Cute idols from Kansai! Ranking of Naniwa Danshi’s popular songs

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Naniwa Danshi – First-Love (Ubu Love) [Official Music Video] YouTube ver.

Naniwa Danshi’s debut single is a heart-fluttering love song packed with 120% of youthful sparkle.

The music video, which portrays a coming-of-age ensemble story about seven gas station workers falling in love at first sight, invited related user posts and became so popular that it broke the fastest view-count record for a domestic artist.

Released in November 2021, the track also made waves with its performance on the two-hour special of Music Station.

Expressing the feeling of love through dance, this song is one Gen Z listeners won’t want to miss.

It’s perfect for those moments when you want to feel the thrill of a first love.

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Naniwa Danshi – Sachi Are [Official Music Video] YouTube ver.

“Sachiare” by Naniwa Danshi was written specifically for them by Yujin Kitagawa of the nationally beloved duo Yuzu.

Released as a single in April 2022, it’s also widely known as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV.

The track condenses the group’s sparkling charm into a bright, sunny pop tune, featuring a light, breezy rhythm that suits the morning air.

In contrast to the cooler vibe they show on the other A-side, this song is crafted as a supportive anthem that gently accompanies listeners in their everyday lives.

Rather than pushing tough-minded pep talks, its message affirms the ordinary day, resonating warmly.

It’s an ideal song to start your day on a positive note or to listen to on your commute to school or work.

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Naniwa Danshi “Yume Watashi” ~from Naniwa Danshi First Arena Tour 2021 #NaniwaDanshiShikaKatan~

Naniwa Danshi is a sparkling, Kansai-born idol group brimming with charm.

The song they perform here is a heartwarming mid-tempo number that was selected as the 2021 “ABC Summer High School Baseball Support Song” and the theme for “Netto Koshien.” It was also included on their single “Ubu Love,” released in November 2021, and their album “1st Love,” released in July 2022.

The lyrics portray dreams that can be realized precisely because you’re not alone and the preciousness of connecting feelings with your companions—making it perfectly suited to the milestone of graduation.

Sing it at karaoke with friends who are setting off on different paths, and the flood of memories will surely give you courage.

It’s a song that gently nudges you forward as you take a new step.

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Naniwa Danshi – Happy Surprise [Official Music Video] YouTube ver.

Happy Surprise is a breezy, exhilarating track that perfectly suits the sparkling winter cityscape.

It’s a glittering, classic idol-pop song characteristic of Naniwa Danshi, while also packed with the uniquely wintery, sweet romantic vibe.

The swelling excitement toward the chorus is so catchy you won’t forget it after a single listen.

Released in November 2022 as their third single, this hit continued their streak of debuting three consecutive singles with half a million first-week sales.

The single also includes the Lawson commercial song featuring the members, making it a seasonally rich release.

This work is marked by an uplifting rhythm and lavish strings, making it perfect as BGM for winter drives or parties.

Just listening to it will put you in a happy mood, so it’s also recommended when you need a boost.

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Naniwa Danshi – Special Kiss [Official Music Video] YouTube ver.

Now that all the members of Naniwa Danshi are in their twenties, they deliver a spring love song with a slightly more mature vibe.

This medium-tempo ballad carefully depicts the flutter of unrequited love and the moment when deepening feelings blossom into mutual affection.

Released in March 2023 as their fourth single, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “And Yet, Mr.

Chigira Is Too Sweet,” starring group member Kyohei Takahashi.

Capturing the hearts of many, it sold an impressive 516,000 copies in its first week on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

Its gently enveloping harmonies are perfect not only for those in love but also for anyone seeking a sense of calm.

Why not soak in its warm melody while feeling the cheerful breezes of spring?

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Naniwa Danshi – Diamond Smile [Official Music Video] YouTube ver.

A signature Naniwa Danshi anthem built on glitzy synths and a bubbly beat.

It’s quintessential idol pop, distinguished by a warm message that boosts the listener’s self-esteem.

Beloved as a live staple even before their CD debut, this track was newly recorded for the July 2022 album “1st Love,” making it a work that symbolizes the group’s growth.

It’s perfect for moments when you’re feeling down or need an energy lift.

The jewel-like sparkle of the sound makes your heart flutter every time you listen.

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Naniwa Danshi – Gira Gira Summer [Official Music Video]

It’s an exhilarating summer song bursting with a sense of freedom, sending the excitement soaring with its chants! It’s a track by Naniwa Danshi, an idol group from Kansai.

It’s included on the album “BON BON VOYAGE,” released in July 2025, but it was first released as a digital single in June of the same year.

It aired as the CM song for ROUND1, with the members’ playful energy brightening living rooms across the country.

Sparkling lyrics like sunshine and neon merge with a punchy beat, making your heart leap just by listening.

This piece symbolizes the “tropical zone” encountered on the adventurous journey that the album explores.

It’s perfect for a drive with friends or when you want to hype things up at karaoke.