[J-Pop] A fresh sensation! A roundup of mashup works

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
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.

Mixing two or more songs together into a single piece is called a “mashup.” That rush when different tracks hit you all at once—it’s addictive, isn’t it? Especially when it’s songs you already know.

In this article, we’re introducing mashup tracks from Japanese music! The lineup ranges widely, from that song used in a commercial to fan-made cover videos.

Be sure to check it out to the end! You might just discover a new side of music.

[J-Pop] A Fresh Sensation! Mashup Works Collection (11–20)

Edge Works of Goddess ZABABATsukuyomi Shirabe (CV: Nanjou Yoshino) Akatsuki Kirika (CV: Kayano Ai)

Edge Works of Goddess ZABABA

Edge Works of Goddess ZABABATsukuyomi Shirabe (CV: Nanjou Yoshino) Akatsuki Kirika (CV: Kayano Ai)

Watch “Edge Works of Goddess ZABABATsukuyomi Shirabe (CV: Nanjou Yoshino) Akatsuki Kirika (CV: Kayano Ai)” on YouTube

There have also been cases where a piece was originally created with a mashup in mind and later revealed to sync perfectly.

That’s the case with “Edge Works of Goddess ZABABA.” It’s a single track that combines the character theme songs “Ōnokogiri Shul Shagana” for Shirabe Tsukuyomi and “Gokugama Igalima” for Kirika Akatsuki from the anime Symphogear G.

I’ll skip the details here, but the fact that this mashup serves as foreshadowing in the story generated a huge reaction.

Try listening to each song individually first, then check out the mashup.

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In conclusion

We’ve showcased mashups from a variety of genres—not just so-called J-pop, but also hip-hop, Vocaloid tracks, and more.

Did you find something that made you think, “This is great!”? This article will continue to be updated, so please drop by again whenever you’re curious!