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[KagePro] A Compilation of Popular Songs from the Kagerou Project Series

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

The Kagerou Project series—also known as “Kagepro”—is a mixed-media project created by Jin, also known as Shizen no Teki-P.

Starting with the 2011 song Artificial Enemy, the Kagepro series expanded into music, novels, manga, anime, film, and games, earning overwhelming support from younger generations.

With a story that sparks the curiosity of “What’s going to happen next?” and a cast of uniquely charming characters, some people even devoted their entire youth to it.

In this article, we’ve compiled the musical works from the Kagepro series!

Whether you’re planning to give them a listen for the first time or want to revisit them and soak in the nostalgia, this playlist is recommended for both.

[Kagerou Project] A Collection of Popular Songs from the Kagerou Project Series (21–30)

Ayano’s Theory of Happinessjin

Jin / Ayano's Theory of Happiness (IA) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Jin’s “Ayano’s Theory of Happiness”

The wistful sound of the acoustic guitar and the sorrowful vocals really sink into your heart.

Released in 2013, “Ayano’s Theory of Happiness” is, as the title suggests, a song that features Ayano—who appears from episode 1 of the anime version—as the protagonist.

If you’re familiar with the Kagerou Project’s story, I think this one will especially resonate with you.

It’s a work that projects Ayano’s background quite thoroughly.

That’s also why it ends up tugging at your tear ducts…

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Dead and Seekjin

Dead and Seek

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I’m drawn in by the psychedelic arrangement.

The track “Dead and Seek,” which centers on one of the characters, Kenjiro, is included on the 2012 album Mekakucity Days.

Its drum’n’bass-like rhythm, the writhing guitar, and the persistently repeating synth phrase that contrasts with it—all of these elements come together in a striking harmony.

I can’t be the only one who senses something ominous when listening.

You might only grasp the song’s true significance after learning the real story behind the Kagerou Project series…

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In conclusion

Since the songs in Kagerou Project have a chronological order, it might be good to listen while looking into that.

Of course, each individual work also has its own solid appeal on its own.

Please enjoy the Kagerou Project series in whatever way suits you!