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Exploding in popularity with “Yoru Naga Uta”! Ranking of popular songs by Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai

A four-piece rock band whose name was inspired by a quote from Albert Einstein—and whose sensibility embodying that idea captivates fans—God Does Not Roll Dice.

The lyric video for Yona-ga Uta, a track from their third mini-album, A View on Lambda, surpassed 10 million views on YouTube in 2020, making their name known to a wide range of listeners.

Doesn’t that make you curious about their other songs as well?

So this time we’ve prepared a ranking of their most popular tracks—if you’re not very familiar with them yet, be sure to check it out!

Exploding in popularity with “Yo Naga Uta”! Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai Popular Song Ranking (11–20)

phalaenopsis orchidKami wa saikoro o furanai11rank/position

God Does Not Play Dice “Phalaenopsis” [Official Lyric Video]
phalaenopsis orchidKami wa saikoro o furanai

This song evokes a heart-tightening sense of sorrow and fleeting memories.

It portrays the deep sense of loss after losing a loved one, while continuing to hold on to feelings for them.

Included on the mini album “Kotowari,” it was released in February 2020.

The delicate words spun by Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai pierce deeply into the listener’s heart.

It’s a track especially for those who have experienced the pain of heartbreak or parting from someone precious.

Through this work, you may realize you’re not alone and find the courage to gradually look forward.

First loveKami wa saikoro o furanai × Ayuni D (BiSH/PEDRO) × n-buna from Yorushika12rank/position

God Does Not Play Dice × Ayuni D (BiSH/PEDRO) × n-buna from Yorushika “First Love” [Official Lyric Video]
First loveKami wa saikoro o furanai × Ayuni D (BiSH/PEDRO) × n-buna from Yorushika

“Hatsukoi” (First Love) is a collaborative number by Ayuni D from BiSH and n-buna from Yorushika, together with Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai.

The lyrics were written by Shusaku Yanagida, the vocalist and guitarist of Kami-saikoro, and the composition was handled by n-buna of Yorushika.

The lyrics, which evoke the sweet-and-sour freshness and wistfulness of a first love in summers past, may even bring back memories of your own first love.

Why not create a sweet-and-sour harmony with a friend of the opposite sex, or with someone who wonderfully became your partner from your very first love?

Beast of Lovekami wa saikoro o furanai × kitanitatsuya13rank/position

God Does Not Play Dice × Tatsuya Kitani “Beast of Love” [Official Lyric Video]
Beast of Lovekami wa saikoro o furanai × kitanitatsuya

A single that vividly portrays a man and woman consumed by a forbidden love.

Set to a funky rhythm, it lays bare a feverish love and inner turmoil.

Even as they agonize over a nameless relationship, the protagonist’s yearning for a true connection is sure to move many listeners.

Born from a collaboration between “Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai” and Tatsuya Kitani, the track was released digitally in September 2021.

Its lyrics, which depict the complex love lives of young people, and its refined sound will resonate deeply with anyone grappling with modern romance.

It’s perfect for quiet, solitary listening or for sharing and finding empathy with friends.

It may even help you sort through the tangled emotions in your own heart.

What’s a Pop?Kami wa saikoro o furanai14rank/position

God doesn’t roll dice, He performs—this song depicts the struggle of creating something new.

Its gentle sound, featuring digital tones, is striking and conveys a sense of floating that expands imagery in your mind.

The title directly expresses the anguish of asking “What is pop?”, yet the lyrics gradually lean toward expressing one’s own individuality, giving it a positive feel.

In the commercial, Yo Oizumi is shown wrestling with what to watch on Amazon Prime Video, and the way his expressions align with the song emphasizes a forward-looking emotion that pursues enjoyment.

Only youKami wa saikoro o furanai15rank/position

Kami wa Saikoro o Furanai “Anata Dake” [Official Lyric Video] (TV Asahi Friday Night Drama “Beloved Lies: Gentle Darkness” Insert Song)
Only youKami wa saikoro o furanai

This song was featured as an insert track in the drama “Beloved Lies: Gentle Darkness.” It’s by the Fukuoka-born rock band God Doesn’t Play Dice and is included on their 2022 major-label debut album, “Event Horizon.” The lyrics, infused with earnest feelings for a loved one, tighten your chest with their poignancy.

It conveys both love and loneliness at the same time.

Listen closely to its beautiful melody and fragile, ephemeral vocals.

Illegal GameKami wa saikoro o furanai16rank/position

God Doesn't Play Dice - Illegal Game [Official Music Video] (Theme song for TV Asahi Friday Night Drama 'Beloved Lies ~Gentle Darkness~')
Illegal GameKami wa saikoro o furanai

The song chosen as the theme for the TV Asahi drama “Beloved Lies: Gentle Darkness” is “Illegal Game” by God Doesn’t Roll Dice.

Released as a digital single in 2022, it brilliantly captures the drama’s worldview—a maelstrom of love and hate swirling with infidelity and heartbreak.

It blends a driving, danceable beat with a serious, tense sound.

The music video was filmed on a set resembling a massive frozen warehouse, said to represent the instability of human emotions.

Perfect RookiesKami wa saikoro o furanai17rank/position

God Does Not Play Dice “Perfect Rookies” [Official Lyric Video]
Perfect RookiesKami wa saikoro o furanai

Perfect Rookies, included on Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai’s first major-label digital EP, Cultural Singularity.

It depicts a scene where someone who once spent their days strumming a guitar until they lost track of time stands on stage with a guitar ten years later, reflecting on their former self.

Many of us had something we were so absorbed in during our youth that we forgot to eat and sleep.

Some may have turned that passion into their profession.

But many others chose a different path instead.

Each person chooses different forks in the road—what do those choices lead to, and what kind of life awaits? As it revisits the regrets and memories of those days, this song makes you look back and wonder how your own life has been.

Japanese anemoneKami wa saikoro o furanai18rank/position

God Doesn't Play Dice - 'Shumeigiku' Official Music Video
Japanese anemoneKami wa saikoro o furanai

The band “Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai,” signed to the label launched by former JELLY→ member YUTARO.

Beyond the songs themselves, the vocalist’s voice, the performance, and the music video—all of it gave me goosebumps the moment I first heard it, thanks to the track’s impeccable sensibility.

Melt into the morning mistkami wa saikoro o furanai × asmi19rank/position

God Does Not Play Dice × asmi 'Melting into the Morning Mist' [Official Music Video]
Melt into the morning mistkami wa saikoro o furanai × asmi

This collaborative track expresses a bittersweet yet warm emotion through music.

Depicting the intertwining of hearts woven by God Doesn’t Roll Dice and asmi, the song was released in December 2022.

The lyrics, which poignantly yet powerfully sing of a fading everyday life and a first step toward a new stage, leave a strong impression.

Hearing asmi’s distinctive voice will help anyone paused at the crossroads of loss and new encounters face forward again.

It’s a perfect song for those starting a new chapter in life—be sure to give it a listen!