has been released as a film, manga, and TV drama.
The story is that anyone who receives a call foretelling their death dies exactly as predicted.
It’s strange how every time I get a call, this melody comes to mind.
Parade of identical facesKitsune no yomeiri
This is a song by the six-piece band Kitsune no Yomeiri, formed in 2006.
It’s included on their fourth album, “Aru Hi Kiga Tsuku, Onaji Kao no Yatsura,” released in 2017.
The mysterious yet funky sound and the calm, matter-of-fact vocals are stylish and really cool.