Revolutionaries of the hip-hop world! Ranking of Creepy Nuts’ popular songs
Creepy Nuts, a hip-hop duo renowned as Japan’s top rapper and the world’s best DJ, has garnered widespread popularity.
In a genre like hip-hop, which often carries a “scary” image, their catchiness and pop sensibility captivate many listeners.
While both members thrive on variety shows by leveraging their distinct personalities, their overwhelming skill sets them apart with a unique presence.
Here, we’ll introduce some of Creepy Nuts’ most popular songs!
Revolutionaries of the Hip-Hop Scene! Creepy Nuts’ Most Popular Songs Ranked (1–10)
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In a world where magic is the norm, the protagonist who hones his own body to challenge formidable foes mirrors the way Creepy Nuts have carved their path solely through their musicality.
Their outlandish strength and rebellious spirit are delivered rhythmically over an addictive track.
The chorus phrase that sticks in your head after just one listen conveys a strong conviction to push beyond one’s limits.
Released in January 2024, this song was produced as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime “Mashle: Magic and Muscles,” the Divine Visionary Candidate Exam arc.
It generated such a response that it surpassed 10 million views in about two weeks after the video dropped that same month.
Its catchy rhythm, which has also been trending on social media, is perfect for those who want to sing, dance, and have fun at karaoke.
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Creepy Nuts is a duo that continues to lead Japan’s hip-hop scene with overwhelming rap skills and beat-making.
This track, which captures the mysterious allure of music, surges with a driving beat and shape-shifting flow that races through your mind and refuses to let go.
Written as the opening theme for the anime Dandadan, which began airing in October 2024, it’s also included on the album Legion.
Its worldview, which overlays the supernatural with music, is highly addictive—and the more you listen, the more your focus sharpens.
It’s the perfect song for powering through a task or resetting your mood.
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Creepy Nuts have now become a leading force in the music scene.
Their signature song “Nobishiro” is a track that powerfully pushes you forward in a new chapter of life.
While acknowledging their own incompleteness, it carries a positive message that there’s still plenty of room to grow.
It’s included on their album “Case,” released in September 2021, and also gained attention as the theme song for the povo2.0 commercial.
It’s a classic with over 100 million streams! Its light, catchy beat and heartfelt lyrics are perfect for college students about to jump into a new environment.
Even when you feel anxious, listening to this song will give you the courage to think, “I still have potential!” It’s a cheer song that helps you affirm yourself and keep moving forward.
Be sure to play it on the morning of your entrance ceremony and take a step toward an exciting future!
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While boasting solid rap skills and DJ technique, Creepy Nuts are also hugely popular on variety shows thanks to their approachable personalities.
The powerful messages they deliver will give you a strong push as you dive into a new world.
Their lyrics, which remind you of the sense of limitless potential you felt as a child—“I can become anything”—and of the possibilities you forgot as you grew up, really strike a chord.
Featured on their mini-album ‘To Us Who Were Once Geniuses,’ released in August 2020, this track also gained attention as the theme song for Teikyo Heisei University’s commercial.
When you’re feeling anxious before the entrance ceremony, wondering, “Will I be able to handle it?”, listen to this anthem that helps you believe once more in the talent within you, and take that first step with confidence.
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Known as one of Creepy Nuts’ signature songs, this track expresses a sense of liberation in modern society.
The lyrics are striking for their depiction of releasing emotions legally through music and overcoming stress.
Released in November 2017 as their major-label debut single, it later appeared in a newly arranged version on the following year’s album Creepy Show.
Blending an up-tempo groove with rhythmic rap, it captivates listeners.
While it contains some risqué elements, it’s stylishly executed—Creepy Nuts at their best.
Renowned as a killer tune that creates unity with the audience at live shows, it’s also guaranteed to hype up any karaoke session.
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As the theme song for the film Under Ninja, this track by Creepy Nuts stands out with a driving four-on-the-floor beat and dark lyrics.
Centered on the theme of one’s inner multifaceted self, it portrays the conflict of living behind the “mask” demanded by society.
Produced in January 2025, its danceable sound and overlapping rap lines create a compelling sense of speed.
Featured on the album LEGION, it’s a star-studded release that also includes theme songs for the TV anime Mashle and DAN DA DAN.
Blending an energetic dance beat with a cool, moody worldview, the song has inspired many users on social media to post dance videos using it.
It’s an ideal track for boosting motivation during dance practice and training.
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The official high school baseball theme song by Creepy Nuts portrays a heated, valiant, last-ditch battle.
Featuring a sound that evokes raw, rough-edged youth and lyrics that capture the resolve and determination of those who face the decisive moment, the track powerfully expresses the harshness and inner conflicts of the competitive world, as well as the passion of challengers.
Released in March 2022 as the official theme song for the 94th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament on MBS, it was later included on the album “Ensemble Play.” As a song that pushes everyone to step up to the big stage before them, it has resonated deeply with many listeners.
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This is a track whose upbeat, forward-looking rap, riding a lively beat, makes your heart race.
Inspired by the Osaka deity said to bring good fortune through the soles of your feet, it’s a humor-filled work by Creepy Nuts that conveys their presence as rappers who usher in happiness.
DJ Matsunaga’s refined, Jersey club–style track is interwoven with R-Shitei’s skillful wordplay, drawing listeners in.
Released in October 2023, the song was featured in a commercial for the alcoholic beverage ZIMA, and its music video—shot in iconic Osaka locations like Tsutenkaku and Umeda—also made waves.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to turn anxious feelings into positive energy, or when you’re living through days so busy you can hardly catch your breath.
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The theme song for this popular drama, created by Creepy Nuts, pairs a driving sense of speed with beauty, layering questions and frustrations about modern society over a track that contrasts past and future.
Playful lyrics sprinkled with motifs from old folktales are sure to resonate with listeners.
Released in January 2024, the song debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Digital Singles chart.
Tied closely to the drama’s worldview, it’s a track you’ll want to play on nights when you feel like escaping reality.
Highly recommended for those who feel life is tough or who are looking for a sense of shared understanding.
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This song is a heartwarming anthem for people who keep working earnestly despite the fatigue and frustrations they feel in everyday life.
Created collaboratively by Creepy Nuts, Ayase, and Rira Ikuta, the piece beautifully blends their unique styles to deliver an approachable melody and a powerful message.
Released in March 2022, it was used as the theme song for Nippon Broadcasting System’s “All Night Nippon” 55th Anniversary commemorative performance.
It resonated with many listeners, reaching No.
6 on the Billboard JAPAN Download Songs chart.
Whether you struggle with mornings but still push yourself to wake up early, or you’re clumsy yet refuse to give up and keep trying, this song stands by and encourages everyone who is giving life their all.