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Cool songs of the Heisei era. Hit tracks that energized the times.

The Heisei era saw the birth of countless masterpieces, with many works achieving million-selling hits.

Thanks in part to revival hits, many songs from the Heisei era continue to be listened to and passed down even as times change.

In this article, we’ll carefully select and introduce some of the coolest tracks from Heisei-era hit songs!

We’ve gathered a variety of cool songs, including classics from bands that represent Japan, tracks from blockbuster films, and songs that leave you feeling refreshed.

You might even find a song that fired you up back in the Heisei days!

Whether you’re from the heart of that generation or new to these tunes, give them a listen and get pumped!

Playlist

Cool songs of the Heisei era. Hit tracks that energized the times.
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1SaudadePorunogurafiti
SaudadePorunogurafitiplay_arrow
A signature polka number—passionate and powerful
2TemptationGLAY
TemptationGLAYplay_arrow
An emotional rock number by GLAY
3migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
A signature song by [Alexandros], an upbeat and sunny track
4frecklesJUDY AND MARY
frecklesJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
A famous and popular song from the Rurouni Kenshin opening
5You don’t listen to rock.aimyon
You don't listen to rock.aimyonplay_arrow
Emotions and Moving Forward Embedded in Aimyong’s Lyrics
6Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Powerful music that opens up the future
7AutomaticUtada Hikaru
AutomaticUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Utada’s famous song that depicts the feeling of love waiting by the phone
8ultra soulB’z
ultra soulB'zplay_arrow
B’z’s hype song that gives you the courage to push past your limits!
9JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY
JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEYplay_arrow
A rock ballad that portrays loneliness and a thirst for life
10ButterflyKōda Kumi
ButterflyKōda Kumiplay_arrow
Kumi Koda’s classic that celebrates women’s beauty and freedom
11Real Thing ShakesB’z
Real Thing ShakesB'zplay_arrow
B’z’s smash hit: hard rock with English lyrics
12U.S.A.DA PUMP
U.S.A.DA PUMPplay_arrow
DA PUMP's hit songs, retro charm
13astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A signature song by BUMP OF CHICKEN that depicts the emotions of youth
14Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
Like tonight's moonElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A theme song by Elekashi that resonates with the heart
15Paradoxw-inds.
Paradoxw-inds.play_arrow
A signature youthful dance song by w-inds.
16peace signYonezu Kenshi
peace signYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A powerful song that portrays hope for the future and the bonds of friendship
17Get fired upDaikoku Maki
Get fired upDaikoku Makiplay_arrow
Moved by the Olympic theme song
18BREAK OUT!Aikawa Nanase
BREAK OUT!Aikawa Nanaseplay_arrow
A high-energy, fast-paced rock number by Tetsuro Oda
19My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
Your Name: A moving insert song by RADWIMPS
20Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback numberplay_arrow
A refreshing love song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love.
21R.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
The third generation’s dance tune stirs the heart.
22GLAMOROUS SKYNANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA
GLAMOROUS SKYNANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMAplay_arrow
Theme song of the movie “NANA,” a masterpiece by HYDE and Ai Yazawa
23FIREWORKSEXILE
FIREWORKSEXILEplay_arrow
A summer song by EXILE that sings of the heat of fireworks and the passion of love
24WILD HEAVENTMN
WILD HEAVENTMNplay_arrow
A rock love song racing through the night
25Until the world endsWANDS
Until the world endsWANDSplay_arrow
Iconic song of youth, a classic from SLAM DUNK
26A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
A moving song about feelings for someone special
27DIVE TO BLUEL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
DIVE TO BLUEL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
A refreshing feeling, as if it pierces straight through, endlessly, into the blue sky…
28As I love you selfishly, I won’t hurt anyone but you.B’z
As I love you selfishly, I won’t hurt anyone but you.B'zplay_arrow
The classic song “Ai no mama ni, wagamama ni” by B’z
29MADE IN JAPANV6
MADE IN JAPANV6play_arrow
Youthful energy with passionate Eurobeat
30S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
A powerful harmony: a song of cherry blossoms and the brilliance of life
31VINUSHKADIR EN GREY
VINUSHKADIR EN GREYplay_arrow
DIR EN GREY’s signature song “VINUSHKA”
32B-BOYismRHYMESTER
B-BOYismRHYMESTERplay_arrow
A classic that conveys RHYMESTER’s B-BOY spirit
33SOUL SCREAMhachi to chou
SOUL SCREAMhachi to chouplay_arrow
The classic song by SOUL SCREAM, “The Bee and the Butterfly”