Japanese Song 【4K】

9/10. One of the defining J-pop tracks of the 2020s so far.

The song deconstructs idol culture while being an absolute banger. Listen for the way the chorus shifts from major to minor in the final run—genius. Japanese song

Watch the official music video on YouTube (over 800M views for a reason). Then try the live orchestral version. the gospel-choir drop

The rapid-fire rap verses, the gospel-choir drop, and Ayase's production that somehow blends EDM, hip-hop, and J-pop without feeling messy. Vocalist Ikura delivers lines about lies and stardom with unsettling precision. Japanese song

When Yoasobi released "Idol" as the opening for Oshi no Ko , no one predicted it would dominate Japanese charts for 20+ weeks. But here we are.