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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!

Playlist

From rock numbers to dance tunes! Cool songs of the Reiwa era
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1eastLiberaSuda Keina
LiberaSuda Keinaplay_arrow
Suda Keina’s sharp rock number sets your heart on edge.
2eastKill the NoiseSPYAIR
Kill the NoiseSPYAIRplay_arrow
Cutting through my doubts and moving forward
3eastBlue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
Jujutsu Kaisen OP, Tatsuya Kitani’s youth song
4eastTokyo FlashVaundy
Tokyo FlashVaundyplay_arrow
Vaundy’s City Pop-style songs are popular.
5eastfrom hereSixTONES
from hereSixTONESplay_arrow
SixTONES’ fiery theme song takes the top spot
6eastBREAK IT DOWNTHE RAMPAGE
BREAK IT DOWNTHE RAMPAGEplay_arrow
A fighting-spirit-filled pro-wrestling entrance theme
7eastEdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella
EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanellaplay_arrow
The smash hit song by Wednesday Campanella
8eastMake Me WonderOfisharu Higedan Dism
Make Me WonderOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
The opening theme song of the anime “Darwin’s Incident,” A Challenge to the Unknown
9eastRenegadesONE OK ROCK
RenegadesONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK's fiery rock inspires the heart
10eastchantAdo
chantAdoplay_arrow
Ado's new song features captivating exotic EDM.
11eastTo Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts
To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Message song by Creepy Nuts
12eastMiracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet
Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×miletplay_arrow
A collaboration song by MAN WITH A MISSION and milet
13eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A refreshing rock song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
14eastHabitSEKAI NO OWARI
HabitSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI's movie theme song, an impressive track
15eastOverdosenatori
Overdosenatoriplay_arrow
An international hit song released in 2022
16eastDead Or AliveGLAY
Dead Or AliveGLAYplay_arrow
GLAY’s theme song for “Record of Ragnarok III”
17eastNIGHT DANCERimase
NIGHT DANCERimaseplay_arrow
Rising singer imase’s latest dance tune is trending on social media.
18eastThe RumblingSiM
The RumblingSiMplay_arrow
SiM’s powerful sound and hard-hitting tracks
19eastHeralding springyama
Heralding springyamaplay_arrow
A hit song with an androgynous vocal timbre that portrays urban loneliness
20eastExclusive fighter≠ME
Exclusive fighter≠MEplay_arrow
A powerful ME track that faces the inner self
21eastIt’s hard to believe at first.natori
It’s hard to believe at first.natoriplay_arrow
A stylish rock that portrays adolescent emotions
22eastPOP SONGYonezu Kenshi
POP SONGYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s hit songs and distinctive musical style
23eastWanna beteddyloid
Wanna beteddyloidplay_arrow
Anime theme song: legendary artist delivers a passionate performance
24eastYou’re a pioneer too.monoburaito
You’re a pioneer too.monoburaitoplay_arrow
An inspiring, passionate anthem of soccer youth rock
25eastMad PulseMADKID
Mad PulseMADKIDplay_arrow
MADKID's powerful cheering song
26eastParanoid RendezvousGen’in wa jibun ni aru.
Paranoid RendezvousGen'in wa jibun ni aru.play_arrow
A song depicting the masks and loneliness of a social media-driven society
27eastGeography | Nowhere Now hereBIGMAMA
Geography | Nowhere Now hereBIGMAMAplay_arrow
A heart-stirring song that captures an emo youth
28eastOur SongHi-STANDARD
Our SongHi-STANDARDplay_arrow
Hi-STANDARD's Restart and New Challenges
29eastShibuya hariappa!BUCK∞TICK
Shibuya hariappa!BUCK∞TICKplay_arrow
The 44th single, infused with the new regime’s challenge
30eastSpurt syndromer10-FEET
Spurt syndromer10-FEETplay_arrow
10-FEET’s Uma Musume theme song expresses a fiery challenge through music.
31eastVISIONSNAQT VANE
VISIONSNAQT VANEplay_arrow
Theme song of Kamen Rider Zets: depicting the courage to take on challenges
32eastSteal The Showtimelesz
Steal The Showtimeleszplay_arrow
A passionate cheer song for Japan’s national basketball team
33eastStare In WonderBE:FIRST
Stare In WonderBE:FIRSTplay_arrow
A dance tune that portrays growth and challenge
34eastAsh[Alexandros]
Ash[Alexandros]play_arrow
The demon-like anime opening theme by [Alexandros] is powerful and grand.
