A hidden gem known only to those in the know. A great J-pop/Japanese song.

Fire starterSPYAIR

SPYAIR “Firestarter”

Despite having many great songs, this is one SPYAIR track that’s quite overlooked.

It’s a recent song and was also used in a TV drama.

As a piece, it’s a very encouraging, uplifting anthem.

Plus, the vocalist’s cool voice from SPYAIR is soothing! Definitely give it a listen when you’re feeling low!

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Aimer “Aimlessly” MUSIC VIDEO (Anime “Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage” Ending Theme)

The popular anime Ranking of Kings: Treasure Chest of Courage features Aimer’s Atemonaku as its ending theme.

The song captures the series’ warm worldview, with lyrics that gently embrace those who are hurt or weary.

Aimer’s richly expressive vocals feel as if she’s speaking directly to the listener, leaving a deep impression.

The music video centers on a theme of romance, offering a different way to enjoy the song when you watch it alongside the music.

It’s a wonderful, healing track—be sure to give it a listen!

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SpecialSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER 'Special' Music Video

This song powerfully yet warmly expresses the importance of the “ordinary” and the “taken-for-granted” that we often overlook in everyday life.

With a unique sense of wording, it articulates the growing joy of acting for someone else, weaving together moving lines about the beauty of human connection that we come to appreciate more with age.

Included on the album “Tokyo,” the track pairs SUPER BEAVER’s signature passionate rock sound with lyrics that evoke deep empathy in listeners.

Released in February 2022, it continued to captivate audiences throughout that year’s live tour.

It’s a song to listen to when you want to feel the value of peaceful daily life or renew your gratitude for the people around you.

The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER

The True Nature of Tears

A song that gently scoops up the inexpressible feelings that lie deep in the heart.

The melodies and lyrics woven by SUPER BEAVER embrace the inner conflicts and loneliness that everyone carries.

With delicate words, it depicts the heart swaying between being true to oneself and meeting others’ expectations, and the meaning of the tears that fall between the desire to be loved and self-denial.

Written as the theme song for the NHK General TV drama “Vanilla na Mainichi,” airing from January 2025, the track is included on the album “Ongaku” and beautifully harmonizes with the drama’s worldview, enriching its story.

It’s a work that becomes a reassuring companion when you’re trying to take a new step, when you feel lost or anxious, or when you’re facing someone important.

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milet “I still” Music Video (Theme song for the film ‘Unknown Girlfriend’)

A love story about two people enchanted by a magical, fleeting moment of romance—yet gripped by the fear it might vanish the next instant—unfolds alongside milet’s sultry vocals.

Set to be released in February 2025 as the theme song for the film “Shiranai Kanojo,” the track portrays, with dramatic flair, both the aching tenderness of two souls drawn to each other and the love that keeps deepening between them.

Carried by a dreamlike melody, milet’s uniquely expressive voice seeps into the heart.

While closely echoing the film’s narrative, the song also stands strong on its own, making it a perfect choice for those longing for a loved one or wishing to reaffirm a precious bond.

forget-me-notNOKKO

Forget-me-not / Nokko

With Rebecca’s vocalist Nokko—known for her distinctive singing voice—at the helm, the 1998 release Wasurenagusa is a song with a dreamlike beauty, like a flower swayed by the wind.

The composer is Yuka Kawamura, who has crafted numerous songs including SMAP’s Yozora no Mukou.

The gently flowing acoustic guitar and Nokko’s tender vocals resonate deeply.

The lyrics evoke the changing seasons of nature and bring to mind a cherished person and those days that have become treasures.

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Manami Noda – Tomorrow (Official Music Video) [Thursday Theater: Theme Song of “My Treasure”]

Eimi Noda’s new song, written as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “My Treasure,” is a moving ballad that delicately portrays the pain and struggles of life.

Carried by beautiful piano and violin melodies, her clear, translucent vocals resonate deeply.

The lyrics capture attachment to unfulfilled dreams, lingering regrets, and the courage to take a step toward tomorrow, harmonizing perfectly with the drama’s worldview.

Released digitally on October 31, 2024, this marks Noda’s first theme song for a prime-time serial drama.

It’s a recommended track for those standing at a crossroads in life or looking to take a step forward.