back number Popular Song Ranking [2026]

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back number – No Matter What, No Matter What [Lyric Video] (NHK Winter Sports Theme Song)

back number is a three-piece rock band beloved across generations for their evocative lyrics and memorable melodies.

Released digitally in December 2025, this work was written as the theme song for NHK Winter Sports.

Beyond capturing the excitement of live sports broadcasts and the athletes’ emotions, it offers a gentle message that supports the feelings we just can’t let go of in everyday life.

The bass is very simple, primarily rooted in an eighth-note groove with root notes, while also incorporating melodious phrases that make use of higher positions.

It serves as an excellent study in how the bass functions within the ensemble of the track.

The curtain risesback number51rank/position

back number – The Curtain Rises [Theme song for the film 'TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room – Nankai Mission']

It’s a grand ballad written as the theme song for the film TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room – Nankai Mission.

While confronting one’s own weaknesses and inner conflicts, it sings of the resolve to head toward the people who matter most.

Shimizu Iyori’s powerful yet delicate vocals and the rich, weighty sound produced by Takeshi Kobayashi sink deeply into the heart.

Released in July 2025, the song mirrors the movie’s story and powerfully stirs listeners’ emotions.

Many will surely find courage in the image of taking a step forward despite fear and anxiety.

Why not listen to it right before a big challenge or when you need to steel yourself? It’s a masterpiece full of kindness, like a warm hand gently pushing you forward.

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Map of Paradise

A refreshing track that captures the essence of back number, released in September 2024.

It feels like it portrays the everyday life of two lovers with down-to-earth emotions, and each word sinks into your heart along with the tasteful performance.

With lyrics that evoke empathy through love scenes intertwined with the weather, it creates a world that makes you want to listen under the summer sky.

This piece is a coupling track included on the single “Atarashii Koibitotachi ni” (“To New Lovers”).

With the warm tones characteristic of back number, it’s recommended for anyone who wants to cherish those special moments with their partner.

From the train windowback number53rank/position

Denshano Madokara

“From the Train Window,” included on their second album overall, Superstar.

This track was featured as an insert song in the film Navy-Blue Through Road, produced to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the merger that formed Ota City in Gunma Prefecture.

The lyrics, set on the Tobu Isesaki Line running through the prefecture, really evoke vivid scenes.

The song maintains a low overall tone and has a narrow vocal range, making it a good choice even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.

Thanks to changes in the ensemble, the low pitch and limited range don’t feel burdensome—definitely a number worth adding to your repertoire.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Hikarino Machi

Back Number is notable for lyrics with a strong sense of storytelling.

Their superbly emotive expressions—so vivid they practically materialize into scenes—are arguably their greatest weapon.

A standout example where those lyrics shine is Hikari no Machi.

The song’s excellent lyrics can overshadow it, but this track actually features a very catchy melody.

For a ballad-style piece, it has relatively modest dynamics, and none of the parts sit in a particularly wide range, making it approachable for those who aren’t confident singers.

For a back number song, it has a slightly higher frequency of vibrato, so it might be perfect as a practice piece for working on vibrato.

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Ryo

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stay with me

A woman thinking about a man tormented by unrequited love.

Under the same rainy sky, he laments with a broken heart.

If it were me, I would never let him feel that way.

If I could, I would heal him.

Her earnest love, which can only go on wishing for his happiness even though she cannot do any of that, is enough to make my chest tighten.

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Akarui Yoruni

Rather than simply lamenting the darkness of night, this forward-looking perspective that seeks out the small lights within it feels cleansing to the soul.

It’s a track included on the album “MAGIC,” released in March 2019.

Many will likely remember hearing its refreshing, catchy chorus from the Kirin Beer “Tanrei Green Label” commercial.

Although not released as a single, the song is deeply loved by fans as a presence that brightens the entire album.

If you listen to it on nights when worries and anxieties keep you awake, you’ll feel a soothing sense of relief, as if the tension in your shoulders gently melts away.

Why not try it as background music for a relaxing time alone, paired with your favorite drink—alcoholic or a warm beverage?