Music you can focus on while studying. Music that helps your study progress.

Luv(sic) feat.Shing02Nujabes

Nujabes – Luv(sic) feat.Shing02 [Official Audio]

In Japan’s hip-hop scene, the trackmaker Nujabes has continued to gain worldwide acclaim even after his passing.

This work was released to the world on vinyl in 2001, when he teamed up with the bilingual rapper Shing02.

A melancholic track infused with jazz elements intertwines with English rap lyrics addressed to the muse of music, gently filling listeners’ hearts with calm.

The laid-back beat and piano melody are soothing—perfect as quiet nighttime BGM while you study.

It’s the origin of a series that would later be completed as a six-part work, and a classic also included in the compilation album Luv(sic) Hexalogy, which quietly accompanies you when you want to boost your concentration.

Sometimes, old storiesKatō Tokiko

Sometimes Old Stories - Tokiko Kato - Porco Rosso

A ballad made famous as the song that graces the end credits of a Studio Ghibli film, sung with a soul-stirring voice by Tokiko Kato.

Its gentle, unhurried waltz in 3/4 time and tender piano tones calm restless feelings, making it perfect for a study session where you want to dive deep into thought.

Originally included on the September 1986 album “MY STORY/Toki ni wa Mukashi no Hanashi o,” the piece has continued to be loved by many as the ending theme of the 1992 film Porco Rosso.

Its message, which affirms youthful passion and bittersweet memories, will gently encourage both students striving toward their dreams and adults taking on certification exams.

Put this track on as background music—its atmosphere will make you feel like you’re in a quiet café—and you’ll likely find yourself more focused at your desk than usual.

Ghost Prod.hokutoDakki

Dakki – Ghost Prod. hokuto (Official Music Video)

The track by Tsubaki, with introspective lyrics and a soothing beat, leads you into a deep state of focus.

When you’re at your desk and can’t shake off distractions, lyrics that confront personal weakness and the past help clear the mental fog.

Hokuto’s loop-driven production makes it perfect as study BGM, with an even, steady rhythm that sharpens your thinking.

Featured on the album “Camellia,” released in August 2025, the song doesn’t have a specific tie-in, but it’s garnered strong support, ranking high on streaming charts.

Give it a listen during quiet late-night study sessions or when you want to calm your nerves and let your pen glide across the page.

That’s a lie.Jinmenusagi

Jinmenusagi – Uso sa (Official Video)

If you want to boost your focus in silence, this is the track to play—performed by rapper Jinmenusagi! Hokuto’s lyrical beat and the calm, steady flow feel soothing, while the lyrics carry a quiet intensity as they depict dialogues with the past and an acceptance of reality.

Released on the album “ALXVE” in November 2025, this song also drew attention as a kind of sequel created about 11 years after the classic “LXVE -Gyoho-so-.” On those nights when you’re immersed in studying, do you ever suddenly feel lonely or anxious? Listen to this then, and it will gently—but powerfully—give you a push forward.

It’s a perfect track to deepen your immersion during late-night study sessions!

DrunkPamiredo

Pamiredo (パミレド) – Drunk

It’s a captivating track with ambient tones that melt into the night’s silence and a deep, low-register vocal.

The lyrics blend English and Japanese, portraying inner wavering and the atmosphere of nighttime, gently accompanying the listener’s heart.

Released as a single in April 2025, it’s a piece written, composed, and mixed by Pamiredo.

Within its brief, roughly two-minute runtime, the spacious, minimalist structure creates a unique sense of weightless drift.

With no flashy developments, it won’t interrupt your thoughts—making it perfect for late-night study sessions when you want to boost concentration.

If you’d like to settle in at your desk and relax, why not make it a companion to your studies?

WILD NATURESARUKANI

SARUKANI – WILD NATURE (Beatbox)

“I want to shake off my drowsiness and focus!” If that’s you in the middle of studying, SARUKANI’s track—one that overturns everything you thought you knew about beatboxing—is a perfect fit.

It’s a hefty, dance-ready sound that you wouldn’t believe is made solely with the human voice, and its lyrics, peppered with themes like the future and AI, radiate the energy of a new era.

Released on YouTube in December 2025, this high-octane piece paved the way for a new EP in February the following year.

Its sense of speed and bass that resonates through your body make it a powerful stimulant for those moments when your motivation dips.

Along with the astonishment of “They can do all this with just a mouth and a mic?”, it will snap your brain wide awake.

Give it a listen when you need to summon peak concentration.

OUR HEAVEN feat. Daichi YamamotoSIRUP

SIRUP – OUR HEAVEN feat. Daichi Yamamoto (Official Music Video)

When your concentration starts to fade while studying and you want to switch up your mood with a groove, I recommend a track by SIRUP.

Its polished R&B sound weaves seamlessly with Daichi Yamamoto’s rap, creating a stylish song that will have your body swaying before you know it.

Released in July 2025, it’s a pivotal piece at the core of the album OWARI DIARY.

The beat, produced by KM, should resonate comfortably even during late-night study sessions.

Even when you hit a wall and think, “I can’t do this anymore,” letting yourself sink into the groove of this track might help you relax your shoulders and find the energy to get back to your desk.

Give it a spin when you need a change of pace or a companion for a late-night final push.