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

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【imase】EGOIST（MV）

Singer-songwriter imase is known for his use of falsetto.

His falsetto is somewhat distinctive, rooted in a vocal approach similar to funk singers.

His new track “EGOIST” features that falsetto throughout.

If that were all, it would be business as usual for imase, but in this song the falsetto sits unusually low in range, making pitch control more challenging.

The composition is also somewhat irregular, making it a piece that really tests one’s musical sensibilities.

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Ryo

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[imase] Prism (MV)

imase’s new song “Prism.” Speaking of imase, he mainly uses a type of falsetto often found in funk music, and he’s known among contemporary artists for frequently hitting high notes.

In this track, his high register really explodes.

Notably, the range of his falsetto is broad—from a funky falsetto that feels like it’s caught on the upper palate to a more whisper-leaning falsetto—showcasing a wide variety of tones.

Highly recommended for those who want to focus on training their falsetto.

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Ryo

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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.