Top 19 Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

A guitar duo by Kenji Okahira and Keigo Iwase.

Hailed as pioneers of neo-folk, they shed the old-fashioned image of traditional folk songs and captivated many young listeners.

This time, we’re putting the spotlight on them.

We’ve compiled a ranked list of their most-viewed popular songs to date.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, please take a look.

Playlist

Top 19 Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	That paper airplane breaks through the cloudy sky.19		A bright-toned, positive song for the future
2	A graduation song, a song of friends.19		A song that sings of graduation memories and hopes for the future
3	telepathy; tacit understanding (literally: ‘heart-to-heart communication’)19		“19” is a gentle folk song that depicts a long-distance romance.
4	To all19		In contrast to the gentle singing voice and the gentle melody, it says, “Let’s do our best…”
5	Endless road19		An iconic song that cheers on the season of departures
6	Grandpa Bear19		“Grandpa Bear” by the folk duo 19...
7	Congratulations19		A song that celebrates the life of a loved one
8	Endless Road19		For men in their 40s! The masterpiece of the 19s, 'Endless Road'
9	that paper airplane19		The male duo’s second single
10	someone important; a precious/cherished person19		A song overflowing with friendship, lyrics that resonate with the heart
11	great nature19		A touching commercial jingle about a cute hippo
12	Odakyu Kakio19		The Song of Kakiō Station by the folk duo 19
13	Fruitless Road19		When I set off on my own journey, everyone saw me off, but…
14	Beyond that blue19		An empowering song that portrays the struggles of adolescence
15	theme song19		An anthem of encouragement that conveys the importance of living true to yourself without hiding your individuality.
16	background romance19		A song for nights that gaze at the past and the future
17	That paper airplane, splitting the cloudy sky19		Even generations who hadn’t been born at the time can be heard humming it…
18	Instantaneous concept19		The lyrics and the gentle, mellow melody are just irresistible...
19	dandelion19		It was the last song before their disbandment in ’19. They were popular at the time…
20	Sing a Song19		An anthem of support for staying together even through hardships
21	Excessive earthly melancholy and joy19		Singing about feelings toward bullying
22	toes19		Unreleased song on TV. Keigo on vocals.
23	blink19		Keigo’s wish to walk together with someone dear he描く
24	gasoline19		Save gas and go to see the person I like
25	Beigoma (spinning top)19		An early work with simple-lyrics songs
26	Three-Minute Diary19		An upbeat, lively track from the early albums
27	The sound I want to convey19		The feeling of wanting to talk on the phone with the person I like
28	Graduation Life19		A popular, unreleased song from my middle school days
29	love19		Romance during one's student days is a valuable life experience
30	Spring flows19		An introduction to a memorable song that captures the bittersweetness of a childhood first love.
31	Water, land, and sky—infinitely.19		Popular Olympic cheer songs
32	A.D. forward to the year 2000 →19		A moving song that stands by those who look backward
33	footprint(s)19		A single with an unusual rhythm and a fresh vibe
34	Smile19		An encouraging song with a bright vibe that gives you a push to move forward.
35	The sun was shining on us.19		Summer song. Bright punk. Even heartbreak is fun.