Zainichi Funk Popular Song Ranking [2026]

While they had a comedic band persona, they were famous for delivering authentic, James Brown–style funk.

Fans praise them as key figures who helped spread Black music within the Japanese music scene.

Is it thanks to them that today’s Motown revival has been so readily embraced?

Unsung heroes—so in this article, based on feedback from music fans submitted to our site, we researched their most acclaimed tracks and picked the most popular ones in a ranked list.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer, we think you’ll enjoy it.

Now, let’s dive in!