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!
Playlist
| Masterpieces of the Reiwa Era: Hit Songs That Define the Times | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | chantAdo | play_arrow | Ado’s new song is making waves with its EDM sound and husky vocals |
| 2east | idolYOASOBI | play_arrow | YOASOBI's 'Idol' is a masterpiece of the Reiwa era. |
| 3east | Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya | play_arrow | “Ao no Sumika” is popular as the theme song of Jujutsu Kaisen. |
| 4east | My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER | play_arrow | FRUITS ZIPPER’s self-affirmation song |
| 5east | SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Introduction to the signature song "Subtitle" by Official HIGE DANDism |
| 6east | NIGHT DANCERimase | play_arrow | imase’s masterpiece, NIGHT DANCER, symbolizes a new era |
| 7east | SPECIALZKing Gnu | play_arrow | King Gnu produced the opening theme for Jujutsu Kaisen. |
| 8east | dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s fun, popular songs |
| 9east | Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu | play_arrow | Adult Blue, a fusion of the ’70s and the present |
| 10east | Spring Dayaimyon | play_arrow | Aimyon “Harunohi” Family bonds on a spring day |
| 11east | Overdosenatori | play_arrow | An introduction to Natori’s highly addictive songs |
| 12east | Dried flowersYuuri | play_arrow | Yuuri breaks through from social media with Dry Flower |
| 13east | flash[Alexandros] | play_arrow | “Flash” by [Alexandros] is the theme song for the Gundam movie. |
| 14east | rainbowSuda Masaki | play_arrow | Masaki Suda’s “Niji” is a moving masterpiece. |
| 15east | broad daylightKing Gnu | play_arrow | King Gnu’s masterpiece on the theme of life choices |
| 16east | Cinderella BoySaucy Dog | play_arrow | The Appeal and Evaluation of Cinderella Boy |
| 17east | W/X/YTani Yuuki | play_arrow | Tani Yuuki’s love song W/X/Y |
| 18east | Et ceteraimase | play_arrow | A pop song depicting romance crafted by imase |
| 19east | danceAdo | play_arrow | A shocking work that portrays the emotions of youth |
| 20east | festivalFuji Kaze | play_arrow | Fujii Kaze releases a song that expresses the joy of life |
| 21east | Goodbye DeclarationChinozo | play_arrow | The popular trajectory of Goodbye Declaration |
| 22east | sparkleFuji Kaze | play_arrow | Kirari, a song Kenshi Yonezu wrote for a Honda commercial |
| 23east | Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI creates the opening theme song for One Piece |
| 24east | electric shockYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s “Kanden” is the theme song for MIU404 |
| 25east | BlessingYOASOBI | play_arrow | YOASOBI's 'Shukufuku' is a song of hope |
| 26east | It’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | A simple love song by Macaroni Empitsu |
| 27east | HabitSEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | A pop rock song by SEKAI NO OWARI |
| 28east | horizonback number | play_arrow | A song written by back number specifically for high school students |
| 29east | Spot the differenceSuda Masaki | play_arrow | Masaki Suda’s signature song “Machigai Sagashi” |
| 30east | MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s “Magic” is the campaign song for Coca-Cola. |
| 31east | Biri MillionYuuri | play_arrow | Yuri’s “Billimillion” is a smash hit with its lyrics and music video |
| 32east | Mela!Ryokushokushakai | play_arrow | Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s cheering song “Mela!” |
| 33east | KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s Chainsaw Man opening song |
| 34east | I’m a messMY FIRST STORY | play_arrow | The captivating song “I’m a mess” |
| 35east | Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s “Uma to Shika” is a masterpiece that sings of the courage to overcome setbacks. |
| 36east | StarmineDa-iCE | play_arrow | Da-iCE's hit song Star Mine |
| 37east | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy | play_arrow | The meaning of Vaundy’s “Kaiju no Hanauta” is still a mystery. |
| 38east | monsterYOASOBI | play_arrow | YOASOBI's “Monster” is a big hit |
| 39east | A Naked Heartaimyon | play_arrow | Aimyong’s “Naked Heart” is a huge hit |
| 40east | Zankyo SankaAimer | play_arrow | Zankyosanka by Aimer, the opening theme of Demon Slayer |
| 41east | Beautiful finsupittsu | play_arrow | Spitz’s new song: beautiful lyrics and a refreshing feel |
| 42north_east | New Era (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)Ado | play_arrow | 'Shin Jidai' is a movie theme song sung by Ado. |
| 43south_east | Make you happyNiziU | play_arrow | NiziU’s pre-debut song becomes a big hit |
| 44east | Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet | play_arrow | The Demon Slayer anime opening is rock about bonds and courage |
| 45east | EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella | play_arrow | Introduction to Wednesday Campanella’s new song Edison |
| 46east | flameLiSA | play_arrow | LiSA wins the Japan Record Award with “Homura” |
| 47east | Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chuutan (CV: Saori Hayami)HONEY WORKS | play_arrow | HoneyWorks songs are hugely popular on TikTok |
| 48east | I love youback number | play_arrow | A masterpiece by back number that portrays a faint, budding love |
| 49east | Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai | play_arrow | Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s summer love song |
