AKB48 Popular Song Ranking [2026]
AKB48 is the oldest group in Yasushi Akimoto’s produced “48 Group.” I’m sure you’ve heard their songs not only on TV but in many other places as well.
This time, we’ve gathered AKB48’s popular tracks from the past to the present.
Your favorite nostalgic tunes are sure to be included.
Playlist
| AKB48 Popular Song Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | 365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming AKB48 cheer song that delivers a positive, forward-looking feeling. |
| 2 | Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s smash hit song, danced to by people of all ages |
| 3 | Heavy rotationAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie” is a big hit. |
| 4 | flying getAKB48 |  play_arrow | ...set a historic record of a million on the first day... |
| 5 | Tears SurpriseAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s Heartwarming Birthday Surprise Song |
| 6 | GIVE ME FIVE !AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s cheer song, an upbeat graduation song |
| 7 | Midsummer’s Sounds Good!AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s summer song that portrays summer romance and heart-fluttering excitement |
| 8 | Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48 |  play_arrow | A sweet and sour summer youth, a song that suits the sun |
| 9 | Loud Voice DiamondAKB48 |  play_arrow | A passionate song that voices one's romantic feelings |
| 10 | The wind is blowing.AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s post-earthquake support song becomes a big hit |
| 11 | Everyday, KachushaAKB48 |  play_arrow | An AKB48 song that accompanies summer memories |
| 12 | Halloween NightAKB48 |  play_arrow | Get hyped at Rino Sashihara’s Halloween Disco |
| 13 | Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s graduation song |
| 14 | The Tale of Footwear and UmbrellasAKB48 |  play_arrow | In one song by AKB48, in 2015, “Everyone… |
| 15 | Jiwara DAYSAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s 55th single, in which Rino Sashihara … |
| 16 | I can only face forwardAKB48 |  play_arrow | A passionate rock sound of courage to face forward and the power of unity |
| 17 | I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48 |  play_arrow | Graduation season, a farewell song filled with heartfelt feelings |
| 18 | BeginnerAKB48 |  play_arrow | A cool dance number, a song of strong will |
| 19 | After all, I’m an idolAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48 covers Kyoko Koizumi’s classic hit |
| 20 | I wanted to see you.AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s “Aitakatta” is a song that gets people excited at karaoke. |
| 21 | 10-year cherry blossomsAKB48 |  play_arrow | Spring graduation song, a story of parting and reunion |
| 22 | RIVERAKB48 |  play_arrow | Introduction to AKB48’s cheer song “RIVER” |
| 23 | Days of Light and ShadowAKB48 |  play_arrow | A classic high school baseball cheer song that portrays dreams and hard work |
| 24 | Gravity SympathyAKB48 |  play_arrow | Pachinko song AKB48 Team Surprise popularity |
| 25 | Vegetable SistersAKB48 |  play_arrow | A cheer-up song to brighten the breakfast table |
| 26 | Mari-ko from aboveAKB48 |  play_arrow | Center songs of AKB48, related to the rock-paper-scissors tournament |
| 27 | Anklet in NovemberAKB48 |  play_arrow | A piece of music for the end of autumn and a new beginning |
| 28 | 365 Days Paper AirplaneAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48's ... released in 2017 |
| 29 | Share your happinessAKB48 |  play_arrow | There’s also a song among AKB48’s tracks that’s perfect for celebrating a wedding... |
| 30 | I can’t help but love you.AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s classic idol song |
| 31 | Be My Baby on the LipsAKB48 |  play_arrow | With a big, full-bodied sound, it builds to a party-like frenzy... |
| 32 | Placard of the HeartAKB48 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming center song depicting AKB48’s feelings of love |
| 33 | Cherry blossom petalsAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s debut song, an anthem cheering on farewells and new beginnings |
| 34 | Excuse, maybeAKB48 |  play_arrow | An AKB48 classic that evokes autumn, singing of feelings of love |
| 35 | Labrador RetrieverAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s classic summer song, where the sea and youth shine |
| 36 | We won’t fightAKB48 |  play_arrow | A song by AKB48 themed around peace |
| 37 | long-distance posterAKB48 |  play_arrow | The sin... released by AKB48 in 2010 |
| 38 | Color contacts winkAKB48 |  play_arrow | Yuki Kashiwagi’s final culmination single |
| 39 | Late-blooming cherry blossomsAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s new song is perfect for a spring drive |
| 40 | Wasted wishesAKB48 |  play_arrow | A magical piece with a Russian-style melody |
| 41 | high tensionAKB48 |  play_arrow | A bright, upbeat feminine vibe in an upper-style sound... |
| 42 | The uniform gets in the way.AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48's love songs |
| 43 | Baseless rumorAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s 58th single, the rumored high school dance song |
| 44 | I like you.AKB48 |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that colors summer through SNS hashtag songs |
| 45 | So long !AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48's spring song “So long!” is an easy-to-sing classic. |
| 46 | You and Christmas EveAKB48 |  play_arrow | A touching love song that accompanies you at Christmas |
| 47 | Sayonara CrawlAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s summer song. Over 2 million copies sold. |
| 48 | A Special ChristmasAKB48 |  play_arrow | The magic of Christmas, a song by AKB48 |
| 49 | You are the melody.AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48 10th anniversary song: the arrival of spring and a sense of nostalgia |
