[Wasei Euro] Japanese Eurobeat
In 2018, DA PUMP suddenly released the nostalgic, Eurobeat-flavored “U.S.A.,” which took Japan’s music scene by surprise!
That sparked interest among today’s younger generation in homegrown Japanese Eurobeat.
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of hardcore Japanese Eurobeat tracks that were released in the late ’90s.
“You mean this artist released a song like that?!” You might find yourself thinking just that.
It’s a lineup that truly lets you feel the flow of the times—enjoy!
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[Japan-made Euro] Japanese Eurobeat (21–30)
BACK ON THE ROCKSMEGA NRG MAN
From its striking intro that memorably quotes Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor, this track instantly grabs the listener’s attention.
Produced by Dave Rodgers, a leading figure in Italian Eurobeat, it features MEGA NRG MAN’s powerful vocals, which blend perfectly with the high-velocity sound.
Released in April 1997 on the album Super Eurobeat Vol.
77, the song gained popularity when it was used in the 1998 anime Initial D First Stage.
It appears from episode 5 through episode 9 and has continued to be featured in various spin-off works.
The combination of synthesizers and a pounding beat radiates an allure that seems to resonate with the roar of an engine, making it an ideal soundtrack for long drives.
Yukarin DiscoYukari Fresh
Yukari Fresh’s “Yukarin Disco,” released in ’97.
Rather than something to dance hard to, it gives off the vibe of playing in a stylish space.
The way the sound of a xylophone slips into the electronic tones feels fresh and intriguing, doesn’t it? Yukari Fresh is also active as a visual artist.
I’d love to keep an eye on that side of their work as well.
[Wasei Euro] Japanese Eurobeat (31–40)
TECHNO DRIVEpool bit boys
From the intro, it hits you with a powerful wave of sound—a track packed with a uniquely characterful sonic palette that’s like a massive traffic jam of audio.
It’s an incredibly busy piece; even though there are vocals, what really grabs your ears are the sounds—more like byooon and chiki-chiki—that cut through intensely.
It’s a number that draws you in with the sheer inventiveness of its era.
In conclusion
We’ve looked at a lot of Japanese-made Eurobeat up to this point.
It brings back a nostalgic vibe, doesn’t it? There may be less Eurobeat around these days, but it was definitely one of the genres that colored its era.
Did you find any songs or remixes you like? This genre has quite a few cover songs, and it’s fun to track down the originals—so be sure to check them out!