BABYMETAL Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Do-Ki-Do-Ki ☆ Morning – Doki Doki ☆ MorningBABYMETAL22rank/position

BABYMETAL – Do-Ki-Do-Ki☆Morning – Doki Doki☆Morning (OFFICIAL)

An early track whose opening melody, reminiscent of chatty high school-girl intonation, was widely featured on overseas TV.

In performance, it makes full use of idol-like cuteness while alternating with the heavy, metallic parts as the song progresses.

It’s quintessential BABYMETAL, with a thoroughly crafted structure and overall arrangement.

In the official music video, the JK idol vibe gradually gets steeped in metal and then shifts back again, matching the song perfectly.

Although it’s rated more highly abroad than in Japan, I’d love to see Japanese fans reevaluate it—and it feels like a track that could also add a nice accent to late-night club sets.

Benitsuki -Akatsuki-BABYMETAL23rank/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.

Catch Me If You CanBABYMETAL24rank/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 DarknessBABYMETAL25rank/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 ONEBABYMETAL26rank/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.

Awadama FeverBABYMETAL27rank/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.

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.