TOP 10 NANIWA DANSHI B-SIDE TRACKS!

Are you a new Nanifam? Have you been listening to Naniwa Danshi’s music on streaming platforms and wondering what their B-sides sound like? Or, are you an old Nanifam who has been waiting for their B-side tracks to be available on streaming sites?

Well the wait is over! All the coupling songs from Naniwa Danshi’s debut single “Ubu LOVE” to their latest single “Koisuru Hikari” will be available on various music streaming and downloading platforms from Monday, December 9th! All singles released so far will be distributed as a special edition-only version available for streaming and downloading!

To celebrate, here are Naniwa Danshi’s top 10 B-side tracks you must listen to!

1. What a Funky Time!! (Ubu LOVE)

As the name suggests, it’s a song that brings in a funky and energetic vibe with its catchy melody. Its funky rhythm along with the trumpet heavy instrumentals will definitely make you groove with Naniwa Danshi’s energy. A fun song about celebrating life and freedom perfect for lifting your spirits! and embracing the good times with a sense of freedom and fun.

2. Mahougaoka (The Answer/Sachiare)

A melodious, dreamy, yet nostalgic track that paints a picture of a distant and warm past. It describes a magical place of our innocent past. The lingering memories of a lost love, that bring forth a bittersweet beautiful feeling.

3. Fuyu ga Kureta Takaramono (Happy Surprise)

A heartwarming uptempo winter ballad. It captures the essence of treasuring a precious winter love. It reflects the beauty of evanescent little moments of the cold season that are slow yet short lived. Appreciating these moments of shared love as the present given by winter.

4. Dance in the Rain (Special Kiss)

If you are a fan of older J-Pop music, or just a fan of dramatic mid-tempo pop songs with a strong theme, then this is the perfect song for you! “Dance in the Rain” is a rather dramatic and emotional mid-tempo pop song. Naniwa Danshi’s strong and sophisticated vocals draws out the melancholy etched in the beats and lyrics of the song. It’s undoubtedly a unique addition in Naniwa Danshi’s discography.

5. Haruzora (Special Kiss)

This is a song that embodies the essence of spring. A comforting and uplifting song that brightens your mood as it reminds you of the fresh and warm spring days. The song with its soothing, soft melodies portrays the new beginnings that follow us as we move forward in our life, just like how seasons change and move from cold winter to warm spring.

6. Diary (Make Up Day/miSSING)

“Diary” is a soft and gentle introspective ballad. The lyrics and theme of the song revolves around our individual growth in life. Here diary is a metaphor for our life, where each day is a page in our diary, and every moment of joy or sadness are our treasured experiences that help us grow. It’s a beautiful song that feels like a warm hug on a hard day. The highlight of this song is definitely the vocals of the members and their harmonization that’s ever so soft and melodic.

Translation: Diary – Naniwa Danshi [English Translation – Full…

7. Umbrella (Make Up Day/mISSING)

Another mid-tempo pop song following the theme of a rainy season. Yet this one follows a fun rhythm along with subtle electronic sounds with layered vocals. The song explores the theme of supporting each other through tough times, like how an umbrella protects us during harsh and gloomy rainy days. A combination of modern pop elements with melancholy and emotional themes.

8. F. L. E. X (I Wish)

“F. L. E. X.” is a high energy, bold and charismatic yet playful pop song. A dance track featuring funky, bold and dynamic instruments. The upbeat, high tempo vibes of the song is often described as an acquired taste by fans. However once you get hooked by the infectious, expressive, and catchy rhythm of the song you can’t break free of its charm. That’s the kind of flex it has.

9. Kimi to Kaze to (Koisuru Hikari)

A bright, uplifting song that matches the clear and comforting atmosphere of fall. The carefree melodies paired with the infectious happy Naniwa Danshi energy, this one is a fan favourite! Built with a combination of light and optimistic melodies with the bright and fresh vocals of Naniwa Danshi, it’s a song that will instantly fill you up with all the good energy you need to face the day! The sense of adventure and catchy chorus with joyful instruments, it will definitely make way into your favourite playlist!

10. Change (Koisuru Hikari)

“Change” is an energetic, strong and catchy song right from its very first second. Focusing on the themes of personal growth, and tackling the change that it follows. An upbeat, vibrant, energetic pop song paired with Naniwa Danshi’s bold and strong vocals. A track perfect for giving its listeners the push they need to step into embracing the changes that life has to offer.

As you can tell already, Naniwa Danshi’s music is a lively mix of various types of music! Starting from sweet love songs, to melancholic music to dance tracks, you name it! Naniwa Danshi has it all! Seasons being a common metaphor in their music expressing various human emotions. They have at least one song pairing with every season in a year that exhibits a variety of themes like love, friendship, personal growth, heartbreak and so on. Their range in music makes them stand out in the ocean of hundreds, if not thousands of J-Pop artists.

Hope you enjoyed my Naniwa Danshi’s top 10 B-side tracks! Which B-side track is your favourite so far?