AKB48 Cheer Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

The wind is blowing.AKB4815rank/position

[MV full] The Wind Is Blowing (DANCE! DANCE! DANCE! ver.) / AKB48 [Official]

This song is AKB48’s disaster recovery support anthem, released on October 26, 2011, the year of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

It’s performed by 18 members selected from AKB48 and its sister groups.

The lyrics encourage us to rise up and fight together even in the face of hardship.

It’s a track that gives you the courage to step forward toward a new light!

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I wanted to see you.AKB4816rank/position

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A hugely popular song by AKB48, who now reign at the top as a national idol group.

As a signature AKB48 track, everyone knows it.

It’s a perfect song to start your day with the girls’ refreshing vocals—sure to make your day more enjoyable.

I like you.AKB4817rank/position

[MV full] #Suki nanda / AKB48 [Official]

An AKB48 track that puts a hashtag—born from social media—right in the title, singing about modern-day feelings of love.

Released in August 2017 as their 49th single, it’s a classic idol song that makes a bright summer sky unfold just by listening.

Rino Sashihara, who won first place in the 9th General Election, serves as center, and the single proved its overwhelming popularity by going million in its first week.

Many will also remember how the music video, filmed in Okinawa, became a symbolic ‘revenge’ after the General Election there ended up with no audience due to bad weather.

Its bright, exhilarating sound and catchy choreography are sure to give a powerful push to anyone nursing a crush.

It’s the perfect song for getting everyone hyped at karaoke or for lifting your spirits!

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[MV full] Everyday, Kachusha / AKB48 [Official]

A memorable track featuring a crystal-clear melody and lyrics filled with straightforward feelings for a loved one.

Released in May 2011, it was used in a commercial for Asahi Soft Drinks’ WONDA and also gained attention as the theme song for the film “If a High School Baseball Manager Read Drucker’s ‘Management’,” starring Atsuko Maeda.

In 2012, it was selected as the entrance march for the opening ceremony of the 84th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

The melody that echoed through the stadium became an uplifting anthem that gently supports young people striving toward their dreams, leaving a lasting impression on many hearts.

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[MV full] GIVE ME FIVE! / AKB48 [Official]

AKB48, who built an era as “idols you can go to meet” and hold numerous glittering records.

Released in February 2012, this song drew major attention for featuring the members taking on instrumental performance as the band “Baby Blossom.” Although the title doesn’t include the word “sakura,” it centers on springtime farewells and new departures, delivering an uplifting message that resonates: wipe your tears and share a high-five with a smile.

Its 34-minute, drama-style music video and use in various advertising campaigns also became hot topics.

Graduation season can feel somber, but this is a go-to cheer song that gives a push toward a new world—perfect for getting everyone fired up with friends at a reunion karaoke session.

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[MV full] Jiwaru DAYS / AKB48 55th Single [Official]

This is a spring-like AKB48 song with Rino Sashihara as center, released just before her graduation from HKT48.

It came out in 2019 as their 55th major single.

Spring is a season of meetings as well as farewells.

While themed around that season, this upbeat track gives you a positive push and energizes you for a new chapter.

The music video, packed with past AKB costumes and nostalgic photos, is also a must-see.

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[MV Full] Heartbreak, Thank You / AKB48 57th Single [Official]

Love and breakups inevitably come as a set.

Of course, some people go on to get married just as they are, but that’s not the case for everyone.

This song takes the very idea of “heartbreak” as its theme.

Released in 2020 as the 57th single by the popular idol group AKB48, it features a refreshingly bright sound with a touch of nostalgia.

The lyrics capture how one processes a breakup and the bittersweet feelings that come with it.

Let’s turn the pain into strength and move toward a new love.

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