RADWIMPS' classic and popular songs

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Stick Figure

Included on the album “Ningen Kaika,” released in November 2016, this song is a beautiful piano-centered ballad that opens with a shocking confession: the singer admits they are not human.

The earnest lyrics portray someone struggling with their differences yet striving to remain human, resonating deeply with listeners.

It was later chosen as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Frankenstein’s Love,” becoming the band’s first drama tie-in and drawing wide attention.

Showcasing Yojiro Noda’s delicate expressive power, this track is best hummed not with flashy vocals but with an awareness of conveying the loneliness and prayer embedded in the words.

Give it a listen on nights when your sense of identity feels unsteady, or when you want to quietly face yourself.

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RADWIMPS – Brainwashing [Official Music Video]

Released in May 2017 as one half of a double A-side single, this track is a rock number that portrays the duality of human nature with intense sound and lyrics.

The words cynically question both the peril and the salvation inherent in the act of “believing,” sharply shaking the listener’s values.

The narration-like spoken parts that appear midway are eerie yet comical, showcasing Yojiro Noda’s theatrical expressiveness to the fullest.

It’s also known for being included later on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION in a different mix.

Give it a listen when you want to question the notions of justice and common sense within yourself, or when a standard rock tune just won’t cut it.

Its worldview also ties in with the music video, which contrasts an angel and a devil; enjoying the visuals alongside the song brings out even greater depth.

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Nandemonaiya (Movie Version)

This is a ballad by RADWIMPS included on the album “Your Name.” and used as the ending theme song for the film Your Name., released in August 2016.

It begins with a quiet piano tone, and as strings and a full band sound layer in toward the latter half, the structure becomes dramatically expansive, as if the view suddenly opens up.

Rather than a clear key change, the piece employs deft techniques that may give some listeners the sensation of slipping into an entirely different timeline.

The heartfelt message about “time” and “memory” embedded in the lyrics tightens the chest when paired with Yojiro Noda’s vocals.

It’s the kind of song that will resonate if you listen to it in a quiet everyday moment when you want to reaffirm the presence of someone important to you.

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RADWIMPS/Nanchitte (with lyrics)

“Nanchitte” has an incredibly cool drum intro.

In this track, vocalist/guitarist Noda puts down the guitar and participates with vocals only, which makes for more rap and a very pleasant listening experience.

The part where the performance stops and a spoken line comes in is also interesting.

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Grand Escape (Movie Edit)

It’s a grand and beautiful song that makes you want to soar into the sky.

Created by the rock band RADWIMPS and sung by vocalist Toko Miura, it was produced as the theme song for Makoto Shinkai’s animated film “Weathering With You” and included on the album “Weathering With You,” released in July 2019.

The lyrics express a strong resolve to break free from the stifling feeling of everyday life and carve out a future together with someone precious.

From its quiet beginning to a chorus that bursts open like a release, the song grips the listener’s heart and doesn’t let go.

If you listen while gazing up at the vast sky, you’ll surely feel courage welling up inside.