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