Carefully curated recommendations of Hannya’s best tracks and deeply moving masterpieces
With hard-hitting lyrics and an overwhelming flow, Hannya has left a deep mark on the Japanese rap scene.
His ability to transform the atmosphere with a single word—channeling anger, poignancy, and even humor—is truly one of a kind.
Here, we’ve carefully selected recommended tracks that will resonate whether you’re unsure where to start or want to dive deeper.
Experience the world of Hannya that becomes more addictive the more you listen!
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Carefully selected recommendations of Hannya’s songs and deeply moving masterpieces (21–30)
See youhannya
Included as the final, 15th track on the 5th album “HANNYA,” released in 2009.
It’s the kind of song you’d want to listen to on the way home, soaking in the afterglow after a day out having fun with everyone.
It might also be good when you’re nursing a broken heart.
Sometimes it’s nice to go out just to ward off the loneliness.
Our Yamatohannya
A track by the hugely popular rapper Hannya from Japan’s hip-hop scene, chosen as a support song for the film “Men of Yamato/YAMATO.” Over a chic, piano-driven beat, Hannya delivers a calm yet fervent and passionate rap.
The lyrics depict the young people of the time who had no choice but to go to the battlefield “for their country,” and simply listening makes your heart ache, compelling you to reflect that such history must never be repeated.
sleep-talkinghannya
Hannya, a veteran rapper who represents Japan.
He’s known for his fiery lyrics and tough, in-your-face flow, but he’s actually released a few comedy-style tracks too.
Among those, the one I particularly recommend is Negoto (Sleep-Talk).
If you’re familiar with the hip-hop scene’s clichés and scuffles, the lyrics are crafted to be pretty hilarious.
The snarky bite is super hip-hop as well, so if you’re a head, definitely try singing it at karaoke!
2018.3.2hannya
“2018.3.2” is a song by rapper Hannya that pours out heartfelt feelings on the theme of child abuse.
It was released four years later, in 2022.
The lyrics, drawn from his own experiences, hit painfully hard.
From vividly rendered scenes of everyday life to unbelievable moments, the pent-up emotions carried by the gentle, soothing tones of the track resonate through the whole body.
His final phrase—Hannya’s own way of wishing that such sad events will never happen again—tenderly strikes the heart.
May it prompt reflection.
And may the world surrounding children be a kinder place.
to livehannya
Hannya is a legend in the hip-hop scene—arguably the worst and best MC in rap history.
His tracks are packed with lyrics that pierce the heart, and even his comedic songs carry deep messages.
One of his masterpieces is “Ikiru” (To Live).
It highlights the so-called “ordinary” things hidden in everyday life, and teaches us—through punchlines—that the only way to achieve growth and success is by tackling each of those ordinary tasks, one by one.
If you need something to fire you up, definitely give it a listen.
I’ll do it.hannya
It’s a straightforward, no-nonsense hype song about doing what you supposedly can’t do.
It puts the quintessential HIPHOP spirit of clawing your way up front and center, making it an easy track to connect with.
It’s seriously cool and captivating, and listening to it makes you feel positive.
Traces of a Dreamhannya
This is a dark-themed song by Hannya, a legend who established a new status through his role as the final boss on Freestyle Dungeon.
The hardcore lyrical approach carries a delicate touch, delivering a refined, autumnal vibe that makes you want to listen in September.