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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 Easy for Wotagei Beginners to Perform (31–40)

Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya

[Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death] Ao no Sumika (Blue House) / Tatsuya Kitani [Mae-narae Penguin Yokocho × Fly-N]
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya

A Place Where Blue Is Born by singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani centers on the theme of parting in one’s youth.

It was tied up as the opening theme for the anime Jujutsu Kaisen.

Its lyrics, which delicately and deeply portray lost time and unreachable feelings, paired with a driving melody, really strike a chord.

The universal worldview—depicting down-to-earth emotions like love, friendship, and growth—will resonate with people of all ages.

If you’re looking to break out some wotagei to an anime song, this is a great pick!

Butter-FlyWada Kōji

[Wotagei] A beginner tried doing wotagei and it turned into a gag [Butter-Fly]
Butter-FlyWada Kōji

If you’re looking for anime songs that get the crowd hyped and are widely known, how about this one? “Butter-Fly” is Kouji Wada’s debut single, released in 1999, and it’s famous as the theme song for the anime Digimon Adventure.

The chorus is a total crowd-pleaser—many people can’t help but sing along and start dancing.

If you do wotagei to this song, it’s guaranteed to get everyone excited! It’s perfect for beginners to wotagei, and it’ll hype up not only those from the Digimon generation but also people who aren’t.

Ai Bao Dance HallHIMEHINA

[HIMEHINA] Tried doing Wotagei at the Love-Packed Dance Hall! #Furain
Ai Bao Dance HallHIMEHINA

HIMEHINA’s song “Ai Tsutsumi Dance Hall” paints a scene of a dance hall overflowing with love and soothes listeners’ hearts.

The feeling of caring for one another rides on the music, and just listening to it will make you feel happy! Released on December 15, 2023, this track delivers a message of endless love.

It’s perfect for celebrations where people gather—festivals, school culture festivals, wedding performances, and more.

The music video, featuring HIMEHINA in gorgeous costumes, is a must-see.

If everyone dances together, the whole venue is sure to become one!

idolYOASOBI

Tried a full-on wotagei performance to Oshi no Ko: Idol 🔥 [YOASOBI] [Mae-Narae Penguin Alley]
idolYOASOBI

Music that adds color to our everyday lives is now becoming the heart of a whole new festive craze.

In particular, YOASOBI’s “Idol,” from the duo known for “Racing into the Night,” has an irresistible appeal with its popping rhythm and comfortable melody line that makes it easy for anyone to groove and naturally get moving.

There are plenty of choreography videos on various social media platforms, so it’s fun to find one that suits you and do a cover.

If you have it ready for a company event or a private party, it’s sure to light up the atmosphere in an instant.

With the audience’s expectations in mind, make a dazzling debut with YOASOBI’s “Idol.”

My instincts were spot on, and it’s frustrating.zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.

[Wotagei] Kan ga saete kuyashii wa / Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni. [A:BLeS]
My instincts were spot on, and it's frustrating.zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.

Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni’s “Kan Saete Kuyashiiwa.” The lyrics, which portray the tangled human relationships of the social media era, really hit home.

Not being able to express your feelings well, your love for someone becoming a burden… It puts into words emotions everyone has felt.

The song has a clear, translucent sound, and when doing wotagei, the key is to express the world the track creates.

Make your hand movements large, but always graceful.

Try dancing with that atmosphere in mind.

[For Beginners] Recommended Songs That Are Easy for Wotagei Beginners to Perform (41–50)

Christmas songback number

I tried doing otagei to back number’s “Christmas Song” ^_^
Christmas songback number

When it comes to love songs, back number enjoys unwavering popularity.

Their track “Christmas Song,” released as a single in 2015, was also used as the theme song for the drama “From Five to Nine: The Monk Who Fell in Love with Me.” As the title suggests, it’s become a staple Christmas tune.

With its relaxed tempo yet solid groove that you can dance to and clap along with, it might be a great choice to perform at occasions like weddings, given the song’s content.

Sorry for Being Cute (feat. Capi)HONEY WORKS

[Ikachun] Sorry for Being Cute / HoneyWorks – Tried Dancing with Wotagei! [Zero-uchi]
Sorry for Being Cute (feat. Capi)HONEY WORKS

“Kawaikute Gomen (feat.

Kapi)” captivates with its bright, poppy melody and lyrics.

It celebrates self-expression and the joy of embracing your true self.

Its cute phrases make it easy to catch the rhythm even for beginners in wotagei, and naturally lift the listener’s mood.

It conveys the fun of asserting yourself without worrying about others, making it a recommended track for anyone who values individuality.