[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.
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.
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.
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.
ALL FOR YOUGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
Released in 2015 as the 10th single by GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE.
Chosen as the theme song for the film “Girls Step,” it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a message song packed with themes of bonds with friends and straightforward, honest feelings that tie into the movie’s story, and it’s a track you can dance to with cool style.
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.