[Great to Listen to and Sing] A Collection of Cool Japanese Songs [2026]

AvanEVE

Avant – Eve MV

Eve’s digital single “Avan,” released on March 8, 2022, energizes listeners with its dynamic melody and uplifting message.

Chosen as the theme song for the mobile game Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade, an animated music video dropped that November, captivating many fans.

Written and composed by Eve, with arrangement by Numa, the track’s driving tempo makes it perfect both for hyping up a karaoke session and as a soundtrack for a drive.

Once you hear it, its rhythm and melody stick with you—truly a song that’s as fun to listen to as it is to sing!

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Official HIGE DANDism – Mixed Nuts [Official Video]

While staying at the forefront of pop music, the band Official HIGE DANDism captivates listeners with their distinctive musicality and sound.

Their 2022 single “Mixed Nuts” was written as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY.

Arranged with a jazz flavor using a swing rhythm, its sound is not only stylish but also brilliantly fused with rock, retaining a pop sensibility.

From the intro, the performance is aggressive, and the piano playing is seriously cool.

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Hamada Takuya

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Oz.yama

yama『Oz.』MV

The ending theme for the anime Ranking of Kings is Oz.

by yama.

Released as a single in 2021, it was produced by Nakimushi, who is an artist as well as the lyricist and composer.

It’s a ballad that gently sinks into your heart as you listen, with yama’s vocals and the piano’s tone sounding beautiful.

The expressive guitar solo in the middle is also really cool.

The lyrics, which sing about “strength and weakness,” are another highlight—be sure to give it a listen!

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Hamada Takuya

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I Want You BackBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / I Want You Back -Official Audio-

BE:FIRST covers a classic by The Jackson 5.

Released ahead of their best-of album BE:ST, which came out in October 2025, this track serves as the lead single.

It employs a hip-hop-inspired approach: recording a live band through the legendary Neve 8068 console, then reconstructing those performances as sampled material.

The dense arrangement—where rap and harmonies fuse with the propulsive energy of the Motown sound—is irresistible.

It’s a landmark number where the timeless groove of the ’60s and ’70s meets a contemporary sensibility.

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Superfly - “Ashes” Music Video (Theme song for TBS Sunday Drama ‘Gekokujō Kyūji’)

Superfly is a music duo that has won popularity with songs that channel old-school Western influences while being refined into modern J-pop.

Their ninth digital-only single, “Ashes,” was written as the theme song for the TV drama ‘Gekokujō Kyūji.’ The lyrics, which sing of the value of being passionately devoted to something until you burn out, are sure to give courage and a tailwind to anyone with dreams or goals.

It’s a refreshing pop tune whose powerful vocals and tight rock ensemble will lift your spirits.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Naniwa Danshi – Black Nightmare [Official Music Video Short ver.]

A cool dance track chosen as the theme song for Joichiro Fujiwara’s starring drama “Laundering”! It’s a mysterious and mature-sounding song that you’d never expect from Naniwa Danshi’s usually friendly, cozy vibe.

The thrilling, slightly poisonous lyrics—like the members probing each other’s true identities—make a huge impact.

The edgy sound also lures listeners into a nightmare-like world.

This track is included on the single “Asymmetry / Black Nightmare,” releasing in September 2025.

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Charles / flower

Many people probably know that Keina Suda, who is also active as a singer-songwriter, originally worked as a Vocaloid producer under the name Balloon-P.

This song is one of the signature tracks from his Vocaloid-producer era.

I think many listeners find the piece cool for how boldly it foregrounds a guitar-rock aesthetic.

Plus, the brief break right before the chorus and the way the groove keeps shifting throughout the chorus draw you in deeper and deeper as you listen.

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Hane Keisuke

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