[2026] Songs with Spoken Lines: Introducing Recent Hits

Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari

Good Fortune to Tomorrow’s Me / Nanawo Akari

Akari Nanawo is a pop singer from Osaka Prefecture, affectionately known by the nickname “Dame Tenshi” (Useless Angel).

Composed by Tamaya 2060% of Wienners, this song is a morale-boosting anthem that rides an addictive melody to encourage cherishing the present for the sake of your future self.

The spoken-word lines that drop in mid-song—like someone speaking right beside you—leave a strong impression, delivering her down-to-earth words straight to the heart.

Released as a single in February 2025, it was featured as the ending theme for the TV anime “I’m the Guild Receptionist, but I Don’t Want Overtime, So I’m Going to Solo the Boss,” drawing considerable attention.

If you’re feeling worn out from daily work or studies, give this track a listen and show yourself some kindness.

Tokimeki BrokerPmarusama.

Tokimeki Broker

This is a popular number by the multi-entertainer P Marusama., featuring a uniquely story-like development inspired by Aesop’s fable “The Golden Axe.” Through lively back-and-forth dialogue with a goddess, it comically yet cynically portrays a wavering heart torn between an ideal partner and a real one, and you can’t help but be captivated by its world as you listen.

Released as a single in August 2021, it was later included on the album “Loveholic.” It’s also known for being featured in the arcade game pop’n music UniLab.

If you sing it with a cute, performative voice over its up-tempo rhythm, it’s sure to liven up the mood.

Give it a listen when you want to laugh off the complexities of a maiden’s heart with a bright smile.

ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu / “Super Strongest” Music Video

If we’re talking about the sensation that sparked an explosive boom on social media and surpassed 300 million views on TikTok, it has to be this track.

The performers are Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, an idol group from Stardust Promotion.

It’s included on their album Tokimeki Rule Book, released in December 2024, and it topped the TikTok charts for three consecutive weeks.

The highlight of the song is the striking spoken-word part inserted mid-track.

The monologue channels a cute yet intense possessiveness toward one’s oshi, feeling less like singing and more like a cry from the soul, with a compelling force that startles listeners.

For karaoke, the key is to cast aside your shyness and fully act out that “heavy love.” It’s guaranteed to make you the star when you want to hype things up with your fellow oshi fans.

Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE

[MV] CANDY TUNE “Bai Bai FIGHT!”

This is a CANDY TUNE song released in April 2024, filled with positive vibes and energetic sound as a cheering anthem.

The lyrics, carried by the melody, convey the importance of caring for and loving others, as well as the strength to push forward toward your goals.

What stands out in this work is the upbeat rhythm that’s fun to enjoy with dance, and the vocal parts that highlight each member’s individuality.

On TikTok, a unique dance where the members line up in a single vertical file and pop out to the sides drew attention and took the top spot on the charts.

Riding that momentum, their commemorative tour across Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka included two additional days at Makuhari Event Hall.

It’s a song that resonates with the younger generation who enjoy social media and with everyone who strives hard every day.

Meet KiTE!iLiFE!

[Self-Introduction Song] Come Meet Us, KiTE! / iLiFE! [Call Video]

iLiFE!, whose motto is “A life created by idols and fans,” has a self-introduction song that always sends their live shows into overdrive.

The track is packed with callouts where you shout the members’ names and hype-up chants that make it feel like you’re having a real conversation with them—its biggest draw is that sense of unity.

The talk-like phrases flying back and forth are arranged in a way that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face just by listening.

It even opened their new-lineup unveiling concert in February 2025, igniting the crowd from the very first song.

The studio version is included on the January 2023 album “iLiFE Starter Pack,” but the performance keeps evolving with every show.

If you’re feeling low or need a boost, this is the perfect song to lift you up and give you that push forward.

Heaven, heaven, heaven; hell country.Aiobahn +81 feat. Nanahira & P Maru-sama.

Aiobahn +81 feat. Nanahira & P Maru-sama. - Heaven Heaven Heaven Hell Country (Official Music Video)

An addictive dance track that fuses an energetic beat with the chaotic charm of denpa-style pop.

Released in February 2025 as the first entry under Aiobahn’s newly launched alias “Aiobahn +81,” it features guest vocals by Nanahira and Pmarusama., unfolding a slapstick showdown between an angel and a devil.

The song is packed with the duo’s comedic banter and characterful lines, creating an immersive, almost anime-like experience.

The exhilarating sound that evokes ’90s rave is irresistible, too.

Perfect for when you just want to hype yourself up without overthinking, or soak in the heat of internet culture.

Also keep an ear out for the playful wordcraft by IOSYS’s Yoshimi Yuuno.

any n○iseIVY

iVy | any n○ise – Music video

Amid a soundscape that feels both nostalgic and dreamlike, this song’s murmured narration resonates deep in the chest—you may have already heard it in the indie scene.

It’s a single released in April 2025 by the duo iVy, comprised of fuki and pupu, and it was also included on their June release that same year, the album “Confused Appetite.” It drew attention for breaking into the Top 10 on Singapore’s iTunes Store in the Alternative Top Songs chart.

While holding unspoken anxiety and loneliness, its prayer-like poetry reading quietly seeps into the listener’s inner world.

It’s a beautiful yet urgent track, perfect for nights when you don’t want to talk to anyone or when you want to face your own heart.