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!
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The Appeal of Guitarless Bands: Omoinotake’s Most Popular Songs (Ranking 11–20)
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In the brand movie created to commemorate GLOBAL WORK’s 30th anniversary, Yuriko Yoshitaka and Hio Miyazawa appear.
It portrays spending each of the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—with a loved one, and its heartwarming direction is particularly appealing.
The BGM features Omoinotake’s “Oroori,” a song that depicts an unwavering, straightforward love that remains constant even as the seasons change.
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This is a warmhearted anthem born from “letters to myself 10 years from now” sent by young people in Shimane Prefecture.
Released in March 2023, Omoinotake’s song was produced to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the NHK Matsue Broadcasting Station.
Its lyrics gently convey that there isn’t only one right answer in life and that it’s important to follow your own path, paired with a catchy, soothing piano melody that leaves a strong impression.
The work is an ambitious creation by the members—who are themselves from Matsue City—made in deep empathy with the feelings of local youth.
A lyric video by Haruka Ibuki has also been released, further enriching the song’s worldview.
It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone feeling anxious about a new environment or preparing to take a step toward the future.
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The rich sound of the piano feels like it reaches deep into your chest.
This track is by Omoinotake, a piano trio band from Shimane Prefecture, and is included on a mini-album of the same name as the song, released in 2020.
It serves as the theme song for the animated film “Twittering Birds Never Fly: The Clouds Gather.” It’s a ballad with a dreamy atmosphere that brings a sense of calm when you listen.
However, the lyrics express a poignant longing—wishing the two of us could stay like this forever—which tightens the chest with its sorrow.
It makes you want to cherish the time you have now with the person you love.
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Omoinotake’s “Ubugoe” portrays someone coming to terms with the budding feelings of love within themselves.
Included on the 2020 mini-album “Long for,” the song was chosen as the opening theme for the drama “Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!,” which depicts a same-sex romance.
When you develop feelings for someone—whether they’re the opposite sex or the same sex—many people may want to keep those feelings to themselves at first.
But rather than hiding them away, facing them honestly might lead to spending joyful time with the person you like.
The song depicts a love lived with that kind of positive mindset.
Set to a refreshing melody, it offers hope to those grappling with feelings for someone of the same sex.
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If you’re looking to play an emotional seaside driving song from midday into dusk, we recommend Sunshine Girl.
It’s a track by the piano trio band Omoinotake—also known for EVERBLUE, the theme song of the anime Blue Period—and it’s included on their 2017 first mini-album, beside.
With a stylish, 80s-inspired vibe that evokes classic city pop, it sets a wonderful mood whether you’re listening alone or on a date.
The lyrics, which depict a fleeting summer romance, also heighten the excitement and make your drive even more exhilarating!
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As the season arrives when your breath turns white in the cold, don’t you sometimes feel frustrated by feelings you can’t put into words? This song by Omoinotake is a love ballad that vividly portrays that hesitant state of mind.
The splendid orchestral tones evoke a wintry world, and the contrast between the freezing white scenery and the burning love hidden within is truly moving.
Released as a package-only single in December 2024, it was later included on the album “Pieces.” It also drew attention as the TV commercial song for GLOBAL WORK featuring Yuriko Yoshitaka.
Even though your feelings overflow so much that your field of vision turns pure white with thoughts of that person, you still can’t take that final step…
This is a must-listen for anyone struggling with the brakes on their love, or those searching for a winter gift for someone special.
[The Appeal of Guitarless Bands] Omoinotake’s Most Popular Songs Ranked (21–30)
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An evocative track that opens with a delicate piano timbre and moves into emotionally stirring vocals.
With a sound that signals a new frontier for Omoinotake, its piano-centered arrangement infused with oriental elements reflects a bold new challenge for the band.
This piece is included as the coupling track to the single “Hitorigoto,” released in May 2025.
The single’s title track—its main song—was selected as the ending theme for cour 2 of season 2 of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries.
In 2024, the band steadily proved their prowess, winning an Excellent Work Award at the 66th Japan Record Awards with “Ikuoku Kounen.” It’s a highly recommended song for calm nighttime drives or as background music for moments of solitary reflection.