OKAMOTO’S hit and popular songs
Let me introduce some songs by OKAMOTO’S, a rock band highly regarded by hardcore music fans.
They’ve won popularity for their standout musicianship and cool tracks that channel punk and rock energy.
All the members go by the surname “Okamoto.” This is partly because they all admire Taro Okamoto, and partly as a nod to the RAMONES, who all used the same last name.
It’s also well-known that bassist Hama Okamoto is the eldest son of Masatoshi Hamada from the comedy duo Downtown.
Thanks to his exceptional skill, he’s active not only in OKAMOTO’S but also widely recognized as a bassist in other projects.
Now, please enjoy a selection of OKAMOTO’S tracks that resonate with hardcore music aficionados.
OKAMOTO’S Hit and Popular Songs (1–10)
NEKONEW!OKAMOTO’S
A hidden gem by OKAMOTO’S that portrays the loneliness of city nights and the subtleties of romance through the presence of a capricious, beloved cat.
It’s said the song was written after vocalist Sho Okamoto actually started keeping a cat, and the talk-like delivery, placing words almost like a rap, leaves a strong impression.
The cool sound that never gets overheated and the touch of everyday melancholy blend together to create an indescribably pleasant feeling.
The track is included on the mini-album “BL-EP,” released in December 2016, and later earned a spot on the best-of album “10’S BEST” through fan voting.
It’s a grown-up cat song you’ll want to listen to at night with a drink in hand, savoring that just-right, not-too-close, not-too-distant sense of space between you and the cat.
90’S TOKYO BOYSOKAMOTO’S
From the long-awaited 7th album comes “90’S TOKYO BOYS,” a new track that’s also making waves in the Adidas CAMPUS series campaign.
It’s a medium-tempo rock ’n’ roll number by OKAMOTO’S, finished with a touch of melancholy.
NO MORE MUSICOKAMOTO’S
It’s a song with a powerful message, isn’t it? I bet many people were moved when they heard it.
“Someone, please tell me all the good music out there.” You can feel what they felt just by listening.
You should definitely give this track a listen.
Beautiful DaysOKAMOTO’S
This is a very striking track with an MV that uses rewind effects so heavily it almost induces a strange illusion.
For the first time as a band, live strings are featured, adding even greater depth and expansiveness to their familiar band sound.
BROTHEROKAMOTO’S
From a grand, love-song-like intro, the mood shifts dramatically into a dirty, ska-tinged sound that’s truly stunning.
The dynamic contrasts are handled with remarkable skill, making the track feel both long and short at the same time, leaving you with a curious sensation after it ends.
If I get serious, I’ll start to cry.OKAMOTO’S
Starting with the bassline, the song builds a solid sense of tension from the intriguingly mysterious A-melody, making the release in the chorus feel all the more satisfying—a track where you can savor a sense of openness.
Be sure to check out the dancers’ enigmatic choreography in the music video as well.
beekOKAMOTO’S
This is one of their signature songs, recorded live in London.
It’s packed with guitar riffs, but the chorus is super catchy—you can just imagine the crowd going wild! Kicking off with a funky, choppy riff, it’s the kind of track that’s guaranteed to thrill any teenage guitar kid.
HEADHUNTOKAMOTO’S
This song is especially popular among young people because it was chosen as the opening theme for the hit anime Durarara!!.
The anime’s worldview and the lyrics match well, skillfully weaving in the characters’ inner conflicts, struggles, and aspirations.
SEXY BODYOKAMOTO’S
This track is insanely cool, with a groove packed performance where the sharp, cutting guitar sound layers over a pulsing, undulating bassline.
The bass is especially great—after the chorus it roams across a wide range of registers, adding rich variety and color throughout.
Dance With YouOKAMOTO’S
It’s a song that serves as a counterpart to the double A-side single Dance With Me.
By deliberately using elements like four-on-the-floor that were pared back during the production of Dance With Me, it enhances each track’s presence and gives the pairing real meaning, making it a lot of fun to compare and listen to both.