35eastAdult Chick Childrenyama
Adult Chick Childrenyamaplay_arrow
An anime theme song that portrays growing pains and the search for adulthood
36eastTHE REVOPorunogurafiti
THE REVOPorunogurafitiplay_arrow
The final chapter’s passionate song, a tale of transformation and hope
37eastQUEEN’s SanctuaryHipunoshisumaiku -D.R.B
QUEEN's SanctuaryHipunoshisumaiku -D.R.Bplay_arrow
Theme song of Hypnosis Mic, with an intense/fast-paced tune
38eastHandz In My PocketJO1
Handz In My PocketJO1play_arrow
A powerful dance track that portrays confidence and potential
39eastDARE!?Takaneru Rui
DARE!?Takaneru Ruiplay_arrow
A song depicting VTuber Lui Takane’s inner struggles
40eastDazz OnH ZETTRIO feat. Yucco Miller
Dazz OnH ZETTRIO feat. Yucco Millerplay_arrow
A technically intricate jazz collaboration track, electrifying
41eastdollHitsuji Bungaku
dollHitsuji Bungakuplay_arrow
Hitsujibungaku’s emotion-stirring rock
42eastflying boatKing Gnu
flying boatKing Gnuplay_arrow
Courage to move forward from a King Gnu song
43eastMIRRORAdo
MIRRORAdoplay_arrow
A groovy track filled with messages of self-affirmation
44eastUr ZoneNumber_i
Ur ZoneNumber_iplay_arrow
Number_i’s new song: a track about self-assertion and challenge.
45eastTiger BoyHOKUTO
Tiger BoyHOKUTOplay_arrow
HOKUTO’s “Tiger Boy” depicts a pop everyday life
46eastKILL LOVEano
KILL LOVEanoplay_arrow
Piano rock that portrays emotions of love and destruction
47eastBFXFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
BFXFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBEplay_arrow
Delivering moving experiences through dance skills and singing voice
48eastRose Sélavy — and yet, it’s always someone else who dies — MNNK MADEMNNK Bro. (Takashi Murakami & JP THE WAVY)
Rose Sélavy — and yet, it’s always someone else who dies — MNNK MADEMNNK Bro. (Takashi Murakami & JP THE WAVY)play_arrow
An unconventional collaboration between art and music
49eastblacknails feat. MERI(sic)boy
blacknails feat. MERI(sic)boyplay_arrow
A powerful song that portrays an indomitable spirit fighting against society
50eastBossa BosaWOLF HOWL HARMONY
Bossa BosaWOLF HOWL HARMONYplay_arrow
An invigorating dance tune to transform your morning
51eastSeal for the reply columnMyGO!!!!!
Seal for the reply columnMyGO!!!!!play_arrow
A passionate rock sound that expresses MyGO!!!!!’s courage and inner conflict
52eastBlack Nightmarenaniwa danshi
Black Nightmarenaniwa danshiplay_arrow
Joichiro Fujiwara-starring drama “Laundering”…
53eastNight riderTaiga Kyomoto(SixTONES)
Night riderTaiga Kyomoto(SixTONES)play_arrow
A cool sound that feels like racing through the city at night...
54eastZenSHOW-GO
ZenSHOW-GOplay_arrow
An innovative track where SHOW-GO’s sonic world comes alive
55eastUnidentified areaNumber_i
Unidentified areaNumber_iplay_arrow
Challenging music that explores the inner universe
56eastmanicNEE
manicNEEplay_arrow
A diverse collection of songs that express NEE's emotions
57eastGee Gee TRAINToukyou Gegegay
Gee Gee TRAINToukyou Gegegayplay_arrow
A hopeful homage song to a classic hit from 1991
58eastblazing-fast logic-nessAKASAKI
blazing-fast logic-nessAKASAKIplay_arrow
A highly addictive band sound with a sense of loneliness, self-...
