[Instagram] Songs from the Reiwa era recommended for Reels
If you use Instagram, haven’t you ever struggled to decide what music to use when posting a Reel?
Especially when you want that post to go viral, music plays a big role.
However, it’s not as simple as just using the latest track, so many people end up spending a lot of time choosing and delaying their posts.
So this time, we’ve picked recommended songs for Instagram Reels from tracks released in the Reiwa era.
All of these songs have been used by many users, so feel free to use them as a reference!
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JANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaru
Created as the ending theme for the film “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc,” this song is characterized by a poetic worldview that symbolically depicts yearning and pain.
A first-time collaboration between two of Japan’s leading singer-songwriters, Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada, it intertwines translucent vocals with a melancholic melody, imbued with deep emotion centered on memory and loss.
Released in tandem with the film’s premiere in September 2025, it drew attention as a double A-side single alongside the main theme, “IRIS OUT.” Expressing the resolve to move forward even while carrying fragility and hurt, this piece is perfect for posts made in sentimental moments or when thinking of someone dear.
NEW NEWTwice
A TWICE track that captures the feeling of everyday life being reborn when you’re with someone, expressed through a pop sound.
The lyrics depict the exhilaration of having each day “updated” by someone special’s presence, and can be received not only as romantic sentiment but also as a message of self-affirmation.
With tropical synth leads and a rhythmic beat that brings a breezy spring vibe, the song is included on the mini-album “With YOU-th,” released in February 2024.
It’s also used as the opening theme for the variety show “TIME TO TWICE.” Perfect for moments when you want to feel bright and positive, or for reels that capture happy everyday scenes—highly recommended for posts showing fun times with friends or trying something new.
proposal (marriage proposal)natori
A digital single released by Natori in June 2025.
The lyrics portray emotions in which feelings for the other person intertwine with anxiety, alongside the bold line, “Let’s make the last proposal of the century.” Skillfully weaving together giddy excitement and introspective conflict, this work vividly captures the complex emotions of love.
The music video, directed by filmmaker Emi Miyama, features illustrator NARUE’s charming yet unsettling world that leaves a strong impression.
Its emotional melody and slightly wistful lyrics make it perfect for reels that chronicle a couple’s daily life and feelings.
Why not use this carefully drawn portrait of shifting emotions to express your most precious moments?
Orihime and BABY feat. Shio Leilaneguse.
A mellow track built on R&B and soul, completed with guest vocalist Reira Shio, offering a comfortably smooth sound.
Using Tanabata as its motif, it expresses the frustration of being mutually in love yet unable to meet, along with the hope of living together someday.
Released in June 2025, it was selected as the ending theme for “What’s Wrong with Being a Little Sly?”.
Perfect for everyday moments with your partner, date videos, and couple reels, it’s recommended when you want to capture sweet yet bittersweet moments of love.
PremaFuji Kaze
The title track of the album Prema, released in September 2025, is a song that epitomizes the third studio album, which was made entirely with English lyrics.
The title means “supreme love” in Sanskrit.
It carries themes of awakening to inner love and the rebirth of the soul.
Producer 250 from South Korea, known for his work with NewJeans, among others, took part, resulting in a sophisticated sound that fuses R&B and pop.
The music video was released on the same day as the album and drew attention as a work that marks a new frontier for Fujii Kaze.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to reflect inward or need the courage to take a new step forward.
BonesImagine Dragons
Released in March 2022, this track is a rock anthem that explodes with overwhelming life-force while thematically straddling the boundary between death and life.
Through “bones” as a symbol of the body, it contemplates human fragility, yet ultimately elevates that into a powerful message: there’s still something burning inside.
It was also featured in the teaser for Season 3 of the Amazon Prime Video series The Boys, and its strong affinity with dark-hero narratives has inspired numerous fan-made videos.
This song is a perfect fit for high-energy videos and sports-oriented reels—highly recommended if you’re aiming for aggressive, hard-hitting visuals.
IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi
This is a new song by Kenshi Yonezu, written as the theme for the feature film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc.
Yonezu reportedly worked on it while constantly gazing at the manga pages where Reze appears.
The track is marked by a sense of speed and an aggressive sound, with a powerful rhythm that stands out in the film’s trailer as it drives the battle scenes and thrilling developments.
Use it for action-oriented videos in Reels or Stories, moments of taking on a challenge, or posts that capture an energetic everyday life to create a dramatic atmosphere.