Japanese Songs

Welcome to Japanese Lyrics

Japanese music is everywhere these days, blending catchy J-Pop hooks, emotional storytelling, anime soundtracks, and genre-bending experiments. From massive idol choruses to introspective rock ballads and viral Vocaloid-inspired tracks, these lyrics capture everyday feelings, dreams, and that unique mix of cute and intense that only Japanese songs pull off so well. Whether you’re studying the language, chasing anime OSTs, or just love the energy, we’ve got thousands of lyrics here — classics that shaped generations and the hottest 2025 drops still blowing up charts.

Browse by artist, genre, or anime tie-in to find exactly what you’re craving.

Why Japanese Lyrics Feel Special

• Super detailed storytelling (many songs come straight from novels or anime)
• Lyrics often mix poetic Japanese with English for that global vibe — great for picking up new words while singing along
• Huge emotional range: from pure joy and hype to quiet heartbreak
• Anime and games drive a lot of it, turning songs into worldwide moments

Top Genres & Artists Right Now

Japanese music in December 2025 is all about domestic kings like Mrs. GREEN APPLE owning the charts, Kenshi Yonezu dropping record-breaking hits, and Ado ruling overseas streams. Here’s what’s everywhere:

• J-Pop / Rock – Melodic, anthemic, and massively streamed. Mrs. GREEN APPLE (they’ve been #1 artist on Spotify Japan for over 1,500 days straight — “Lilac” was the top track of 2025, plus tons of other hits like “Que Sera Sera” and “Soranji” still charting strong).
• Singer-Songwriter / Alternative – Deep, atmospheric vibes with anime connections. Kenshi Yonezu (“Iris Out” is currently #1 on Billboard Japan Hot 100 after weeks of domination, plus collabs like “Jane Doe” with Hikaru Utada). Fujii Kaze (smooth soul-pop that’s always fresh).
• Vocal Powerhouse / Global Exports – Raw vocals and huge international tours. Ado (dethroned YOASOBI as the most-streamed Japanese artist worldwide in 2025 — her streams are mostly overseas, thanks to anime like Demon Slayer and her world tour). Creepy Nuts (“Otonoke” still the top streamed Japanese song internationally, back-to-back global winner).
• YOASOBI & Anime Kings – Storytelling duo with massive hits. YOASOBI (new tracks like “New Me” and “Gekijyo” in 2025, plus timeless bangers like “Idol” and “Yoru ni Kakeru” that keep racking up billions of streams).
• Idol / Boy Bands – High-energy performances and fan love. Snow Man (their best-of album topped year-end charts), BE:FIRST (“Lighting up the town” hit #1 earlier this month), Number_i (strong domestic presence).

Other scenes we keep growing: City pop revivals, Vocaloid influences (Eve still trending), and rising acts like HANA (multiple top-10 entries right now).