Big Hits, Including New Standard Favorites! Best Hits of Popular J-POP Songs
You probably hear J-pop all the time—theme songs from dramas and movies, tracks everyone’s talking about on the radio and music shows, karaoke staples, and more!
That said, there are so many famous J-pop songs out there.
So in this article, we’ll give you a comprehensive look at both newer hits and timeless J-pop classics.
From masterpieces of J-pop’s golden era to must-hear hits of the Reiwa era, we’ve selected a wide range—so you’ll likely run into a few “Oh, I know this one!” moments.
At the beginning of the page, you’ll also find many songs that are widely loved and often played or sung in various settings, so be sure to check them out!
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[New Standard, Huge Hits Too!] J-POP Popular Songs Best Hits (91–100)
The impact of a single dropUVERworld
This is the 30th single and the first in about half a year.
The catchphrase is “Keep moving forward.” Simple and cool! It’s also the opening theme for the anime Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga, and the limited edition was sold with a newly illustrated anime jacket.
Make it tingly.A.B.C-Z
A.B.C-Z have leapt beyond Asia to make their mark around the world.
This work is their 15th single, released in November 2024, and it’s a catchy electro-dance number.
The lyrics carry a message of “Don’t give up—keep chasing your dreams,” filling you with motivation and energy.
The up-tempo, powerful beat is refreshing and exhilarating to listen to, and the members’ powerful vocals riding on top are absolutely irresistible.
[New Standard and Mega-Hits Too!] Best Hits of Popular J-POP Songs (101–110)
LAYLAGLAY
A song included as a coupling track on the single “G4.” It’s a heartbreak song sung over strummed acoustic guitar.
It’s a track that makes you long to meet someone special soon, conveying both the sadness of a breakup and the courage to move forward.
DECIDEDUVERworld
Released in July 2017 as the theme song for the film Gintama, this track seamlessly blends the band’s signature powerful rock sound with delicate lyrics.
The words, which emphasize the importance of facing yourself and moving forward with determination, deliver a message that resonates with many listeners.
It also marked UVERworld’s first TV appearance in about five years, generating buzz among fans.
It’s a song that gives a push to those who keep taking on challenges.
First of all, starting todayzarame
A heartwarming song themed around self-affirmation and moving forward has been born.
Zarame’s distinctive vocals resonate deeply with listeners.
The track celebrates cherishing your true self and the beauty of taking one step at a time.
Released on November 8, 2024, it was selected as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “The Incompetent Hawk.” As Zarame’s first drama theme song, this work is likely to bring her talent to an even wider audience.
It’s a perfect song for anyone looking to face themselves and take a new step forward.
i’ll be thereKōda Kumi
The single “4 hot wave” was released with four tracks.
As the first track, this song is characteristically glittering—refreshing yet evocative of the passionate sight of a blazing red sun, very much her style.
This was around the time her vocal performance had become more consistent.
The StressAbe Natsumi
As soon as a commercial for Georgia’s GAVA aired featuring Abe singing, the moment it hit living rooms, there was a flood of requests for a release.
Originally an idol song by Chisato Moritaka, the response was so overwhelming that a single was hastily put out.