These are YOASOBI’s recommended songs and must-listen classics.
YOASOBI captivates countless listeners with a unique worldview where novels and music meld into one.
Their ear-catching melodies and richly narrative lyrics intertwine exquisitely, making every track the kind you can’t help but play on repeat once you’ve heard it.
This time, we’ll introduce a generous selection of recommended YOASOBI songs.
Whether you’re already a devoted fan or just thinking about giving them a listen, find a new favorite track!
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Here are YOASOBI’s recommended songs and must-listen masterpieces (31–40)
At the mercy of the seaYOASOBI
Since the massive success of their debut song “Yoru ni Kakeru,” the music duo YOASOBI has continued to dominate the J-pop scene.
Their 16th digital-only single, “Umi no Manimani,” created as the third installment of their collaboration with Naoki Prize-winning authors and based on an original short story by Mizuki Tsujimura, features a tight melody over a shuffle beat that really sticks in your ears.
Its mysterious lyrics conjure seascape imagery and seem to evoke a sense of reality within the unreal.
It’s a pop yet sentimental number that middle schoolers—burdened with many worries—are likely to relate to somewhere along the way.
Standing on stageYOASOBI
This is a song that expresses the emotion of sports through music.
Released in July 2024, it was created by YOASOBI based on novels by three manga artists and a writer.
Used in broadcasts and related programs for the Paris Olympics, it portrays athletes’ inner conflicts and surging excitement.
With a guitar-driven rock sound and story-rich lyrics, it has captured many hearts.
It’s a song for not only athletes but for anyone facing a new challenge.
Featuring a catchy, pop melody with YOASOBI’s signature style, it’s also easy to sing at karaoke.
If I Could Paint LifeYOASOBI
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.”
Swallow (feat. Midories)YOASOBI
The melody, imbued with a distinctly Japanese ambience, is soothing to the soul.
Created by YOASOBI, known for their massive hit “Yoru ni Kakeru,” it was released in 2021.
The featured act, Midories, is a five-member music unit of elementary school students.
The song was chosen as the theme for the NHK program “Hirogare! Irotoridori.” Its profound message—that many different people live under the same sky—leaves a strong impression.
It teaches the importance of respecting others.
When you’re lost in life, it might serve as a guiding light.
monotoneYOASOBI
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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Biri-BiriYOASOBI
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.
HEART BEATYOASOBI
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.
In conclusion
YOASOBI’s recommended songs reveal new facets every time you listen.
Because they’re born from stories, the more you savor the lyrics, the more deeply they sink into your heart.
If a track catches your attention, try reaching for its original novel as well.
An irreplaceable experience awaits where music and literature intersect.