[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.
EVERYDAY AT THE BUS STOPTommy February6
The use of sounds is unique, and each individual sound is adorable.
The singing voice and the pronunciation in the English lyrics are very clear, so it’s really pleasant to listen to.
It was also used in the game Dance Dance Revolution, and I often played it just because I wanted to hear the song (lol).
It’s a track that’s been supported regardless of the era.
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.
Human Factory -Electroformed Humans-Perfume
An unconventional work set in a dark, mysterious world was released in February 2025.
Its distinctive sound fuses Perfume’s four-on-the-floor roots with grand synthesizers and a deep synth bass.
Through near-futuristic themes like artificial intelligence and robots, it carries a profound message about unconscious living in modern society and humans as beings embedded within systems.
Also chosen as the theme song for the film “Showtime Seven,” it brilliantly expresses the movie’s worldview from a musical perspective.
Coupled with vocal work that effectively employs mechanical effects, this piece exudes the ambiance of an SF film soundtrack, making it a recommended track for quiet nighttime drives or whenever you want to imagine the future.
HeartbeatPassion
Passion is an Avex artist known for strong Eurobeat.
Especially with this song, the melodies in the verse, pre-chorus, and chorus are all great, so I think it would be super fun to sing with a big group at karaoke, and it would definitely hype things up if you dance while singing too! Just be careful not to get too carried away.