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 (41–50)
Bossa BosaWOLF HOWL HARMONY
A funky dance tune that colorfully powers up the start of your day.
It’s a single released by WOLF HOWL HARMONY in June 2025.
The song carries a message that blows away morning sluggishness and the blues, turning your day into an energetic one.
With its rhythmic rap and a catchy, onomatopoeia-filled chorus, it’s seriously addictive! Put it on during those mornings when you just can’t get out of bed, and it might make you think, “Let’s have fun today, too!”
From rock numbers to dance tunes! Cool songs of the Reiwa era (51–60)
Seal for the reply columnMyGO!!!!!
This is a track by MyGO!!!!!, a rock band from the multimedia project BanG Dream! Officially described as a “hardcore number,” the song features a tightly locked rhythm section and driving guitar riffs that surge forward in unison, delivering a sound that distills the energy of a live performance.
The lyrics reflect both the fragility of trying to protect oneself and the strong will to step beyond that shell.
It’s a song that gives a powerful push to anyone who, despite doubts and inner conflict, wants to take a step forward.
Black Nightmarenaniwa danshi
A cool dance track chosen as the theme song for Joichiro Fujiwara’s starring drama “Laundering”! It’s a mysterious and mature-sounding song that you’d never expect from Naniwa Danshi’s usually friendly, cozy vibe.
The thrilling, slightly poisonous lyrics—like the members probing each other’s true identities—make a huge impact.
The edgy sound also lures listeners into a nightmare-like world.
This track is included on the single “Asymmetry / Black Nightmare,” releasing in September 2025.
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Night riderTaiga Kyomoto(SixTONES)
An urban track that pairs a cool, night-city rush of sound with Taiga Kyomoto’s delicate vocals.
His breath-infused singing seems to convey both the anxiety of nearly losing sight of your goal and the strong will to keep moving forward.
You can picture the protagonist pressing through the darkness in search of light, even while carrying loneliness.
The song is included on SixTONES’ single “Stargaze,” to be released in September 2025.
It’s perfect for a late-night drive with a glittering cityscape.
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.
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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.
manicNEE
This is NEE’s first single under their new lineup, carefully expressing the complex emotions swirling inside the heart through music.
As the title suggests—referring to a manic state—the song is permeated by roller-coaster-like emotional ups and downs.
While rooted in rock, its strikingly diverse sound weaves in a variety of genres.
It’s a perfect track for those wrestling with inner conflicts or looking to make a fresh start.