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)
the usual routineWANIMA
This song, which evokes the feeling of Tokyo at night, seems to be about Kabukicho.
In an interview, they also shared an episode about getting stopped for questioning by the police after walking around with a suspicious look to observe the flow of Kabukicho.
It’s packed with elements that feel very much like a WANIMA track.
SHADESWANIMA
This is a promotional commercial announcing a campaign to deliver in Jelly and a WANIMA live performance to high school students nationwide.
In the commercial, WANIMA performs “SHADES” on a school rooftop while handwritten messages of encouragement are sent to high schoolers.
Combined with the lyrics of “SHADES,” which sing about pressing forward even while struggling, the result is a deeply moving commercial.
A special feature on WANIMA’s standout masterpieces and popular songs that shine with exhilarating freshness and meticulous craft!! (31–40)
OLE!!WANIMA
It’s included on their second album, “Everybody!!,” released in 2018.
The driving, fast-paced rhythm is quite striking.
Also, among WANIMA’s songs, it seems to be quite popular for its refreshing yet powerful vocals that really stick in your ears.
HumanWANIMA
KENTA’s straightforward singing over the clean guitar sound in the intro is truly gripping.
The lyrics convey a strong will to keep going—refusing to give up—even while living with anxiety about the present.
WANIMA is known for lyrics that resonate with people’s hearts, and I’m sure many will relate to the words in this song as well.
I believe it will be a track that gives you a push forward.
revengeWANIMA
When you think of WANIMA, songs with melodic hardcore and reggae vibes come to mind, and this track perfectly fits that image.
The reggae-style offbeat guitar with its “cha-cha” feel and the melodic hardcore-style two-beat are striking.
The upbeat lyrics—“I’ll get my revenge someday!”—leave you feeling positive.
Theme of JUICE UP!!WANIMA
It’s included on their second album, “Everybody!!,” released in 2018.
With its distinctive rhythm and call-and-response shouts, it’s incredibly energetic.
Because there are many shout parts, it’s a song that really gets the crowd going at live shows.
The beginning of the endWANIMA
A densely packed song that hurls a lot of feelings and messages at you in about a minute and a half.
The band’s signature, exhilarating two-beat drive and perfectly synchronized breaks alone keep lifting your spirits as you listen.
The very short lyrics leave plenty of room for the listener’s own interpretation, giving the impression that it’s a song that becomes each listener’s own.