Debut one year after starting musical activities! Ranking of popular songs by imase

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【imase】18（MV）

How about a down-to-earth youth anthem that gently scoops up the mix of emotions at the turning points of student life—expectations for the future intertwined with anxieties? This song by imase, a singer-songwriter from Gifu Prefecture, is a moving number that portrays the genuine feelings of a generation climbing the steps into adulthood.

Released digitally in April 2023, it was later included on the album “Bonsai.” Chosen as the theme song for Suntory’s web video “Otonajan: From Here On 04,” it became a hot topic.

If you listen to it together with friends who are about to set off on new paths, feelings about the past are sure to turn into hopes for the future.

Play it as the finale of a school festival, and it will become a wonderful memory that deepens everyone’s bonds even more.

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【imase】FRIENDS!!!（MV）

A track by imase that rides a sprightly beat to sing about that perfect sense of distance with friends.

Released in February 2025, this piece was written for “Minna no Ensoukai,” a collaborative project between the live communication app Pococha and Yamaha.

The dazzling brass and strings arranged by Shingo Kubota make your heart leap just by listening! In March 2025, a video was also released featuring imase performing together with over 120 general participants, capturing the joy of connecting through music.

It’s perfect for when you want to get hyped with new friends you’re about to meet or when you’re thinking of friends far away.

Be sure to give it a listen as a song to color the encounters of spring.

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This song was specially written as the official support anthem for the National High School Soccer Championship, drawing on imase’s experiences from his own high school days.

It features beautiful strings, a catchy chorus, and a powerful beat.

The positive lyrics—“Run toward your goal”—offer a strong message of encouragement to young people who keep taking on challenges.

Newly released in October 2024, the track is set to be used as the cheering anthem for the 103rd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, supporting the players on the field.

It’s a song we especially recommend to first-year students stepping into new environments and to those dedicated to their club activities!

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【imase】BONSAI（MV）

Singer-songwriter imase, who enjoys overwhelming popularity among young people, has been dropping numerous hit tunes, wielding the recent trend of R&B-infused pop as his weapon of choice.

Among his tracks, the one I especially recommend is BONSAI.

This piece stands out for its piercing falsetto, reminiscent of the kind often used in 1970s funk music.

It’s a type of falsetto that’s quite rare in J-pop, so if you’re looking to broaden your vocal range, be sure to check it out.

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Ryo

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【imase】Happy Order?（MV）

Doesn’t working together make even the tedious moments feel kind of fun? This is an encouraging song by imase that playfully portrays work and leans into that feeling.

It sets contradictory, real emotions—like the gloom of a day off and the slight thrill of taking on a task you were asked to do—to an upbeat dance-pop track.

Written as a tie-in for a collaboration with McDonald’s, it was released in April 2024 and is also included on the May 2024 album Bonsai.

It’s perfect for listening together while preparing for a busy school or cultural festival.

Even when you’re a bit tired, it helps you relax and feel positive.

Recommended for those who want to enjoy the rhythm together with friends.

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[imase] Mr. Moonlight (Music Video)

This is the song used as the opening theme for the TV anime “Hotel Inhumans,” released on July 11, 2025.

It has a bit of a brisk tempo, so be sure to remember to take breaths between phrases.

Taking breaths will also help you lock into the rhythm of the song! In the chorus, there are lots of switches between chest voice and falsetto, so aim to sing without straining.

When you lift your facial muscles, your eyebrows will probably lift on their own—how about you? That expression is actually important: with a blank face, you’ll never hit the right pitch, and it becomes harder to produce high notes or falsetto.

Raising your facial muscles also makes switching between chest and falsetto much easier, so try singing with the image of lifting your facial muscles and resonating from the top of your head!

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Kubota Mami

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【imase】Holy Light（Official Audio）

Singer-songwriter imase, who quickly rose to prominence starting from TikTok.

This track is included on the digital EP “POP CUBE,” released in November 2022.

It was written as the campaign song for Shibuya Scramble Square’s “SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE XMAS.” The sound of bells and sparkling synths vividly portray a city Christmas scene.

Lyrics tinged with greedy wishes and a sense of exhilaration add color to the heart as the holiday season approaches.

With a soothing voice that blends gently into a winter night, including falsetto, it’s a perfect pop tune for background music on a drive or a date.