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

Child of the devilHiguchi Ai

Ai Higuchi / Devil's Child [Official Video] | Ai Higuchi “Akuma no Ko” Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2 ED theme

In The Final Season Part 2 of the globally hit anime Attack on Titan, the ending theme is Ai Higuchi’s “Akuma no Ko.” It reached No.

1 on Apple Music’s J-Pop rankings in 109 countries, lighting up charts around the world.

Its grand piano and string arrangements and her heartfelt, powerful vocals go straight to the heart.

Higuchi’s dignified presence as she sings in the music video is also really cool.

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Hamada Takuya

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Can You Keep a Secret?Utada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – Can You Keep A Secret?

As one of Japan’s leading female singers, Hikaru Utada is popular overseas as well.

“Can You Keep A Secret?” is one of her signature songs and has been loved ever since its release.

Its cool, Western-influenced sound and rhythmic melody shook up the music scene at the time.

It’s still a karaoke staple today.

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Saitō Ayumu

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-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)Ofisharu Higedan Dism

Rashisa

This is a powerful rock number by Official HIGE DANDism, written as the theme song for the animated feature film “Hyaku-emu.” Released in August 2025, it was created as an anthem for everyone fighting against formidable rivals, self-doubt, complacency, and resignation.

The lyrics question what it means to be oneself and portray pressing forward despite inner conflict, stirring listeners to their core.

Its exhilarating, fast-paced sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Satoshi Fujwara’s emotional singing.

When you’re striving toward a goal, this song will give you strength.

I KnowKing&Prince

I Know

Many listeners are likely to find themselves irresistibly drawn in by the cool electronic sound and mysterious atmosphere.

It’s a danceable, hip-hop-inspired track by King & Prince.

The song depicts secrets that can’t be told to anyone and the resolve of a protagonist who has come to know the truth all alone.

That tense emotional state intertwines with the rhythmic beat to create a distinctive world.

Scheduled for single release in August 2025, it was selected as an insert song for the drama “DOPE: Narcotics Control Division Special Investigations Unit,” starring group member Kaito Takahashi.

After watching the show, you might enjoy lingering in its afterglow while listening to this track.

PropositionRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Proposition [Official Music Video]

It’s a song that gives you a moment to pause and reflect amid the constant flow of daily news.

Written by the popular rock band RADWIMPS as the theme for the news program “news zero,” it was released in July 2025.

This marks the band’s first tie-in with a news program.

Its emotional rock sound feels like a letter from RADWIMPS, carrying the hope that we’ll see the events of each day as something personal.

The grounded, straightforward lyrics convey a powerful message that moves the heart.

Even in the whirlwind of everyday life, it inspires a desire to face reality with sincerity.

IGNITEKishi Ekkusu – Knight X –

[MV] IGNITE / 騎士X – Knight X –

This song symbolizes the new era of Knight X—brimming with the resolve to rebound from any adversity and seize victory without fail.

Pulsating with energy that rises from deep within, it fuses razor-edged vocals with Japanese-inspired sounds to ignite the listener’s fighting spirit.

The lyrics, which depict overcoming the past and charging forward with comrades into an unknown future, are sure to set your heart ablaze.

Released in July 2025, this track will give you the power to break through whenever you face a challenge or hit a wall.

Bunny GirlAKASAKI

[AKASAKI] Bunny Girl (Lyric Video)

This work, presented by a high school singer-songwriter from Aichi Prefecture, is an ambitious piece that portrays the joys and conflicts of love through the figure of a bunny girl.

The atmosphere of the nighttime city, along with the blend of temptation and hesitation toward the other person, is expressed in exquisite balance, leaving a vivid impression on listeners.

Released in October 2024, it has ranked high on various music streaming charts and garnered significant attention on social media.

With lyrics that reflect the romantic perspectives of today’s youth and a catchy, singable melody line, it’s perfect for karaoke or as a companion on a drive.