Kansai-dialect Songs | A Kansai-born writer thoroughly explains their charm!

There are many dialects in Japan, but Kansai-ben is especially striking, isn’t it?

Because of that, there are plenty of songs based on Kansai-ben, and many classics have been born over the years.

This time, we’re introducing some of those Kansai-ben masterpieces.

As a native Kansai speaker, I’ll also highlight recommended Kansai-ben moments within the songs, so even people from the Kansai region can enjoy this selection!

We’ve picked from both classic and modern Kansai-ben tracks, so it’s a must-see for younger generations too.

Playlist

Kansai-dialect Songs \| A Kansai-born writer thoroughly explains their charm!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	OSAKA Rainy Bluesreika		The sorrow of love sung in Osaka dialect and the Tokyo Bolero
2	Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE Kansai Long-Distance Love Theme Song
3	Ah, Osaka dreamin’ nightHipunoshisumaiku (Dotsuitare Honpo)		Dotsuitare Honpo’s debut song expresses Kansai dialect and Osaka culture.
4	The Toilet GodUemura Kana		A song that increased the toilet-cleaning rate
5	I love you, Osaka.Kanjani∞		A bright Kansai-dialect song by Kanjani Eight
6	Hey hey, thanks a bunch—much appreciated!SMAP		SMAP Kansai-dialect single song
7	Irresponsible? Who cares—LOVE!KAMIGATA BOYZ		A song that highlights the charms of Kansai has been born.
8	ILL Nishinari BLUES – GEEK REMIXSHINGO★Nishinari		Introduction to a rapper’s track that expresses hometown pride
9	It’s fine.Urufuruzu		Introduction to Ulfuls' Cheer/Support Song Works
10	youyashiki takajin		Yashiki Takajin’s love song “Anta”
11	Ah, Eccentric Boy BowieEkusentorikku Shōnen Bōui Ōru Sutāzu		Eccentric Boy Bowie’s Kansai-themed song
12	cleaning ladyYūkadan		A debut song that portrays a janitor’s dream
13	Two of us in OsakaMatsuura Aya		A classic song of bittersweet love set in Osaka
14	I loved you even before you were born.yashiki takajin		Yashiki Takajin's classic love ballad
15	I’m counting on you.KinKi Kids		A unit from the Kansai region releases a song in Kansai dialect
16	Tsuki no Hozenji YokochoFujishima Takeo		The Romance Between a Young Cook and the Master’s Daughter
17	ECSTASY -OSAKA-Yoshimoto Shinkigeki Ōru Sutāzu		A pop song packed with the charm of Osaka from Yoshimoto Shinkigeki
18	You don’t even know a woman’s pure feelings.yashiki takajin		Yashiki Takajin’s love song lyrics are striking
19	I really like you.Misu Hanako		A song that comically showcases the charms of Osaka in Kansai dialect
20	SO.YA.NAWEST END × YUKI		A Kansai-style track became a massive hit in the 1990s thanks to its Osaka-dialect humor.
21	It’s a sad color, isn’t it?Ueda Masaki		A smash hit from 1982, achingly bittersweet in Kansai dialect
22	GiftET-KING		A Love Song in Memory of Itokin
23	To my belovedET-KING		ET-KING's Love Song
24	Song of the Old Man from KawachiMisu Hanako		A funk song in Kawachi dialect
25	A woman born in OsakaBORO		A long-running local hit song from Osaka
26	Keep smilingBEGIN with Ahonasutāzu		Improvised composition on the spot at Sanma’s prompt
27	You don’t have to push yourself, you know!!Sumairēji		S/mileage's 2010 song
28	Pachinko ManBOOGIE MAN		Boogeyman's highly addictive reggae rap
29	Lifetime RespectMiki Dōsan		A Kansai-dialect proposal love song
30	1 size FITS ALL10-FEET		It has the punch of a Kansai-dialect rap.
31	VIBES BY VIBES10-FEET		Old 10-FEET songs are crowd-pleasers at live shows
32	University student in Kyotokururi		A song depicting the sentimental everyday life of a college student in Kyoto dialect
33	youTīna Karīna		A Kansai-dialect love song, based on real experiences
34	Bud of LoveKōda Kumi		A love song popular for the cuteness of its Kansai dialect
35	Osaka StrutUrufuruzu		Ulfuls cover a song by Eiichi Ohtaki
36	A man hardened in OsakaTHE BOOM		THE BOM was released in 1999
37	Osaka Big River BluesYūkadan		A blues song released by Yūkadan in 1988
38	How much is all my debt?Ariyama Junji to Ueda Masaki		A song from a pocket money notebook that sings the amount of debt
39	Auntie’s BluesShōfukutei Nikaku		Shofukutei Nitsuru’s 1969 hit song
40	Shopping BoogieKasaogi Shizuko		A 1950 release by Shizuko Kasagi. Composed by Ryoichi Hattori.
41	ChikotanHourai Taizo Minami Yasuo		Love for Chikotan and the Tragic Ending
42	Funny Osaka feat. OSAKA ROOTSET-KING		An Expo support song overflowing with love for Osaka
43	How’s business?B’z		B’z releases a song in Osaka dialect
44	I knew it—I love you.yashiki takajin		Introduction to Takajin Yashiki’s signature songs
45	EmergencyRED SPIDER		A collaborative track by Kansai hip-hop and reggae artists
46	LOVE 4 REALSakura		A cute Kansai-dialect love song rap
47	Hamburger shopKamon Tatsuo		Conversation in Kansai dialect between a burger shop clerk and a customer
48	Are you messing with me?yashiki takajin		Yashiki Takajin Osaka Love Song
49	Dotonbori SentimentTendō Yoshimi		Dotonbori Ninjō has been covered by many singers.
50	Naniwa Love DrizzleMiyako Harumi · Chiaki Oka		Depicting the marital love between the first Katsura Harudanji and his wife
51	I love you.Kadota Yorina		The song that prompted the resumption of solo activities