BABYMETAL Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Benitsuki -Akatsuki-BABYMETAL21rank/position

BABYMETAL – Benitsuki – Akatsuki- (Air Vocal ver.)

It’s a song that starts off astonishingly, exceptionally quiet.

Up until the vocals come in, you might mistake it for an idol ballad, but then the performance kicks in fiercely, like it’s waking you up.

It’s perfect for mornings and great for studying for exams.

DEATHBABYMETAL22rank/position

BABYMETAL – BABYMETAL DEATH【Live Blu-ray/DVD「BABYMETAL BEGINS – THE OTHER ONE -」“CLEAR NIGHT”】

BABYMETAL is a three-member female metal dance unit.

Formed in 2010 with the theme of “the fusion of idols and metal.” They broke into the global scene in 2014 and have been active worldwide since.

Their fast-tempo metal rock songs are incredibly cool, and feature the three girls and the audience chanting “death” together in unison.

Song of 4 / 4 no UtaBABYMETAL23rank/position

BABYMETAL – 4 no Uta “Song of Four” Live Compilation

A song that kicks off with a cheer-squad-style 3-3-7 clapping pattern led by YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL.

It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser live.

The shift from the heavy intro to the light, idol-like melody in the chorus is incredibly refreshing.

The performance is so cute that even from a girl’s perspective, you can’t help but want to “eat up” BABYMETAL—it’s that kind of song.

It feels like it can turn everything bright and positive—a powerful track.

Be sure to experience it on stage.

This time, enjoy the live footage.

Awadama FeverBABYMETAL24rank/position

BABYMETAL – Awadama Fever (Live)

A 2016 track whose super-cute lyrics made it popular.

The harmonies and other melodic parts are very idol-pop-like, but when you layer them with a hard, heavy metal sound, it genuinely feels like a whole new musical genre.

It’s a hidden gem that falls into the lively, idol-cute category.

Catch Me If You CanBABYMETAL25rank/position

BABYMETAL // CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

After the striking intro that sounds like church bells, their sweet vocals come in.

This track leans more toward hard rock than metal, and even if metal is a bit hard to get into, most general rock fans should find it very listenable.

Light and DarknessBABYMETAL26rank/position

BABYMETAL – Light and Darkness (OFFICIAL)

It’s a soul-stirring BABYMETAL track that depicts the clash between light and darkness on a grand scale.

Featured on the album THE OTHER ONE, released in March 2023, it reveals a new side of BABYMETAL.

The lyrics, which strikingly portray shifting emotions and the interplay of hope and despair, draw you in before you know it.

The song’s exquisite fusion of metal and pop elements fully showcases BABYMETAL’s distinctive style.

Listening to this piece might even prompt you to confront the conflicting emotions within your own heart.

THE ONEBABYMETAL27rank/position

BABYMETAL – THE ONE (OFFICIAL)

Among the albums released in 2016, this track is especially lyrical, with an exhilarating, expansive soundscape.

It feels like it could turn any event into something positive—a song that energizes everyone who listens.

Even though it’s a live performance, SU-METAL’s solid vocal prowess and the well-balanced harmonies of the three ensure that no one can help but be captivated.

Soul’s Refrain -Tamashii no Rufuran-BABYMETAL28rank/position

BABYMETAL – Tamashii no Rufuran (SU-METAL)

A cover of the iconic anime song “A Return to the Soul” (Tamashii no Refrain) sung solo by SU-METAL during BABYMETAL’s legendary live show Legend 1997 Apocalypse.

I’m excited to see what the song becomes with her vocal power, and it delivers with remarkable expressiveness and stability.

The original is full of emotion with compelling dynamics throughout, and this version offers a different kind of dynamic contrast.

Some fans aren’t big on covers, but this might be a true hidden gem that deserves wider recognition.

Headbanger!!BABYMETAL29rank/position

BABYMETAL – Headbanger!! - Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!!! (OFFICIAL)

It’s a melodious, excellent track that highlights the vocals.

Since it’s included on the first album, the freshness of that time is beautifully captured.

It has a different charm from the singles, so be sure to give it a listen at least once.

Nice!BABYMETAL30rank/position

BABYMETAL – Iine! – Live in TOKYO 2012

Since this live video is also from 2012, the songs have an atmosphere that feels more like intensified Eurobeat than heavy metal.

Both the audience and the members themselves must have gone through twists and turns during this period.

You can see a version of BABYMETAL that’s quite different from what they are now.