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RIZE’s classic and popular songs

RIZE is a rock band that has led Japan’s mixture rock scene since their formation in 1997.

Many people are still captivated by their one-of-a-kind mixture sensibility, each member’s exceptional expressive power, and their charismatic presence—including their looks.

Their die-hard fans are known as “Rizers.”

What makes them so compelling are, above all, their straightforward sound, a wealth of memorable guitar riffs, and their overwhelming live performances.

Calling them cool might sound cliché, but it’s the word that suits them best.

This time, we’re going to dive into the world of RIZE!

We researched their past hits and classic tracks and carefully curated a selection.

Playlist

RIZE’s classic and popular songs
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1eastPink SpiderRIZE
Pink SpiderRIZEplay_arrow
RIZE covers Pink Spider
2eastWhy I’m MeRIZE
Why I'm MeRIZEplay_arrow
RIZE’s second single that reached 10th on the Oricon chart
3eastheiwaRIZE
heiwaRIZEplay_arrow
A song calling for action toward peace
4eastThunderRIZE
ThunderRIZEplay_arrow
Live footage of RIZE’s signature song
5eastLOVEHATERIZE
LOVEHATERIZEplay_arrow
An aggressive, RISE-style sounding track
6eastPlease Oh PleaseRIZE
Please Oh PleaseRIZEplay_arrow
A garage rock-style song by RIZE
7eastYouth Ⅱ YouthRIZE
Youth Ⅱ YouthRIZE
Respect for JESSE's musical life and hero
8eastkidsRIZE
kidsRIZE
A song to support children's growth
9eastMUPPETRIZE
MUPPETRIZEplay_arrow
Introduction to the theme song of the black panther
10eastsandy beachRIZE
sandy beachRIZE
RIZE’s catchy summer song
11eastLAUGH IT OUTRIZE with Hayato
LAUGH IT OUTRIZE with Hayato
Theme song for the film starring Hayato Ichihara
12eastZERORIZE
ZERORIZEplay_arrow
A three-piece song that shows RIZE's growth
13eastLADY LOVERIZE
LADY LOVERIZEplay_arrow
Single released in 2007, showcasing KenKen’s area of expertise
14eastGood DayRIZE
Good DayRIZE
There are bad days, but let’s keep moving forward
15eastGodRIZE
GodRIZEplay_arrow
A digital single included on the album
16eastONE SHOTRIZE
ONE SHOTRIZE
A RIZE song with a basketball motif
17eastDream CatcherRIZE
Dream CatcherRIZE
A dream catcher with the theme of grasping dreams
18east02RIZE
02RIZE
A song brimming with rebellious spirit from RIZE’s early days
19eastGHOSTRIZE
GHOSTRIZEplay_arrow
Album track, jazzy and elegant
20eastAmerican HeroRIZE
American HeroRIZEplay_arrow
An up-tempo staple of live shows
21eastmissing youRIZERIZE’s rare, mellow ballad
22eastPARTY HOUSERIZE
PARTY HOUSERIZEplay_arrow
An edgy track for a party house
23eastSILVERRIZE
SILVERRIZEplay_arrow
A track where bass techniques explode
24eastANSWERRIZEA passionate rock number from the album
25eastRIZE IN YA AREARIZEThe song of RIZE’s comeback declaration
26eastOWTKASTRIZE
OWTKASTRIZEplay_arrow
A song that symbolizes RIZE’s comeback period
27eastPARADOX gymnasticsRIZE
PARADOX gymnasticsRIZEplay_arrow
An aggressive track by RIZE. A satire on environmental issues.
28eastVIBRATION ~introducing Def TechRIZE
VIBRATION ~introducing Def TechRIZEplay_arrow
A collaboration song with Def Tech, rap and beautiful melodies
29eastJapanese swordRIZE
Japanese swordRIZEplay_arrow
