AKB48 Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Jiwara DAYSAKB4815rank/position

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

“Jiwaru DAYS,” the 55th single from AKB48 and also Rino Sashihara’s graduation song.

With the tagline “Goodbye, Rino Sashihara,” she of course takes the center position.

From the very start through the chorus, it’s a quintessential idol song.

The dance is bursting with upbeat, idol-like energy.

It’s super cute when a group of girls gets together, gets into character, and dances to it!

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utatane

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I can only face forwardAKB4816rank/position

[MV full] We Only Look Forward / AKB48 [Official]

This is a breathtaking AKB48 track distinguished by a rock-inspired sound that embodies a powerful cry from the heart.

The lyrics, infused with a resolve to keep moving forward, together with the dynamic melody, fill listeners with courage and energy.

Released in February 2014 and recording an initial sales figure of approximately 1.091 million copies, the song was also used in commercials for Dip’s job information site “Baitoru.” Its powerful performance and passionate message make it a reliable ally in moments when you want to inspire unity and motivation—such as a tug-of-war at a school sports day.

I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB4817rank/position

AKB48 'SAKURA NO KI NI NAROU' LYRICS (AKB48 'Let’s Become a Cherry Blossom Tree' Lyrics) | Color Coded Lyrics KAN_ROM_ENG

To those whose hearts are full as graduation season arrives and farewells with friends and teachers draw near: this single, released by AKB48 in February 2011, was used as the theme song for the drama “A Letter from Sakura: AKB48’s Individual Graduation Stories,” and it resonated with many people.

Its warm sound, woven from piano and strings, gently embraces both the sadness of parting and the hope of a new beginning.

The lyrics, themed around cherry blossoms, carry a universal message—that even when we’re apart, memories return with the same season—so each listen is sure to bring the faces of loved ones to mind.

With its simple, beautiful melody, it’s easy to perform as a solo with voice and instrument, making it a great choice for graduations and farewell gatherings.

BeginnerAKB4818rank/position

[MV full] Beginner / AKB48 [Official]

AKB48’s 18th single, released in October 2010.

It’s a cool dance track featuring piercing electronic tones and a heavy beat.

The lyrics convey a strong determination to keep starting over from zero rather than resting on past success, and are likely to give listeners a powerful push forward.

It was used in commercials for NTT Plala, and the staging—where the center position changed at each live performance, with members like Minami Takahashi and Atsuko Maeda taking turns—also drew attention.

The song also received the Excellence Work Award at the Japan Record Awards.

How about listening to it when you want to fire yourself up or experience a cooler, different side of AKB48?

After all, I’m an idolAKB4819rank/position

Nantettatte Idol Music Video / AKB48 10th Album [Official]

AKB48 is an idol group that has been active for many years.

They have produced numerous classic songs, and recently they released a cover of a classic hit.

That song is “Nantettatte Idol.” The original is a masterpiece by Kyoko Koizumi, released in 1985.

As a product of the Showa era, it features a catchy vocal line with relatively little melodic variation.

On the other hand, it contains quite a few sustained notes, so a certain level of endurance is required.

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Ryo

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I wanted to see you.AKB4820rank/position

I wanted to see you.

AKB48’s “Aitakatta” is a classic hype song! If you put it on at karaoke, people around you will likely sing along, so even if you’re tone-deaf, you can sing with confidence.

The song structure isn’t difficult—it repeats the same melody.

I don’t think it’s hard to learn, either.

The vocal range is G3–D5, and the chorus is a bit high, but since it’s an idol song, if you sing with a smile, lifting your facial muscles and projecting clearly, your voice will come out smoothly and you’ll enjoy singing it! The key is to sing out without worrying about pitch.

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Kubota Mami

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10-year cherry blossomsAKB4821rank/position

[MV full] 10nen Zakura / AKB48 [Official]

A song themed around graduation, parting, and reunion has arrived from AKB48 with the coming of spring.

Centered by Atsuko Maeda and Jurina Matsui, it weaves a story of farewells and reunions with fresh, vivid expression.

Set to an upbeat rhythm, its wishes for the future offer a reassuring message that resonates with the graduation scenes everyone experiences.

Released in March 2009, the single reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to during this season when partings and encounters intersect, as you reflect on memories with someone special.