AKB48 Popular Song Ranking [2026]

We won’t fightAKB4836rank/position

[MV full] We Won't Fight / AKB48 [Official]

A song released in May 2015 as an AKB48 single.

Its relaxed melody pairs well with an arrangement featuring acoustic guitar and strings.

The lyrics carry a strong anti-war message that resonates with those who wish for peace.

Commercially, it was a major success, topping the Oricon daily chart and achieving million-seller status on its first day.

It’s a heartwarming pop tune you’ll want to listen to when reflecting on world peace or when hoping to reconcile with someone.

long-distance posterAKB4837rank/position

[MV full] Long Distance Poster / AKB48 [Official]

“Enkyori Poster,” included on AKB48’s single “Sakura no Shiori” released in 2010.

It’s a cute and straightforward “real crush” song sung from a male perspective, expressing the feelings of a fan who’s fallen in love with an idol, isn’t it? For those known as “idol otaku,” it’s an empowering track—there’s that relatable moment of looking at the poster on your wall and feeling energized—and it even acknowledges that supporting your oshi is like a long-distance relationship, since you don’t get to see them often!

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Color contacts winkAKB4838rank/position

Color Contacts Wink Music Video / AKB48 63rd Single [Official]

This dazzling number was created as the culmination of Yuki Kashiwagi’s idol career, with Kashiwagi—who has long led the group—serving as center for the first time on her own.

You can practically picture the bittersweet scene of unrequited love, where feelings are conveyed not through words, but through glances and gestures.

Released as a single in March 2024, it was composed by Yoshimasa Inoue, the hitmaker behind numerous chart-toppers.

The melody, blending nostalgia and freshness, is sure to set listeners’ hearts dancing.

In the music video, a world surrounded by colorful flowers beautifully portrays the “life of an idol.” Perfect for the spring season, this work gently encourages those embarking on a new chapter.

It’s an ideal track when you want to immerse yourself in a classic idol song.

Late-blooming cherry blossomsAKB4839rank/position

Nagorizakura

If you’re in the mood for a slightly sentimental drive while basking in the gentle spring sunlight, AKB48’s latest is the perfect pick.

Released in February 2026 as their 67th single, this track symbolizes a new step in the group’s 21st year.

19th-generation member Momoka Ito takes the center position for the first time, delicately expressing the mingled feelings of the glitter of bygone youth and anxieties about the future.

The coupling tracks also include a song born from the TV special “Yasushi Akimoto vs AI Yasushi Akimoto,” giving the release plenty of buzz.

As you gaze at familiar, nostalgic scenery and immerse yourself in a world that seems to ask who you really are, old memories may come flooding back.

It’s a song you’ll want to bring along on a springtime drive—one that gives you the courage to move forward, even while holding onto a touch of heartache.

Wasted wishesAKB4840rank/position

[MV full] Negai-goto no Mochigusare / AKB48 [Official]

A track notable for its unusual 6/8 time signature and a mysterious melody reminiscent of Russian folk songs.

AKB48’s expressive harmonies pair perfectly with the original choreography, which evokes a wizard manipulating dolls.

Released in May 2017, the piece was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” and was also selected as the required song for the Junior High School Division of the 84th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

Its appeal as a choral work is fully brought out, making it a song you’ll want to perform in school music classes and choir competitions.

Recommended as a piece that invites singers to reflect together on the meaning of making dreams and wishes come true.

high tensionAKB4841rank/position

[MV full] High Tension / AKB48 [Official]

This is an energetic song by AKB48, whose upbeat sound style and focus on highlighting women’s brightness have made them popular as idols.

Its dazzling production fits perfectly even in September and can lift your spirits.

The uniform gets in the way.AKB4842rank/position

NMB48 seifuku ga jama wo suru

This is a song released in 2007 by the idol group AKB48, with the center positions held by members of the original “Kami 7,” Minami Takahashi and Atsuko Maeda.

To all the girls wearing school uniforms—have you ever felt that your uniforms restrict your freedom when you’re in love? This song honestly expresses the feelings of a girl who wants to get closer to the person she likes but can’t because she’s still a student.

Teenage girls are sure to relate! And if you’re a student dating someone who’s already working, you might especially feel the same kind of inner conflict as the girl in the song.

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sasashina

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