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[For Beginners] Recommended Songs That Are Easy for Beginners to Perform Wotagei

“Wotagei”—some of you may have once thought of it as a quirky subculture, but by now it’s firmly established as a performance art.

It’s been featured on TV and has become widely recognized.

Along with that, we’re seeing more and more situations where people perform wotagei at company parties, school festivals, and even as wedding entertainment.

In this article, we’re picking out J-pop tracks recommended for beginners who are about to start dancing wotagei! We’ve researched songs with the themes of “easy to dance to” and “easy to hit” (i.e., perform moves to).

We’ve selected tracks that are sure to energize the crowd—use them to make your performance a success!

[For Beginners] Recommended Songs That Are Easy for Wotagei Beginners to Perform (1–10)

Loud Voice DiamondAKB48

[Wotagei] Loud Voice Diamond [Hot-Blooded] [Dābura] [Tenjin Crew]
Loud Voice DiamondAKB48

Released in October 2008, AKB48’s 10th major single “Oogoe Diamond.” The lyrics candidly portray the irresistible impulse to voice your feelings out loud when you can’t hold back your love, and just listening gives you a nudge of encouragement.

The melody surges upward toward the chorus and pairs perfectly with big, arm-swinging moves.

Because the peak moments are easy to follow, it’s highly recommended for anyone looking to start practicing wotagei.

Aiue feat. Minami, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes

Pair-play lightstick performance to “Aiue (feat. Minami & SAKURAmoti)” [Wotagei]
Aiue feat. Minami, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes

A song by MAISONdes released in October 2022 as the opening theme for the first cour of the first season of the TV anime Urusei Yatsura.

It features a band sound centered on cutting-style guitar and a bouncy beat that feels great.

The lyrics comically depict, with playful wordplay, the uncontrollable surge of emotions of a protagonist who has fallen in love, echoing Lum’s single-minded expressions of affection.

The rhythm is easy to grasp, so with solid practice, even first-timers should find it easy to play!

I am the strongest.Ado

[Wotagei] I’m the Strongest / Ado [Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED]
I am the strongest.Ado

With its vibrant beat and catchy melody, “I Am the Strongest” is an easy-to-handle, crowd-pleasing track even for beginners at wotagei.

Characterized by a bright tempo and exhilarating sound, it’s packed with memorable phrases that are sure to captivate any audience.

Why not use this song to add flair to wotagei performances commonly seen at events like school festivals and weddings, and enjoy your moment in the spotlight? “I Am the Strongest” is highly recommended for wotagei choreography.

[For Beginners] Recommended Songs That Are Easy for Wotagei Beginners to Perform (11–20)

IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi

Contract with the Otagei Devil: Expressing the World of Chainsaw Man through Otagei to ‘Kenshi Yonezu – KICK BACK (IRIS OUT)’ [Zero-Beat]
IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi

This song was written as the theme for the feature film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc.

Ahead of the movie’s September 2025 release, it was unveiled for the first time at Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles.

Characterized by a driving sound and powerful rhythms, it vividly evokes intense battle scenes.

Its dynamic contrasts add a sense of vitality to the performance.

It’s a perfect track for instantly energizing the atmosphere.

silhouetteKANA-BOON

Wotagei at the school festival [Silhouette]
silhouetteKANA-BOON

For those who want to take on a passionate performance at a school festival or company event, try “Silhouette.” Released in 2014 by the rock band KANA-BOON, known for performing numerous anime theme songs.

Its energetic band sound riding on a four-on-the-floor beat is striking.

Pair the exhilarating, fast-paced sound with a dynamic wotagei routine! It’s perfect for large group performances, like with club members or new coworkers.

Give it a shot with your emotional hopes for the future in mind.

kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon

[Wotagei Koshien University Students] Kaijū [Planet Works]
kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon

Written specifically as the opening theme for the NHK General TV anime “Chi: On the Movements of the Earth,” this is the band’s first-ever anime theme song.

It features a distinctive sound that fuses electronic music with rock, and its lyrics portray the passion and inner conflict of those who pursue truth.

The worldview—where a thirst for knowledge intersects with a sense of powerlessness that lingers even after constant cries—resonates deeply with the anime’s themes.

It’s a recommended track for anyone looking to stand out a bit at a school festival or as a performance piece.

Black★Rock Shooterryo

[Wotagei] Black★Rock Shooter / ryo [Chirping Night Flight Tale]
Black★Rock Shooterryo

Released on Niconico in June 2008, this song was created by ryo, who took inspiration from characters illustrated by huke and used Hatsune Miku as the vocalist.

Its message—one that rallies a wounded heart—races forward atop a fast-paced rock sound.

The structure, which ramps up sharply toward the chorus, pairs perfectly with wotagei.