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Bakufu Slump - Runner (High Quality)

That intro alone is enough to raise your body temperature—surely everyone’s heard it at least once.

A signature song by Bakufu Slump, this rock number captivates with its exhilarating drive and fiery message.

While it paints scenes from a track-and-field club, the behind-the-scenes story that it actually sings about parting ways with a band member is especially moving.

Released as a single in October 1988, it was also included on the album “HIGH LANDER.” At the time, it became widely known through its use as background music on the TV show “Genius! Takeshi’s Genki ga Deru TV!!” When you need a push on your back, why not belt it out at karaoke?

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Bakufu Slump: Under the Big Onion at Budokan

Bakufu Slump’s “Under the Big Onion” is known as a moving classic.

It’s also not at all difficult to sing.

With its slow tempo, you can sing it carefully, making it a recommended song for tone-deaf men in their 50s.

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[MV] Traveler, The Longest Journey (25th Anniversary Version)

Bakufu Slump has produced many classic songs and remains a band with enduring popularity even today.

Their track “Tabibito yo ~The Longest Journey~” is a comeback hit that revived their fortunes and was loved by many listeners, especially men.

While the vocal delivery has a distinctly masculine style, the song’s range sits comfortably in the mid-to-lower register, making it manageable even for men who struggle with low notes.

It’s also easy to sing even when your throat starts to get tired, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

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“Runner” is a famous song by the rock band Bakufu Slump, who debuted in 1984.

Around the time of their debut, they were known for provocative performances and, together with Seikima-II and Kome Kome Club, were referred to as one of the “three major novelty bands.”

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Under the big onion

It’s likely the first song that comes to mind as a tear-jerking ballad from Bakufu Slump, a band more often associated with an energetic rock image.

The now-nostalgic setup of meeting a pen pal tugs at the heartstrings.

The scenery of Kudanshita, where the song is set, and the swelling feelings for the person they ultimately never met overlap to squeeze listeners’ hearts with melancholy.

Released as a single in October 1989, the track is actually a remake of a song included on the album “Shiawase.” It was also used as the theme song for the film “Battle Heater” and in commercials, leaving a lasting impression on many.

It’s an evergreen classic that brings back the bittersweet memories of youth.

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Goodbye Civilization — Sun Plaza Nakano-kun Pappa-LA Kawai Band

The second verse’s A-melody begins with a story about “what if there were no underwear…”.

Isn’t it rare to find lyrics that make you laugh this hard right from a rocket start? Plus, the fact that it’s sung by Bakufu Slump adds an element of surprise—overall, it’s a pretty niche novelty song.

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BAKUFU-SLUMP – TaiyakiYaita

Speaking of Bakufu Slump, “Runner” was a huge hit, but they originally started out as a full-on comic band.

They obviously have plenty of funny songs, and this one has lyrics that play like an answer song to Masato Shimon’s “Oyoge! Taiyaki-kun,” which is pretty hilarious.

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Bakufu Slump: Impossible!

Included on the 1984 album “Yoi.” A four-piece rock band formed in 1982 in Tokyo.

Due to inappropriate expressions in the lyrics, the song was designated as banned from broadcast by NHK.

For a while after its release, combined with their provocative live performances, the band was often treated as a comedy act.

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Bakufu Slump Rizo-Lover Resort Lovers

Starting right from the chorus with “It’s all a lie~,” Rizo-Lover (short for Resort Lovers) captures a fleeting summer romance at a resort set to a poppy, summery sound, then portrays the heartbreak of returning to reality with striking realism.

Though they might be mistaken for a comic band, they’re actually a group with very high musicality.