A masterpiece of Japanese mix-genre music. Recommended popular songs.
Here are some classic and popular tracks recommended by our studio staff from among Japan’s leading mixture/nu-metal/rap-rock artists.
It’s also a perfect playlist for newcomers to the genre.
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A classic of Japanese rock/rap fusion. Recommended popular tracks (1–10)
SHAMROCKUVERworld
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.
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It was originally released in 2004, but it seems a 2016 version was also put out.
As the opening theme for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist, the song became a huge sensation not only in Japan but overseas as well and is very well known.
GUNSHOTSSiM
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.
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Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
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.”
Current destructionSPYAIR
It seems this is the theme song for the anime film Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya.
They’re a fusion band that has rapidly risen in popularity in recent years, taking on theme songs for various anime.
I really like their fast-paced, masculine sound.
red-orangeACIDMAN
It seems this is ACIDMAN’s debut song.
Apparently it’s been around since their indie days, and this is the song that boosted their popularity.
The gentle vocals are soothing to listen to—calm yet rhythmic.
The chorus is incredibly catchy.
The Tripod QuestionBRAHMAN
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.