[J-Pop] Japanese dance music that makes you want to start dancing
Dance music used to mean music from overseas, but lately there’s been more Japanese dance music, and artists’ dance skills have been improving too.
There are now tons of songs that blend Western influences while making the most of the beauty of Japanese lyrics.
We’ve put together a big collection of Japanese dance tracks that will get you hyped!
Dance is shifting from something underground to something mainstream, and I’d be thrilled if it becomes even more commonplace from here on out.
We’ve lined up dance tracks that will make you want to move your body, so find your favorites and let’s all start dancing while we listen!
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[J-Pop] Japanese Dance Music That Makes You Want to Move (161–170)
runiri
A song with a translucent melody that sings of a thirst for freedom.
The lyrics, which emphasize the importance of self-love and self-acceptance, leave a strong impression.
Since winning the grand prize in a 2014 audition, iri has been active on the music scene, wielding a pop sound grounded in jazz, R&B, and hip-hop.
This work was premiered at her solo concert at Nippon Budokan in March 2024 and released on the same day.
She has also garnered support from the fashion industry through tie-ups with Nike Women and Apple Music.
Within a sophisticated track that fuses jazz with drum and bass, you’ll be captivated by the cool melodies, vocals, and lyrics that create a distinctive groove.
OverdoseNatori
An addictive dance track that portrays the conflict and dependence in a romantic relationship.
Natori’s airy, lilting whisper vocals and the seamless blend of pop and R&B are especially captivating.
Released in September 2022, the song drew major attention as a hit that originated on TikTok.
It also performed well on the charts, peaking at No.
4 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for the week.
The chorus unfolds like a call-and-response, brimming with an energy that naturally draws everyone in.
It’s a perfect pick for karaoke or a house party.
Stand Out ChameleonChameleon Lime Whoopiepie
A track has arrived that captivates the world with its colorful musicality! Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie delivers a song that lights up the dance floor.
Riding a catchy melody, funky and poppy rhythms whisk listeners into an irresistibly groovy world.
Featured on their first full-length album “Orange,” released in May 2023, this laid-back, feel-good tune serves up a stylish sound that makes you want to head out in casual fashion.
It’s also perfect for enhancing the vibe on a drive, at a house party, or for bringing unity at karaoke.
If you want to feel the positive energy of music and get your heartbeat racing, this one’s for you.
Posi-ko and Nega-noPhilosophy’s Dance
It’s a song with a pop, catchy melody and lyrics that portray the contrasting characters Posiko and Negano, leaving a strong impression.
Riding on a bright beat, it expresses the sway between positive and negative emotions.
It’s one of the tracks included on Philosophy no Dance’s first single under their new lineup, “Netsupu wa Ruten suru,” released in March 2023, and it commemorates the addition of the new members.
In the music video, the black and pink costumes are a highlight, visually conveying duality.
It seems like a fun pick for karaoke, letting you enjoy the shift between positive and negative moods.
It’s the perfect song for a weekend refresh.
ShandyLimited Express
This song sings of the small ripples that stir in our hearts and the dissonance born from someone’s absence.
Even the natural chirping of birds is described as sounding like a siren that evokes anxiety and impatience.
While a deep loneliness and sense of loss come through, it also portrays a yearning for love and a hope that reaches for a single ray of light.
Included on Bullet Train’s 5th album “B9,” released in March 2023, this track symbolizes their new challenge and evolution as they welcomed four new members and became a nine-member group.
It’s a song we especially recommend to those facing a turning point in life or struggling with relationships with loved ones.
U.S.A.DA PUMP
When it comes to the face of 2018 and a hit dance track, it has to be DA PUMP’s “U.
S.
A.” Even if you can’t dance it perfectly, most people can manage the chorus, that’s how widely it’s caught on.
It’s a classic dance song that people of all ages—from adults to kids—can enjoy.
You might even get folks jumping in to dance on the spur of the moment.
Follow MeE-girls
This is the third single by E-girls, a girls’ performance unit from the same agency as EXILE.
The must-see music video features energetic, sharp choreography set to a catchy pop tune.
It even sparked a boom nationwide, with junior high and high school girls mastering the dance.