Iconic and Popular Songs by THE YELLOW MONKEY (Iemon)

THIS IS FOR YOUTHE YELLOW MONKEY

This Is For You (2013 Remaster)

It’s a song that hints at male same-sex love.

Kazuya Yoshii’s acoustic guitar sounds beautiful.

The tune is gentle, but the arrangement changes partway through.

It was also used as the title of a tribute album and is popular at live shows, making it, in my opinion, a hidden masterpiece.

Days in rosy huesTHE YELLOW MONKEY

THE YELLOW MONKEY – Rose-Colored Days

It’s a classic song by The Yellow Monkey that Kazuya Yoshii also performs at his solo shows.

In the music video, filmed with a majestic building as the backdrop, Yoshii—sporting what he himself called a “disastrous perm”—sings in a white suit.

The theme park in Obihiro, Hokkaido, where it was filmed, is now closed.

Lament, my night’s fantasyTHE YELLOW MONKEY

THE YELLOW MONKEY – My Night’s Fantasy of Lament

This is a single cut from their fourth album, “smile.” It has been a staple number at their live shows since their indie days, and it’s said that after Yoshii ran out of songs he had stockpiled, he struggled quite a bit with writing the lyrics for the next single, “Reminiscence Mermaid.”

Sand TowerTHE YELLOW MONKEY

THE YELLOW MONKEY / Tower of Sand

A smash hit from 2016 by the reunited four-piece.

The theme song for TBS’s Friday drama “The Sand Castle: The Neighbor Who Knew Too Much.” It’s a medium-tempo kayō rock ’n’ roll number packed with The Yellow Monkey’s signature style.

With strings and more, it’s both gorgeous and dramatic! Fans who had long awaited their reunion rejoiced at Kazuya Yoshii’s undiminished allure and vocals.

TacticsTHE YELLOW MONKEY

THE YELLOW MONKEY – Tactics -2022 Remaster- (Official Audio)

This song was used as the ending theme when a popular manga was adapted into an anime.

For an early-evening anime ending, I remember it feeling a bit more mature.

It seems to have left a strong impression on the generation who watched the anime at the time, and some people even cite “Tactics” when asked about songs by The Yellow Monkey.

The Blue of the Sky and My True FeelingsTHE YELLOW MONKEY

The Blue of the Sky and True Feelings (2013 Remaster)

EMMA, the guitarist, composed this song, which was inspired by a guitar riff.

She says it’s her favorite among the pieces she’s written herself, and she feels a deep attachment to it, often becoming quite emotionally invested.

It’s also a song that remains highly popular with fans.

CAT CITYTHE YELLOW MONKEY

THE YELLOW MONKEY – CAT CITY(Official Music Video)

This is a track by THE YELLOW MONKEY that continues to captivate fans with its seductive yet heavyweight sound.

Serving as the opening theme for the TV anime “Night of the Living Cat,” it brilliantly fuses hard-driving guitar riffs with playful touches that will bring a smile to your face.

It perfectly matches the anime’s unique “cat-filled survival” world.

It’s guaranteed fun, no explanations needed—an ideal song when you want to lift your mood or cut loose.