Hi-STANDARD’s Signature Songs and Hidden Gems Guide [2026]

I Get AroundHi-STANDARD

Hi-Standard – I Get Around (Punk Cover)

This is a cover by Hi-Standard, a band representing Japanese melodic hardcore and melodic punk, of a song by The Beach Boys.

You might expect them to stick with the fresh surf vibe, but as expected, the chorus kicks into a high-speed beat—what you could call their signature Hi-Sta style—making it a characteristically Hi-Standard cover that ramps up the energy.

Dear My FriendsHi-STANDARD

Hi-STANDARD – DEAR MY FRIEND (COVER) with lyrics + Japanese translation

A song dedicated to Hi-STANDARD’s dear friends, “Dear My Friends.” As the title suggests, it can also be used as a birthday song dedicated to your treasured friends.

It could work to have the cake brought out right as the chorus begins with “Dear My Friends.”

No HeroesHi-STANDARD

Hi-Standard　No Heroes

The title “No Heroes” might sound negative at first, but to me the song carries the nuance of “I’ll be the hero myself, so I don’t need anyone else.” The lyrics addressed to the heroes of my past really resonate with me.

LonelyHi-STANDARD

Lonely Hi-Standard

Among Hi-Standard’s songs, “Lonely” is a standout that fully captures the bittersweetness of youth.

Riding a fast beat with a tear-jerking, nostalgic melody, it’s one of the tracks that helped shape the melodic hardcore approach.

This song is also technically crafted, using a variety of beats, guitar riffs, and bass lines.

Many Hi-Standard fans say “Growing Up” is their masterpiece, but this raw, unfinished energy may indeed be something you don’t find in their later work.

The Kids Are AlrightHi-STANDARD

Hi-STANDARD – Kids Are Alright [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Humor—this is another charm of Hi-STANDARD.

One song where you can feel this humor is “The Kids Are Alright.” It’s also a cover, originally by the legendary UK rock band The Who.

What’s amusing is the single’s jacket: inspired by the word “Kids” in the title, they associated it with the hugely popular hard rock band KISS and parodied KISS’s makeup for the cover.

I think this playful spirit is the essence of Hi-STANDARD (lol).

Teenagers Are All AssholesHi-STANDARD

Hi-STANDARD – Teenagers Are All Assholes [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

The goofy charm of Hi-Standard.

One song that embodies it is “Teenagers Are All Assholes.” The title itself is pretty crude, and the music video is so extreme it probably couldn’t air on broadcast TV (lol).

This ridiculous vibe pairs perfectly with the fast beats of melodic hardcore, making it a crowd favorite that triggers massive mosh pits at shows.