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!
Playlist
| A compilation of cool Japanese rock band songs. Recommended tracks for cover bands. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | In the past few years, their songs have also been covered by student copy bands… |
| 2east | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | Speaking of songs you cover in a rock band, BU… |
| 3east | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | There are even people who say they started a band after listening to their songs… |
| 4east | THE SONGHanbureddāzu |  play_arrow | A h… that stirs people’s hearts with a positive message |
| 5east | Strawberry MargaritaELLEGARDEN |  play_arrow | A refreshing, fast-paced song that feels great. Boring… |
| 6east | Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen |  play_arrow | Tokyo Jihen has Ringo Sheena as the vocalist… |
| 7east | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy |  play_arrow | The songs produced by Vaundy feature chords… |
| 8east | I wonder where tears come from.Harukamirai |  play_arrow | The delicate emotional expression by Harukamirai leaves an impression... |
| 9east | ImaginationSPYAIR |  play_arrow | A song that powerfully expresses the passion and spirit of challenge of young people... |
| 10east | Irreversible replaceMY FIRST STORY |  play_arrow | A powerful performance by MY FIRST STORY... |
| 11east | to youMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | When it comes to cover bands, after all, they perform that group's songs… |
| 12east | single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | SUPER BEAVER has, up to now, floa… |
| 13east | Make It Out AliveONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Game app 'Monster Hunte… |
| 14east | Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya |  play_arrow | Tatsuya Kitani’s songs capture the beauty of youth… |
| 15east | Frenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTES |  play_arrow | A wildly popular act that drives live-show kids into a frenzy all over the country... |
| 16east | Love Dryeryangusukinii |  play_arrow | A driving guitar riff overflowing with momentum and a wistful melodi… |
| 17east | LadybirdMONOEYES |  play_arrow | It’s a song by MONOEYES. Personally… |
| 18east | Baby BabyKami wa saikoro o furanai |  play_arrow | God doesn't roll the dice, but plays a tune, during the tour... |
| 19east | No.1DISH// |  play_arrow | Characterized by a band sound brimming with a sense of speed… |
| 20east | The Zero Sense10-FEET |  play_arrow | Packed with an indomitable spirit and a passion that overflows with intensity… |
| 21east | threadkuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | Adults who are into subculture, 'menhera', and 'yami-kei' girls... |
| 22east | Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingurei |  play_arrow | The guitar cutting and the vocal singing are so... |
| 23east | Odoru-LoopFurederikku |  play_arrow | Frederick blends a light, sprightly sound with quirky… |
| 24east | Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Even among today’s high schoolers, ONE OK ROCK is still... |
| 25east | Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRL |  play_arrow | NUMBER GIRL is the starting point of today’s Japanese rock… |
| 26east | Until the gobies dash to their endzutto mayonaka de ii no ni. |  play_arrow | An enigmatic band whose appearance and members are unknown... |
| 27east | Me and the DawnFOMARE |  play_arrow | A FOM that sings of bittersweet love and the hope of greeting the morning… |
| 28east | Happy Pre-Wedding SongYabai T-shatsu Yasan |  play_arrow | Blazing with fun, catchy lyrics… |
| 29east | Ghost in the FlowersYorushika |  play_arrow | Every song they release becomes a hot topic, a popular ro… |
| 30east | swim04 Limited Sazabys |  play_arrow | 04 Limited Sazabys’ song… |
| 31east | It’s not me unless it’s meGesu no Kiwami Otome. |  play_arrow | Enon Kawatani, who’s constantly in the spotlight for one thing or another, is guita… |
| 32east | YesterdayOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A piece with an impressive piano melody. Distributed by Toho… |
| 33east | Lingering over springMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | My Hair, affectionately known as “MaiHea” (My Hair)… |
| 34east | deadlockKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta |  play_arrow | A band whose members are all shrouded in a mysterious veil... |
| 35east | InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Both the performance and the vocals are insanely cool—a rock ma... |
| 36east | silhouetteKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | This is something that would definitely get the crowd pumped if we played it with a band!… |
| 37east | Ready to RockBAND-MAID |  play_arrow | A youthful anthem that powerfully sings of a passion for rock |
| 38east | asking for the moonKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | Re- |
| 39east | STAY TUNESuchmos |  play_arrow | You can feel elements of jazz and dance music... |
| 40east | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A mid-tempo rock song by Saucy Dog... |
| 41east | SupernovaELLEGARDEN |  play_arrow | Something every band member can’t avoid! Covering... |
