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Strong Wind Slicked-Back (feat. Kaai Yuki)yukopi

Yukopi – Strong Wind Slicked-back Hair (feat. Kaai Yuki)

This insanely catchy, instantly memorable song—haven’t you heard it somewhere before? It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer Yukopi, and a parody version was used in Nissin Cup Noodles’ commercial “Summer? Gotta Eat Seafood.” The song has also been drawing a lot of attention on social media, and many of you have probably seen dance videos that recreate its BGM.

It’s the kind of tune that makes you want to hum along and start dancing without even thinking.

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Kiss MeHimuro Kyosuke

KYOSUKE HIMURO -KISS ME-

This is a popular song by the husky-voiced vocalist Kyosuke Himuro, featuring cool, ringing cutting guitar.

Its uplifting melodic lines and immersive world induce a trippy sensation, exuding the charm of a suave, mature man and delivering a richness that lingers in your ears for a long time.

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

SHISHAMO is a rising all-female three-piece band.

Their powerful band sound is seriously cool, especially for a female group! Alongside that coolness, their signature song “Ashita mo” (“Tomorrow, Too”) has a charming sweetness.

Haven’t you ever had one of those days where nothing goes your way? This song is guaranteed to lift your spirits at times like that.

The cool band sound paired with the bright, soaring high-tone vocals is the perfect match.

Even with its mid-tempo pace, the chorus makes you want to take off running, giving you the courage to push forward with everything you’ve got.

When you feel like you’re about to break, it’s nice to believe in a hero that’s just for you.

Until the World Ends…WANDS

Until the World Ends... / Tetsurō Oda & Noboru Uesugi [Animelo Summer Live 2012 -INFINITY∞- Day 2]

This is a song by WANDS, a rock band that represents the Being label, used as the ending theme for the anime SLAM DUNK.

The worldview of the work and the lyrics overlap exquisitely, gripping the hearts of fans at the time.

The loneliness and impatience felt in the middle of the city, and the earnest wish to not be separated “until the world ends.” Sho Uesugi’s vocals—like a cry from the soul, with lyrics he penned himself—ride on Tetsuro Oda’s dramatic melody and pierce deep into the heart.

Anyone who has carried emotions with no outlet yet still wished to believe in something will find this song profoundly moving.

A legendary track that continues to shine across generations.

Flying to IstanbulShōno Mayoyo

Flying to Istanbul

This is a classic song that portrays the fragility of love, woven from an urbane melody rich with exotic flair and a polished vocal performance.

While symbolically expressing a brief encounter and parting, its exotic atmosphere resonates deeply.

It artfully depicts the feelings of a heartbroken woman through the motif of a journey to a foreign land, with Kyōhei Tsutsumi’s composition and Tetsuya Chiaki’s lyrics in superb harmony.

Released in April 1978 as Mayoyo Shōno’s fifth single, it won the Nakayama Shimpei Award at the 20th Japan Record Awards and also secured a spot in that year’s 29th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

This piece is recommended for those who wish to face the end of love with hope, and for those who cherish the feelings they keep close to their heart.

If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi

Wrapped in Gentleness – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya)

This is a masterpiece by Yumi Matsutoya that exudes an overwhelming sense of comfort, even among songs themed around kindness—well known as part of the Ghibli repertoire.

Despite the whispery vocals, the message and pleasant feel linger clearly in the ear, as expected, and the track envelops you in a nostalgic mood.

Cactus FlowerZaitsu Kazuo

Kazuo Zaitsu: Cactus Flower (theme song of “Under One Roof”)

It’s a masterpiece where a warm, acoustic guitar tone intertwines with Kazuo Zaitsu’s unpretentious vocals.

Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Under One Roof,” it gained explosive popularity.

The catchy chorus melody and lyrics—memorable enough that many Japanese can sing along—later enjoyed broad support, being featured in various commercials and beyond.