AKB48 Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Hopeful RefrainAKB4850rank/position

[MV full] Kibō-teki Refrain / AKB48 [Official]

It was released in 2014 as AKB48’s 38th major single.

The song features a double center with Sakura Miyawaki and Mayu Watanabe, and it was used as the CM song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ “WONDA Campaign.” The music video also features AKB48 alumni Tomomi Itano, Yuko Oshima, Mariko Shinoda, and Atsuko Maeda as guest performers, making it a fun, danceable track.

AKB48 MedleyAKB4851rank/position

[BGM for Work] AKB48 ★ Non-stop Medley of Theater Songs

A hit-song medley by a nationally popular idol group.

Packed with AKB48’s many charms, it features widely beloved, catchy tunes that stick with you after just one listen—from major hits everyone knows to hidden gems.

BINGO!AKB4852rank/position

[AKB48] – Bingo subespañol hd

Known as a pop song that evokes the feeling of summer, this track captures listeners’ hearts with its bright melody and refreshing lyrics.

It depicts seaside happenings and the flutter of first love, creating an atmosphere like a snapshot of youthful days.

Released in July 2007 as AKB48’s fourth single, it was also used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “Phiten☆School.” It peaked at No.

6 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, marking AKB48’s best result at the time.

It’s a recommended song for summer drives, trips to the beach, or whenever you need a little boost.

gingham checkAKB4853rank/position

[MV full] Gingham Check / AKB48 [Official]

AKB48’s 27th single.

Yuko Oshima, who claimed first place for the second time in the General Election, serves as center.

The music video is structured with three parallel storylines, making it very engaging.

Also, don’t miss Atsuko Maeda’s special cameo appearance.

Turn of chanceAKB4854rank/position

[MV full] The Order of Chance / AKB48 [Official]

The members selected were decided solely by rock-paper-scissors! This is AKB48’s 19th single, which became a huge topic as the “Rock-Paper-Scissors Selection.” The one who triumphed and won the center position was Mayumi Uchida.

It also drew attention because members who had never been selected for a single up to this release made it into the lineup.

By the way, you can check out the rock-paper-scissors tournament in the music video!

What the Palm TellsAKB4855rank/position

Reconstruction Support Song “What the Palm Speaks” / AKB48 [Official]

As part of the AKB48 Group’s charity initiative “For Someone,” this was distributed worldwide for free in 2013.

The music video documents the group’s visits to disaster-affected areas and their recovery support activities.

It’s a gentle ballad that conveys emotions directly.

The song makes you feel that even small hands can do many things, and that we can keep connecting those efforts.

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I don’t need wings.AKB4856rank/position

[MV full] Tsubasa wa Iranai / AKB48 [Official]

This work features a pleasantly nostalgic, folk-inspired melody.

Released as a single in June 2016, it marked Mion Mukaichi’s first time as center.

The warm lyrics—telling you it’s okay not to rush, that even without wings you can keep walking firmly on the ground—really resonate.

The music video, crafted with a worldview reminiscent of the student movements of the 1970s, also drew attention, and the song is known as the theme for the Amazon Prime Video drama “AKB48 Sousenkyo Scandal: Akiba Document.” With the acoustic guitar tones layered with the members’ gentle chorus, it’s a track packed with a timeless charm that transcends generations.

Its relaxed tempo and comfortable range make it easy to sing, so it’s also a great pick when you want to raise your voices together and have fun at karaoke.