| 42east | umbrellaKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A rock ba—so charming he attracts not only women but men as well... |
| 43east | equalsumika |  play_arrow | I fell in love with that warm, tender, gentle singing voice... |
| 44east | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon |  play_arrow | Sakanaction blends nostalgia with novelty... |
| 45east | FLY AGAINMAN WITH A MISSION |  play_arrow | A signature song of the Wolf Band, a powerful work that portrays life |
| 46east | HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | The 10th albu... by L’Arc〜en〜Ciel |
| 47east | SHAMROCKUVERworld |  play_arrow | It's a refreshing song by UVERworld. U... |
| 48east | THE OVERUVERworld |  play_arrow | UVERworld’s 22nd single and… |
| 49east | Pray[Alexandros] | ![Pray[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HqUqiF-fz8Q/default.jpg) play_arrow | The emotional vocals in the chorus pierce deep into my heart… |
| 50east | bright redMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | A husky singing voice and lyrics laid out with raw honesty are often... |
| 51east | ain’t on the map yetNulbarich |  play_arrow | Although it’s sung entirely with English lyrics, Nu… |
| 52east | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | Everyone enjoys it together in various ways, such as playing music and dancing... |
| 53east | AgainWANIMA |  play_arrow | WAN gives us performances filled with a fiery soul... |
| 54east | bouquetback number |  play_arrow | If you’re aiming to be popular, you just can’t leave their songs out... |
| 55east | parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The 2019 song “Pretender” became a hi… |
| 56east | Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN is rock... |
| 57east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | [Alexandros] 10th single... |
| 58east | Howling DiverBLUE ENCOUNT |  play_arrow | BLU, known as a “hot-blooded” or “tear-jerking band”… |
| 59east | DororoASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | The TV anime Dororo, originally created by Osamu Tezuka… |
| 60east | rainbowAqua Timez |  play_arrow | A five-member co-ed band with a ‘down-to-earth love song…’ |
| 61east | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | Now, they have become a leading presence in the domestic rock scene... |
| 62east | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | The driving energy of the four-piece rock band flumpool... |
| 63east | The world calls it love.Sambomasutā |  play_arrow | As Sambomaster's fifth single, 2... |
| 64east | Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | I end up being more popular with men than with women now, so… |
| 65east | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS have always been the students’ admiration… |
| 66east | Goodbyekariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | As the sixth single by Kariyushi58, 20… |
| 67east | The Shining One(s)ACIDMAN |  play_arrow | An impressive song by ACIDMAN. It’s... |
| 68east | Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA |  play_arrow | Since its 2019 release, the anime’s popularity has also... |
| 69east | Wherever you areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Utterly cool. Gives me chills. If a man were to do this… |
| 70east | Tsubasaandāgurafu |  play_arrow | Undergraff's major debut single... |
| 71east | A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE |  play_arrow | Already from this beginning with only guitar and vocals... |
| 72east | Banzai ~ I’m glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | Singing out these feelings of love so loudly... |
| 73east | Eight beatZa Kuromaniyonzu |  play_arrow | Legendary punk rockers Hiroto Kōmoto and Masatoshi Mashima... |
| 74east | powder snowRemioromen |  play_arrow | Powder Snow, now a staple winter song. Erika Sawajiri starring... |
| 75east | Soldiers of Februarythe cabs |  play_arrow | Lyrics that sing of the desolate landscapes of Siberia, and... |
| 76east | RickenbackerRīgaru Rirī |  play_arrow | A poignant song that expresses the power and ambivalence of music |
| 77east | Christmas songback number |  play_arrow | Back Number practiced and sang solidly… |
| 78east | Way of DifferenceGLAY |  play_arrow | As GLAY’s 25th single overall, 2... |
| 79east | VenusTele |  play_arrow | Tele's new song 'Venus' is a rock track with a refreshing melody |
| 80east | Dear, boyHump Back |  play_arrow | An anthem of courage and hope for those who chase their dreams |
| 81east | avoid noteMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE is also young peop… |
| 82east | RikaSIX LOUNGE |  play_arrow | Rika, the re-recorded song by SIX LOUNGE |
| 83east | HIT IN THE USABEAT CRUSADERS |  play_arrow | It’s a rock tune filled with burning passion. BE… |
| 84east | Shangri-LaChatto Monchī |  play_arrow | A song that delicately portrays the complexities of romance and self-esteem |
| 85east | TokyoTetsukaze Tōkyō |  play_arrow | Based in Sendai, they are active with down-to-earth lyrics and gi... |
| 86east | monsterKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | Singing the desire to remain human |
| 87east | oneselfSambomasutā |  play_arrow | The three-piece rock band Sambomaster’s lat... |
| 88east | Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | Even now, it’s covered by tons of band musicians… |
