A special feature on WANIMA’s finest and most popular songs, shining with piercing exhilaration and meticulous craftsmanship!!
Here’s an introduction to some of the classic and popular songs by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band from Kumamoto that helped reignite the melodic hardcore (melodic punk) boom in the 2010s!
They’re a new-generation melodic hardcore band carrying on the wave from Hi-STANDARD, MONGOL800, and 10-FEET.
In addition to their musical strengths—catchy tracks that skillfully weave in reggae and ska elements, tight musicianship, and impressive vocal harmonies—their boundlessly cheerful personalities are also a huge part of their appeal.
By the way, it’s well known that “1106” is a song dedicated to bassist-vocalist KENTA’s grandfather, who was a fisherman.
KENTA himself is also said to be quite skilled at fishing, often dropping a line with whatever gear he has on hand during breaks between tours.
Now, enjoy!
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A special feature on WANIMA’s standout classics and popular tracks that shine with exhilarating freshness and meticulous care!! (21–30)
LIFEWANIMA
WANIMA is a band that energizes many people with power-packed songs.
All members are from Kumamoto Prefecture: vocalist/bassist KENTA and guitarist KO-SHIN are from Amakusa City, and drummer FUJI is from Kumamoto City.
Before forming WANIMA in 2010, they had a predecessor band called HANIWA.
In 2014, they released their first nationally distributed mini-album, “Can Not Behaved,” and subsequently gained attention by appearing at numerous major festivals such as Kyoto Daisakusen and ROCK IN JAPAN.
In 2017, they performed on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, delivering a powerful vocal performance.
Their many invigorating tracks—songs that fill you with energy just by listening—have been featured in numerous tie-ins for TV dramas, anime, and commercials.
For youWANIMA
After getting hyped up by a track with mature lyrics, listening to this song makes you realize just how wide-ranging WANIMA really are as artists! It’s simply a great song! The warm, empathetic lyrics make your chest tighten as you listen.
This seemingly extreme range speaks to the depth of their appeal as musicians.
To Be ContinuedWANIMA
I think WANIMA’s songs are distinctive in that, whether they’re about their hometown, a way of life, regrets, or the future, they evoke scenes that resonate personally with anyone who listens.
This song is one of those, and I believe it hits home precisely because it’s sung by WANIMA, who live life to the fullest.
DriveWANIMA
It was released as a single in 2018 and was chosen as the theme song for the film OVER DRIVE.
The straightforward, simple lyrics are striking, and it’s a track that really fires people up.
It’s packed with WANIMA’s signature style, and the powerful vocals linger in your ears.
Yesterday’s SongWANIMA
A song that’s so quintessentially melodic hardcore it blasts by in just under a minute.
That said, it’s packed with WANIMA’s signature style, blending melodic hardcore with ska elements.
The aggressive, forward-driving delivery is seriously cool.
Pay attention to the guitar riffs and the tight, perfectly synced groove of the three members as you listen!
LullabyWANIMA
Speaking of WANIMA, they’re best known for catchy, upbeat songs, but tracks with a slightly darker, cooler vibe like this one are also really appealing! By the way, this song was used in a Townwork commercial that drew attention for featuring Hitoshi Matsumoto, so many of you might find it familiar.
With a tropical drum phrase in the chorus and touches of ska sprinkled throughout, it’s a song that crosses over a variety of musical backgrounds.
It’s fine./Don’t worry about it./Just do it.WANIMA
It’s packed with words that are normally embarrassing to hear, but thanks to the poppy melody, you can sing it easily at karaoke or live shows.
That said, the lyrics are definitely for adults and not something you’d want kids to hear.