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Masterpieces and popular songs by SEKAI NO OWARI (SekaOwa)

Let me introduce some songs by the four-piece rock band SEKAI NO OWARI, also known as SekaOwa.

Their music features vocals with Auto-Tune and is captivating for its fantasy-filled soundscapes.

SekaOwa often stirs controversy—starting with remarks like “we don’t need guitars”—and they’re frequently criticized.

But you could also say they’re constantly pursuing a new style that doesn’t fit within the conventional boundaries of music.

While I introduced them at the outset as a rock band, in that sense it might be more accurate to describe them not as a band, but as an entertainment collective.

With that, please enjoy the music of the entertainment collective SEKAI NO OWARI.

Masterpiece and popular songs by SEKAI NO OWARI (Sekaowa) (11–20)

Death MagicSEKAI NO OWARI

This song was created in the early days of SEKAI NO OWARI and poses questions about death.

The lyrics are thought-provoking overall, and from familiar doubts to situations where relationships aren’t going well, it’s a track that lets you rediscover the question of “why?”

Nightmare of the Galactic CitySEKAI NO OWARI

"Nightmare of the Galaxy Street" (from the Blu-ray/DVD included with the First Limited Edition of the new album "Nautilus")
Nightmare of the Galactic CitySEKAI NO OWARI

Among SEKAI NO OWARI’s songs, this track stands out as especially unique.

The lyrics vividly depict the anguish of grappling with a hallucination-like gap between hope and reality.

It portrays the irony of how expectations for the future can, conversely, keep us from changing the present, while calling for personal transformation.

Released in January 2015, it was also included on the album “Tree.” The live performances and music video are captivating, offering a full immersion in SEKAI NO OWARI’s world.

It’s a recommended song for those who feel lost in life and want to face themselves.

Let this work, where deep introspection and hope intersect, wash over you in quiet reflection.

tearsSEKAI NO OWARI

A co-ed four-piece band that can only be described as pure “fantasy,” and it’s no exaggeration to say they’ve established a new genre in the J-pop scene.

Each member flexibly plays not only their primary instrument but also any other instruments a song calls for, and their live performances are dazzling, beautiful, and consistently exceed audience expectations—an entertainment experience that delights both the eyes and ears.

With numerous hits like “RPG,” “Dragon Night,” and “tears,” every track showcases a singular musicality and profound messages you won’t find elsewhere in J-pop, making them a truly one-of-a-kind artist.

Moonlight StationSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI “Moonlight Station” from ‘Twilight City at NISSAN STADIUM’
Moonlight StationSEKAI NO OWARI

A song that paints a fantastical worldview set in Tokyo on a summer night.

It’s included on the album “Tree,” released in January 2015.

The lyrics express a bittersweet love, lingering over a farewell to “Princess Kaguya” at a moonlit station, and the sound—featuring shamisen and train noises—has a distinctive Japanese flair.

It was also used in a commercial for UHA Mikakuto’s “Puccho,” resonating with many listeners.

It’s a slightly wistful track you’ll want to hear on the way home from a summer fireworks festival.

Brimming with SEKAI NO OWARI’s uniquely immersive atmosphere, this piece is recommended not only for fans but also for anyone seeking a sense of Japanese sentiment.

Sleeping BeautySEKAI NO OWARI

The lyrics are composed of a uniquely distinctive story, resembling an RPG game in which a boy rescues a princess.

This strongly fantastical content could be said to represent SEKAI NO OWARI themselves, and once you listen, there’s no doubt you’ll be hooked.

ANTI-HEROSEKAI NO OWARI

This is SEKAI NO OWARI’s eighth major single, released in July 2015.

The song was used as the theme for the film Attack on Titan.

Sung entirely in English, it questions what justice means from the perspective of a villain.

Its captivating, otherworldly sound and dark atmosphere leave an impression, while the lyrics deliver a powerful message.

Fukase’s strong vocals are also a major draw.

It’s a track that makes you reflect on what justice is and what it means to stand by your convictions.

Listening to it after watching the film makes it even more moving.

Masterpieces and Popular Songs (21–30) by SEKAI NO OWARI (Sekaowa)

Blue SunSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI #06 “Blue Sun” @ Tarkus 2017
Blue SunSEKAI NO OWARI

It’s a very fantastical song that feels like the end of the world, and it has a unique charm, including a part near the end where DJ LOVE sings in English.

Listening to the lyrics, which focus on the sun, fills the heart with a deep sense of calm—such a song.