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ZAZEN BOYS Popular Song Ranking [2026]
ZAZEN BOYS is a rock band led by Hidetoku Mukai, who is also active as a solo singer.
Their unique musicality is highly acclaimed not only by fans but also by people in the music industry.
This time, we present his popular songs in a ranked format.
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ZAZEN BOYS Popular Song Ranking [2026]
Translucent Girl RelationsZAZEN BOYS1rank/position
This is a signature song by ZAZEN BOYS, a band that carved out a unique presence in the Japanese rock scene of the 2000s.
Released in February 2004, the song is characterized by lyrics that are both urban and surreal.
Many listeners likely resonated with how it captures universal emotions—loneliness, longing, and escapism—as fleeting moments within the city.
Formed around Shutoku Mukai, ZAZEN BOYS are known for their experimental sound that blends diverse elements.
Listening to this track, you can fully experience their spirit of musical exploration.
Himitsu Girl’s Top SecretZAZEN BOYS2rank/position
Zazen Boys is a four-piece rock band originally formed as the backing band for female singer hàl.
Their second single overall, “HIMITSU GIRL’S TOP SECRET,” drew attention as the first single featuring new drummer Atsushi Matsushita.
The meticulously crafted rhythm patterns that move in unison with the guitar and bass are tight yet dynamically color the track.
It’s a piece packed with technique that drum players will definitely want to challenge themselves with.
Friday NightZAZEN BOYS3rank/position
As you keep listening, you find yourself unable to escape—it’s a work with that kind of world-building.
It’s a track by the rock band ZAZEN BOYS, known for their live, visceral sound, included on their 2006 album ZAZEN BOYS III.
Rather than pondering the meaning of the lyrics, this might be a song best experienced by surrendering yourself to the sound.
It’s a sophisticated Friday tune with an intoxicating vibe.
Potato saladZAZEN BOYS4rank/position
ZAZEN BOYS, led by Hidetoshi Mukai, formerly of Number Girl.
Their outlandish songs grab fans’ hearts and never let go.
One of their most popular tracks is Potato Salad.
Even in this song that throws listeners off with its 7/8 time, a 16-beat groove is used.
The band plays the odd-meter riff together, giving the first half a choppy, jagged sound.
Then in the latter half, the solid 16-beat becomes clear, with accents placed on the off-beats.
This shift makes the song surge in excitement all at once! ZAZEN BOYS also change their arrangements depending on the period of activity, so you can enjoy finding the version of a song that best suits your taste.
COLD BEATZAZEN BOYS5rank/position
The track that makes you lean in and listen to its tense ensemble of sounds is “COLD BEAT.” It’s a song by ZAZEN BOYS, the rock band led by Hidetoku Mukai, released in 2004.
ZAZEN BOYS are known for changing up the arrangements of the same song over the years—and whenever the lineup shifts.
In the version featuring MIYA on bass, you can hear a raw, slapping solo performance.
The push and pull as those energetic phrases unfold into a disco-funk groove is absolutely irresistible.
self-questioningMukai Hidetoku (ZAZEN BOYS)6rank/position
An idiosyncratic rock band formed in the 2000s after NUMBER GIRL disbanded.
From among their songs, Hidetoshi Mukai performs a solo rendition with just vocals and guitar.
True to the title, he continues an unrelenting solo performance in a self-questioning, self-answering style about the gritty realities of urban life.
WeekendZAZEN BOYS7rank/position
They’re a progressive band with a funky vibe.
This track keeps playful, comical riffs and melodies going from start to finish, making it fun to listen to, yet the performance is undeniably cool.
That contrast is what makes them great, so I recommend this band to newcomers to prog.