[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!
Playlist
| [For Beginners] Recommended Songs That Are Easy for Beginners to Perform Wotagei | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | A positive song that pursues beauty and being true to oneself |
| 2 | Odoru-LoopFurederikku |  play_arrow | Characterized by rhythmic, repetitive music |
| 3 | Loud Voice DiamondAKB48 |  play_arrow | A passionate song that voices one's romantic feelings |
| 4 | hyururira-pappatuki. |  play_arrow | Feel uplifted with a light, breezy tune |
| 5 | I am the strongest.Ado |  play_arrow | It’s a perfect, hype-filled track for wotagei. |
| 6 | Naughty SunORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | Summer classic hit, theme song of a handsome-men drama |
| 7 | Ado |  play_arrow | A message of liberation and blessing, positive |
| 8 | The sign is BB Komachi Ai (Takahashi Rie) |  play_arrow | Oshi no Ko: Ai’s wotagei is the best! |
| 9 | Revolutionary JourneyAina ji Endo |  play_arrow | Anime theme song: a fusion of speed and youthful romance |
| 10 | silhouetteKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | KANA-BOON’s iconic song that races through youth |
| 11 | OverrideYoshida Yayo |  play_arrow | A moving, fast-paced track that defies fate, highly relatable |
| 12 | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Anime theme song with an upbeat message and a refreshing sound |
| 13 | Aiue feat. Minami, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes |  play_arrow | MAISONdes' theme song for Urusei Yatsura |
| 14 | Black★Rock Shooterryo |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring rock song by Hatsune Miku |
| 15 | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | A hugely popular, danceable anime opening theme |
| 16 | kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the passion and spirit of exploration found in anime theme songs |
| 17 | AWAKEHoshimachi Suisei |  play_arrow | A fiery song themed around self-renewal and dawn |
| 18 | Marshall MaximizerHiiragi Magunetaito |  play_arrow | The best performance with a dynamic song! |
| 19 | IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Theme song of a movie, a fast-paced track brimming with battle vibes |
| 20 | crossing filedLiSA |  play_arrow | LiSA’s fast-paced anime song gives you a push |
| 21 | Kimi no Yozora ShoukaihanOrangestar |  play_arrow | The perfect youth anthem for wotagei—let’s hype it up! |
| 22 | monsterYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Perfect for wotagei! YOASOBI's “Monster” |
| 23 | DoraemonHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Let's enjoy wotagei with Doraemon songs |
| 24 | Volt TackleDECO*27 |  play_arrow | An energetic, catchy, and upbeat song |
| 25 | Innocent Bishoujo ♡ PiratesHoushou Marin |  play_arrow | Expressing the fun and sense of unity in Marin’s music |
| 26 | strong wind slicked-back hairyukopi |  play_arrow | A daily song that stands up to strong winds |
| 27 | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | “Zenzenzense” was a massive hit from the film “Your Name.” |
| 28 | SenbonzakuraKurousa-P |  play_arrow | "Senbonzakura" is a famous song well-suited for Wotagei. |
| 29 | Radio Calisthenics No. 1 |  play_arrow | If you do Radio Taiso No. 1 with wotagei moves, it becomes a funny bit and really hypes up the crowd. |
| 30 | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Blue and summer, a youth song, performed at the school festival |
| 31 | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | Dance to a classic by BUMP OF CHICKEN |
| 32 | Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the farewell and sense of loss of youth |
| 33 | Butter-FlyWada Kōji |  play_arrow | Digimon theme song “Butter-Fly” guaranteed to hype things up! |
| 34 | Ai Bao Dance HallHIMEHINA |  play_arrow | Aibao Dance Hall, songs that heal the heart |
| 35 | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Summer classic “Uchiage Hanabi,” dance-friendly |
| 36 | SPECIALZKing Gnu |  play_arrow | King Gnu's signature song, the Jujutsu Kaisen opening theme |
| 37 | Christmas songback number |  play_arrow | Christmas songs are classic bittersweet love songs. |
| 38 | My instincts were spot on, and it’s frustrating.zutto mayonaka de ii no ni. |  play_arrow | Expressing the complex human relationships of the social media era |
| 39 | A Man’s Badge of HonorShima Daisuke |  play_arrow | Yankee song 'A Man's Badge of Honor' is heating up again |
| 40 | Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon |  play_arrow | The theme song of Attack on Titan, with its grand/world-spanning worldview |
| 41 | idolYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Everyday life elevated by YOASOBI's music |
| 42 | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | The drama’s theme song “Koi” is a huge hit! |
| 43 | Sorry for Being Cute (feat. Capi)HONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | A cute song that celebrates being yourself |
| 44 | Genesis of AquarionAKINO |  play_arrow | Aquarion is the best song for wotagei! |
| 45 | Ashura-chanAdo |  play_arrow | An explosive track that even beginners at wotagei can enjoy |
| 46 | Love Breach WarningKimi ni, mune-kyun. |  play_arrow | An idol song overflowing with love, a heart-throbbing melody |
| 47 | Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | Energize the event with an uplifting, empowering song |
| 48 | lemonYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Song introduction of 'Lemon' perfect for Wotagei |
| 49 | DynamiteBTS |  play_arrow | BTS’s ‘Dynamite’ is perfect for wotagei! |
| 50 | Dreaming 15-year-oldSumairēji |  play_arrow | A song depicting the bittersweet summer love of a 15-year-old girl |
| 51 | Shut up.Ado |  play_arrow | A shocking dance song popular on social media |
| 52 | FiNAL DANCEBiS |  play_arrow | An artist from Osaka, active with a distinctive musical expression |
| 53 | Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | A cute idol song with a phantom thief motif |
| 54 | Grand EscapeRADWIMPS feat. Miura Tōko |  play_arrow | Rhythm analysis of the theme song from Weathering With You |
| 55 | Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu |  play_arrow | The Appeal of “Otona Blue,” Perfect for Wotagei |
| 56 | Idol Life Starter PackiLiFE! |  play_arrow | Activities of the J-POP female idol group iLiFE! |