The Appeal of Guitarless Bands: Ranking of Omoinotake’s Popular Songs
Omoinotake is a three-piece band that has gained popularity for a musical style deeply influenced by Black music such as soul, R&B, and hip-hop.
Their sound—centered on keyboards with bass and drums—creates a unique appeal that’s distinct from a standard band setup.
What’s more, the musical sensibility and high level of performance they cultivated over the nearly ten years from forming to debuting are well worth a listen.
This time, we’re introducing a ranking of popular songs that showcase the charm of Omoinotake!
The Appeal of Guitarless Bands: Omoinotake’s Most Popular Songs (1–10)
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A song by the three-piece band Omoinotake that drew attention as the theme for TBS’s Tuesday drama “Eye Love You.” Released in January 2024, it achieved the milestone of surpassing 100 million total streams by April of the same year.
It’s a medium-tempo love song that sings of unwavering love for a precious person far away and a bond that transcends time and distance.
Characterized by a refreshing groove featuring a horn section and an emotional sound, it strikes a delicate balance where a hint of wistfulness seeps through its bright tone, captivating many listeners.
For group gymnastics, it’s perfect for scenes where formations are gradually built or for quiet moments that express the drama of bonds with teammates.
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Omoinotake’s track Innocent Blue, released on October 29, 2025.
Many of you may have first heard the song through its use in the commercial for Bourbon Alfort Mini Chocolate.
The song’s vocal range spans from mid1 D to hi D, which is quite wide for a male vocal.
While the pitch movement is extremely dynamic, the BPM itself is a relaxed 118.
However, because there are many sustained high notes, the difficulty can definitely be rated at A to S level.
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A love song by Omoinotake, a trio of classmates from Shimane Prefecture.
Released as a digital-only single in April 2022 and later included on their major-label debut album Ammolite, the track was chosen as the theme song for the film Cherry Magic! THE MOVIE: 30 Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! With lyrics themed around the sound of the heart, it delicately portrays the bond between two people as they come to accept each other.
It’s a soothing mid-tempo number where vocalist Leo’s falsetto blends with a warm ensemble.
Savor it with your cherished partner—the one you want to keep walking beside—while basking in the joy of mutual love.
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This is a love song by Omoinotake that sings about precious feelings discovered within a romantic relationship.
It warmly captures the growing awareness of the depth of love that gives new meaning, while expressing gratitude for the partner who accepted one’s past self.
Released in September 2023 as their first CD single, it was also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Horimiya -piece-.
The song is included on the album Ammolite, and its music video portrays inner change through floral masks.
It’s a track we especially recommend to those who cherish their partners and are building a relationship where both people value each other.
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When it comes to Omoinotake, many people associate them with songs that eloquently portray delicate emotions.
This time, I’d like to introduce a piece released in June 2020 that centers on lost summer memories and aching love.
It served as the ending theme for the drama “love⇄distance,” not only capturing the hearts of many, but also standing as a gem that represents the early stage of their career.
The lyrics by Tomoaki Fukushima paint vivid scenes—like the glow of a vending machine and the scent of deodorant—that awaken listeners’ bittersweet memories and restless longing.
Included on the mini-album “Long for,” created as Omoinotake drew attention through street performances in Shibuya and spread their name, this track is perfect for moments when you want to sink into a sentimental mood—those summer twilights or sudden flashes that take you back to those days.
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Some of you probably played in a band or often listened to music with friends during your school days.
If that sounds like you, “By My Side” is the perfect fit.
This track is a collaboration between ahamoX, a music project by NTT Docomo, and Omoinotake.
Its lyrics express gratitude for the music that colored our youth and affirm that the friendships born through music remain unchanged.
You could call it the ultimate graduation song for music fans.
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A gently woven love song about the universal theme of long-distance relationships.
It expresses the strong bond between lovers separated by physical distance through refined pop sounds and a soaring vocal performance.
Featured on the album “Pieces,” it stands alongside the drama “Eye Love You” theme song “Ikuoku Kounen” as one of Omoinotake’s signature tracks.
A unique work born from a collaboration with SEVENTEEN’s JEONGHAN, it brilliantly fuses J-pop and K-pop.
With an uplifting message that the heart is always by your side and lyrics that beautifully depict love deepening, it is sure to resonate with anyone living apart from someone they cherish.