[Longing] A roundup of popular Japanese songs about heroes
A hero to you… I feel like everyone has at least one.It could be family, a friend, a lover, or someone fighting on a screen.In this article, we’ve gathered lots of songs that sing about those cool heroes.The more you look, the more songs you find.I think that shows just how many heroes live in everyone’s hearts.This is a playlist I hope you’ll listen to when you want to feel fired up or when you want to lean on someone!
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[Admiration] A roundup of popular Japanese songs about heroes (21–30)
A Hero on the Verge of Dying and a Man Like a Nail in BranAbe Mao
Singer-songwriter Mao Abe, known for delivering highly distinctive message songs to her listeners.
“The Hero About to Die and the Nail-in-Rice Bran Man,” included on her 2017 album Babe., is a rock number packed with aggressive intent.
Its straightforward, passionate band sound leaves a strong impression.
The emotional lyrics, which truly express a rock spirit, are heart-stirring.
Among her works, this is an especially energetic hero song—be sure to give it a listen.
THE REVOPorunogurafiti
Written as the opening theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, this song marks the band’s first time handling a series theme in about nine years since “THE DAY” for Season 1 in 2016.
The lyrics, built around the keyword “revolution in the mind,” depict a resolve to overturn one’s values, conveying a level of intensity befitting the story’s final chapter.
With powerful vocals and a solid, driving melody that pushes you forward, it’s a rock number that symbolizes change and hope.
Wanna beTeddyLoid feat. Shigeru Matsuzaki & TOPHAMHAT-KYO
A high-energy dance tune that shocks with its unexpected collaboration! Produced by TeddyLoid and released in October 2025, “Wanna be” serves as the opening theme for the anime ‘Tōjima Tanzaburō Wants to Be Kamen Rider.’ From the intro, its full-throttle electro beat intertwines with the overwhelming vocals of Shigeru Matsuzaki—legend of the Showa-era pop scene—and the tricky rap of TOPHAMHAT-KYO.
Chaotic yet insanely cool! The lyrics deliver a fiery message about chasing an ideal hero, pushing forward through inner conflict, which really hits home.
A must-listen track when you need to fire yourself up!
HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Included on the 2010 album FUNKY MONKEY BABYS BEST.
It was used as a theme song for shows such as Nippon TV’s Zoom In!! SUPER.
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS is a three-member music group from Hachioji, formed in 2004.
The song was created as a cheer anthem dedicated to fathers working for their families.
Newscaster Shinichi Hatori appears in the music video.
Listening to it really fires you up and makes you feel like you can give it one more push.
picaresqueNakajima Kento
It’s a song that portrays a dark hero, sung by Kento Nakajima, who has been active as a member of the idol group Sexy Zone.
It was released as a digital single in October 2024 and is set to be included on the album “N / bias.” The lyrics depict a solitary hero and are truly thrilling.
It’s a dance track where electronic beats and melodic lines harmonize.
If you feel like you’re about to be crushed by society’s pressures, give it a listen.
Goodbye, HeroJackson vibe
Included on the 2006 album “GET ON THE BUS.” Jackson vibe is a four-piece rock band formed in 2003.
The mid-tempo groove paired with the lyrical, mellow guitar tones is irresistible.
It’s one of those songs where the vocals speak straight to your heart.
Yearning for a heroTHE BLUE HEARTS
A frenzied punk number where heavy guitar riffs and Hiroto Kōmoto’s razor-sharp vocals pierce your eardrums.
Featured on the album “YOUNG AND PRETTY,” this track gives voice to defiance against a dull everyday life and a thirst for fleeting brilliance, shaking the listener’s soul to its core.
Released in November 1987, it’s also famous for being recorded almost in a single take—an anecdote that speaks to its raw, unfiltered energy, which may be its greatest allure.
If you feel suffocated by society’s rules and want to unleash the impulses you’ve kept inside, this is the song that will give you a powerful push forward.