Dance music by a Japanese band
More and more bands are creating songs designed to shine live—tracks you can dance to and have fun with.
This time, we’re spotlighting dance music from Japanese bands.
Even when you’re listening alone in your room, a four-on-the-floor beat makes you want to move.
It’s a roundup we’d especially love student bands—who’ve just started and haven’t picked a cover yet—to check out.
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Dance music by Japanese bands (1–10)
TAKE MY HANDyoru no honki dansu
Theme song for the drama “Cecile no Mokuromi.” A striking guitar riff pairs with a rolling bassline and a crisp drum pattern—simple, yet incredibly groove-inducing.
It’s a highly addictive dance track that naturally gets you moving to the rhythm.
In the YouTube version of the music video, you can watch behind-the-scenes footage within the song.
KiLLiNG MESiM
With fierce guitar riffs, heavy bass, powerful drums, and vocal shouts, this track is a quintessential metalcore anthem.
It’s a fan favorite by SiM that’s performed at almost every live show.
Feel free to go wild with two-step and headbanging and just enjoy the song.
MONSTER WORLDHOWL BE QUIET
It’s rock enough to say, “We decided to become idols,” yet somehow it’s a catchy, glittering pop song.
As the colorful music video suggests, it’s an exciting, toy box-like dance number that fills you with anticipation.
Dance Music by Japanese Bands (11–20)
asking for anything and everythingKANA-BOON
The commercial song for Shiseido’s “ANESSA.” The theme is said to be “a girl who wants everything and a boy who gets dragged around by her.” It’s a dance number characteristic of KANA-BOON, featuring a catchy melody and intensely interwoven twin guitars.
In the music video, the members wear school uniforms and, during the chorus, perform their first choreographed dance.
Only Lonely DanceNIKO NIKO TAN TAN
A funky track that dances the night away, even in solitude.
Set against the backdrop of the city at night, it captures the feelings of young people blowing off steam and finding fleeting moments of joy.
It’s a song that’s sure to light up any live show.
Included on NIKO NIKO TAN TAN’s major-label debut album Shingeki, it was digitally released in July 2024.
The group also took part in producing a rearranged version of FM802’s 35th-anniversary jingle, drawing significant attention.
When you’re worn out by busy days, this is the track to play—hit the dance floor and let loose.
It’s sure to lift your spirits.
Invisible SensationUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
The opening theme of the anime “Welcome to the Ballroom” by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, known for numerous anime songs such as “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” and “Orion wo Nazoru.” Fitting for an anime centered on dance, it features UNISON’s signature soaring vocals and sharp guitar riffs, delivering a driving sound that makes you want to get up and dance.
One Meets HerHitorie
Wowaka, who composed signature songs like “Rolling Girl” and “Unhappy Refrain” and is also active as a Vocaloid producer.
With his distinctive guitar riffs, sense of tempo, high-tone vocals, and melodic flair, his wowaka-world will undoubtedly make you want to dance.