A compilation of cool Japanese rock band songs. Recommended tracks for cover bands.
Whether you’ve just started playing an instrument or you’re in a band choosing songs for an upcoming live show, you might be thinking, “I want to play something cool!” In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of cool band songs.
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks—ones with cool vocals, ones with impressive instrumental performances, and more—so feel free to use this as a reference! Once you decide which song to play, all that’s left is to practice until you can perform it with style!
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Cool songs by Japanese rock bands: a roundup of recommended tracks for cover bands (61–70)
The world calls it love.Sambomasutā
It was released in 2005 as Sambomaster’s fifth single.
The song was written specifically as the ending theme for the Fuji TV drama “Train Man,” and it became their first single to enter the Top 10.
It features a powerful sound with full-on rock energy.
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Since its 2019 release, LiSA’s “Gurenge” has enjoyed a long-running hit streak, boosted by the anime’s popularity.
While she has released many songs with a strong rock flavor, this track in particular leans heavily into loud rock elements, and if you play an instrument, you’ve probably wanted to try performing it at least once.
It’s a song many people know, packed with cool, player-tempting phrases—and there’s no doubt it would look awesome performed live.
FLY AGAINMAN WITH A MISSION
This is a signature song by MAN WITH A MISSION, whose striking, unconventional visuals featuring wolf heads leave a powerful impression.
It portrays an indomitable spirit that searches for the meaning of life, looks back on the past, and spreads its wings to take flight once more.
Confronting life’s impermanence and harshness, it delivers a strong message about finding one’s own truth, fused with an energetic sound that inspires listeners.
The track was included on their major-label debut album “MAN WITH A MISSION,” released in June 2011, and was chosen as a theme song for tvk’s “Mutoma” and TV Tokyo’s “Goddotan.” When you’ve been knocked down yet still want to look ahead, its straightforward lyrics will stand by you.
It’s a song that makes you want to experience the unity of a massive sing-along at a live show.
From Me to Youflumpool
It’s an exhilarating rock tune by the four-piece rock band flumpool.
The feel-good performance, featuring an orchestral layer on top of the band’s sound, is striking, and the vocals soaring over it are full of charm.
The chorus builds brilliantly, so be sure to sing it out with confidence!
Tsubasaandāgurafu
It was released in 2004 as Under Graph’s major-label debut single.
It gained traction among cable broadcast and radio listeners, and in its 20th week after release it entered the Oricon Top 10.
The song is about setting off on a journey and the meetings and partings along the way, and it also drew attention because Masami Nagasawa appears in the music video.
avoid noteMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is extremely popular, especially among younger generations, but many of their songs are hard to cover without synths or backing tracks, so I imagine quite a few people give up.
In that regard, this track puts a relatively strong emphasis on a rock sound, and it feels like you could pull it off as a song even without a synth setup! That said, there are still plenty of highlights for the instruments—aggressive drum phrases, guitar tapping, and more.
It also carries their signature freshness, so if you perform it, it’s sure to earn you some respect!
A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE
From the very beginning with just guitar and vocals, the excitement already starts to rise.
The moment the song kicks in, there’s no doubt you’ll hear ecstatic screams—this number is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! It was also used as an ending theme for Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.
Beyond the undeniably cool melody, the straightforward lyrics that truly sing of pure, earnest feelings make it impossible not to be charming when you nail it.
