Ranking of Popular Songs by Tokyo Jihen [2026]

blackoutToukyou Jihen41rank/position

Tokyo Jihen “Blackout” cover [bass]

The simple yet emphatically powerful drum rhythm perfectly evokes a blackout.

I absolutely love the part right before the chorus where the vocals and bass lines overlap—it gives me goosebumps.

The instruments-only section as the song heads toward the end is also really cool.

Drowning requestToukyou Jihen42rank/position

Tokyo Incidents “Drowning Wish” Copy/Cover [Bass]

It’s a song that feels really good to sing.

The melody in the chorus is especially satisfying to sing, and it makes it easy to express a sense of urgent, gloomy emotion.

That’s why when I’m stressed, this is the song I sing the most when I go to karaoke alone.

Welcome to HeavenToukyou Jihen43rank/position

Where’s Heaven

Tokyo Jihen is the band fronted by Ringo Sheena.

From their album Discovery, I’d like to introduce Welcome to Heaven.

This track is notable for its sultry, jazz-tinged sound, and because it’s sung entirely in English, it exudes a stylish vibe.

The lyrics depict someone who has lost a loved one and fallen into despair with life.

In that sense, the title can be read as ironic—or as hinting at what unfolds afterward.

Since nuances vary depending on the translation, it’s worth looking at several versions.

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yamamoto

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Absolute value vs. relative valueToukyou Jihen44rank/position

[MAD] Poppy the Performer × Absolute Value vs. Relative Value

This song is from Tokyo Jihen’s 2011 album Discovery.

Their albums often include one track that’s quite idiosyncratic—a quirky curveball that hardcore fans adore—and Zettaichi Tai Sotaichi may be one of those.

With its fast tempo, enigmatic lyrics and sound, it’s a striking, impactful track.

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Held even in the rainToukyou Jihen45rank/position

A cappella Rain or Shine / Tokyo Incidents

It might be an exaggeration to say it’s uncharacteristic of Tokyo Jihen, but from the intro it steps away from the image of a “sophisticated adult woman” often associated with them and feels distinctly cute.

As you keep listening, though, the impression shifts, as if the cute girl is transforming into a beautiful woman.

Despite its simplicity, it’s a track that truly delights the listener.

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satou-san

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Snow CountryToukyou Jihen46rank/position

Yukiguni -Niigata-

This experimental track transplants the emotion of traditional Japanese popular song—akin to the resonance of wagakki (traditional instruments)—into a hard-edged rock ensemble.

It’s a masterpiece by Tokyo Jihen, led by Ringo Sheena, included on their 2006 album “Adult.” As Sheena herself has called it “enka,” the phrasing that makes use of Japanese rhythmic cadence and lingering vowels, along with its lyrical word choices, overlays the snowy landscapes with the ache of a forlorn love.

On the album, it plays a narrative role through its continuity with the surrounding tracks, and on tour it took on importance as the opening number.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you want to feel the chill of the season while being wrapped in a voice that somehow carries warmth.

KabukiToukyou Jihen47rank/position

The Kabuki

Every part of the song is insanely cool.

The vocalist, Ringo Sheena, uses a megaphone, and the punch it gives her voice is just awesome.

In the chorus, all the parts cut out at once, so when they land together it feels incredibly satisfying.

Alcohol and teetotalersToukyou Jihen48rank/position

Sake To Geko -Sake & Nondrinker-

I love this song for its slightly savage vibe.

It’s included on the album “Goraku” (Entertainment).

At first it seems heavy, then shifts into an elegant piano accompaniment, and once the vocals begin it takes on a slightly wistful mood—the song shows many different faces within a single track.

an unusual relationshipToukyou Jihen49rank/position

Tokyo Incidents – An Extraordinary Relationship

This is a track included on the album “Shinyawake,” released after Tokyo Jihen disbanded in 2012.

With an unhurried, gently gliding melody that slips right into your ears, it beautifully elevates Ringo Sheena’s vocals.

It’s a great song even on its own, but if you follow the lyrics while remembering that it’s the very last track on their final album, it reveals a different kind of allure.

Please take a quiet moment and listen at a relaxed pace.

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Ice Cream SongToukyou Jihen50rank/position

Tokyo Incidents – “Ice Cream Song” from Bon Voyage

Tokyo Jihen radiates a one-of-a-kind world with a sound that skillfully weaves in jazz and funk.

At one of their concerts, they covered the children’s song “The Ice Cream Song.” The lyrics, which portray a child’s pure excitement waiting for ice cream their father will bring home, are enough to make you smile just by listening.

This heartwarming moment was unveiled at their February 2012 breakup concert and is included in the live video release “Bon Voyage.” The male members’ musical-style singing and dancing made it a truly special moment—worthy of being called their “graduation project.” The stylish jazz arrangement by these outstanding musicians heightens the nostalgic mood, making it a gem of a cover.