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 (61–70)
reincarnationYuuri
A powerful cheer song by singer-songwriter Yuuri.
Released in June 2025, this work is a high-velocity rock number themed around life, following in the vein of “Billimillion.” It carries a strong resolve to carve out your own destiny without yielding to birthplace or circumstances, resonating through emotional vocals and a dynamic band sound.
Perfect for when you’re about to lose confidence or want to take a new step forward!
Shake it offFANTASTICS
Add an energetic dance tune that shakes off the baggage of the past to your playlist! “Shake it off” is a track released by FANTASTICS in June 2025.
It was featured as an insert song in the tokusatsu drama Kamen Rider GAV.
The straightforward lyrics—expressing a firm resolve to not look back and just keep moving forward—leave a strong impression.
Combined with a driving beat and powerful vocals, it stirs the listener’s spirit.
It’s a number that gives you a push when you want to start something new or reset your mindset.
EKO EKOm-flo loves ZICO,eill
You can’t resist the chemistry between top Japanese and Korean artists! Released in June 2025 to mark m-flo’s 25th anniversary, this track was created with eill and Korean musician ZICO.
It’s a groovy number with catchy phrases that stick in your head, and the way their unique styles blend creates a distinctive world that makes your body move before you know it.
A new musical experience is waiting for you.
Moon on pampas grassShiina Ringo
You’ll be overwhelmed by the dramatic soundscape.
This work is a single released by Ringo Sheena in June 2025.
It was chosen as the theme song for the NHK Saturday drama “Hitori de Shinitai.” It’s a cover of the band Appa’s song “Gypsy,” expressing the loneliness of life and the quiet resolve within it over a glamorous yet weighty sonic palette.
On nights when you feel contemplative, why not immerse yourself in this cinematic world of sound?
MIC AS ONEDivision All Stars
A single bursting with energy that unfolds like a grand climax right before your eyes! From the Hypnosis Mic series, all 18 Division All Stars members showcase their individuality to the fullest.
A cool, edgy beat with a touch of sci-fi atmosphere fuses with each MC’s intricate, multilayered rhyming to create a sound that’s both energetic and cinematic.
Its message, centered on unity and resonance, is sure to stir the listener’s heart.
This track is included on the album MIC AS ONE, releasing in June 2025.
The album also serves as the soundtrack to the film Hypnosis Mic –Division Rap Battle–, which hits theaters in February 2025.
Perfect for reliving the emotion of the movie, or for boosting your mood when you want to feel that powerful sense of togetherness with your crew.
NO MAPUVERworld
It’s a rock tune exploding with soul-shaking guitar riffs and razor-sharp beats! Created by the rock band UVERworld, it was released as a single in June 2025 and selected as the official song for ABEMA’s M.LEAGUE 2025-26.
Their uniquely uplifting sound, elevating a diverse range of musical elements, is truly stirring.
And TAKUYA∞’s passionate vocals are absolutely irresistible! The lyrics capture a determination to step onto a new path without a map.
If you’re not satisfied with the status quo, let this song ignite your fighting spirit!
刺激最優先LIL LEAGUE
An energetic track that delivers a thrilling musical experience.
It’s a song by LIL LEAGUE from EXILE TRIBE, released in January 2025.
The lyrics are striking, depicting a drive to believe in one’s potential and charge toward the future while enjoying the challenges along the way.
It conveys fearlessness in the face of chaos and the unity of a team.
Perfect for when you want to start a new challenge or push forward with your crew.
A passionate dance tune that makes you want to move!
Wonderlandiri
A masterpiece depicting the heart of someone striving to find light within deep darkness has arrived from iri.
Set to a luscious melody steeped in R&B and soul, it tenderly envelops the emptiness and loneliness of everyday life while powerfully singing of the will to move toward the light.
Included on the album “Private,” this track has continued to soothe countless listeners since its release in March 2023.
It’s a warm song that keeps you company on late-night drives or in moments when you want to cherish time alone.
iri’s gentle yet resolute voice is sure to resonate deeply in the hearts of those who listen.
TWILIGHT!!!King Gnu
An ambitious work from King Gnu, woven from danceable sounds and a wistful vocal style.
Released in April 2025, this track was written specifically for the feature film Detective Conan: The Phantom with a Single Eye.
The cool sound arrangement meshes perfectly with Satoru Iguchi’s high tones and Daiki Tsuneta’s deep vocals in a tight call-and-response.
The lyrics, which reflect the film’s storyline, are also compelling.
On release day, a surprise free live performance in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho generated major buzz.
ZenSHOW-GO
It’s a piece that leaves me freshly amazed every time I listen—who knew the human voice alone could express so much? Created by SHOW-GO, who has pursued a unique sonic world in projects like the “Beatbox Only” series and reached the top at the Grand Boost Championship in 2017, this track was released in June 2025.
A powerful beat, a bassline that thumps deep in your gut, and an alternative timbre meld together.
As with his previous works, this one conveys his sincere attitude toward sound.
In this roughly two-and-a-half-minute span where stillness and dynamism coexist, it feels like a Zen experience through sound.
It’s a track I hope you’ll lend an ear to when, amidst busy days, you want to pause and face yourself.