| 89east | One Night CarnivalKishidan |  play_arrow | Be popular with slightly mischievous, delinquent-type girls… |
| 90east | There is no tomorrow.SHISHAMO |  play_arrow | I want to play a cool song with a girls’ band… |
| 91east | I for YouLUNA SEA |  play_arrow | As LUNA SEA's 11th single... |
| 92east | broad daylightKing Gnu |  play_arrow | When I'm looking for songs to cover, King Gnu… |
| 93east | youthZa Hairouzu |  play_arrow | By The High-Lows, the brilliance of youth and the bittern… |
| 94east | SAWAA= |  play_arrow | AA='s 10th-anniversary song, a fusion of loud rock and industrial |
| 95east | That’s The Way We UniteBACK DROP BOMB |  play_arrow | A powerful musical work of genre fusion |
| 96east | after songINNOSENT in FORMAL |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song depicting the way home after a live show |
| 97east | Big mouthMissile Girl Scoot |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Missile Girl Scoot that fuses diverse genres |
| 98east | Light In DarkSABANNAMAN |  play_arrow | Reggae rhythms and an emotional melody… |
| 99east | A, I, E, T, O, HSUPER JUNKY MONKEY |  play_arrow | The innovative music of SUPER JUNKY MONKEY |
| 100east | space-time manipulationWRENCH |  play_arrow | A hefty rhythm section and a sense of weightless, floating atmo... |
| 101east | TimerXmas Eileen |  play_arrow | Electronic elements and the energy of rock… |
| 102east | BLOW BACK [HOUSE OF THE RISING FUNK]YKZ | ![BLOW BACK [HOUSE OF THE RISING FUNK]YKZ](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/N2GBfvoa6uA/default.jpg) play_arrow | YKZ’s mixture rock song |
| 103east | Cinderella syndromehisuterikku panikku |  play_arrow | Fusion music of metalcore and J-pop |
| 104east | branching pointWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA’s new song expresses choices and resolve in life. |
| 105east | giftRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | NHK morning drama theme song, hope and warmth |
| 106east | Golden GraffitiROTTENGRAFFTY |  play_arrow | A rock masterpiece that sings of anger and hope |
| 107east | NOW LOADINGmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Macaroni Enpitsu’s love song |
| 108east | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | It’s a classic love ballad, isn’t it? This one’s a must-have… |
| 109east | SquallThe Yellow plan |  play_arrow | The powerful rock music of The Yellow Plan |
| 110east | GOD OF ROCKROS |  play_arrow | A tour de force of guitar-rap fusion |
| 111east | Bingosukebōkingu |  play_arrow | A fusion sound of hip-hop and punk |
| 112east | Red tambourineBLANKEY JET CITY |  play_arrow | 1990s love songs by BLANKEY JET CITY |
| 113east | DestroyerTHE STARBEMS |  play_arrow | This is a song by THE STARBEMS.… |
| 114east | Crazy Babyfisshumanzu |  play_arrow | A love song thinking of my lover |
| 115east | fuseDeNeel |  play_arrow | A song that powerfully expresses the will to live and the cry of the heart… |
| 116east | BOYZ SECO MENCHAI |  play_arrow | A modern sense of romance rendered with distorted guitars |
| 117east | A butterfly that cannot fly dreamsTogenashi Togeari |  play_arrow | A rock tune depicting the struggles and hopes of youth |
| 118east | Two MessesCRAZY N’ SANE |  play_arrow | A fusion track of shout and rap metal by a rabbit-masked band |
| 119east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | MONGOL800’s love song becomes a big hit |
| 120east | KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE's anime opening theme song |
| 121east | Absolute relationshipakai kouen |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the sense of distance in human relationships |
| 122east | Killerskuroneko CHELSEA |  play_arrow | A new style that incorporates Reiwa-era post-punk... |
| 123east | 90’S TOKYO BOYSOKAMOTO’S |  play_arrow | Introduction to OKAMOTO’S groovy tracks |
| 124east | To me4na |  play_arrow | 4na's song "Watashi e" is characterized by its refreshing quality. |
| 125east | MelissaPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | From the opening baseline, it's just so cool... |
| 126east | CrossfaithMoNoLith |  play_arrow | Depicting profound despair with a destructive sound |
| 127east | TWILIGHT!!!King Gnu |  play_arrow | Gently embracing the strong will and emotions of people moving forward |
| 128east | Shimi feat. ATARASHII GAKKO!Makishimamu Za Horumon |  play_arrow | Leaders' insane loud rock |
| 129east | Singin’ in the Rainthe pillows |  play_arrow | the pillows Youth Song Searching for Myself in the Rainy Town |
| 130east | VENGEANCEcoldrain |  play_arrow | A poignant coldra themed around revenge… |
| 131east | STARSw.o.d. |  play_arrow | A guitar riff that delivers a powerful impact, and an overwhelming… |
| 132east | mixMarushii |  play_arrow | A sentimental tale woven by that beautiful, delicate singing voice... |
| 133east | Fuzzy NavelConton Candy |  play_arrow | C is playing a song that carries the bittersweet scent of love… |
| 134east | Sugar Surfoishikuru meronpan |  play_arrow | A song with evocative imagery that recalls the sea and sandy beaches… |
| 135east | MatterONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | A powerful rock song by ONE OK ROCK |
| 136east | Chu, diversity.ano |  play_arrow | ano’s music instantly draws listeners in... |