2012 Hit Song Rankings! A roundup of nostalgic classics all at once
In this article, we’ll be showcasing a roundup of Japanese hit songs from 2012 (Heisei 24)! How old were you back then? Maybe you were enjoying your student life, just starting out as a working adult and learning the ropes, or perhaps you got married and welcomed a child.
These are all songs that will likely bring back memories the moment you hear them, so please read through to the end! It’s also a playlist you can use as a reference when choosing songs for karaoke!
Playlist
| 2012 Hit Song Rankings! A roundup of nostalgic classics all at once | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | fireworksSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu | play_arrow | A ballad that sings of the sorrow of summer |
| 2east | weNishino Kana | play_arrow | A friendship song for a female friend |
| 3east | GIVE ME FIVE !AKB48 | play_arrow | A landmark song in which AKB48 took on the challenge of being a band |
| 4east | VirginityNMB48 | play_arrow | A love song that portrays growth and romance |
| 5east | Even kisses are left-handedSKE48 | play_arrow | SKE48's new love song |
| 6east | To the Lightmiwa | play_arrow | One of miwa’s signature songs that incorporates electronic acoustics |
| 7east | Apply false eyelasheskyarī pamyu pamyu | play_arrow | The fun of transforming yourself with false eyelashes |
| 8east | Come here, ShampooNogizaka 46 | play_arrow | A pop song that captures the thrill of youth |
| 9east | Face Downarashi | play_arrow | A mysterious song used as a drama’s theme |
| 10east | cherry blossomHikawa Kiyoshi | play_arrow | Depicting thoughts for the departed upon moonlit cherry blossoms |
| 11east | OrangeGRe4N BOYZ | play_arrow | GReeeeN’s love songs, refreshing band sound |
| 12east | The BeginningONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | Rock songs that are theme songs of Rurouni Kenshin |
| 13east | Like the shining moonSuperfly | play_arrow | A ballad that sings of gratitude and resolve to a loved one |
| 14east | The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari | play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari's Olympic theme song |
| 15east | confessionHirai Ken | play_arrow | A song by Ken Hirai that depicts unrequited love |
| 16east | ChankapanaNEWS | play_arrow | The first love-themed pop song by NEWS as a four-member group |
| 17east | Midsummer Sounds Good!AKB48 | play_arrow | AKB48's summer-themed song is trending |
| 18east | HEATKimu Hyonjun | play_arrow | Kim Hyun-joong Hot Love Rock |
| 19east | Immortal ScrumKAT-TUN | play_arrow | Grabbing dreams with my friends to KAT-TUN’s theme song |
| 20east | ANDROIDTōhōshinki | play_arrow | A forward message to prevent android domination |
| 21east | MomentSMAP | play_arrow | SMAP’s aging leads to sluggish sales, but they announce a new single |
| 22east | ALL NIGHT LONGEXILE | play_arrow | A fiery dance number that overcomes frustration and moves forward |
| 23east | Thank youJUJU | play_arrow | JUJU’s ballad serving as a movie theme song |
| 24east | OperaSUPER JUNIOR | play_arrow | Korean idols are close to EXILE. |
| 25east | Synchronized FlutterWatanabe Mayu | play_arrow | Popular songs by central figures of AKB |
| 26east | It was love.Kanjani∞ | play_arrow | The song sold 320,000 copies, boosting its popularity. |
| 27east | Good luckBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | Young people back rock bands; even as a minority, they still secure sales. |
| 28east | Prayer ~ Orbit of Tears / End of the day / piecesMr.Children | play_arrow | Mr. Children lag in single sales |
| 29east | EREitorenjā | play_arrow | Eight Ranger movie theme song |
| 30east | Run! BicycleNogizaka 46 | play_arrow | A company with foresight in idol management |
| 31east | Love, TexasYamashita Tomohisa | play_arrow | Tomohisa Yamashita is active as a solo artist, and there are high hopes for his future. |
| 32east | Wild at Heartarashi | play_arrow | Wild at Heart |
| 33east | WANNA BEEEE!!!/Shake It UpKis-my-ft2 | ![]() | Die-hard idol fans determine sales |
| 34east | I live, I will keep on living.Fukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama is struggling during the heyday of idols. |
| 35east | Beautiful2PM | play_arrow | Korean idols are characterized by their dancing and physiques. |
| 36east | GO FOR IT, BABY -Mountain Range of Memories-B’z | play_arrow | Climb over the mountain of memories and move forward |
| 37east | 24karats TRIBE OF GOLDEXILE TRIBE | play_arrow | The group became even more popular than EXILE. |
| 38east | Speed Up/Girls PowerKARA | play_arrow | Korean idol groups are gaining popularity in Japan. |
| 39east | NagiichiNMB48 | play_arrow | AKB-related groups are monopolizing the market. |
| 40east | Watermelon BABYNot yet | play_arrow | Business strategy of AKB48's derivative teams |
| 41east | Shineieiri reo | play_arrow | A masterpiece from a young woman's perspective |
| 42east | SUPER DELICATEHey! Say! JUMP | play_arrow | Johnny's has a wide age range. |
| 43east | BelieveShenelu | play_arrow | A female-vocal love ballad that topped the annual USEN rankings is hugely popular. |
| 44east | Unrequited Love, FinallySKE48 | play_arrow | SKE48 ranks third in sales |
| 45east | You are me.Maeda Atsuko | play_arrow | Atsuko Maeda is the immovable center of AKB48. |


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