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

AKB48, as a nationally beloved idol group, has left numerous marks on Japan’s music scene.

For many, just listening to their songs brings back memories of those days.

From ballads that sing of the pain of love to uplifting anthems that give you a push forward, they have countless timeless tracks that resonate in the heart.

In this article, we’ll focus on songs from AKB48’s popular and hit repertoire that continue to be loved even today.

You might just find the one song that brings back your own memories!

Playlist

AKB48’s classic and hit songs: Relive your youth! A comprehensive introduction to their popular tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	BeginnerAKB48		A cool dance number, a song of strong will
2	You are the melody.AKB48		AKB48 10th anniversary song: the arrival of spring and a sense of nostalgia
3	Vegetable SistersAKB48		A cheer-up song to brighten the breakfast table
4	It’s like a first loveAKB48		AKB48’s new song is captivating for its youthful vibe and pop appeal
5	Heavy rotationAKB48		The center is Yuko Oshima, from a smash-hit song.
6	Loud Voice DiamondAKB48		The masterpiece that brought AKB48’s popularity back.
7	flying getAKB48		A single themed around AKB48’s battles
8	Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48		AKB48 hit song draws attention for overseas filming
9	Turn of chanceAKB48		Winners of rock-paper-scissors are selected for the lineup, with the center position.
10	The wind is blowing.AKB48		AKB48’s disaster-relief support single, a double-center song
11	I wanted to see you.AKB48		AKB48’s first hit song boosted their popularity with the addition of second-generation members.
12	Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48		AKB48’s graduation song, a classic beloved by the younger generation.
13	Everyday, KachushaAKB48		AKB48’s 21st single contributes to reconstruction support.
14	GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48		Cheering song for AKB48, taking on the challenge of playing instruments too!
15	10-year cherry blossomsAKB48		A moving song by AKB48 themed around life and death
16	Midsummer Sounds Good!AKB48		AKB48’s large-group single, Atsuko Maeda’s final song
17	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		Center is Rino Sashihara, a smash-hit song
18	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		A classic song under the AKB name with Sayaka Yamamoto as the center
19	Late-blooming cherry blossomsAKB48		AKB48’s new song depicts graduation and departure
20	I can only face forwardAKB48		A song of courage to step into the future before Yuko Oshima’s graduation
21	Are you watching the sunset?AKB48		A song that thanks the twilight and sings of hope for tomorrow
22	Eternal PressureAKB48		AKB48 rock-paper-scissors selection single, Haruka Shimazaki as center
23	I like you.AKB48		A masterpiece that colors summer through SNS hashtag songs
24	UZAAKB48		AKB48’s cool and aggressive new song
25	Color contacts winkAKB48		Yuki Kashiwagi’s final culmination single
26	Halloween NightAKB48		Get hyped at Rino Sashihara’s Halloween Disco
27	Lucky sevenAKB48		An AKB48 cheer song that gives you energy
28	Labrador RetrieverAKB48		AKB48’s classic summer song, where the sea and youth shine
29	Because I like you.AKB48		A moving song that sings of pure affection
30	River of DreamsAKB48		A song of parting and departure that resonates in the heart like a river
31	Baseless rumorAKB48		AKB48’s 58th single, the rumored high school dance song
32	I don’t need wings.AKB48		A heartwarming folk-style song
33	Gravity SympathyAKB48		Pachinko song AKB48 Team Surprise popularity
34	Christmas ringAKB48		The bittersweet ache of adulthood hidden in Christmas songs
35	Yankee SoulAKB48		AKB48’s delinquent-gang-style song “Everyday, Kachuusha.”
36	Yankee rockAKB48		Express passion with raw, hard-hitting rock
37	Mermaid in FebruaryAKB48		Winter sea, a bittersweet love song like a mermaid
38	Graduation of Unrequited LoveAKB48		A coming-of-age song about an unrequited love before graduation
39	gingham checkAKB48		AKB48 single with Yuko Oshima as the center
40	I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48		A quiet AKB48 song that depicts Jurina Matsui’s friendship
41	Cherry blossom petalsAKB48		The freshness of the Kami 7 members in AKB48’s debut song
42	Tears Surprise!AKB48		A 12th single befitting AKB48’s birthday
43	Excuse, maybeAKB48		AKB48’s signature red plaid costume single
44	RIVERAKB48		AKB48’s first single to top the Oricon charts
45	We won’t fightAKB48		Haruka Shimazaki’s first selection, a song with intense choreography
46	Memory ScrollAKB48		An anthem of AI's triumph, depicting scenes of youth and hope
47	BINGO!AKB48		Summer of youth, the seaside melody resonates in my heart.
48	Mari-ko from aboveAKB48		Janken selection, Mariko is the center song
49	After all, I’m an idolAKB48		AKB48 covers Kyoko Koizumi’s classic hit
50	Feathers of the UniformAKB48		A heart-stirring song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth
51	Sayonara CrawlAKB48		AKB48’s smash-hit song: PV featuring close-knit members is popular
52	Hopeful RefrainAKB48		The AKB song in which Sakura Miyawaki served as center
