[2026] A roundup of famous and popular songs produced by Yasutaka Nakata

Sumikko DiscoPerfume

Tapyume “Sumikko Disco”

This is the third installment in a series of charming disco tunes from the technopop unit Perfume.

Written specifically as the theme song for the film “Sumikkogurashi: The Mysterious Child of the Patchwork Factory,” it was released digitally in November 2023.

The lyric “Even when you’re alone, we’re always right here by your side” leaves a strong impression, conveying a message that gently supports those who feel lonely.

Perfume’s uniquely mysterious yet warm musical world pairs perfectly with the animation’s cuteness, drawing listeners into a dreamy space.

You may find the song even more captivating when you listen to it after watching the movie.

PONPONPONkyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – PONPONPON , Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – PONPONPON

A song that launched artist Kyary Pamyu Pamyu in an explosion of cuteness.

Despite its simplicity, the phrasing sticks in your head, and every part of it is incredibly addictive.

On Nico Nico Douga, many creators began singing this track, sparking a major movement known as the “PONPONPON Festival.”

Invader Invaderkyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Invader Invader

This is a song written by Yasutaka Nakata for a GU commercial featuring Kyary, with the concept of fusing fashion and music.

The lyrics themselves follow a format of repeatedly chanting simple phrases, but elements like a dubstep-style section are incorporated midway, making for a development that never gets boring—an impressive touch, to say the least.

VOICEPerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume「VOICE」

Although this track was produced by Yasutaka Nakata, it was created through an exchange of ideas between Perfume and Nakata for the first time.

Another distinctive feature—unusual for a Perfume song—is that there are no solo parts at all; the entire piece is arranged in unison and incorporates an Asian-inspired flavor.

The ringing beginning of a dreamkyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Yumeno Hajima Ring Ring (Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Yume no Hajimarin Rin) Official Music Video

This song, themed around “encounters and farewells,” was also used as a CHINTAI commercial jingle and sings about anxieties surrounding setting off on a new life.

It became a topic of conversation for its melody’s resemblance to GAO’s existing song “Sayonara.”

Human Factory -Electroformed Humans-Perfume

Human factory - Electroformed Human - [Official Audio]

Perfume’s new release, which sings about people moving through their daily lives unconsciously, became a hit upon its digital release in February 2025 as the theme song for the film “Showtime Seven.” Evolving their signature electropop with weighty beats and deft vocal effects, the track evokes the atmosphere of a sci-fi movie soundtrack.

Conveying a profound message, it portrays humans embedded within social systems by likening them to domesticated cats.

It’s a memorable song that will awaken senses we often overlook as we navigate the present era.

Glitter Killerkyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Kira Kira Killer Official Music Video

This upbeat song, written with the theme of “Lucky,” was selected as an au commercial song following “Mottai-Nightland.” Its underlying theme is “the glittering assassin,” and the music video humorously depicts “Kyary being shot and the afterlife that unfolds from there.”