Kroi is a five-piece band that chose the name “Black,” meaning the color created when all colors are mixed, inspired by their desire to blend the hues of every music genre and create something new.
The fact that they performed at SUMMER SONIC 2019 just a short time—only about a year—after forming shows how much potential they have.
Their sound, which distills a wide range of styles—R&B, soul, hip-hop, funk, and rock—into J-pop, has earned high praise from music fans, especially among younger listeners.
This time, we’re introducing a ranking of Kroi’s most popular songs!
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High-purity musicality and overwhelming performance! Kroi’s most popular songs ranking (1–10)
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Kroi is a band that exudes a unique presence with their genre-blending sound.
Released in January 2024, this track was featured as the opening theme for the TV anime “BUCCHIGIRI?!” and became a hot topic.
Rooted in funk and rock yet carrying a subtly exotic flair, the sound makes your body move almost instinctively.
The lyrics by Reo Uchida capture the energy of youth and can help refresh your mood when you’re feeling stuck with work or studies.
The groovy beat—an evolution from their previous work, “Hyper”—is perfect for maintaining focus without interrupting your flow.
It’s a catchy, desk-friendly tune that lightens the load of office work.
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It’s a track that expresses Kroi’s unique worldview and a modern, airy sense of floatiness.
While Kroi plays across various genres, this song pushes a bouncy funk rhythm to the forefront.
Within that funk sound, it also weaves in electronic tones, evoking cutting-edge technology and a near-futuristic feel that aligns with the commercial’s concept.
The lyrics don’t carry a heavy message; instead, you’ll want to enjoy the resonance of the words as part of the sound and their harmony with the groove.
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Kroi’s “Atami” feels like a snapshot from a carefree trip with close friends.
A breezy, bossa nova–tinged rhythm layered with cool acoustic guitar tones creates an easy, airy feel.
The melody carries a hint of nostalgia, evoking the atmosphere of a retro Showa-era hot spring town.
Its unique blend of languidness and chic pairs perfectly with a slightly faded, film-like sense of nostalgia.
Just listening, you can feel your shoulders relax and sink into the mood of a calm holiday.
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Kroi’s new song, which weaves in elements of jazz and funk, has been selected as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Okra: Labyrinthine Cold Case Investigations.” Released on October 9, 2024, the track perfectly matches the show’s mysterious atmosphere.
The lyrics express a wish for human connections to be like precious jewels, offering comfort to listeners.
Paired with the moving story led by stars Takashi Sorimachi and Yosuke Sugino, the song leaves an even deeper impression.
Why not add it to your playlist?
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The TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS depicts the thrilling everyday lives of hitmen and intense battles.
The opening theme for its second cour is this track by Kroi, a band garnering attention for their genre-blending musicality.
Released as a single in July 2025, it brilliantly captures the series’ “gap between the ordinary and the extraordinary” with a sound that fuses groovy rhythms and an unsettling atmosphere.
It’s the perfect number for instantly heating up the mood—just like one of their live shows.
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Kroi is a band rooted in Black music genres such as hip-hop, funk, and soul.
Featured on their major-label debut album “LENS,” released in 2021, is the track “Balmy Life.” It topped Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart and received power-play rotation on more than 35 radio stations nationwide.
The chord progression, which makes extensive use of dominant 7th chords with a funky sound, along with the bouncy 16-beat groove, really evokes the essence of Black music.
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A track pre-released from the first single that the genre-blending band Kroi put out in 2023.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime UNDER NINJA, it crafts a world that truly evokes ninjas.
The heavy, underground-sounding intro leaves a strong impression, and once you’re through it, a light, alluring band sound bursts forth.
The vocals, reminiscent of sing-rap, add to the rhythmic drive—your body can’t help but sway! With clever touches like brass parts and mid-to-late call-and-response sections, it’s a fun and stylish song with inventive development throughout.
