AKB48’s classic and hit songs: Relive your youth! A comprehensive introduction to their popular tracks

Excuse, maybeAKB48

[MV full] Iiwake Maybe / AKB48 [Official]

AKB48’s 13th single.

The red plaid outfit that comes to mind when people mention AKB48’s costumes is from this song.

Before this single was released, the AKB48 General Election was held for the first time.

In the music video, Mariko Shinoda’s deadpan bicycling and the awkward vibe from Sayaka Akimoto at the end are amusing.

RIVERAKB48

[MV full] RIVER / AKB48 [Official]

AKB48’s 14th single.

It realizes what Yoshimasa Inoue, the composer who has written the most songs for AKB48, said he wanted to create: “a song that feels like this.” Above all, the initial performance drew attention, and the music video depicts scenes of military training.

With this single, AKB48 earned their first No.

1 on the Oricon chart.

We won’t fightAKB48

[MV full] We Won't Fight / AKB48 [Official]

The center is Haruka Shimazaki, marking her first selection outside of rock-paper-scissors.

It’s a very dance-intensive song and is said to be the most intense in AKB.

The members who appear in the coupling tracks also participate in the song’s vocals.

It’s a song with a very strong message.

Memory ScrollAKB48

[AKB48] Memory Scroll Lyric Video / Yasushi Akimoto × AI Yasushi Akimoto

This song drew attention after an AI-written set of lyrics beat Mr.

Akimoto’s in the TV program “Yasushi Akimoto × AI Akimoto: AKB48 New Song Production Showdown,” aired in September 2025, leading to its release.

The lyrics vividly depict scenes of youth revealed as you pick up a long-forgotten phone from the back of a drawer and scroll through its screen.

The message says that tears shed from nostalgia become the light that guides you into tomorrow.

Experience a new era of music!

BINGO!AKB48

[AKB48] – Bingo subespañol hd

Known as a pop song that evokes the feeling of summer, this track captures listeners’ hearts with its bright melody and refreshing lyrics.

It depicts seaside happenings and the flutter of first love, creating an atmosphere like a snapshot of youthful days.

Released in July 2007 as AKB48’s fourth single, it was also used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “Phiten☆School.” It peaked at No.

6 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, marking AKB48’s best result at the time.

It’s a recommended song for summer drives, trips to the beach, or whenever you need a little boost.

Mari-ko from aboveAKB48

[MV Full] Ue Kara Mariko / AKB48 [Official]

AKB48’s 24th single.

Mariko Shinoda, who won the second Janken (rock-paper-scissors) Senbatsu, serves as center.

In the music video, there’s also a rock-paper-scissors match framed as choosing a class representative.

Mariko-sama gets plenty of screen time, so it’s a must-see for her fans!

After all, I’m an idolAKB48

Nantettatte Idol Music Video / AKB48 10th Album [Official]

AKB48 is an idol group that has been active for many years.

They have produced numerous classic songs, and recently they released a cover of a classic hit.

That song is “Nantettatte Idol.” The original is a masterpiece by Kyoko Koizumi, released in 1985.

As a product of the Showa era, it features a catchy vocal line with relatively little melodic variation.

On the other hand, it contains quite a few sustained notes, so a certain level of endurance is required.

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