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 (31–40)
THE REVOPorunogurafiti
Written as the opening theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, this song marks the band’s first time handling a series theme in about nine years since “THE DAY” for Season 1 in 2016.
The lyrics, built around the keyword “revolution in the mind,” depict a resolve to overturn one’s values, conveying a level of intensity befitting the story’s final chapter.
With powerful vocals and a solid, driving melody that pushes you forward, it’s a rock number that symbolizes change and hope.
QUEEN’s SanctuaryHipunoshisumaiku -D.R.B
As a music-origin character rap project, Hypnosis Mic -D.R.B- captivates fans through a wide-ranging media mix.
Released in September 2025, this track was newly written as the theme song for the stage production “Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-.” Its aggressive sound—where rock and rap collide intensely—cranks up the energy.
The lyrics, infused with defiance against an unreasonable world and a strong will to uphold one’s ideals, may resonate with anyone fighting their own battles day to day.
Featuring powerful choral parts by the female cast, it’s a dramatic work that leaves a strong impact.
Handz In My PocketJO1
Released as their 10th single, this track explores the themes of inner confidence and latent potential, capturing the exhilaration of turning the tide at a crucial moment.
Its hard-hitting beat and witty lyrics reveal a new side of the group, while the stylish production is another key attraction.
It’s a powerful dance number that gives a strong push to anyone who wants to believe in themselves and take that first step.
DARE!?Takaneru Rui
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Released in September 2025, this track is a stylish dance tune written and composed by Teniwoha.
The lyrics, which question a self that keeps shrinking without stepping outside a prescribed circle, may resonate with many as they overlap with one’s own inner struggles.
With a firm, core-driven vocal that brings courage to hearts afraid of change, it’s a cool-and-cute number.
Dazz OnH ZETTRIO feat. Yucco Miller
This track is a collaboration between the piano trio H ZETTRIO—known for their technically dazzling performances—and saxophonist Yucco Miller.
It’s included on their collaborative album “Dazz On,” released in September 2025.
Yucco Miller’s passionate sax rides atop the meticulous, rock-solid groove crafted by H ZETTRIO, linking with the song’s unpredictable twists to create exquisite thrills.
The sonic dialogue—where calculation and impulse vie with each other—draws you into its world before you know it.
It’s a dynamic jazz tune that’s perfect when you’re craving a spark in your everyday life.
From rock numbers to dance tunes! Cool songs of the Reiwa era (41–50)
dollHitsuji Bungaku
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.
flying boatKing Gnu
This is a song by King Gnu—known for their distinctive musicality—that gives you a push when you want to break through the status quo and take a new step forward.
It carries a powerful message: don’t be bound by society’s conventions or ideas of correctness—embrace your past and future alike, and move ahead by your own will.
Monumental, stadium-shaking choruses fuse with earth-rumbling low-end to shake the listener to the core.
Released in August 2019, the track was also featured in an ANA commercial.
If you listen to it when you’re facing a major challenge or need to fire yourself up in the morning, it just might make you believe in limitless possibilities.