Oni Out, Fortune In: A roundup of J-pop you’ll want to listen to during Setsubun
Setsubun, a seasonal tradition long cherished as a hallmark of February.
From bean-throwing to eating ehomaki, it’s an event that lets you fully savor the feeling of the season.
In this article, we’ve put together a selection of Japanese songs themed around Setsubun to make this fun event even livelier! We’ve picked a variety of tracks, from cute tunes you can sing with little kids to J-pop numbers that feature motifs like oni (ogres) and fuku (good fortune).
You’re sure to find a song that will add even more color to your seasonal festivities!
Playlist
| Oni Out, Fortune In: A roundup of J-pop you’ll want to listen to during Setsubun | |||
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| 1east | We’ll take care of the demon here.Shinzawa Toshihiko |  play_arrow | Let the ogre stay at home and turn it into a smile. |
| 2east | Cafe de Oni (Face and Science)Denki Gurūvu |  play_arrow | Denki Groove’s fierce musical spirit |
| 3east | From the demonZa・Omedeta-zu |  play_arrow | A unique song that depicts Setsubun from the demon's perspective |
| 4east | Bean Squad BibinbeanHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko, Kobayashi Yoshihisa, Uehara Risa |  play_arrow | A bean squadron song surprises viewers |
| 5east | NIPPONDONGROSSO |  play_arrow | A song that sublimated Japanese culture into music |
| 6east | Demon, Demon, Demonmegamegami |  play_arrow | Oni Oni Oni: a song with intense rock and a theatrical worldview |
| 7east | oni; demon; ogre; spirit (depending on context)yonseikyu |  play_arrow | A gem of a song that sings of the inner turmoil of Yonseikyu |
| 8east | Song of the Ehomakiichigo kurabu |  play_arrow | A Setsubun song from Ichigo Club to enjoy with ehomaki |
| 9east | Pancakes in HellUesaka Sumire |  play_arrow | Sumire Uesaka’s song that portrays demons in a sweet and amusing way |
| 10east | Ehomaki, yum!gaagaaS |  play_arrow | Celebrate Setsubun with a fun Ehomaki song |
| 11east | Tokyo Shandy RendezvousMAISONdes |  play_arrow | The ending song of Urusei Yatsura, Kaf and Tsumiki |
| 12east | Zankyo SankaAimer |  play_arrow | Demon Slayer OP, Aimer’s powerful vocals |
| 13east | Oni-Slaying Ninja ScrollOnmyoza |  play_arrow | Onmyo-za, the yokai heavy metal band, fights against themselves |
| 14east | Even hell’s judgment depends on you.Jigoku no Sata Ōruzutāzu |  play_arrow | Even hell’s verdict depends on you! A classic with a fun rhythm. |
| 15east | Demon Parent and ChildMasuda Hiroko |  play_arrow | A fun oni hand-play song for Setsubun—let’s sing it with the family. |
| 16east | Ma~me Ma~me ~Dancing Mame Mamix~Chīmī & Den-chan |  play_arrow | The Setsubun commercial song “Ma~me Ma~me” is generating buzz |
| 17east | Setsubun bun!May’n & JUVENILE |  play_arrow | The bean-throwing song is poppy and full of energy. |
| 18east | Insanely awesome!onipanzu! |  play_arrow | A rhythmic and catchy song |
| 19east | Ready, set—Setsubun! ~The Setsubun Song~Watanabe Furawā |  play_arrow | Watanabe Flower's Setsubun song teaches kids about food education. |
| 20east | Peach demon, party demon ~ we are the world ~Jūsu goku goku Kurabu |  play_arrow | A catchy song by a comedian band |
| 21east | We are ogres!ONIGAWARA |  play_arrow | A song by ONIGAWARA that portrays demons in a pop style |
| 22east | Demons out! Funk in!Dansu☆Man |  play_arrow | A Setsubun song that drives out the demons in the heart |
| 23east | Fortune in, demons out.Hosono Haruomi |  play_arrow | Haruomi Hosono’s classic song “Fuku wa uchi, oni wa soto.” |
| 24east | oni; demon; ogre; spirit (depending on context)SAKANAMON |  play_arrow | Depicting the existence of a demon in SAKANAMON’s lyrics |
| 25east | Oni ExterminationMoritaka Chisato |  play_arrow | Chisato Moritaka’s uniquely distinctive music and the classic song “Oni Taiji” |
| 26east | Come here, Mr. Oni.KEN THE 390 |  play_arrow | An unconventional piece of music that raps about Setsubun |
| 27east | The demon has come.Hanbaato Hanbaato |  play_arrow | Exploring the cultural meanings of oni and their musical expressions |
| 28east | Oni remixed by Yusuke SatoYoshizawa Kayoko |  play_arrow | Remix version of the Setsubun song “Oni,” retro pop |
| 29east | Yoyogi ParkMayumura Chiaki |  play_arrow | A song that sings about warm moments spent with friends |
| 30east | National Sake-Drinking Festival Song of Japanbarakūda |  play_arrow | A nostalgic song about the reasons for drinking alcohol |
| 31east | Kapuin addictionYozora Meru |  play_arrow | A fun Halloween song by a virtual idol |
| 32east | Oni RangerMitsuru & Ryouta |  play_arrow | Parent-child play with the Setsubun song “Oni Ranger” |
| 33east | oni; demon; ogre; spirit (depending on context)Seikima II |  play_arrow | Demon from Hell, the metal of Seikima-II |
| 34east | I’m a celeb!Sugisaki Miku (Saitō Chiwa) |  play_arrow | A Rich Girl’s Unique Setsubun Song |
| 35east | Laura’s Scarred BodyGōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | A lament for a cold lover who only goes on dates on Setsubun |
| 36east | Ojo KichisaHashi Yukio |  play_arrow | A Setsubun song born from a Kabuki performance |
| 37east | Grown upLinQ |  play_arrow | A song of youth climbing the stairs to adulthood |
| 38east | tat-tat-tan (onomatopoeia for rhythmic drumming/footsteps)Tarutotatan |  play_arrow | The Setsubun song of the tarte Tatin is striking. |