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[Get Hyped] Fun Japanese dance tracks — a joyful dance special

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
music writerKOH-1
Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

From school festivals and year-end parties to weddings and small private gatherings, many people want to liven up their events by performing a dance.

Classic dances and choreographies are great, but if possible, you’d probably like to showcase something that matches the latest trends.

In this article, we introduce many of the latest popular and noteworthy songs—especially those trending on social media—that come with fun choreographies and dances.

We’ve also included popular “tried dancing” videos and official dance videos for reference, so be sure to check them out.

Of course, creating your own choreography and posting it on social media is a great idea too!

[Get Hyped] Fun Japanese Dance Tracks: Enjoyable Dance Special (81–90)

love brainNanawo Akari

[@Azuki × Iripon] Love-Brain [Tried Dancing] — Fixed Camera Cut ver.

Romance Brain - Nanawo Akari

Akari Nanawo, who’s attracting attention as a new-generation artist, created “Renai-nō” as the ending theme for the anime Engage Kiss.

In addition to its girly lyrics that depict being head over heels in love, the choreography has also become a hot topic.

Check out the dance video by Azuki and Iripon on the official channel and try learning the moves.

The routine is designed to really pop when performed as a duo.

It’s perfect to try with a best friend or a partner.

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SenbonzakuraWagakki Band

[Practice] Senbonzakura (Shion-style) [Mirrored Left-Right]

Wagakki Band - Senbonzakura

This is a band cover version of a song originally sung by Hatsune Miku in VOCALOID.

Wagakki Band’s release includes both a fast-tempo and a slow-tempo version, and this one is the fast-tempo version.

Imagining cherry blossoms dancing to the rhythmic groove of traditional Japanese instruments makes the scene vividly come to life.

The dance challenge became a huge trend on social media and turned into a long-running hit.

Some people even took it on again during the stay-home period!

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GeeGirls' Generation

Girls’ Generation 소녀시대 ‘Gee’ MV

Gee Girls' Generation

Known as one of Girls’ Generation’s signature songs, this track features lyrics that capture the thrill of romance and the excitement of first love.

Set to a poppy, catchy melody, it vividly expresses the feelings of a girl falling in love, and achieved the remarkable feat of topping the Korean charts for nine consecutive weeks—the first time in the chart’s history.

Released in Korea in 2009 and later in Japanese as well, it is widely loved as a multilingual song.

Guaranteed to energize dance parties, wedding after-parties, and school festivals, this bright, bursting tune instantly lights up the atmosphere with a rhythm that makes people of all ages want to move.

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The bubble was good (draft)Golden Bomber

Golden Bomber “The Bubble Was Good” (temp MV)

Bubble Was Good (Temporary) - Golden Bomber

It’s a disco number in the vein of “Dance My Generation,” which saw a resurgence in acclaim in 2019! Is this the kind of dance track people want now? The Giorgio Moroder-esque throbbing bassline and orchestral hits evoke the sparkle of the 1980s.

The clincher is the illustration used as the music video’s insert art—created with the wildly popular assets from Irasutoya.

You see them all the time on supermarket flyers and casual social media posts, right? It’s audacious to the extreme.

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In conclusion

As mentioned at the beginning, dance as a culture seems to have firmly taken root in Japan, and if you scroll through social media, dance videos are impossible to miss.

It’s also interesting that not only the latest hit songs but tracks from years past are making a comeback through choreography videos.

Check out this article and be sure to join the fun by dancing the latest trends!