Ranking of Popular Songs by Tokyo Jihen [2026]

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Tokyo Incidents – Ultramarine Weather

Set against a rain-soaked Tokyo dyed in ultramarine, this song portrays a sense of loneliness.

It features an impressive sound where Shiina Ringo’s powerful vocals fuse with the band’s sophisticated performance.

Released in September 2004 as Tokyo Jihen’s debut single, it was also used in a Sanyo Electric commercial.

The lyrics, expressing the chill of the city and a dialogue with oneself, are likely to resonate with many.

Despite its strong rock-oriented arrangement, the melody isn’t overly complex, making it easy to sing at karaoke.

It’s a perfect track for people living in the city or those on a journey of self-discovery.

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Tokyo Incidents – Flash Girl

This track, aired in 2007 as the theme song for Subaru’s kei car commercial, is a three-minute burst of speed that fuses lyrics by Ringo Sheena with composition by Seiji Kameda.

The lyrics declare a sensation of living “this very moment” at maximum density.

After an exclusive digital release, it was included on the 2010 album Sports.

Its ensemble—hard-edged beats interwoven with keys and guitar—delivers a performance that lets both players and listeners share the heat.

It’s perfect for moments when you want a tight performance to pull the audience in all at once.

A sophisticated number that has long been loved as one of Tokyo Jihen’s signature songs.

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Tokyo Incidents – Distress

Tokyo Jihen is a band that continues to attract fans with its stylish yet decadent musicality.

They have many famous songs, but the one I particularly recommend is Sounan (Distress).

Released barely a month after their debut single, Gunjo Biyori, this track gained popularity in the Japanese rock scene.

While it has a rock-oriented sound, it exudes an even more decadent atmosphere than its predecessor.

Accordingly, the vocals have a downbeat quality throughout, with gentle rises and falls in pitch.

The vocal range is also quite narrow, from mid2A to hiD#, so for women in their 30s, it’s almost a sure bet for scoring high at karaoke.

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Ryo

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Tokyo Incidents – Active Three Minutes

Tokyo Jihen is a music unit centered around Ringo Sheena.

Their songs are still frequently sung at karaoke, aren’t they? Among Tokyo Jihen’s tracks, one I particularly recommend for practicing vibrato is “Nodoteki Sanpunkan” (Active Three Minutes).

Though wrapped in a jazzy vibe, this piece surprisingly features vibrato quite often.

Rather than orthodox vibrato, it lets you practice a jazz-style vibrato—tightening the voice while applying vibrato—so be sure to check it out.

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Ryo

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Invisible Man

Transparent Person, included on Tokyo Jihen’s 2006 album Adult, comes from a rock band composed of members with overwhelming performance prowess.

Over a driving, fast-paced rhythm, Ringo Sheena’s airy, translucent vocals unfold.

Despite the band’s technical playing, the song carries a classic, immediately appealing melody that will draw in first-time listeners.

The lyrics evoke a touch of melancholy while conveying warmth and compassion, making it a rock number with heart.

Why not try singing this track, which brims with a glamorous, cool allure?

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mutō

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Dusk

Centered around Ringo Sheena, who also stands out as a singer-songwriter, Tokyo Jihen is a five-piece rock band composed of virtuoso musicians.

This song, included on the album “Shinya-waku,” which compiles their coupling tracks, was used in 2020—15 years after its release—as an inserted song in the TV drama “56th Year’s Heartbreak.” The lyrics evoke a sense of loss that inevitably links with a setting sun.

It’s a wistful number whose ensemble, featuring a beautifully melancholic piano sound, stirs the heart.

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Hoshino Takashi

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“Every Girl Can” Piano Duet Advanced – 4 Hands Piano | Tokyo Jihen (Shiina Ringo) | Piano duo PIANOISM

If you’re looking for a cool piano duet in a bona fide jazz arrangement, Tokyo Jihen’s “Onna no Ko wa Dare Demo” is a top recommendation! Released on May 11, 2011 by EMI Music Japan as the band’s seventh single, it was also used in a Shiseido “MAQuillAGE” commercial.

As suggested by lyrics like “a girl is a witch” and “it’s always a first love now,” the song expresses the feelings and transformations of an innocent girl.

The original’s flashiness is retained while turning it into a cool, jazz-flavored piano duet that captivates both performers and listeners.

Jazz piano has challenges different from classical, and not only the player but also their partner needs a grounding in jazz.

You’ll need to practice so that both players can bring out a tight groove, a sense for improvisation, and authentic jazz phrasing together.

It seems the sheet music URL is in the video’s description, so this is definitely a piece you should try.

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sai-kisaragi

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