59eastSUPERNOVAKANA-BOON
SUPERNOVAKANA-BOONplay_arrow
KANA-BOON's anime theme song expresses the power of science
60eastIn progress (experiment ongoing)Shiina Ringo
In progress (experiment ongoing)Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
Use yourself as a test subject and freely take on challenges!
61eastCandy BlazeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
Candy BlazeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBEplay_arrow
A movie theme song that sings of strong will and hope
62eastRevolutionary Journey – On the WayAina ji Endo
Revolutionary Journey - On the WayAina ji Endoplay_arrow
A sentimental love’s course painted over a heavy-hitting beat
63eastRASEN in OKINAWAAwich, Dakki, OZworld, CHICO CARLITO
RASEN in OKINAWAAwich, Dakki, OZworld, CHICO CARLITOplay_arrow
Four Okinawan rappers drop a passionate track filled with hometown pride
64eastreincarnationYuuri
reincarnationYuuriplay_arrow
An anthem that encourages you to carve out your own path in life
65eastGo in Blind (Moon Wolf)&TEAM
Go in Blind (Moon Wolf)&TEAMplay_arrow
Powerful guitar riffs and a thrilling performance…
66eastShake it offFANTASTICS
Shake it offFANTASTICSplay_arrow
A dance tune that looks forward and shakes off entanglements
67eastEKO EKOm-flo loves ZICO,eill
EKO EKOm-flo loves ZICO,eillplay_arrow
A masterpiece created by m-flo with Japanese and Korean artists
68eastMoon on pampas grassShiina Ringo
Moon on pampas grassShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena: a theme song that sings of resolve in life
69eastVivacePorunogurafiti
VivacePorunogurafitiplay_arrow
Break through society’s sense of stagnation with an energetic track
70eastNEO SAMURAIWORLD ORDER
NEO SAMURAIWORLD ORDERplay_arrow
A stylish fusion of future and tradition…
71eastKing Kila GameMAZZEL
King Kila GameMAZZELplay_arrow
An overwhelmingly powerful party rock track
72eastMIC AS ONEDivision All Stars
MIC AS ONEDivision All Starsplay_arrow
A fiery rap track where every member's individuality shines!
73eastNO MAPUVERworld
NO MAPUVERworldplay_arrow
Ignite your fighting spirit with a passionate rock tune!
74eastvoiceNOISEMAKER
voiceNOISEMAKERplay_arrow
A moving work that captivates the heart with its diverse musicality
75eastpa pa pachōgakusei
pa pa pachōgakuseiplay_arrow
With a lively rhythm and playful phrases...
76eastDSTMONE OR EIGHT
DSTMONE OR EIGHTplay_arrow
Rihanna track sampling, next-generation hip-hop
77eastREDRyosuke Yamada
REDRyosuke Yamadaplay_arrow
Highly expressive and danceable stage performa…
78eastWAZAUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
WAZAUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukaiplay_arrow
A quirky song where they shout pro wrestling move names at full blast!
79eastSpicy Queenhanabie
Spicy Queenhanabieplay_arrow
The culmination of Harajuku core—an explosive, fiery shout!
80eastNo oneTogenashi Togeari
No oneTogenashi Togeariplay_arrow
A heart-stirring wo… that vividly portrays loneliness and inner conflict
81eastVertigoMAN WITH A MISSION
VertigoMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
The essence of oneself and the world questioned by a sci-fi song
82east08(ZERO HACHI)joōbachi
08(ZERO HACHI)joōbachiplay_arrow
The queen bee’s groundbreaking, endless theme song—intense.
83eastTORNADOMYERA
TORNADOMYERAplay_arrow
MYERA’s powerful new song becomes the theme for a popular drama
84eastPrideNovel Core
PrideNovel Coreplay_arrow
A passionate musical work that portrays conviction and decision
85eastBEATWurtS
BEATWurtSplay_arrow
An inspiring rock sound where ephemerality and power intersect
86eastDance in the palm of my handKokorashika
Dance in the palm of my handKokorashikaplay_arrow
A mature love song blending music from the ’70s and ’80s
87eastThe world of moviesbaibai nīche
The world of moviesbaibai nīcheplay_arrow
A buoyant pop-rock that drifts between everyday life and fantasy
88eastAvalanchetsurezuregakan
Avalanchetsurezuregakanplay_arrow
The unique blend of arrangement and lyrics is captivating.
89eastKaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundyplay_arrow
Revival of nostalgic memories and lost dreams
90eastKICKBACKYonezu Kenshi
KICKBACKYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s powerful music and emotional expression
91eastCASANOVA POSSEAli
CASANOVA POSSEAliplay_arrow
Rock, funk, hip-hop, and Latin...
92eastgumROF-MAO
gumROF-MAOplay_arrow
ROF-MAO’s new song stirs the heart
93eastfaceAve Mujica
faceAve Mujicaplay_arrow
A succession of heavy sounds surges forth, majestic…
94eastTWILIGHT!!!King Gnu
TWILIGHT!!!King Gnuplay_arrow
King Gnu’s movie-collaboration song captivates with its diverse tones and lyrics.
95eastSunburstShingāzuhai
SunburstShingāzuhaiplay_arrow
Powerful rock that gives you the courage to face difficulties
96eastROSEHANA
ROSEHANAplay_arrow
Singing about the strength to survive and overcome any hardship…
97eastexceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]
exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]play_arrow
Energetic, starting with a distorted guitar…
98eastThe Spider’s ThreadTHE RAMPAGE
The Spider’s ThreadTHE RAMPAGEplay_arrow
Overcoming hardship and grasping the light of hope
99eastDynamic Ryukyuderakkusu x derakkusu
Dynamic Ryukyuderakkusu x derakkusuplay_arrow
Okinawan music, a passionate piece brimming with vitality
100eastComical FightKiyomoto Taiga
Comical FightKiyomoto Taigaplay_arrow
Taiga Kyomoto’s passionate rock solo track grips the heart
101eastmixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Dynamic hit songs and anime theme songs
102eastA bouquet for meAdo
A bouquet for meAdoplay_arrow
A heartwarming piece themed around self-esteem and gratitude...
103eastIKIZAMAEast Of Eden
IKIZAMAEast Of Edenplay_arrow
A musical work that conveys a positive way of living
104eastBAKUON -Blast of Sound-WOLF HOWL HARMONY
BAKUON -Blast of Sound-WOLF HOWL HARMONYplay_arrow
Aggressive and cool, radiating an intense presence...
105eastDevil in Your HeartSiM
Devil in Your HeartSiMplay_arrow
The rough shouts and lingering melodies f…
106eastWonderlandiri
Wonderlandiriplay_arrow
A melody of the heart that finds light from the darkness
107eastSpacecraftBE:FIRST
SpacecraftBE:FIRSTplay_arrow
An aggressive style that could be called the very essence of BE:FIRST...
108eastkaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon
kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushonplay_arrow
Powerfully expressing the passion of those who pursue knowledge and truth…
109eastBOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi
BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
The opening of the TV anime “Medalist”…
110eastPlazmaYonezu Kenshi
PlazmaYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu colors the cosmos with a Gundam theme song
111eastJ.O.K.E.R.MAZZEL
J.O.K.E.R.MAZZELplay_arrow
A passionate theme song that sings of the courage and hope to take on challenges
112eastTropical TherapyONE OK ROCK
Tropical TherapyONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A Journey of Liberation and Paradise by ONE OK ROCK
113eastAnubisRinu
AnubisRinuplay_arrow
Myth-inspired EDM: Rinu sings of darkness and light
114eastYokazeHentai Shinshi Kurabu
YokazeHentai Shinshi Kurabuplay_arrow
A wistful singing voice riding on a lo-fi beat touches the heart…
115eastInductionRaul
InductionRaulplay_arrow
Original choreography and music with profound thematic depth
116eastSailingBE:FIRST
SailingBE:FIRSTplay_arrow
A positive message and the heat of youth overflow...
117eastREACHING FOR THE SKYMAN WITH A MISSION
REACHING FOR THE SKYMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
A rock sound brimming with a sense of speed and tinged with bittersweetness…
118eastDRESSING ROOMnatori
DRESSING ROOMnatoriplay_arrow
A dance tune filled with the desire to dance freely
119eastTOP OF THE GAMEFANTASTICS
TOP OF THE GAMEFANTASTICSplay_arrow
An exciting track that ventures into the unknown
120eastSparkling MoonGANG PARADE
Sparkling MoonGANG PARADEplay_arrow
Feeling great with electroswing!
