Masterpieces of the Reiwa Era: Hit Songs That Define the Times
As the era shifted from Heisei to Reiwa, the way we listen to music has changed dramatically.
People buy CDs less often now, and more of us listen to music through subscription services.
It’s also no longer unusual to see up-and-coming young artists emerging, active mainly on social media and video platforms.
Amid these changes, many popular songs have been born in the Reiwa era and are loved by countless people every day.
In this article, we’ll showcase, all at once, the hit songs that took the era by storm from Reiwa Year One onward, including the latest smash hits!
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[Masterpieces of the Reiwa Era] Hit Songs That Define the Times (31–40)
StarmineDa-iCE
Da-iCE, the five-member group that always captivates us with their powerful combination of dance and vocals.
Their 22nd single “Starmine,” released on August 22, 2022, became a massive hit, racking up over 500 million views on TikTok! The lyrics, like dazzling fireworks coloring the night sky, and the powerful sound elevate each other even further.
It’s quite a high-key song, so if you can pull it off at karaoke, you might just surprise everyone around you.
An energetic track that leads listeners toward a positive mindset.
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
This is a song by Vaundy, who began posting his music on YouTube in 2019 and made a big splash after appearing in the 73rd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen in 2022.
Despite a title that suggests something different, its heartrending lyrics and overwhelming vocal performance have captivated many fans, especially younger listeners.
According to Vaundy, the title ‘Kaiju no Hanauta’ and the identically pronounced word with different kanji that appears in the lyrics have different meanings.
He has said, ‘I’ll talk about what this means someday.’ It seems we’ll have to wait a bit longer to hear the true meaning behind this song.
monsterYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s single “Kaibutsu” was released on January 6, 2021, delivering a powerful emotional impact.
Its dark electronic sound, which further engraves the tense world of the anime BEASTARS, drew rapt attention from listeners.
Selected as No.
5 on TIME magazine’s “Top 10 Songs of 2021,” the song—along with its music video—has continued to captivate fans with its immersive atmosphere.
The soaring momentum into the chorus helped drive its popularity, reaching 100 million streams by April 2021, making it a true anthem that symbolizes the Reiwa era.
A Naked Heartaimyon
In 2020, Aimyon released “Naked Heart,” her first ballad as a single.
It was selected as the theme song for the TBS drama ‘My Housekeeper Nagisa-san’ and reached No.
4 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Its somewhat nostalgic sound is soothing, and the lyrics, which earnestly sing of the seriousness of falling in love, really resonate.
The music video, which features Aimyon standing in a bathroom, won Best Video of the Year – Japan (Female) at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2020.
Zankyo SankaAimer
The anime Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc sparked a social phenomenon.
Its opening theme is the song Zankyosanka.
Aimer’s signature appeal—her singing that weaves together a husky voice and soaring high notes—really shines in this track.
You can fully savor it in Zankyosanka.
By the way, Aimer actually wrote the lyrics as well.
Since she uses a different credit for her lyric-writing, many people may not have noticed.
Some of the lyrics also tie directly to scenes from the anime, so keep an ear out for those.
Masterpieces of the Reiwa Era: Hit Songs That Define the Times (41–50)
Beautiful finsupittsu
The moment “Utsukushii Hane” (Beautiful Fins) makes the air tremble, you’re introduced to a new musical worldview.
Spitz’s clean songs are imbued with a purely simple beauty.
In this new track, without embellishment, the lyrics gently nestle close to the listener’s heart and paint vivid scenes.
The transparent high notes and soft melodic lines feel somehow nostalgic, evoking classic J-pop.
Even so, it carries that signature Spitz freshness, making it a song that resonates across generations.
Its friendly, catchy chorus invites you to hit repeat.
“Utsukushii Hane” will continue to move people’s hearts in the Reiwa era without losing its luster.
New Era (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)Ado
“New Genesis,” which was selected as the theme song for the film ONE PIECE FILM RED, was released in 2022 by the powerhouse vocalist Ado, with music producer Yasutaka Nakata handling both lyrics and composition.
Its rich, heavy beat is complemented by vibrant synth tones.
Pay attention to her powerful delivery of lyrics filled with determination for the future.
Her expansive, soaring voice conjures an image of a world spreading endlessly.
It’s an energetic track that hints at the dawn of new days.
