From rock numbers to dance tunes! Cool songs of the Reiwa era
In recent years, Japan’s music scene has diversified, and we’ve had more opportunities to hear songs from a wide range of genres.
Rock, dance, hip-hop, EDM—countless new sounds are being created as these styles are reinterpreted through a Japanese lens.
So this time, we’re introducing some cool tracks released in the Reiwa era.
Be sure to check out not only your favorite genres but also ones you don’t usually listen to—you might discover something new and moving!
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From rock numbers to dance tunes! Cool songs of the Reiwa era (21–30)
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The 11th single from ≠ME, the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.
Portraying the intensity of confronting one’s inner self, this work deliberately eliminates elements of romance and youth, vividly expressing the struggle against a closed-off heart.
The dynamically unfolding sound arrangement meshes perfectly with the members’ razor-sharp vocals.
If you listen when you feel stifled by your current situation, it might give you the courage to break out of your shell.
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The 44th single, which embodies the resolve and challenge of the new lineup, features two tracks: the title song crafted by Hisashi Imai and the coupling track “Kaze no Prologue” by Hidehiko Hoshino.
On the title track, industrial beats intertwine with sequenced patterns, while its repeated phrases continue to resonate like an incantation.
Many listeners will be drawn into a sound that blends a return to roots with bold innovation.
Surrender yourself to its sharp-edged rock.
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Producer TeddyLoid, known for electronic music and his work on anime and game soundtracks, has created this ambitious new track as the opening theme for the TV anime “Tōjima Tanzaburō Wants to Be Kamen Rider,” airing from October 2025.
Featuring Shigeru Matsuzaki and TOPHAMHAT-KYO, the song pairs a powerful four-on-the-floor beat—channeling the fervor of a hero-struck protagonist—with razor-sharp synth leads.
In the chorus, Matsuzaki’s soaring high notes explode, sonically amplifying the series’ central theme of transformation.
A must-listen for fans of hero stories!
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The second installment in MONOBRIGHT’s three-month consecutive release project.
Released in October 2025, this track was created based on vocalist Yosuke Momono’s experiences playing on his high school soccer team.
Hideaki Iwanaka’s crisp drumming, Hiroyuki Deguchi’s commanding bass, Shogo Matsushita’s expansive guitar, and Momono’s powerful vocals come together to deliver an energetic ensemble.
Coupled with uplifting lyrics, it really fires you up.
A rock tune for everyone who keeps challenging themselves, even while struggling.
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This song, released in October 2025 by 10-FEET, a three-piece rock band from Kyoto, was written as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray.
Crafted with the image of characters stepping into battle, the track features exhilarating, fast-paced guitar riffs and a dynamic arrangement that plays with tension and release.
The lyrics express—through music—the mental strength and sharpened focus needed to surpass one’s own training records, resonating with anyone sprinting full-speed toward their goals.
It’s a fiery rock tune highly recommended for those who continue to take on new challenges.
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Released in October 2025 as the opening theme for the anime DIGIMON BEATBREAK, this track is a rock tune bursting with MADKID’s energetic performance.
Centered on the theme of believing in yourself and keeping your rhythm, the lyrics use music and beats as metaphors to deliver a powerful message.
The aggressive arrangement, weaving together guitar sounds and rap, is incredibly cool.
When you feel like you’re losing your pace, this song might give you the strength you need.
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Hitsujibungaku is an alternative rock band garnering attention for their unique sound that blends delicacy with power.
Released digitally in September 2025, this track channels a guitar-rock style reminiscent of their indie days, creating an addictive pull.
The rough, grainy textures really shake you emotionally.
The lyrics convey a resolve to break free from whatever is holding you back and to take off under your own will, giving listeners a strong push forward.
Also included on their fifth album, “Don’t Laugh It Off,” this song is a great fit for moments when you want to break through something or reclaim your true self.
It’s hard to believe at first.natori
Released in October 2025, this work is a rock number that highlights a band-driven sound, following last year’s “IN_MY_HEAD.” The lyrics, which capture the raw emotions of a sensitive adolescence, are striking.
The guitar-centered arrangement intertwined with dance-beat rhythms gives the track an addictive edge.
It’s a stylish rock tune you’ll want to play when you feel a stir in your chest.
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A work by Number_i that radiates a strong resolve to explore their own inner cosmos and step into uncharted territory.
While rooted in J-pop, its avant-garde sound—woven with elements of hip-hop and R&B—leaves a striking impression.
The challenging lyrics, which push toward surpassing their own limits, mesh perfectly with the track’s tone.
Released in August of the same year as the lead single from the album “No.II,” out in September 2025.
A powerful song that urges you to break conventions and transform into a new self.
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A track from the mini-album “Screaming Newborn Baby,” released in November 2025 by Hi-STANDARD, the punk rock band that set a milestone in melodic hardcore in the ’90s and resumed activity after a long hiatus.
Following the passing of Akira Totsuoka, ZAX from The BONEZ joined as the new drummer, marking the first step of the band’s new lineup.
It’s a rock tune that kicks off with a poppy guitar phrase, singing of an unwavering resolve to keep chasing dreams and the unchanging bonds of friendship despite the passage of time.
While retaining the powerful punch characteristic of punk, the lyrics add a mature perspective shaped by the years, resonating with anyone striving to move forward with love for family and friends in their heart.