[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!
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[For Beginners] Recommended Songs That Are Easy for Wotagei Beginners to Perform (1–10)
The sign is BB Komachi Ai (Takahashi Rie)

How about doing wotagei to B-Komachi Ai’s song that drew attention as an insert song in the anime “Oshi no Ko”? It’s included on the character song CD released in July 2023, with lyrics and composition by Masayoshi Oishi.
It was produced with call-and-response in mind, leaving ample space for chants.
With its sparkling, classic idol-song feel, it should make it easy to get the crowd involved and fired up.
Revolutionary JourneyAina ji Endo

This song by Aina the End was written specifically as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Dandadan.
It features a highly addictive sound where overwhelming speed and a mysterious melody intertwine, and the lyrics are packed with the strength to fight through and a sentimental sense of love.
The song structure ramps up the gears all at once toward the chorus, making basic techniques like Romance and Thunder Snake really shine.
If you perform it at an event with lots of anime fans, it’s sure to bring the house down!
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.
[For Beginners] Recommended Songs That Are Easy for Wotagei Beginners to Perform (11–20)
OverrideYoshida Yayo

Yayo Yoshida’s “Override” is an emotional track that portrays a protagonist struggling between dreams and reality.
You can feel the will to resist a fate set by a harsh upbringing, which resonates deeply.
Its driving, fast-paced rhythm is cool and perfect for wotagei! Since the tempo is on the quicker side, solid practice is a must.
It’s an ideal song to hype up a live show or to fire yourself up.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

“Lilac” was released as a digital single on April 12, 2024, and was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oblivion Battery.” Its lyrics convey a message of facing one’s own imperfections and moving forward, even as the past slips away.
It’s a very catchy track, so it’s great for beginners to wotagei too! The easy-to-remember melody and simple rhythm make it easy to groove to.
It’s the perfect song for fun times with friends or when you’re looking back on cherished memories.
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!
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.


