A masterpiece of Japanese mix-genre music. Recommended popular songs.

FANTASISTADragon Ash

Dragon Ash – FANTASISTA

It’s one of Dragon Ash’s signature songs and a defining track for the mixture style as well.

With its The-mixture fusion of rock and funk, it’s a song that really gets you pumped, and it’s incredibly cool.

SHAMROCKUVERworld

UVERworld　『SHAMROCK』

Many of UVERworld’s songs include a lot of rap and fall into a mixed-genre style.

This song is one of those tracks as well.

The sparkling melody is really cute, and the rap parts that come in are cool too.

Take Me UnderMAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION – Take Me Under

MAN WITH A MISSION is a rock band beloved for their one-of-a-kind character and overwhelming musicianship.

Among their songs, “Take Me Under” is the one that whips crowds into a frenzy at live shows.

Its aggressive, growling low-end riffs and the exhilarating chorus that feels like the horizon suddenly opening up are irresistible.

Released as a single in April 2018, it was featured as the theme song for the film Inuyashiki.

Masayuki Nakano of BOOM BOOM SATELLITES also took part in the arrangement, giving the track a striking sonic depth.

Included on the album Chasing the Horizon, this fierce track is one you should listen to when you want to break through your current situation or fire yourself up.

Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK "The Totally Sensational Dreamer"

ONE OK ROCK is currently favored by people of various generations.

While they have a strong rock image, their music is a mixture that also includes lyrical elements like shouts and rap.

It was the ending theme for the TV program “Arabikidan.”

The AnthemMAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION – The Anthem

This piece is a B-side track included on MAN WITH A MISSION’s single “Take Me Under / Winding Road,” released in April 2018, written specifically as a campaign song for Microsoft Surface.

It has a powerful, sing-along quality that inspires a sense of unity, making you want to raise your fist at live shows.

With lyrics that prompt self-reflection and give you the courage to take a new step forward, its simple yet passionate rock sound stirs the listener’s heart.

It can be called an anthem that gently yet powerfully supports students starting a new chapter in life and anyone about to take on a challenge.

GUNSHOTSSiM

SiM – GUNSHOTS (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

The unique melody, reminiscent of American EDM and house music, is really interesting.

The song carries a somewhat bewitching atmosphere.

The melody and vocals make inventive use of synthesizers, resulting in a fresh, new sound.

The Tripod QuestionBRAHMAN

BRAHMAN "The Tripod Question"

Although they’re a band categorized in the hardcore genre, this song gives a very mellow, soothing impression.

The guitar melody has a somewhat folk, exotic feel that creates a unique atmosphere, which I find very captivating.