Classic emo masterpieces in Japanese music. Recommended popular songs.

force majeureVaundy

Force Majeure / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

This is a song by Vaundy whose sound masterfully fuses hip-hop and rock, stirring the heart as if you were watching a short film.

Released in January 2020, it is also included on the album “strobo.” The work seems to depict a sense of frustration—struggling within an unyielding reality while wishing for happiness.

The progression from a quiet rap to a chorus where the emotions explode is breathtaking, capturing the hearts of many fans.

It was also used in a TV commercial, and its quality more than justifies the fact that total streams have surpassed 300 million.

Many of us have likely experienced that crushing sense of powerlessness and inner conflict.

This is a song that, when you listen to it at such times, fills you with the energy to move toward tomorrow.

New Treasure IslandSakanakushon

Sakanaction / New Treasure Island -Music Video-

This is one of Sakanaction’s signature songs, where a retro sound evocative of Showa-era culture fuses with futuristic digital beats.

Released in September 2015 as the band’s 11th single, it was created as the theme song for the film “Bakuman.” The lyrics portray a protagonist who earnestly faces the act of creation, perfectly mirroring the passion of the young characters depicted in the movie.

Even a heart shaken by anxiety is turned into strength, and the message of carefully drawing lines toward an as-yet-unseen destination resonates directly with the listener.

When you’re standing before a new challenge, this song will surely give you courage.

Common murres and seals10-FEET

Umigarasu To Azarashi

It’s a track that majestically paints an inner landscape, impressing fans as if it were a grand documentary film.

Created to mark 10-FEET’s 20th anniversary and released in November 2017, it’s included on the album Fin.

The song seems to sing about the importance of the small happiness hidden in everyday life—something you can find precisely because you’ve known sorrow.

Fin, a masterpiece into which vocalist TAKUMA poured so much passion that he called it “like a last will and testament,” peaked at No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

When things aren’t going well and you’re feeling down, listening to it might give you a hint to shift your perspective.

It will likely leave you with a warm feeling, as if embraced by vast nature.

Like Sierra10-FEET

10-FEET – Like Sierra

This is a song that turned the feelings about a canceled festival into a hopeful anthem vowing to rise again.

Released in October 2020 as 10-FEET’s 19th single, it peaked at No.

4 on the Oricon charts.

The track is also included on the album “Collins.” TAKUMA said that during production, “it felt like the clogged veins suddenly burst open and flowed.” True to that sentiment, its exhilarating drive and emotional melody feel like pure liberation of the soul.

In the music video, the scenes of an empty festival venue convey a heartfelt longing to reunite with fans.

It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to listen to when you’re ready to take a step toward the future.

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10-FEET – Blindman (Audio Track)

This is a song by 10-FEET that portrays deep loneliness and inescapable inner conflict, carried by a sense of exhilarating momentum in its sound.

It appears on the album Collins, released in December 2022, and was created as a concept track for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.

The lyrics, which resonate powerfully with the guilt of a character who has lost his older brother and his hazy, uncertain view of the future, are heart-wrenching.

TAKUMA’s emotional vocals and the band’s sound—melding reggae and punk—feel as if they’re giving voice to the character’s soul.

It’s the kind of song you might want to sit with alone when you’re feeling helplessly down and can’t see the way forward.

harmony10-FEET

10-FEET – Wa (Audio Track)

A song deeply cherished by fans, often described as “like a short film” and “soothing to the soul.” It’s included on 10-FEET’s album Collins, released in December 2022.

Interestingly, after spending about two years working on music related to the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, TAKUMA reportedly created this track while confronting his own inner self.

Its warm melody gently resonates with nostalgic scenes: at a change of seasons, looking back on the past and asking oneself, “Have I changed?” Precisely because there’s no tie-in, the band’s unfiltered feelings come through.

Many listeners might find themselves wanting to play it on a quiet, contemplative night alone, or in the early hours of a spring morning.

feel likeEVE

feel like – Eve Music Video

This song wraps you in warm feelings, stirring thoughts of youth and a gentle nostalgia.

It’s a work by singer-songwriter Eve, surprise-released on his birthday in May 2025.

Many listeners will relate to the lyrics, which trace small adventures in everyday life and memories of days gone by.

Its fresh, easy-to-listen-to electronic sound is another charm.

It’s the perfect track for revisiting fond memories or finding a moment of calm.