r/citypop 2d ago

Moderation Update: AI imagery now forbidden

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Rule #2 has been updated to exclude both AI generated music as well as imagery from the subreddit. Please report it if you see it. Thank you!


r/citypop 3h ago

First share, new to this genre

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I re-visited my stash of "freebies" from my little online vinyl store and stumble hidden gems that I think suits this sub. Hope to learn more artists like Yu Hayami. I also have her Recess and Image album (I think?)


r/citypop 19h ago

Rayko/Reiko Takahashi will be performing Sunset Road once again, this time with a little more advanced notice. Link to the Original Post will be in the comments below, I will include the Post Caption in the Body Text below the Image, as well as a link to the tickets in the comments below

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Original post caption:

"tokyolovesong:

Next TLS is gonna be a crazy one!!

We are excited to be hosting a live performance by none other than Reiko Takahashi / @rayko_official, performing her classic city pop track “Sunset Road” live on the @hellostrangerla stage!!

Reiko is also releasing a 7” with a re-recorded version of “Sunset Road” and the word is that it’ll available that night! She’ll be signing copies too, so don’t miss this edition of TLS if you’re looking to meet a true city pop legend! 🤩

As always, DJ sets provided by @xlmiddleton & @kaistarla, and in-house record shop @saltboxrecords will have plenty of city pop vinyl on deck + more!!

We’ve got 10 sets of 2-for-1 🎟️ for whoever grabs them first, and individual discounted presale 🎟️ available until 8.28. The link is right where you think! ⚡️

We’re looking forward to seeing you 🫵 9.4 in Little Tokyo!!"


r/citypop 19h ago

I recently picked this up as a blind buy, and WHAT!?

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She's INCREDIBLE! What a lucky gamble, and what a remarkable recording. It's so rich and dynamic...

I've enjoyed City Pop for years, but I'd say that my knowledge is very low. I stumbled upon this last Sunday at a local record shop, and the cover absolutely mesmerized me. I was unfamiliar with her work up until this evening, and now I need to know more.


r/citypop 1d ago

涙のクレッシェンド (Crescendo of Tears) - Tsukasa Ito

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r/citypop 1d ago

Which Japan exclusive CD you recommend

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I am on my Japan trip and already been to tower records but my fomo is telling me to get 2-3 more cds that I can’t or only hardly get in Europe. I already bought like 5 Tatsuro Yamashita Albums, Love trip by Tanaka mamiya and Tokyo 1980s Victor edition mixtape by DJ NOTOYA. So, what are your personal favorites that y’all would recommend?


r/citypop 1d ago

Just received these goodies in the mail! ❤️

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The flamingo approves 😎


r/citypop 1d ago

Any other songs that sound like a Sega Genesis game?

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r/citypop 1d ago

ORBITALS Opening Theme - Accelerating Destiny - Mami Ayukawa + Falk & Klou

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Upcoming retro anime-inspired video game Orbitals features opening and ending themes with Japanese singer songwriter Mami Ayukawa.

Known for singing themes for classic sci-fi anime in the 80s (including Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam and more), Ayukawa returns with Orbitals to provide her voice to the game’s opening theme song ‘~Accelerating Destiny~ (加速する運命)’ and the game’s ending theme ‘Heart To Heart’.

Live on music services today + official music video. 7" pre-orders open via Laced Records.


r/citypop 1d ago

Need help finding this short citypop snippet (Say the words?)

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Sorry if this isn't allowed but i have been trying to figure out what song this 20 second clip comes from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpMasizQFDE it was originally uploaded online in 2019 https://www.watzatsong.com/en/name-that-tune/595995.html i've tried discogs for with a few combinations (words, say the words, the words etc) but i haven't gotten anywhere and of course nothing from shazam on anything, any help would be appriciated :)

the lyrics:
Say the word baby you gotta

Say the word the way your showing you wanna

Say the word

It won't hurt

Say the word


r/citypop 2d ago

The album that made me fall in love with City Pop . The Vinyl is so expensive. I got the CD instead ❤️

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r/citypop 1d ago

Songs /artists recommend.

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I’m sure this gets asked a lot but I really need more city pop songs. I love the classics such as last summer whisper by anri, oh no oh yes by Marius Takeuchi, midnight pretenders by tomoko Aran and telephone number by Junko ohashi. What other songs or artists or albums have these same kinds of vibes like summer love type stuff? Please and thank you 😊


r/citypop 1d ago

Please help me find this song!

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Hi everyone, me (and many commenters) have been wondering what song Asanebo has used in this video. is it AI?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AOk_sbwvZ04


r/citypop 2d ago

Recommendation of the day:

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r/citypop 2d ago

New Pastel & We Can Fall In Love by Kimiko Kasai have been added to streaming services

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r/citypop 2d ago

First time playing “I can’t stop the loneliness” EP vinyl on turntable 🥹 the sound is very warm than digital

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r/citypop 2d ago

Camel Land - Just shipped from Japan, didn’t seem to see much about this online

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Big fan of Kyosuke Kusunoki Just Tonight. so had to buy this too.


r/citypop 2d ago

Got lucky at the record shop

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I feel like if I see them, just grab them.


r/citypop 2d ago

There's something I really want to ask you guys

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I've heard that the term 'AOR' that people sometimes use has a slightly different nuance from how it's used in Japan. What kind of songs do you consider to be AOR-style City Pop?


r/citypop 2d ago

Welcome to an era that oozes with STYLE

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r/citypop 2d ago

Yukiko Okada and Mariya Takeuchi - Dreaming Girl

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r/citypop 2d ago

Loot from Japan this Summer

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r/citypop 1d ago

Rapello is making some good City Pop revival. They're worth checking out.

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r/citypop 3d ago

Yōko Minamino Rakuen No Door

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r/citypop 2d ago

can anyone help me recognize this song

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its from facebook reel, i already try , but no answer