RISE, a track included on 2001's FOREPLAY
30eastwindRIZE
windRIZEplay_arrow
RIZE’s striking song that depicts the power and transformations of nature
31eastBLACK FLYRIZEA song that expresses a man's heart with humor
32eastWhy I’m meRIZE
Why I’m meRIZEplay_arrow
You could even say they were a key figure during the heyday of mixture rock...
33eastONERIZE
ONERIZEplay_arrow
A delicate, melodic piece for quiet guitar
34eastSTAND UPRIZE
STAND UPRIZEplay_arrow
RIZE’s political message song
35eastFar Eastern TribeRIZEA tribe from the Far East introduces itself to the world
36eastHGKROCRIZEThe fusion of JESSE's rap and folk music
37eastPlay GroundRIZERIZE’s signature song gets the crowd going with hardcore vibes
38eastWicked them beatsRIZEA funky rap song by RIZE
39eastEXPERIENCERIZE
EXPERIENCERIZEplay_arrow
RIZE powerful guitar track
40eastGet the MicRIZE
Get the MicRIZEplay_arrow
A forward-looking RIZE song that pushes beyond the limits
41eastKush BerryRIZE
Kush BerryRIZEplay_arrow
A dynamic, exhilarating track that expresses a yearning for youth and freedom
42eastLive or DieRIZE
Live or DieRIZEplay_arrow
A pop single by RIZE: song introduction
43eastRESPECTRIZE
RESPECTRIZEplay_arrow
Live positively and keep going without letting discrimination defeat you.
44eastflyRIZE
flyRIZEplay_arrow
RIZE's concentrated heavy sound
45eastFires and brawls are the flowers of Edo feat. E.D.ORIZE
Fires and brawls are the flowers of Edo feat. E.D.ORIZEplay_arrow
Introduction to hip-hop tracks featuring JESSE
46eastRaizu’s Show TimeRIZE
Raizu’s Show TimeRIZEplay_arrow
Expressing a passionate love for music with RIZE’s fierce beats
47eastI’m a bitchRIZE
I'm a bitchRIZEplay_arrow
The solitude and strength of guitar-rap fusion
48eastLOCAL DIFENCE ORGANIZATIONRIZE
LOCAL DIFENCE ORGANIZATIONRIZEplay_arrow
RIZE’s 16th single, a distinctive mixture sound
49eastDear Mr.PresidentRIZE
Dear Mr.PresidentRIZEplay_arrow
Characterized by a catchy, pop melody that also connects with punk...
50eastLOCAL DEFENCE ORGANIZATIONRIZE
LOCAL DEFENCE ORGANIZATIONRIZEplay_arrow
It's a song that gets me hyped and helps me focus. The track…
51eastTOKYO RATSRIZEThe Japan national team survives doggedly like a sewer rat.
52eastGun ShotRIZE
Gun ShotRIZEplay_arrow
RIZE's final single before their hiatus
53eastHAVOCRIZE
HAVOCRIZEplay_arrow
A track included on RIZE's album
54eastJESUS AND MARIARIZE
JESUS AND MARIARIZEplay_arrow
A track where the band and effects are fused
55eastLight Your FireRIZE
Light Your FireRIZEplay_arrow
RIZE’s signature song “Light Your Fire”
56eastMUSICRIZE
MUSICRIZEplay_arrow
The third single released in 2001
57eastRIZERIZE
RIZERIZEplay_arrow
A song that sings about a band's formation and history
58eastTKCRIZE
TKCRIZEplay_arrow
The suspicious-sounding bass and distinctive lyrics are highly addictive.
59eastTelevision SongRIZE
Television SongRIZEplay_arrow
A song that wryly satirizes the demanded character performance
60eastHow to celebrate an ordinary dayRIZE
How to celebrate an ordinary dayRIZEplay_arrow
A laid-back track highlighted by JESSE’s memorable rap
61eastThe Return of ThunderboltRIZE
The Return of ThunderboltRIZEplay_arrow
RIZE’s new song gives you courage when you’re feeling defeated
62eastNAMERIZE
NAMERIZEplay_arrow
A Japanese classic by JESSE