| 50 | Hopeful RefrainAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s double-center track brings together popular members |
| 51 | AKB48 MedleyAKB48 |  play_arrow | Medley Collection of Popular Songs by Idol Groups |
| 52 | BINGO!AKB48 |  play_arrow | Summer of youth, the seaside melody resonates in my heart. |
| 53 | gingham checkAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48 single with Yuko Oshima as the center |
| 54 | Turn of chanceAKB48 |  play_arrow | Winners of rock-paper-scissors are selected for the lineup, with the center position. |
| 55 | What the Palm TellsAKB48 |  play_arrow | A moving song filled with the desire to support disaster-affected areas |
| 56 | I don’t need wings.AKB48 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming folk-style song |
| 57 | LOVE TRIPAKB48 |  play_arrow | An AKB48 song that portrays the regret and courage of a confession |
| 58 | Teacher TeacherAKB48 |  play_arrow | The female idol group AKB48 in 2018… |
| 59 | An Unexpected ConfessionAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s new song, a youth pop track themed around confession |
| 60 | If I weren’t an idolAKB48 |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of an idol’s heartrending feelings |
| 61 | SustainableAKB48 |  play_arrow | The national idol group AKB48’s “Sa…” |
| 62 | Sentimental TrainAKB48 |  play_arrow | Speaking of cute dance songs, it’s got to be AKB4… |
| 63 | Dance “Heavy Rotation”AKB48 |  play_arrow | Let's have fun dancing to AKB48's 'Heavy Rotation'. |
| 64 | Lucky sevenAKB48 |  play_arrow | An AKB48 cheer song that gives you energy |
| 65 | Melodies up to todayAKB48 |  play_arrow | A moving graduation song, easy to sing and perfect for farewell parties |
| 66 | Feathers of the UniformAKB48 |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth |
| 67 | Because I like you.AKB48 |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of pure affection |
| 68 | Heartbreak, thank you.AKB48 |  play_arrow | Love and parting inevitably come as a set. Getting married just like that… |
| 69 | The Tale of Footwear and UmbrellasAKB48 |  play_arrow | Grandpas and grandmas produced by AKB48… |
| 70 | Love, I’m checkmated.AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48: Innovations from an Akihabara-born idol group |
| 71 | Koisuru Fortune Cookie, Saga Prefecture Ver.AKB48 |  play_arrow | Saga Prefectural Government employees boost their image through dancing |
| 72 | My idolized pop starAKB48 |  play_arrow | The sight of my idol delivering songs and dances amid thunderous cheers… |
| 73 | Eternal PressureAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48 rock-paper-scissors selection single, Haruka Shimazaki as center |
| 74 | Are you watching the sunset?AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s moving masterpiece that gives you the courage to live |
| 75 | UZAAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s cool and aggressive new song |
| 76 | Sky of GugutasuAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48 performs their song in a Google commercial. |
| 77 | Jaa Baa JaaAKB48 |  play_arrow | Karaoke songs that everyone can enjoy and get excited about, and... |
| 78 | Skirt, flutterAKB48 |  play_arrow | Popular among men in their 20s for idol songs |
| 79 | Dance ‘Koi Suru Fortune Cookie’AKB48 |  play_arrow | Let's have fun dancing to AKB48's iconic songs! |
| 80 | Heart ElectricAKB48 |  play_arrow | A retro-flavored single by AKB48 |
| 81 | Majijo Teppen BluesAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s punkish song has an ’80s vibe |
| 82 | Yankee SoulAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s delinquent-gang-style song “Everyday, Kachuusha.” |
| 83 | First Step OndoAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48 enters the ondō genre—a slow-tempo song depicting romance. |
| 84 | My YellAKB48 |  play_arrow | A hidden gem of a song used as a table tennis program theme |
| 85 | He’s my ex-boyfriend.AKB48 |  play_arrow | A passionate AKB48 dance track filled with lingering regret |
| 86 | First Love DoorAKB48 |  play_arrow | I tried to knock on the door to the heart of the person I fell in love with... |
| 87 | opening dayAKB48 |  play_arrow | Believe in your dreams and keep moving forward without giving up. |
| 88 | omenAKB48 |  play_arrow | I didn’t know that regret comes with a warning sign… |
| 89 | You, the Rainbow, and the SunAKB48 |  play_arrow | Released in 2010, a refreshing, energetic, fast-paced song |
| 90 | River of DreamsAKB48 |  play_arrow | A song of parting and departure that resonates in the heart like a river |
| 91 | Loud Voice DiamondAKB48 |  play_arrow | Around the time AKB48 started to gain widespread popularity, ... |
| 92 | You’ll make a fool of yourself when you fall in love.AKB48 |  play_arrow | Miku Tanabe of AKB48, a member from Shiga |
| 93 | The starry sky to youAKB48 |  play_arrow | The under… of AKB48, who have become a nationally beloved idol group… |
| 94 | The Strongest Twin-TailsAKB48 |  play_arrow | An idol song for fans of twin tails, age 16 and under |
| 95 | Alice on WednesdayAKB48 |  play_arrow | A dreamy idol song inspired by Alice |
| 96 | Stolen LipsAKB48 |  play_arrow | A bittersweet summer song performed by AKB48’s Under Girls |
| 97 | On the avenue lined with plane trees, if I were to say, “I dream of your smile,” how would it change our relationship? It’s a somewhat embarrassing conclusion I’ve come to after thinking it over in my own way for a few days.AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s moving youth song |
| 98 | Even when we’re apartAKB48 |  play_arrow | An anthem to help us overcome the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 99 | B GardenTeam B（AKB48） |  play_arrow | It’s a member-introduction song with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto. |
| 100 | Melancholy TrumpeterTeam K（AKB48) |  play_arrow | Music that portrays the adult world in a mysterious way |