These are YOASOBI’s recommended songs and must-listen classics.

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YOASOBI “Monster” Official Music Video (YOASOBI – Monster)

Based on a novel by Paru Itagaki, this work portrays the anguish of a protagonist confronting the instincts lurking within.

Released in January 2021, the song drew major attention as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime BEASTARS.

Ayase’s aggressive synth sound fused with ikura’s emotional vocals, delivering a heartfelt determination to grow stronger in order to protect someone, striking straight to the heart.

Its impact was immense, earning a spot in TIME magazine’s Top 10 Songs of 2021 and garnering acclaim across borders.

When you acknowledge your own weakness yet still wish to fight for someone precious, this song may well become a powerful ally.

It’s an irresistible track for those who want to surrender to a fierce beat or immerse themselves deeply in the world of the story.

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YOASOBI 'The Blessing' Official Music Video (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Opening Theme)

A track that could be called the epitome of YOASOBI, with a driving beat and a powerful message that stirs the heart.

Ikura’s clear, crystalline vocals express the protagonist’s resolve and inner conflict, and you may find your chest tighten a little more each time you listen.

What’s more, the sound is deeply linked to the world of the original novel “Cradle Star,” so reading the story lets you savor the song on a deeper level.

Released in October 2022, the song became a major talking point as the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.

Also included on the album THE BOOK 3, it’s a perfect listen when you want to take on something new or need a boost of courage.

Whether you want to immerse yourself in the world of the anime or you’re simply looking for a positive, empowering push, this song is a perfect fit!

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YOASOBI “Gunjou” Official Music Video

An uplifting anthem that captures both the fear of facing what you love and the unstoppable impulse to move forward, expressed with a thrilling sense of speed.

The choral sections are striking, making it a number that gives listeners a powerful push.

Released digitally in September 2020, the song drew attention as the CM song for Bourbon’s “Alfort Mini Chocolate.” It also collaborated with the manga Blue Period, based on the text “Make blue your ally.” Achieving a long hit on streaming and even being chosen as the entrance march for high school baseball, this piece is sure to fill you with strength when you want to take on something new or fire yourself up.

A masterpiece where Ayase’s crafted sound and ikura’s vocals resonate—don’t miss it.

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YOASOBI “Tabun” Official Music Video

“Tabun” portrays the quiet of a parting morning and the unresolved, ambiguous feelings between two people.

While many YOASOBI songs feature a driving, fast-paced sound, this piece stands out with its mid-tempo, gently swaying rhythm.

Released as a digital single in July 2020, it was also used as the theme song for a film of the same name.

It carefully captures the worldview of the original novel, and Ikura’s clear, translucent vocals heighten the sense of poignancy.

The realistic psychological depiction—leaving the reason for the breakup vague—may be something everyone has experienced at least once.

It’s a song you’ll want to sink into during a quiet night or time alone.

For those who prefer savoring the lyrical imagery over flashy developments, this is a must-listen gem.

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YOASOBI "Encore" Official Music Video

This song, included on the first EP “THE BOOK” released in January 2021 and widely known as a Google Pixel commercial song, is based on Miunokaminami’s short story “At the End of the World, a Farewell Song.” It’s a dramatic track that captures the moment when sounds overlap in a post-apocalyptic world.

The crystalline melodies of piano and synth woven by Ayase, together with ikura’s translucent vocals, vividly color a narrative that rises from silence to elation.

With over 100 million streams, its enduring popularity speaks to its polished perfection.

Infused with a prayer for tomorrow, this is a masterpiece best savored alone on a quiet night—or recommended precisely when you’re about to take a new step forward.

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YOASOBI 'Haruka' Official Music Video

Based on Osamu Suzuki’s original novel “Tsuki Ōji,” this work shines with its unique premise of watching a girl grow up from the perspective of a mug.

Released in December 2020, the song is movingly colored by ikura’s embracing vocals, which illuminate the warm days from first meeting to farewell.

You may find yourself in tears as you listen to the mug—an object that should be inanimate—harbor deep gratitude and love for its owner.

It was also used as the image song for the 2021 “Art Aquarium Exhibition” and in a commercial for “Puniruns,” so many people have probably heard it somewhere.

It’s perfect for expressing gratitude to someone important, or for life’s milestones like graduation or marriage.

It’s well worth a listen when you want a gentle feeling to bloom amid a busy day!

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YOASOBI “Halzion” Official Music Video

Released in May 2020, this work is based on Shunki Hashizume’s short story “Soredemo, Happy End” and is a track that portrays recovery after heartbreak.

Ayase’s driving beats and ikura’s poignant yet resolute vocals vividly capture the protagonist’s feelings as they move past a finished romance.

You can feel the strength to face forward, painting on a canvas amid sorrow, emanating from the melody.

The immersive sound—also tied to the Gekidan No Meets stage play “Mukou no Kuni” as its theme song and to a collaboration with ZONe—powerfully draws listeners into the story’s world.

In 2021, it was also featured in a Nintendo commercial.

It’s a perfect song for when you want to value your own time or reset your mood and take a new step forward.