Hit J-Pop songs of 2014: recommended classics and popular tracks
AKB48, EXILE, Golden Bomber, Tohoshinki, JUJU, Kana Nishino…
From among the many famous and popular songs that colored the 2014 J-POP hit charts, we’ve selected hit tracks recommended by our studio staff.
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2014 Japanese hit songs (11–20)
ER2Eitorenjā
For an idol group song, this track is surprisingly comical and intricately crafted.
It feels like a fun tune casually put together by a big-name band, and I personally really like it.
It’s a wonderful song that lifts your spirits when you’re tired.
The 101st CurseGōruden Bonbā
This band is a famous air band that has been popular for many years.
They’re so popular now that they even appear on the Kohaku Uta Gassen, and they’ve become a household name.
I think this song is surprisingly not very well known, so I recommend giving it a listen even now.
GUTS！arashi
The next best-selling artist after AKB is Arashi, this hugely popular idol group.
Their rivalry is becoming an annual tradition, and when it comes to albums, Arashi comes out on top in sales.
Arashi’s pop songs are easy for men to enjoy as well, so I recommend them.
a windfall; an unexpected piece of good luck (literally, “rice cakes falling from a shelf”)busai-ku
Even though they’re idols from Johnny’s Entertainment, I think naming the group “Busaiku” (“ugly”) shows a pretty funny sense of humor.
And the fact that they’re still working so hard in show business makes them likable.
I think they’ll earn affection from many people and become popular.
