Which J-POP Song Should You Listen To? (Since 2000)

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Your J-POP taste, estimated from your 8 answers.

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Lemon

An aching classic ballad that turns loss into beauty.

Kenshi Yonezu's 2018 drama theme that became a phenomenon. A delicate, aching melody, for deep tears.

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HANABI

Holding tight to a fleeting now — a moving rock ballad.

Mr.Children's 2008 theme to the drama Code Blue. A soaring melody and upbeat feel, for slow immersion.

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TSUNAMI

Enfolding an aching love — a national classic ballad.

Southern All Stars' signature 2000 ballad. A grand melody and aching feel, loved across generations, for slow immersion.

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Subtitle

Carefully spelling out feelings that won't reach — a beautiful ballad.

Official HIGE DANdism's 2022 drama theme. A beautiful melody and earnest feel, for deep immersion.

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Homura

Turning grief into strength — a grand anime ballad.

LiSA's 2020 theme to the Demon Slayer: Mugen Train film. A grand ballad and stunning vocals, for deep tears.

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Sakurazaka

Lost in thought on a cherry-blossom slope — a nostalgic ballad.

Masaharu Fukuyama's signature 2000 ballad. A calm melody and blossom scenery, for a mellow soak.

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Eine Kleine

The fear and fondness of living with someone — a delicate ballad.

Kenshi Yonezu's 2014 song. A delicate melody and gentle feel, for deep immersion.

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I LOVE YOU

Gently enfolding a clumsy love — a warm love song.

back number's 2021 drama theme. A warm melody and gentle feel, for a mellow soak.

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115man km no Film

Burning your days together onto film — a moving ballad.

Official HIGE DANdism's 2019 favorite. A warm melody and love song, for quiet immersion.

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Grand Escape

A grand song of resolve racing the sky — a moving track.

RADWIMPS' 2019 theme to the film Weathering With You. A grandly rising sound and urgent feel, for deep stirring.

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W/X/Y

Danceable and singable — addictive pop.

Tani Yuuki's 2021 song, popular on social media. A bouncing melody and addictive chorus, for a bright singalong.

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KING

Racing Vocaloid-style — an aggressive, addictive tune.

A 2020 Vocaloid song by Kanaria, covered by many singers. Racing electro and an addictive hook, for aggressive sound.

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366 Nichi

Thinking of you still — a single-minded pure-love ballad.

HY's signature 2008 song. An aching melody and devoted love, for deep tears.

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First Love

The eternal ballad of a first love.

Hikaru Utada's immortal 2000 classic. An aching first-love ballad everyone knows, for deep immersion.

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Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana

Not number one but only one — a national cheer song.

SMAP's 2003 national hit. A gentle melody and a message of self-worth, for a gentle push forward.

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Kanade

A song for you at the station of farewell — an immortal ballad.

Sukima Switch's signature 2004 song. An aching parting drawn carefully, for deep tears.

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Sakura (Dokushou)

Cherry blossoms in a spring of farewell — a graduation classic.

Naotaro Moriyama's 2003 graduation classic. Soaring vocals and blossom scenery, for slow immersion.

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Uma to Shika

Wounded but pressing on — a grand rock ballad.

Kenshi Yonezu's 2019 drama theme. A grand sound and urgent feel, for deep stirring.

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Sparkle

Searing a shimmering moment into forever — a grand band classic.

RADWIMPS' 2016 theme to the film Your Name. A grandly unfolding band sound, for slow immersion.

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Boku no Koto

The fondness of ordinary days — a gentle ballad.

Mr.Children's 2018 drama theme. A soft melody and gentle feel, for quiet immersion.

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Kaitou

Carefully spelling out an aching love — a delicate ballad.

back number's 2019 favorite. A delicate melody and aching feel, for deep immersion.

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PONPONPON

Colorful and kitsch — addictive electro-pop.

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's early signature from 2011. Addictive electro and a singular world, for poppy fun.

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GIFT

Still searching for the truest white — a grand cheer ballad.

Mr.Children's 2008 song, theme to the Beijing Olympics. A grand melody and upbeat feel, for a push forward.

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Tabidachi no Hi ni

Taking flight on graduation morning — a moving choral song.

A choral standard widely sung at school graduations. A soaring chorus and a song of departure, for nostalgic immersion.

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YELL

A cheer sent to you, setting off — a moving graduation song.

Ikimonogakari's 2009 song, a set piece for an NHK choral contest. A soaring melody and a song of departure, for nostalgic immersion.

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Kanden

A light lift, running off with someone — a bursting funk-pop.

Kenshi Yonezu's 2020 theme to the drama MIU404. Bouncing funk and an upbeat feel, for a bright run.

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Sazanka

Blooming in a spring of farewell — a moving cheer ballad.

SEKAI NO OWARI's 2018 song, theme to the PyeongChang Olympics. A warm melody and upbeat feel, for a push forward.

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Kiseki

Singing the miracle of meeting you — a warm, moving track.

GReeeeN's 2008 smash, theme to the drama Rookies. A warm melody and love song, for quiet immersion.

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Story

Singing the kindness of being by your side — a warm classic.

AI's signature 2005 song. Warm vocals and a gentle feel, for soothing comfort.

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Himawari no Yakusoku

A gentle promise to support you — a classic ballad.

Motohiro Hata's 2014 theme to the film Stand By Me Doraemon. A warm melody and gentle feel, for quiet immersion.

