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RADWIMPS' classic and popular songs

Let me introduce some songs by RADWIMPS, a rock band that represents the “Rockin’ On” scene.

Their lyrics are literary with a unique worldview, and their straightforward, catchy tunes—classic J-rock without quirks—are incredibly appealing.

The guitarist-vocalist Yojiro Noda grew up abroad, while the other members studied at music vocational schools or conservatories, making their English-language lyrics and high level of musicianship part of their charm as well.

If you were born in the early ’90s, chances are many of the songs you listened to in high school are included in this playlist.

Give it a listen and let it take you back to your youth.

RADWIMPS' classic and popular songs (81–90)

PropositionRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Proposition [Official Music Video]
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It’s a song that gives you a moment to pause and reflect amid the constant flow of daily news.

Written by the popular rock band RADWIMPS as the theme for the news program “news zero,” it was released in July 2025.

This marks the band’s first tie-in with a news program.

Its emotional rock sound feels like a letter from RADWIMPS, carrying the hope that we’ll see the events of each day as something personal.

The grounded, straightforward lyrics convey a powerful message that moves the heart.

Even in the whirlwind of everyday life, it inspires a desire to face reality with sincerity.

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Weathering with YouRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do? [Official Music Video]
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This animated film is the second collaboration between director Makoto Shinkai—who achieved worldwide success with Your Name—and RADWIMPS.

It won Best Animated Feature and Best Music at the 43rd Japan Academy Film Prize.

All of the music used in Weathering with You, including the main theme and insert songs, was written specifically for the film by RADWIMPS.

Throughout the soundtrack, RADWIMPS—and by extension Yojiro Noda’s—distinctive, philosophical lyrics and worldview stand out.

It somehow prompts reflection on the preciousness of everyday life as it quietly slips by.

Also, Grand Escape, produced by RADWIMPS and sung by Toko Miura, resonates deeply with her clear, crystalline vocals.

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Clearing SkyRADWIMPS

This is a beautifully transparent, luminous piece composed as part of the score for Makoto Shinkai’s animated film Weathering with You.

The work portrays hope and renewal beyond sorrow, enveloping you in a sense of clarity—like the sky after rain.

On TikTok, it has resonated widely, with over 100,000 videos pairing the track with travel scenes and moving moments from everyday life.

Included on the album Weathering with You, released in July 2019, the soundtrack featuring this piece won Best Music at the 43rd Japan Academy Film Prize.

When you’re troubled and find yourself at a standstill, it’s sure to reset your heart and give you the courage to take a step forward.

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fireworks festivalRADWIMPS

An emotionally stirring instrumental number by RADWIMPS, created as an insert song for director Makoto Shinkai’s feature-length animated film Weathering with You.

The album Weathering with You, which includes this piece, won the Excellent Music Award at the 43rd Japan Academy Film Prize.

Without relying on lyrics, the delicate piano melodies and sweeping strings eloquently convey the fleeting brilliance of lights blooming in the night sky and the characters’ heartrending emotions.

The progression from stillness to the climax feels like a summertime story in itself.

On TikTok, it’s a staple BGM for videos compiling memories with loved ones.

Listen to this track against a backdrop of fireworks, and that moment is sure to become an unforgettable treasure.

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Perfect BabyRADWIMPS

Released in 2013, “X to O to Tsumi to” is the band’s seventh album overall and fifth on a major label.

Among its 15 tracks and over 76-minute runtime, “Perfect Baby” is relatively compact compared to many songs on the album that exceed five minutes.

It stands out with a reggae-tinged rhythm and a playful ensemble and arrangement.

The lyrics and melody—packed to the brim with the kind of things Noda wants to say—work best when sung with an awareness of the song’s groove and in a conversational style, so be sure to try performing it that way.

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My-Color SkyRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – My-Colored Sky from BACK TO THE LIVE HOUSE TOUR 2023 [Audio]
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The song “Ore-iro Sky,” included on the indie-era album RADWIMPS 2: Hatten Tojo, is a well-known classic among fans and a staple at live shows.

Just from the title, it might sound like a confidence-filled track, but its lyrics poetically capture the emotional swells of adolescence with a tender sensitivity, and it’s also known for being a song the audience helps complete by singing along at concerts.

Since it’s the kind of song packed with rapid-fire lyrics, be mindful of your breathing as you sing.

If possible, ask friends to join in on the chorus—singing it with multiple voices will make it even more exciting!

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RADWIMPS’ Masterpieces and Popular Songs (91–100)

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Nazonazo, included on the 2009 masterpiece Altocolony no Teiri, which reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts and marked another leap forward, is a track characterized by an electro-pop-style arrangement with a certain cuteness.

Although it’s not performed often live, it remains a fan favorite, and many people likely have it in their karaoke repertoire.

While the melody doesn’t change dramatically overall, the expansiveness and poignancy of the chorus inevitably capture your heart.

When singing it at karaoke, try not to let it become too monotone—sing as if speaking to someone, feeling the message woven into the lyrics.

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