53	A somewhat embarrassing conclusion I reached after thinking for a few days, in my own way, about how our relationship might change if, on the sycamore-lined path, I were to say, “I dream of your smile.”AKB48		AKB48’s Suzuki Sukae and Janken Senbatsu’s Jurina Matsui
54	The Strongest Twin-TailsAKB48		An idol song for fans of twin tails, age 16 and under
55	Skirt flutteringAKB48		The bittersweet feelings of a girl who can’t confess her love
56	Fortune Cookie in Love / AKB48 [Official]AKB48		A popular, easy-to-dance-to song that everyone knows
57	Koi Suru Fortune CookieAKB48		An idol group that has now become a national sensation...
58	An Unexpected ConfessionAKB48		AKB48’s new song, a youth pop track themed around confession
59	Anklet in NovemberAKB48		AKB48’s moving 50th single
60	If I weren’t an idolAKB48		A classic song that sings of an idol’s heartrending feelings
61	Heart ElectricAKB48		A retro-flavored single by AKB48
62	Share your happinessAKB48		AK..., which also became the theme song for the Zexy commercial,
63	A Special ChristmasAKB48		AKB48’s Christmas songs are also excellent.
64	I can’t help but love you.AKB48		An AKB48 song that depicts the bittersweet feelings of youthful love.
65	Dance “Heavy Rotation”AKB48		Let's have fun dancing to AKB48's 'Heavy Rotation'.
66	Unexpected StoryAKB48		A song about falling for someone you're not interested in
67	Contemptuous affectionAKB48		A touching AKB48 song that addresses the issue of bullying
68	365 Days Paper AirplaneAKB48		AKB48's ... released in 2017
69	LOVE TRIPAKB48		The 45th single by the national idol group AKB48…
70	First Step OndoAKB48		AKB48 enters the ondō genre—a slow-tempo song depicting romance.
71	Days of Light and ShadowAKB48		The cheering song for summer high school baseball on the TV Asahi network (…
72	The starry sky to youAKB48		The under… of AKB48, who have become a nationally beloved idol group…
73	AKB48 MedleyAKB48		Medley Collection of Popular Songs by Idol Groups
74	GLVE ME FIVEAKB48		An AKB48 cheer song, energetic and moving
75	So long !AKB48		AKB48’s cherry blossom song, a masterpiece that evokes the hope of spring
76	You and Christmas EveAKB48		AKB48’s Christmas song, moving on the piano
77	Jaa Baa JaaAKB48		Karaoke songs that everyone can enjoy and get excited about, and...
78	Jiwara DAYSAKB48		Rino Sashihara’s final song, a song of farewell and new beginnings
79	Dance ‘Koi Suru Fortune Cookie’AKB48		Let's have fun dancing to AKB48's iconic songs!
80	Majijo Teppen BluesAKB48		AKB48’s punkish song has an ’80s vibe
81	Melodies up to todayAKB48		A graduation song that conveys gratitude and heartfelt feelings
82	He’s my ex-boyfriend.AKB48		A passionate AKB48 dance track filled with lingering regret
83	Heartbreak, thank you.AKB48		AKB48’s 57th single, with Mizuki Yamauchi as center
84	The Tale of Footwear and UmbrellasAKB48		AKB48 performs a heartwarming song on Minna no Uta
85	Placard of the HeartAKB48		A heartwarming center song depicting AKB48’s feelings of love
86	Love, I’m checkmated.AKB48		AKB48: Innovations from an Akihabara-born idol group
87	You’ll make a fool of yourself when you fall in love.AKB48		Miku Tanabe of AKB48, a member from Shiga
88	The Dandelion’s ResolutionAKB48		AKB48 Team B, a song of hope symbolized by dandelions
89	My idolized pop starAKB48		The sight of my idol delivering songs and dances amid thunderous cheers…
90	What the Palm TellsAKB48		Music video for earthquake disaster relief to be released without a selection process
91	Alice on WednesdayAKB48		A dreamy idol song inspired by Alice
92	witnessAKB48		A song imbued with thoughts on war and peace
93	Wasted wishesAKB48		“Waste of a Wish” is a popular idol grou…
94	Stolen LipsAKB48		A bittersweet summer song performed by AKB48’s Under Girls
95	Sentimental TrainAKB48		Speaking of cute dance songs, it’s got to be AKB4…
96	Sky of GugutasuAKB48		AKB48 performs their song in a Google commercial.
97	Only you felt like autumn.AKB48		My crush came back after summer break and suddenly seemed so grown-up...
98	SustainableAKB48		The national idol group AKB48’s “Sa…”
99	Song of the Sixteen SistersAKB48		The theater performance held by AKB48’s Team K…
100	The dance for “Heavy Rotation”AKB48		It’s super cute, and on top of that, the choreography is easy…
101	Teacher TeacherAKB48		The female idol group AKB48 in 2018…
102	high tensionAKB48		Pop, catchy musicality and nationwide popularity…
103	I only look forward.AKB48		Vivid poppiness and overflowing energy of idol sound...
104	Cherry Petals 2008AKB48		As the eighth single by AKB48, 200...
105	Loud Voice DiamondAKB48		Around the time AKB48 started to gain widespread popularity, ...
106	Hell or HeavenAKB48		A number released in 2014. It was comp… in 2005.
107	Be My Baby on the LipsAKB48		With a big, full-bodied sound, it builds to a party-like frenzy...
108	Tears Surprise / AKB48 [Official]AKB48		When it comes to party classics, surprises are a must...
109	omenAKB48		I didn’t know that regret comes with a warning sign…
110	Senior TakeuchiAKB48		AKB, now known as a national idol group...
111	Wasted wishesAKB48		AKB48 single: Jurina Matsui and Sakura Miyawaki are the centers.