| 50east | ReiwaGōruden Bonbā | play_arrow | Golden Bomber releases a new song themed around the Reiwa era |
| 51east | Racing into the NightYOASOBI | play_arrow | The massive hit of YOASOBI’s signature song, “Yoru ni Kakeru” |
| 52east | Chu, diversityano | play_arrow | A singer’s streaming single aiming to be a symbol of diversity |
| 53east | JUST DANCE!Travis Japan | play_arrow | Travis Japan makes their global debut |
| 54east | mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Higedan’s “Mixed Nuts” is loved by many people. |
| 55east | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Official Hige Dandism’s Reiwa-era signature song “Pretender” is a big hit |
| 56east | Umillennium parade, Belle | play_arrow | millennium parade is a project by the vocalist of King Gnu |
| 57east | The Zero Sense10-FEET | play_arrow | “Dai Zerokan” by 10-FEET is a big hit |
| 58east | heartaimyon | play_arrow | Aimyon’s heart speaks for the feeling of love. |
| 59east | Tokyo FlashVaundy | play_arrow | Vaundy’s “Tokyo Flash” is gaining attention |
| 60east | Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | The appeal of Official HIGE DANDism’s signature song “Cry Baby” |
| 61east | PAKUasmi | play_arrow | PAKU is a representative song of the Reiwa era loved by young people |
| 62east | Kaikai KitanEVE | play_arrow | Jujutsu Kaisen opening theme song by Eve |
| 63east | ultramarineYOASOBI | play_arrow | YOASOBI's “Gunjō” is a cheering song that colored the youth of high school students |
| 64east | Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo | play_arrow | A graduation ballad that portrays the sadness of parting and the hope for reunion |
| 65east | Because you are hereUru | play_arrow | Theseus' Ship Theme Song Ballad |
| 66east | Fuzzy NavelConton Candy | play_arrow | Conton Candy’s love song is moving |
| 67east | Shut up.Ado | play_arrow | Ado’s signature song “Usseewa” became a huge hit. |
| 68east | TsukuyomiKing&Prince | play_arrow | Introduction to King & Prince's new song |
| 69east | PARTY PEOPLESixTONES | play_arrow | All-out fun with SixTONES’ summer song |
| 70east | Vanillakyanai | play_arrow | Cyanai-san's vanilla is trending |
| 71east | Lie Rai Lie RaiMYERA | play_arrow | A song in which MYERA pursued their true self |
| 72east | gardenFuji Kaze | play_arrow | Fujii Kaze's "Garden" is a moving song |
| 73east | Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS | play_arrow | RADWIMPS expressed a new appeal through the theme song for a Makoto Shinkai film |
| 74east | Soldier, run.B’z | play_arrow | B’z’s “Soldiers, Run” is a rousing fight song that stirs the heart |
| 75east | Love and romanceNovelbright | play_arrow | Introduction to Novelbright's love songs |
| 76east | That gentle girlsupittsu | play_arrow | Spitz “That Gentle Girl” released in 2019 |
| 77east | Let’s dance at homeHoshino Gen | play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s “Dance at Home” becomes a social phenomenon |
| 78east | single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu | play_arrow | A passionate rock ballad by King Gnu |
| 79east | from hereSixTONES | play_arrow | SixTONES' drama theme song, a powerful hip-hop track |
| 80east | Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai | play_arrow | A soothing, healing song with Dai Hirai’s gentle vocals |
| 81east | Starry NightYuka | play_arrow | A beautiful theme song for A Night When the Stars Fall |
| 82east | chameleonKing Gnu | play_arrow | King Gnu's "Chameleon" is a hit song that represents the Reiwa era. |
| 83east | DynamiteBTS | play_arrow | BTS's 'Dynamite' is a worldwide hit song. |
| 84east | Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA | play_arrow | LiSA’s Demon Slayer theme song rock |
| 85east | wrinkle alignmentVaundy | play_arrow | Vaundy’s classic song themed around human relationships and time |
| 86east | It’s love, right?wacci | play_arrow | The importance of falling in love with someone for no reason |
| 87east | Tokyo Shandy Rendezvous feat. KAF, TsumikiMAISONdes | play_arrow | Urusei Yatsura Ending Theme Song |
| 88east | CITRUSDa-iCE | play_arrow | The appeal of Da-iCE’s signature song, CITRUS |
| 89east | Diamond Smilenaniwa danshi | play_arrow | A glamorous, soothing idol song by Naniwa Danshi |
| 90east | Sukitchu no! (feat. Kapi)HONEY WORKS | play_arrow | HoneyWorks' love songs |
| 91east | force majeureVaundy | play_arrow | Vaundy made a major breakthrough with Tokyo Flash |
| 92east | You As You Are (Prod. @thekontrabandz)Centipede & Rhyme Man | play_arrow | New song by a hip-hop unit depicting heartbreak |
| 93east | forget-me-notAwesome City Club | play_arrow | Awesome City Club movie-inspired song |
| 94east | RippleAo | play_arrow | ao's 2022 release “Ripple” |
| 95east | Heralding springyama | play_arrow | The hit song born from social media: yama “Haruwotsugeru” (Spring Tells) |
| 96east | MainstreamBE:FIRST | play_arrow | BE:FIRST’s era-defining song “Mainstream” |
| 97east | morning starLiSA | play_arrow | A powerful song that expresses determination and hope |
| 98east | To tell you the truth,yangusukinii | play_arrow | Young Skinny scores a massive hit with a heart-stirring song |
| 99east | Bye-Good-ByeBE:FIRST | play_arrow | BE:FIRST's hit song Bye-Good-Bye |
| 100east | First-Love (Ubu Love)naniwa danshi | play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi’s debut song “Ubu Love” |


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