The Bizarre, Wildly Popular AI Song Taking Over Japan
Okay, so picture this: you’re scrolling through YouTube, and suddenly you stumble upon a song called “YAJU&U.” At first, it sounds like a weird, cheesy Disney reject—kinda like if a theme park jingle and a karaoke track had a baby. But then you notice the lyrics. “Come on my chest… sorry to keep you waiting, I only had iced tea…” Wait, what?
Turns out, this song—made with AI music generator Udio—has become a massive hit in Japan. Like, 34 million YouTube views massive. And the craziest part? The lyrics are based on an infamous gay porn video from the 2000s called A Midsummer Night’s Lewd Dream. Yep. You read that right.
How Did This Even Happen?
So, the song was created by someone named mochimochi, and it’s not the first meme to come out of this particular… uh, cultural artifact. But it’s the first one to blow up this big. Why? Because people made dance choreography for it. Seriously. There are tutorials, TikTok challenges, even AI-generated animations of the porn’s villain (lovingly nicknamed Yaju Senpai) grooving to the beat.
And it’s not just internet weirdos—J-pop stars like Kohmi Hirose and Ano have co-signed it. There’s even an acoustic cover by a high school chemistry teacher (who quickly made the video unlisted after realizing what the song was actually about). Oops.
Is This Song Actually Good?
Let’s be real: No.
If you strip away the meme context, it’s just… bad. The melody is forgettable, the vocals are robotic, and the whole thing feels like a low-effort AI experiment. But that’s the thing—people aren’t listening because it’s good. They’re listening because it’s ridiculous.
Some fans treat it like a religious experience, saying things like:
– “I listen to it every day and worship it.”
– “I hope this song will be passed down as a symbol of peace 1000 years from now due to some mistake.”
Meanwhile, others are just confused:
– “A friend who doesn’t even know internet slang started singing this… it’s scary.”
What Does This Say About AI Music?
Tech bros might point to this as proof that AI-generated music is the future, but honestly? It’s more like proof that people will vibe with anything if it’s weird enough.
Think about it:
– “Timeless” by The Weeknd & Playboi Carti got accused of being AI-generated because it’s so… generic.
– There are already AI-made songs about Trump saving the stock market and, uh… other adult topics.
But “YAJU&U” is different because it’s not trying to be a hit. It’s a joke that somehow became a cultural phenomenon. And that’s both hilarious and kinda terrifying.
Final Thoughts: Is This the Future?
Maybe. AI music is definitely getting better (or at least, more convincing), but right now, most of it is still novelty trash. The real question is: Will people still care when the shock value wears off?
For now, though, Japan is vibing to a song about a 2000s porn meme, and honestly? That’s the internet in a nutshell.