HKT48’s classic and popular songs
HKT48 is an AKB sister group based in Hakata, Fukuoka, which includes Rino Sashihara—who placed first in the AKB General Election for three consecutive years (as of 2017).
It is characterized by having many homegrown local members and by implementing a trainee (kenkyuusei) system.
We have gathered HKT48’s signature and popular songs.
HKT48’s famous and popular songs (1–10)
12 secondsHKT48
An aggressive track that rides on an uptempo guitar sound to sing about a love that’s just taken off.
By expressing a girl’s adorable feelings in an upbeat tempo, it captures the exhilarating rush of romance.
A song you’ll definitely want to listen to when you’re in love.
It’s okay to have bugs.HKT48
This is HKT48’s 9th single, which was also used as the opening theme for the TBS anime “Kamiwaza Wanda.” With its pop melody, the repeated chorus sticks in your head after just one listen.
The lyrics convey that things will work out even if you make mistakes, so it’s a good song to listen to when you’re feeling down!
Melon juiceHKT48
This is their second single, released in September 2013.
I was surprised by the rather puzzling title, “Melon Juice,” but it leaves a strong impression as a cute and fresh song.
The music video uses live performance footage, showing that it’s a lively track fans can really get into, so be sure to check out the MV as well!
First Love ButterflyHKT48
It’s HKT’s first original song, included on an AKB48 single.
The track likens a delicate first love to a butterfly.
In the music video, the members are shown from a butterfly’s point of view, resulting in a style of PV unlike anything seen before.
We ate cherry blossoms together.HKT48
This song deliberately sets lyrics that evoke the sad farewell of “graduation” to a bright, pop melody.
When it comes to HKT’s cherry blossom songs, this is the one.
The music video is packed with a fun atmosphere that hardly suggests parting at all.
Listen to this track and let it gobble up all your sadness.
Adult TrainHKT48
It’s a track included on AKB48’s single “Green Flash.” The music video is a bit different from past formats, alternating between footage of the members and the lyrics.
It’s a song that makes you reflect more deeply on the meaning of the lyrics.
Make noiseHKT48
It’s a track included on AKB48’s single “Kimi wa Melody.” It’s a cool song that’s rather hard to imagine coming from HKT.
The music video also features many dance scenes, making it a perfect song for seeing the truly cool side of HKT48.
Now is the best timeHKT48
Coupled with the 1st single, this song was formed with Haruka Kodama as the center.
As a track to mark the start of HKT48’s journey, hasn’t it turned out to be a really good one? Their clear, translucent voices may be fresh, but you can also feel a certain strength in them.
This is the best!HKT48
This is their eighth single, released on September 7, 2016.
The song includes call-and-response mixes, so it might be a great track for new fans to learn how to get into the groove.
The music video is packed with the charming innocence of the HKT48 members, so be sure to check it out!
Can you tie a cherry stem?HKT48 4kisei
This is a song included on the 10th single, “Do We Have No Choice but to Wait for a Kiss?”.
The title is striking, and I was nervous wondering what kind of song it would be, but it turned out to be a refreshing, pop track that feels very idol-like and exudes HKT48’s trademark fresh vibe.
It’s sung by HKT48’s 4th-generation members, and they’re all truly adorable, so I hope this song gives you a chance to get to know the 4th gen.