These are WEST.’s recommended songs: masterpieces that fans play over and over

joy, effort, love, and sorrowNEW!WEST.

Johnny's WEST – Kidoairaku [Official Music Video (Short Ver.)]

A rock number whose strummed guitars and high-speed band sound set listeners’ hearts ablaze.

Released in July 2021 as WEST.’s 17th single, this track was selected as the theme song for the TV drama “Samurai Stuntman Osakakun!” starring group member Takahiro Hamada.

Also included on the album “Mixed Juice,” this song excels at creating unity at live shows, and serves as a cheering anthem that gives you the power to smile and move forward even when faced with a stubborn reality.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to fire yourself up or hype things up with friends, so be sure to give it a listen.

obsessive loveNEW!WEST.

WEST. – Aishū [Official Music Video]

This is a track that makes your heart skip a beat with the eerie atmosphere that wafts in from the intro.

In contrast to the bright pop WEST.

excels at, it delivers a weighty love laced with obsession and madness.

It was released for streaming in January 2026 as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Zenbu, Anata no Tame Dakara,” starring Ryusei Fujii.

It’s also included on the album “Yui Itsu Mu Ni.” The fast-paced beat and rap heighten the tension, and the more you listen, the more you’ll be drawn into its dense world.

This work portrays an adult romance that’s not merely sweet.

Give it a listen when you’re in the mood for a story that feels like a provocative love suspense.

evidenceNEW!WEST.

Johnny's WEST – Evidence [Official Music Video]

A signature song by WEST.

packed with a fiery message—one you’ll want to hear on nights when your heart is unsteady.

Set to a driving band sound, it’s an anthem to life that wholeheartedly affirms the clumsy yet determined urge to keep moving forward.

Many will likely find solace in its powerful lyrics that acknowledge even the struggle of things not going well as a “sign you’re trying.” Released in June 2020, the track is also included on the album “rainboW,” and it drew major attention as the theme song for the drama “How to Form a Correct Rock Band,” in which the members starred.

It garnered widespread support, debuting at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Ranking—a true classic.

It’s perfect for those moments when you just can’t find your confidence or need someone to give you a push, so be sure to check it out!

AWARDNEW!WEST.

WEST. – AWARD［Official Music Video（Short Ver.）］

A pop tune that combines a warmth that affirms everyday, ordinary moments with the festive atmosphere of a 10th-anniversary celebration.

It’s a song by WEST., a group from the Kansai region.

In the lyrics, “awards” are reimagined as praise for small, daily happenings, carrying a message that wholly validates listeners’ everyday lives.

Included as the lead track on the best-of album “AWARD,” released in March 2024, this piece is crafted to brightly illuminate the road ahead.

It’s perfect for those who want to start their day with a positive mindset.

I don’t know though.NEW!WEST.

Johnny’s WEST – Shiranked (I Don’t Know Though) [Official Music Video (Short Ver.)]

It’s a striking track that blends an urban sound with a distinctly Kansai sense of humor.

At first listen it feels like stylish city pop, but the lyrics are packed with that irresponsible little phrase people can’t help tacking onto the end of a conversation.

The gap between the cool performance and the comical lyrics brings out a charm that’s so quintessentially WEST.

Though it’s a song included on the album “Mixed Juice,” released in March 2022, its meticulously crafted music video was unveiled and sparked a huge reaction.

This piece is perfect for those moments when you want to laugh away the small worries of everyday life.

You can practically picture the members being earnestly silly, and just by listening, your heart is sure to feel a little lighter.

Big loveNEW!WEST.

Johnny's WEST – Big Love [Official Music Video (Short Ver.)]

This is a work whose warmly embracing vocals gently nestle up to anxious hearts.

WEST., a group active as entertainers from the Kansai region, released this as the title track of their 17th single “Dekkai Ai / Kidoairaku” in July 2021.

The song was chosen as the theme for the TBS Friday drama “#We’re Looking for Family,” starring member Daiki Shigeoka.

Its warm message, as if accepting everything, resonates in the chest alongside a soft sound that blends into everyday scenery.

Later included on the album “Mixed Juice,” it’s a heartwarming mid-tempo number filled with kindness and smiles.

Give it a listen on days when things aren’t going well or on nights when you long for someone’s warmth!

Weekly Good-Luck DayNEW!WEST.

Johnny’s WEST – The Weekly Go-Well Day [Official Music Video (YouTube Ver.)]

It’s an uplifting anthem that blends ear-pleasing pop sensibilities with a soulful, irresistibly danceable band sound, giving listeners a powerful push forward.

Written and composed by Takashi Yamaguchi of Sambomaster, this song was released in January 2021 as the group’s 15th single.

It also drew attention as the theme song for the TV drama “Gekikaradou,” starring member Akito Kiriyama.

Brimming with positive energy that says, “Let’s embrace both the past and the future and laugh it all off,” it’s sure to give you the strength to look ahead even when things aren’t going well.

The track is also included on the album “rainboW,” making it a perfect masterpiece for when you’re stuck at work or studying, or when you want to kick off a new week with a bright mindset.