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[Trending as Cool!] Stylish Japanese Music Videos

These days, music practically comes with visuals.

You often stumble upon a song through an ad on the street or online and get hooked by the video first.

This time, we researched tracks that are reputed to be “cool!” So what exactly does ‘cool’ mean? That feeling is different for everyone, right? With that in mind, this article looks into highly rated Western music PVs and MVs sent to our site.

We carefully selected popular videos based on the voices of general music fans.

Find the visual works you like!

[Trending as Cool!] Cool Japanese Music PVs (11–20)

broad daylightKing Gnu

The music video opens in monochrome with a profile shot of someone singing into a microphone.

At first glance, you might think it’s a “recording session,” but as the video progresses, it becomes clear this isn’t a studio.

These days, many music videos are elaborate visual productions that use CG and other effects.

However, this song’s video is composed almost entirely of scenes of the members performing and singing.

That simplicity, combined with the monochrome aesthetic, matches the track perfectly, resulting in a piece that exudes a calm, mature coolness.

Higher (dir. Spikey John)Mall Boyz (Tohji, gummyboy)

Mall Boyz (Tohji, gummyboy) – Higher (dir. Spikey John)
Higher (dir. Spikey John)Mall Boyz (Tohji, gummyboy)

This is a PV that expresses the stylish world of Mall Boyz, the unit of rappers Thoji and gummyboy.

Among men, many people are probably paying attention to the fashion as well.

It really makes you want to copy their casual style, doesn’t it? The composition, showing them hanging out with their guy friends, looks cool.

PretenderOfficial HIGE DANDism

Official HIGE DANDism – Pretender [Official Video]
Pretender Official Hige Dandism

This music video, said to have been filmed in Taiwan, is basically composed of scenes of Official HIGE DANDism singing and performing.

However, the glimpses of Taiwanese scenery in the background and the people smiling as if in a short drama stir our imagination and draw us into the song.

It’s a fitting MV for the gently powerful “Pretender.”

Need Is Your LoveJoji & GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

Need Is Your Love (Official Video) ft. Joji & GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
Need Is Your LoveJoji & GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

This PV, which begins with a sudden and shocking title card, depicts a world where AI-equipped robots are the norm.

What stands out most are the expressions of the characters.

Almost everyone remains expressionless, while only one woman frequently smiles.

It’s a work you’ll want to watch to see how that smile changes amid a love triangle involving men and robots.

Fake & TrueTwice

TWICE 「Fake & True」 Music Video
Fake & TrueTwice

This is a music video (PV) by TWICE, a Korean idol group that’s highly popular with both men and women.

Many female fans are also captivated by TWICE’s cuteness.

In this PV, the members’ fashion is drawing attention as well.

It showcases standout styling ranging from girly looks to cool, edgy outfits.