In season now? Popular Japanese dance music among junior high school students

The Roppongi Tokyot-Ace

t-Ace”The Roppongi Tokyo”(OfficialVideo)

While he often sings about relationships with women, in this song he reflects on his early days, his encounter with music, and his life now that he’s successful.

As the title suggests, it’s set in Roppongi, and it channels the many emotions about life that surface when he looks out from his high-rise apartment there.

The lyrics are very straightforward and easy to understand, making the song popular across generations.

Although the tempo is relaxed and the mood is mellow, the strong beat feels satisfying.

masqueradeTRF

TRF / masquerade

A song released in 1995.

Compared to the earlier tracks, it’s a bit slower in tempo, but it has a powerful, seductive dance vibe.

KABA-chan appears back when she was still presenting as male, delivering sharp, cool, and masculine dance moves.

BE CLASSICJO1

JO1 | ‘BE CLASSIC’ Official MV

Many dance-focused, club-oriented tracks use 16-beat rhythms, so they’re great for anyone who wants to experience or study 16-beat.

That said, JO1’s hugely popular song “BE CLASSIC,” released in March 2025, boldly quotes Beethoven’s Symphony No.

5 “Fate,” blending contemporary trap with classical music into a very cool track packed with unforgettable hooks—a true killer tune.

Given that Snow Man sampled the first movement of Mozart’s Symphony No.

25 in G minor, K.

183, for their 2024 release “EMPIRE,” this might be something of a trend.

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I can’t forget it.Sakanakushon

Sakanaction / Wasurerarenai no -Music Video-

This song embodies the old-school cool that Ichiro Yamaguchi of Sakanaction has always admired.

It’s modeled after the 1980s music TV shows he watched when he was young, and the music video—its costumes, choreography, and shifting stage sets—carries an impossible-by-today’s-standards yet pleasantly nostalgic feel.

The track is medium tempo and sings about romantic feelings toward the opposite sex, making it a rare type of song within Sakanaction’s catalog.

Rhapsody in BlueDA PUMP

DA PUMP / Rhapsody in Blue

Released in 1998, a single by DA PUMP.

As you’d expect from a song used in a shampoo commercial, it has a fresh, upbeat dance vibe.

During the lyrics that go “sara-sara” (silky-smooth), there’s a choreography where you run your hand smoothly through your hair, and it feels really satisfying.

Funky JumpingDa-iCE

Da-iCE /「Funky Jumping」Official Dance Practice

This latest work from Da-iCE expresses the world of the game Exoprimal through dance.

Its stylish melody and exhilarating, fast-paced beat leave a strong impression.

Released in March 2023 as a digital-only single, it features powerful vocals aligned with the game’s universe.

The lyrics, written by Sota Hanamura, carry a message of challenge and growth.

Choreography by KAZtheFIRE blends energetic movement with a mature allure.

The release of the dance practice video sparked major buzz on social media.

It’s the perfect track for middle schoolers who want to enjoy dancing cool, skillful choreography with friends.

DONNA???CRAZYBOY

CrazyBoy – DONNA??? (Official Music Video)

This is the first packaged single since switching labels.

As they launch full-scale activities worldwide, be sure to check out the music video filmed in LA with CrazyBoy a.k.a.

ELLY’s crew, who are active in the U.S.

It’s a track that fully showcases his expressive power, featuring addictive, distinctive phrases laid over a sparse, seductive beat.

Sung over a weighty, impactful rhythm, it’s dance music that stands shoulder to shoulder with Western releases.

It carries a slightly bad-boy vibe while remaining stylish—no doubt many people will find themselves drawn to his persona.