121eastStart Our JourneyHAGANE
Start Our JourneyHAGANEplay_arrow
A metal song about a heart that chases dreams
122eastLADY CRAZYHIMEHINA
LADY CRAZYHIMEHINAplay_arrow
Singing of social criticism and freedom in Indian-style EDM
123eastBack To ZeroIzumii
Back To ZeroIzumiiplay_arrow
A new song depicting human relationships in the digital age
124east刺激最優先LIL LEAGUE
Stimulation First LIL LEAGUEplay_arrow
An energetic ... that delivers an exciting musical experience
125eastDamn flightLittle Black Dress
Damn flightLittle Black Dressplay_arrow
A fusion of youthful exhilaration and British rock...
126eastSupernatural (feat. Masato from coldrain）NOISEMAKER
Supernatural (feat. Masato from coldrain）NOISEMAKERplay_arrow
I'm electrified by the fierce, heavy sound...
127eastHIRAKEGOMANumber_i
HIRAKEGOMANumber_iplay_arrow
A bright, energetic work that warms the heart...
128eastMatterONE OK ROCK
MatterONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A rock song that portrays self-affirmation and positivity
129eastSKILLAWAKEPassCode
SKILLAWAKEPassCodeplay_arrow
PassCode’s anime opening theme is powerful and captivating.
130eastTaxi to the MoonPenthouse
Taxi to the MoonPenthouseplay_arrow
Sophisticated soul-disco from the 1980s...
131eastSHINOBIREOL
SHINOBIREOLplay_arrow
Reol’s “SHINOBI” is being released, inspired by the ruffian ninjas (ranpa).
132eastSWITCHRyosuke Yamada
SWITCHRyosuke Yamadaplay_arrow
Ryôsuke Yamada’s exotic new song
133eastTHE BALLERSSixTONES
THE BALLERSSixTONESplay_arrow
A passionate track that inspires the basketball world, carrying a powerful message.
134eastBO$$YTravis Japan
BO$$YTravis Japanplay_arrow
Travis Japan’s new song is, with confidence, ...
135eastRun, SAKAMOTOVaundy
Run, SAKAMOTOVaundyplay_arrow
It’s a rock number that radiates an overwhelming presence.
136eastSorry Not SorryWANIMA
Sorry Not SorryWANIMAplay_arrow
Pushing progress forward with passionate rock
137eastRaran RhapsodyWANIMA
Raran RhapsodyWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA's new song is a loud and powerful track.
138eastStargazertayori
Stargazertayoriplay_arrow
An exhilarating melody and a grand worldview make for an impressive…
139eastSWIPE!harusaruhi
SWIPE!harusaruhiplay_arrow
Shunsarubi’s new song: social critique and energy
140eastGOLDEN BUDDY feat. Kurumaraisan
GOLDEN BUDDY feat. Kurumaraisanplay_arrow
A rocking theme song that portrays friendship and passion
141eastWannabeAkiyama Kiiro
WannabeAkiyama Kiiroplay_arrow
Collaboration song with the manga “Choujin X” to be released in November
142eastMOGURA -Barefoot-hannya
MOGURA -Barefoot-hannyaplay_arrow
A poignant song that reflects the darkness of the city
143eastchang[e]BLUE ENCOUNT
chang[e]BLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
To the pulse of an aggressive sound, toward change…
144eastGot Boost?FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
Got Boost?FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBEplay_arrow
The dynamic beat and powerful sound a…
145eastWMDA(Where My Drums At)INI
WMDA(Where My Drums At)INIplay_arrow
Self-expression through energetic music
146eastROLLIN’ STONESWOLF HOWL HARMONY
ROLLIN' STONESWOLF HOWL HARMONYplay_arrow
An anthem that gives you the courage to face hardships
147eastTHE CODENakajima Kento
THE CODENakajima Kentoplay_arrow
A song themed around Kento Nakajima’s self-exploration and truth
148eastpicaresqueNakajima Kento
picaresqueNakajima Kentoplay_arrow
A sophisticated dance track that pursues individuality
149eastpyramid[Alexandros]
pyramid[Alexandros]play_arrow
[Alexandros]'s “Pyramid” is...