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Your J-POP taste profile

Your J-POP taste, estimated from your 8 answers.

It's only a guide — it can shift with your mood.

Yoru ni Kakeru

A racing melody hiding a story — YOASOBI's debut.

The 2019 debut of YOASOBI, a duo that turns novels into songs. A racing sound with an aching story beneath, for an emo rush.

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Usseewa

Slamming down frustration — cathartic edgy rock.

Ado's 2020 debut single. Stunning vocals and an edgy feel, for letting off steam.

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KICK BACK

Barging in on an irregular beat — an aggressive rock tune.

Kenshi Yonezu's 2022 opening for Chainsaw Man. A heavy, unpredictable build, for aggressive sound.

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Idol

Light and shadow crossing — hyper-addictive anime-pop.

YOASOBI's 2023 opening for Oshi no Ko, a global hit. Dizzying shifts and an addictive chorus, for enjoying aggressive turns.

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Habit

Danceable and addictive — aggressive jazzy pop.

SEKAI NO OWARI's 2022 film theme, also a dance sensation. A jazzy, bouncing beat, for a fun listen.

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Gurenge

Blazing like flame — a hot anime-song rock.

LiSA's 2019 opening for Demon Slayer that became a phenomenon. Powerful rock and a hot delivery, for getting pumped.

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Happiness

Facing forward with a bursting smile — bright idol-pop.

A 2007 favorite by Arashi. A bright, bouncing sound and upbeat feel, for a lift of spirits.

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Kaibutsu

Facing weakness — a racing anime-song rock.

YOASOBI's 2021 opening for BEASTARS. A racing beat and introspective feel, for a hot run.

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Arigatou

Singing toward tomorrow with thanks — a warm cheer song.

Ikimonogakari's 2010 theme to an NHK morning drama. A warm melody and grateful feel, for facing forward.

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Blue Bird

Taking flight — a racing, beloved anime song.

Ikimonogakari's 2008 opening for Naruto Shippuden. An exhilarating band sound and upbeat feel, for a hot run.

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Peace Sign

Raising a promise to the sky — a racing anime song.

Kenshi Yonezu's 2017 opening for My Hero Academia. A racing sound and hot feel, for a hot run.

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Cry Baby

Aggressive racing rock with shifting turns — anime song.

Official HIGE DANdism's 2021 opening for Tokyo Revengers. A complex structure and momentum, for aggressive sound.

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Kaikai Kitan

Racing tension carved into an aggressive anime rock.

Eve's 2020 opening for Jujutsu Kaisen. Driving rock and tension, for a hot run.

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Haruzion

Singing the strength to face forward, lightly — racing pop.

YOASOBI's 2020 song. A bouncing sound and upbeat feel, for a bright run.

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Hana ni Bourei

Swaying poetically — a literary band classic.

Yorushika's 2020 anime-film theme. Literary lyrics and a beautiful sound, for emo immersion.

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Heavy Rotation

A crush bursting out — catchy idol-pop.

AKB48's signature 2010 song. A catchy, bouncing sound, for a bright singalong.

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Koisuru Fortune Cookie

Dance and smile — happy idol-pop.

AKB48's 2013 hit, also a hit through fan dance videos. A bright, danceable sound, for easy fun.

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Polyrhythm

Bursting in the near future — addictive techno-pop.

Perfume's 2007 breakout. Addictive synths and a near-future sound, for cool dancing.

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Vampire

Bursting addictively — a popular Vocaloid pop.

A popular 2021 Vocaloid song by DECO*27. Bouncing electro and an addictive chorus, for a fun listen.

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LOSER

Danceable and edgy — addictive rock-pop.

Kenshi Yonezu's 2016 favorite. A bouncing beat and edgy feel, for a fun dance.

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Fanfare

Brightly celebrating a new beginning — an upbeat pop.

Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 2023 favorite. A bright sound and upbeat feel, for bright celebration.

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Zankyou Sanka

Racing tension carved into an aggressive anime song.

Aimer's 2022 opening for Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc. Driving rock and stunning vocals, for a hot run.

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Zenzenzense

Tearing through fate — a racing youth anthem.

RADWIMPS' 2016 smash, theme to the film Your Name. A momentum-filled band sound, for hot hype.

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Aozora no Namida

Wipe your tears and look up — a racing anime song.

Hitomi Takahashi's 2005 opening for Black Jack. Racing rock and an upbeat feel, for a hot run.

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LIFE

Ringing by the sea — a fresh summer cheer song.

Kimaguren's 2008 summer favorite. A breezy summer melody and upbeat feel, for a bright lift.

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Kimi wa Rock wo Kikanai

Youth connected through music — a fresh pop song.

Aimyon's 2017 favorite. A fresh melody and youthful feel, for nostalgic immersion.

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Shukumei

Charging toward a dream — a hot piano-rock anthem.

Official HIGE DANdism's 2019 high-school-baseball cheer song. Driving piano-rock and a hot feel, for hot hype.

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Hikaru Toki

Sounding the strength to face forward — a racing anime rock.

Hitsujibungaku's 2022 ending for The Heike Story. Driving guitar and a powerful feel, for an emo run.

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Night Dancer

Makes you want to dance — retro neo city-pop.

imase's 2022 song that went viral on social media. A cozy groove and retro mood, for stylish swaying.

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Inferno

Blazing momentum — an aggressive, popular anime song.

Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 2019 opening for Fire Force. A driving band sound and hot feel, for hot hype.

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