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Guaranteed to make you want to dance! Dance tracks that defined the Heisei era

The Heisei era was a time when many dances were born, from the TK boom to the “Idol Warring States Period,” wasn’t it?

Not only dance groups and idol groups, but even songs released by singer-songwriters and bands often featured memorable choreography that became massive social hits.

You could say it was an era full of such examples.

This time, we’ll introduce dance numbers that emerged during the Heisei era.

Of course, the songs themselves are all considered classics, so be sure to check them out!

Playlist

Guaranteed to make you want to dance! Dance tracks that defined the Heisei era
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1DANCE INTO FANTASYEXILE
DANCE INTO FANTASYEXILEplay_arrow
A thrilling track of 80s funk × modern EDM
2ButterflyKōda Kumi
ButterflyKōda Kumiplay_arrow
Kumi Koda’s classic that celebrates women’s beauty and freedom
3Feeling great!!mihimaru GT
Feeling great!!mihimaru GTplay_arrow
A must-listen hype song for Heisei-era gals
4Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbāplay_arrow
Golden Bomber’s hit song, air performance
5Choo Choo TRAINZoo
Choo Choo TRAINZooplay_arrow
A representative song of Heisei-era dance music
6loveHoshino Gen
loveHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s “Koi,” an addictive song that gained popularity as a TV drama theme
7LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.
LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.play_arrow
A signature disco-style track, captivating with its romantic message.
8Rising SunEXILE
Rising SunEXILEplay_arrow
A charity song for recovery, hope, and renewal
9AGEHAGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
AGEHAGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBEplay_arrow
An energetic dance tune that gives you a push
10U. S. A.DA PUMP
U. S. A.DA PUMPplay_arrow
DA PUMP's hit song 'U.S.A.' becomes a social phenomenon
11New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
Sakanaction’s movie theme song is overwhelming.
12EZ DO DANCETRF
EZ DO DANCETRFplay_arrow
A classic hit produced by Tetsuya Komuro for TRF
13R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
J Soul Brothers, the passionate tracks that colored the Heisei era
14Joyfulikimonogakari
Joyfulikimonogakariplay_arrow
An upbeat tune from a Pocky commercial
15PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH
PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISHplay_arrow
A confidence-boosting dance track becomes a smash hit
16Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
A revolutionary idol song, an energetic track
17Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48play_arrow
AKB48’s signature songs—upbeat, forward-looking tracks—are popular.
18LOVE & JOYKimura Yuki
LOVE & JOYKimura Yukiplay_arrow
J-pop classic, an exhilarating dance tune
19GET MY LOVE!MAX
GET MY LOVE!MAXplay_arrow
MAX’s Eurobeat track, a refreshing and impressive song
20Ten Below Blazingm-flo
Ten Below Blazingm-floplay_arrow
A masterpiece where diverse music genres converge
21TimingBurakku Bisukettsu
TimingBurakku Bisukettsuplay_arrow
A classic song that celebrates the importance of timing
22FANTASYVirginelle
FANTASYVirginelleplay_arrow
Elegant 1990s Italian dance music
23Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken
Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Kenplay_arrow
Matsudaira Ken’s samba song becomes hugely popular