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

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[imase] Koi-goromo (Music Video)

This is a heartwarming winter song by imase, a singer-songwriter who enjoys immense popularity mainly on social media.

The country-style sound intertwined with elegant strings feels like warmth you touch in the cold winter air, and it makes your chest tighten as you listen.

Released in February 2024, the piece was written as a campaign song for Kirin’s Gogo-no-Kocha (Afternoon Tea).

The lyrics, created based on tanka poems submitted by the general public, delicately depict everyday winter scenes and the faint feelings of thinking about someone.

It’s perfect for that moment when you take a breather in a ski lodge with a warm drink in hand!

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[imase] Planet Romance (MV)

This is the song that began streaming on April 25, 2025, and was selected as the new commercial song for “JACCS.” Some of you may already find it familiar, right? Since the song generally doesn’t go very high, it’s in a key that’s easy for the average male singer.

The chorus has a rhythmic feel, so it’s the kind of song that makes you want to move your hands and your whole body while you sing.

I definitely want you to sing along while grooving! Singing with the rhythm has its benefits: it helps you relax instead of tensing up.

Sound doesn’t come from the throat but from the vocal folds, so if your body is tense, your throat will tense up no matter how hard you try to avoid it, and your voice will feel strained.

If you can relax, your vocal folds will vibrate naturally and you’ll sing more comfortably! imase himself has a relaxed vocal quality, so try imitating that!

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[imase] Mirage (MV)

This song vividly portrays the poignant feelings of summer love.

Released in September 2024, it was selected as the campaign song for LACOSTE’s Fall/Winter 2024 sneaker collection.

Characterized by brisk synths and edgy low-end, it dynamically captures the emotions of a fleeting summer romance.

The music video unfolds a fantastical world that depicts summer nights, offering a visually mesmerizing experience themed around transience and hope.

It might be nice to listen while reminiscing about the seasons gone by.

Highly recommended for those who want to feel the bittersweetness of summer love.

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[imase] Nameless Days (MV)

Singer-songwriter imase, who made a major debut in less than a year after starting his music career and has garnered attention both in Japan and abroad.

Released in April 2025, this song was written as the theme for the drama “Dr.

Ashura.” It carries a warm message that reassures us that our ordinary, everyday lives are beautiful just as they are, even without forcing names or meanings onto them.

The resolve to love a self that stays true to its convictions may gently give us a push on days when we feel uncertain.

It’s a chill track that nurtures kindness—one you’ll want to listen to alone in your room on nights lost in thought.

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[imase] “Aoba” × “On the Day Hanarokusho Dawns” (Collaboration Video)

Listening to the bittersweet lyrics that capture the sparkle of youth and the confusion that comes with growth—accented by the sterile beat and delicate strings—might leave you feeling sentimental.

The message of welcoming a new self links comfortably with the falsetto that characterizes the vocals.

The singer is imase, a singer-songwriter who has made waves primarily on TikTok and earned high acclaim both in Japan and abroad.

Released in February 2026, this track was written as the theme song for the film “On the Day Hanarokusho Dawns.” Its emotional sound, imbued with an atmosphere that closely follows the film, makes it a perfect BGM for relaxing at home.

For those who tend to overthink, it may be just the cue to ease the tension in your shoulders.