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 (51–60)
Gee Gee TRAINToukyou Gegegay
A hopeful dance track created as an homage to the 1991 classic “Choo Choo TRAIN.” Released by Tokyo Gegegay in May 2025, it drew attention for its co-choreography with BE:FIRST’s RYUHEI.
It carries a forward-looking message: “Even if you can’t catch the train you wanted, keep walking,” and its sound fuses coolness with passion in a way that electrifies.
When you face setbacks or hardships, this song might just give you a push forward.
blazing-fast logic-nessAKASAKI
This work channels feelings of loneliness and self-doubt into a highly addictive band sound.
AKASAKI’s “Explosive-Speed Logic-ness” is a track released in March 2025.
It strikingly portrays the gap between one’s outward self and inner self, as well as the contradictions in relationships with others.
The blend of tense melodies and subtly shadowy guitar phrases is superb.
It’s great for getting pumped up or for sinking into deep thought.
SUPERNOVAKANA-BOON
A solid, aggressive rock number by KANA-BOON.
This track has been chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Dr.
STONE SCIENCE FUTURE.” Brimming with a sense of speed befitting a story about forging the future through the power of science, it powerfully sings of an indomitable spirit—“wielding imagination as a weapon and repeating infinite trial and error”—which mirrors the protagonists’ very challenges.
It will stir your heart as you face your own battles and give you the courage to take that next step.
In progress (experiment ongoing)Shiina Ringo
This song carries a powerful message from Ringo Sheena: “Let’s use ourselves as test subjects and explore how to live better!” Released in July 2025 as the campaign song for Shiseido Ultimune, it resonates perfectly with the campaign’s ethos of breaking free from every constraint.
Set to an energetic rock sound, it’s an anthem to freely experimenting without fear of failure.
When you’re held back by others’ eyes or conventional wisdom and can’t take the first step, listening to this track will spark the motivation to say, “Let’s just try it.”
From rock numbers to dance tunes! Cool songs of the Reiwa era (61–70)
Candy BlazeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
An emotional dance track by FANTASTICS, written as the theme song for the film “Kamen Rider GAV: Invaders of the Candy House.” Released in July 2025, the song is also included on the mini-album “Cosmic Resonance.” Set to a powerful, future bass–driven sound, it voices a steadfast resolve to protect those you hold dear.
Its inventive lyrics, which use sweets as metaphors, make for a compelling listen.
It’s a piece that will give you a push when you’re ready to take on a new challenge.
Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina ji Endo
This is a song by Aina The End, chosen as the opening theme for season 2 of the TV anime Dandadan.
Built on a heavy beat and aggressive sound, the piece portrays the fate of a sentimental love.
Undaunted by dark imagery like blood, mud, and curses, it conveys a resolve to go wild together—echoing through vocals that verge on a shout.
If you listen when you want to strengthen your resolve, it might give you the power to break through the darkness!
RASEN in OKINAWAAwich, Dakki, OZworld, CHICO CARLITO
This is a single brimming with hometown pride, created by four talented rappers from Okinawa.
Over a sound where the tones of the sanshin blend with hip-hop beats, Awich, Tsubaki, OZworld, and CHICO CARLITO powerfully express their daily lives and pride.
The track was included on the EP “098RADIO vol.1 Hosted by Awich,” released in March 2023, its music video has surpassed 20 million views, and it was performed on Music Station in February 2024.
Their stance of carrying their homeland on their backs as they move toward the future will resonate with anyone who values their roots.
When you need courage to face adversity, listening to this song will surely give you a push forward.