[Chosen by Dancers] Recommended Japanese Dance Music for Men
Since the 2020s began, I think dance has become a staple through TikTok and various social media platforms, especially with “I tried dancing” videos.
From skillful, cool choreographies to simple, catchy moves that make everyone want to dance, whether a song by a TV-featured singer or idol goes viral now often depends on the combination of the track and its matching choreography.
Here, I’ll introduce dance numbers that have dominated this era!
Guys!
These are perfect not only for hyping things up with friends, but also guaranteed to boost your appeal if you can pull them off—so be sure to check them out!
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[Chosen by Dancers] Recommended Japanese Dance Music for Men (21–30)
ChankapanaNEWS
It was released in 2012 as NEWS’s 14th single.
The song title “Chankapana” is a coined word created with the meaning of “beloved person.” It was intentionally made to sound exotic and suggestive of some origin, aiming to make people curious enough to look up its meaning.
The chorus features hand movements, making it a song you’ll want to learn and dance to.
HOWLAyumu Imazu
Let us introduce a cool dance track that captures the exhilarating rush of speeding through the city at night and the inner conflicts hidden deep in the heart.
Created by Ayumu Imazu, this song was released as a digital single in July 2025 and was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Karaoke Iko!”.
Centered on the themes of adolescent uncertainty and the yearning for growth, the lyrics are told from the protagonist’s perspective.
Starting dance at age six and even supervising his own choreography, Ayumu Imazu brings an irresistible groove that makes your body want to move just by listening.
In the music video, he delivers a pop, razor-sharp performance together with his crew.
With its upbeat, danceable tempo, it’s perfect for scenes where everyone wants to get hyped—like school festivals or club stage performances!
SpacecraftBE:FIRST
This track stands out with its mysterious, space-evoking sound and powerful beats.
It’s an aggressive dance tune that embodies BE:FIRST at their best, unfolding a grand image like a spaceship launching into uncharted territory.
The lyrics pack in themes of time, destiny, and new challenges, powerfully stirring the listener’s heart.
The choreography is another highlight: member SOTA took charge, and his distinctive dance style further amplifies the song’s world.
Included on the single “Spacecraft / Sailing,” released in February 2025, it also features “Sailing,” the ending theme for the Fish-Man Island arc of the TV anime ONE PIECE.
Blending energetic sound with striking vocals, this work is perfect for dance practice or boosting your mood.
SHAKESMAP
It was released in 1996 as SMAP’s 23rd single.
The song was used as the theme for Fuji TV’s “SMAP×SMAP” and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It is one of SMAP’s most popular songs and is a dance track that everyone can get excited about together.
Come On A My HouseHey! Say! JUMP
It was released in 2013 as Hey! Say! JUMP’s 10th single.
The song was used in a TV commercial for House Foods’ Vermont Curry featuring Hey! Say! JUMP, and it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It can be described as a quintessential Johnny’s idol song that combines youthfulness and cuteness.
Rhapsody in BlueDA PUMP
It was released in 1998 as DA PUMP’s fifth single.
The song was used in a Shiseido “T’Issera Frozen Blue” commercial and became the breakthrough for DA PUMP.
It won the Excellent Work Award at the 40th Japan Record Awards, and they performed it at the 49th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJI
It was released in 1988 as Hikaru Genji’s third single.
Among their singles, it became Hikaru Genji’s biggest hit, and at the end of 1988 it won the 30th Japan Record Award.
They enjoyed explosive popularity at the time, and their style of singing while wearing roller skates was sensational.