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

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YOASOBI "If I Could Draw Life" Official Music Video

Here is the theme song for the stage play “If I Could Draw Life,” directed by Osamu Suzuki and starring Kei Tanaka.

The sound arrangement, with its ethereal atmosphere, is particularly striking.

Among YOASOBI’s songs, this might be one that especially conveys beauty.

The highly narrative lyrics alone are enough to make your chest tighten.

The unique sense of tension likely comes from its focus on the theme of life.

It is included on the 2021 EP “THE BOOK 2.”

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Araki Jakkan

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YOASOBI “Monotone” Official Music Video

A sophisticated pop tune that delicately depicts the emotional journey of facing loneliness.

Released digitally on October 1, 2024, the song has also garnered attention as the theme for the original feature-length animated film “Fureru.” It’s a new track commemorating the 5th anniversary of YOASOBI’s formation as well.

The sense of loneliness felt in modern society and the longing for connection are expressed through a driving melody and ikura’s emotionally rich vocals.

It captures the unique sense of distance between people that we feel precisely because communication tools have become so advanced.

It’s a song that stays close to those feelings—perfect for times when you’re struggling with relationships or want to reflect on yourself.

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YOASOBI「Biri-Biri」 Official Music Video

Since their debut, YOASOBI has stayed true to their concept of being a “unit that turns novels into music,” earning high praise both in Japan and abroad for their unique worldview and modern sound.

Their 21st digital single, “Biri-Biri,” is an inspiration song created to commemorate the first anniversary of the release of the Nintendo Switch titles Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.

The lyrics, which link with the game’s story, may spark vivid scenes in the minds of longtime fans.

It’s a cute pop tune with a lively ensemble and a pleasantly catchy melody.

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Hoshino Takashi

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YOASOBI「HEART BEAT」Official Music Video

This song by YOASOBI is the theme for NHK’s “YOASOBI 18 Festival,” released in December 2023.

Filled with the thoughts of 1,000 eighteen-year-olds, it’s a track that gives you the courage to take a step toward the future.

With lyrics and composition by Ayase, vocals by ikura, and choral arrangements by Yukiko Tanaka blending beautifully, it powerfully conveys the heartbeat of youth.

The captivating combination of piano and beat-making is sure to resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those in the midst of finding themselves or about to take a new step forward.

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YOASOBI “Seventeen” Official Music Video

YOASOBI is a music duo that has released many songs with complex structures, such as Yoru ni Kakeru, Sangenshoku, and Monster.

Their track Seventeen is a number where their high-level songwriting skills are on full display.

In particular, the whirlwind structure—with key changes in the chorus and rhythm shifts in the interlude—is so advanced that no one but them could pull it off.

And the vocals by ikura, who masterfully delivers such a complex song, are so overwhelmingly powerful that you can’t help but be amazed!

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Yuuki

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