AKB48 Inspirational Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]
We’re excited to introduce a ranking of AKB48’s most moving songs!
While the group is often associated with bright and energetic tracks, they’ve actually released many songs that truly tug at the heartstrings.
Give them a listen—you’ll surely find yourself falling in love with them.
Be sure to check them out!
Playlist
| AKB48 Inspirational Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | 365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming graduation song that encourages a new step forward |
| 2 | Arigatou (Thank you)AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48 Team B’s gratitude song |
| 3 | We won’t fightAKB48 |  play_arrow | A song by AKB48 themed around peace |
| 4 | Placard of the HeartAKB48 |  play_arrow | Entrance song of AKB48's love song |
| 5 | GIVE ME FIVE！AKB48 |  play_arrow | A lively, poppy AK… released in 2012 |
| 6 | What the Palm TellsAKB48 |  play_arrow | Music video for earthquake disaster relief to be released without a selection process |
| 7 | Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s graduation song |
| 8 | LOVE TRIPAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s “LOVE TRIP” takes first place |
| 9 | Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s 2013 release, a song with Rino Sashihara as center |
| 10 | I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48 |  play_arrow | A song that sings of graduation memories and the beauty of spring |
| 11 | Tears Surprise!AKB48 |  play_arrow | Indispensable when discussing Japan’s idol scene... |
| 12 | 10-year cherry blossomsAKB48 |  play_arrow | An AKB48 song depicting cherry blossoms, graduation, and reunion |
| 13 | Mermaid in FebruaryAKB48 |  play_arrow | Winter sea, a bittersweet love song like a mermaid |
| 14 | Color contacts winkAKB48 |  play_arrow | Yuki Kashiwagi’s final culmination single |
| 15 | Days of Light and ShadowAKB48 |  play_arrow | Moved by the sight of high school baseball players striving for their dreams |
| 16 | Late-blooming cherry blossomsAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s spring songs that depict youth and hope |
| 17 | Because I like you.AKB48 |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of pure affection |
| 18 | Love, I’m checkmated.AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48: Innovations from an Akihabara-born idol group |
| 19 | Graduation of Unrequited LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song about an unrequited love before graduation |
| 20 | I don’t need wings.AKB48 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming folk-style song |