Ao’s Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Question 1Ao1rank/position

ao – Q.1 (Official Video)

This is a perfect song for anyone who wants to boost their study motivation and focus.

Released in February 2024, it was written as the theme song for Recruit’s program for high school students.

Created from the perspective of the same generation, it deeply resonates with teens facing uncertainty and confusion about the future.

The music builds from a quiet piano into a powerful swell, expressing the struggles and growth of youth.

Ao’s clear, transparent vocals seem to gently nudge listeners forward.

This piece gives you the courage to find your own path and take the first step.

If you’re feeling stuck with your studies, give it a listen—you’ll surely feel ready to try again with a fresh mindset!

BLUE SOULSAo2rank/position

A_o – BLUE SOULS (spring) [Music Video]

This is a commercial that portrays memories of school life and the shifting emotions within them, highlighting how Pocari Sweat supports both hydration and youth.

The narrative shows someone walking slowly, suddenly stopping, and then sprinting back to school at full speed, which also conveys the bonds of friendship.

A_o’s “BLUE SOULS” is the song that further amplifies that refreshing sense of youth and the forward-driving momentum toward the future.

Centered on acoustic guitar and vocals, it’s a light track, yet the gradually accelerating tempo and the increasingly rich vocal layers convey a real sense of exhilaration.

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kappamaki

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ENCOREAo3rank/position

ao – ENCORE (Official Video)

Written and composed by ao, this song begins with a beautiful piano accompaniment and gradually builds into a powerful ballad as programmed sounds are introduced.

It was also featured in commercials, including for Tokyo Professional University of Technology.

She is a singer-songwriter drawing attention as part of the next generation, having been involved in music since childhood.

Her vocal work, which feels distinctly international and shows the influence of overseas artists, stands out particularly in this track.

Music lovers are encouraged to experience her remarkable expressive range.

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Hane Keisuke

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MoonAo4rank/position

ao – Moon (Official Video)

The song “Tsuki” (Moon), sung by ao, is themed around a star longing for the moon.

At just 15, ao released her first EP, LOOK, and has quickly become a much-talked-about artist energizing the music scene.

“Tsuki” is a track included on the EP LOOK, written and composed by ao herself.

It features an airy, piano-centered sound and captures her distinctive worldview.

The music video on YouTube also has a wistful mood that aligns with the song’s imagery.

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Hamada Takuya

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Blinking, spirit, and your song and musicAo5rank/position

ao – Blinking, Mind, Your Song, and Music (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter ao, who was selected for Spotify’s “RADAR: Early Noise 2022” at the young age of 16 and is expected to achieve even greater success, is on the rise.

Her digital single “Mabataki to Seishin to Kimi no Uta to Ongaku to” is a soothing ballad featuring a soft vocal over an impressive piano phrase.

If you consciously incorporate her distinctive edge voice when singing it at karaoke, you’re sure to catch men’s attention.

However, because the leaps in pitch that appear in the chorus and elsewhere can easily throw you off key, we recommend practicing thoroughly before performing it in front of others.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Original songAo6rank/position

This ANA commercial shows friends and families boarding planes and setting off on trips.

Many viewers can relate to the narration that says flying is an extraordinary experience and that excitement rises along with altitude.

Seeing everyone’s bright expressions conveys the joy of air travel even through the screen! In the background, an original song for the commercial performed by ao is playing.

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Hane Keisuke

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BLUE SOULSA_o, ROTH BART BARON, Aina Ji Endo7rank/position

A_o – BLUE SOULS [Music Video]

A song by A_o, a unit formed by AiNA THE END—the main vocalist of BiSH, a punk band that performs without instruments—and Masaya Mifune, who currently serves as vocalist and guitarist for the band ROTH BART BARON, now active as a duo.

Chosen as a commercial song for Pocari Sweat, this track blends a floating, translucent soundscape with AiNA THE END’s naturally husky voice to create a striking number.

Its refreshing yet hooky arrangement is a perfect fit for a soft drink commercial.

The chorus, where their voices overlap, feels delightful, making it a song you’ll find replaying in your head over and over again.

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Hoshino Takashi

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