A classic masterpiece that sings of passion. Recommended popular songs.

REDB’z

B’z / RED

Many of you may remember it as a soul-stirring anthem created for a single athlete.

It is said that B’z produced the song at the direct request of pitcher Hiroki Kuroda when he returned to the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.

Its austere message, mirroring the figure of a pitcher battling alone on the mound, strikes a chord.

The lyrics embody a strong will to avoid the easy path, blame no one, and maintain strict self-discipline, powerfully pushing listeners forward.

Released as a single in June 2015, the song fired up stadiums and was also used as the theme for a television program.

The record it set—becoming B’z’s 48th consecutive No.

1 single—speaks to its immense popularity.

It’s a passionate track you’ll want to play to fire yourself up when taking on a major goal.

If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER "If I Had Lived Alone" MV

This is a work by the rock band SUPER BEAVER, chosen as the theme song for the film “Fly Me to the Saitama” starring Ayami Nakajo.

It stirs the heart with lyrics that make us realize that the emotions born from our connections with others—frustrations we’d never feel alone and joys beyond imagination—are what truly matter.

The song was released in June 2020, right after the band re-signed with a major label, as the double A-side single “Highlight / Hitori de Ikiteitanaraba.” Its message—that the driving force to hold onto one’s convictions amid hardship lies in the fact that we are never truly alone—offers a warm sense of courage to listeners.

When you’re facing setbacks or want to reaffirm the warmth of your ties with those around you, listening to this track will surely help you take a step forward into tomorrow.

GO!!!FLOW

FLOW “GO!!!” Music Video (TV Anime “NARUTO” Opening Theme)

An ultra-energetic mixture rock track with soul-shaking twin vocals exploding onto the scene! Many of you probably listened to it obsessively when it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Naruto.

Released in April 2004 as FLOW’s fourth major single, this smash hit spent three consecutive weeks in the top 10 of the Oricon charts.

Riding a breakneck, exhilarating sound, its fiery message—don’t rely on someone else’s map; carve out your own future with your own hands—ignites the smoldering passion in your heart.

It’s the ultimate fight song that floods you with limitless courage and power when you’re about to start a new challenge or face a towering wall.

A victorious smile with youUkasukaji

Ukasukazy “A Victorious Smile With You” Music Video

This is a song by Ukasuka-G made in 2014 as the official support song for the Japan national soccer team.

It portrays the passion of players who face any opponent with pride in their hearts, coming together with the fervor of the supporters.

It’s striking how the song also depicts the supporters’ earnest attitude: sending generous cheers for good play and loving admonishment for lackluster play.

The track is included on the album “AMIGO” and was also used in Kirin’s “All of Japan Linking Arms” commercial.

Listening to it before an important match or when taking on a big goal might stir up a strong will to win.

passionate spiritB-DASH

B-DASH – Passion Soul (Official Music Video)

Among B-DASH’s many unorthodox songs—often filled with nonsensical lyrics—this track is especially well-regarded.

It gives the impression of passionately reassuring a friend that everything will be okay, no matter the daily failures or anxieties.

People may differ in how intense their passion is, but I think this is B-DASH’s own brand of passion.

PassionUA

UA (Ūa) ・ Passion

It’s no exaggeration to say this is the one song that broke UA the most, released in 1996.

The track carries a mature allure and emotional depth, and it has a richness that makes you want to keep listening to it as you grow older.

Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK: Wasted Nights [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

“I want to sprint through the present with everything I’ve got so I won’t have any regrets!” This is ONE OK ROCK’s grand anthem that stirs up that fiery feeling.

Its powerful message—like a shout that there’s no such thing as a wasted night—ignites the passion that’s been sleeping deep in your heart.

Don’t be bound by the past; the way it cherishes each moment spent with friends is sure to give you courage.

Released in February 2019, this song was created as the theme for the film “Kingdom” and is included on the album “Eye of the Storm.” You can sense the impact from the episode in which the film’s producer said it made his soul “tremble with heat.” Listen to it on anxious nights before taking on a challenge or when you want to reaffirm your bonds with friends, and it will surely give you a push forward.