Popular Ballad Song Ranking [2026]
We’re bringing you the latest rankings from the overall chart of popular ballads, showcased all at once in order of most views!
When you’re feeling down or just want to relax alone, listening to ballads somehow brings a sense of relief, doesn’t it?
Whether Japanese or Western music, this is a must-listen ranking for anyone who simply wants to enjoy all kinds of ballads.
The playlist is updated weekly.
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Popular Ballad Song Rankings [2026] (91–100)
Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro99rank/position
“Sakura” by Naotaro Moriyama is so famous that it’s practically synonymous with graduation songs.
The track was released in 2002 as his second single.
“Sakura (2019)” is a newly arranged and re-recorded version from 2019, and it was used as the theme song for the TV drama “同期のサクラ” (“Sakura at Work”) starring Mitsuki Takahata.
Cherry blossoms are vibrant and gently uplifting, with a charm that captivates people, yet during graduation season their fluttering petals evoke a poignant sadness.
It’s a ballad that highlights that bittersweet feeling—and is loved across generations.
To My YouthBolbbalgan4100rank/position
Korean singer Bolbbalgan4.
Her name is read as Porupalgan Sachungi, and in Japan she’s also known as Akahoppo Shishunki (Red Cheek Puberty).
Her song “To My Youth” is a poignant ballad looking back on a youth that wasn’t loved by those around her.
The original is in Korean, but there’s also a Japanese version titled “To My Adolescence” (Watashi no Shishunki e).
Her crystal-clear voice amplifies the sorrowful lyrics many times over, making them all the more compelling.
If you listen to this song while reading the lyrics, your tension will melt away—and the tears won’t stop.
