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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.

Popular Ballad Song Rankings [2026] (91–100)

The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro99rank/position

As summer ends and the season truly shifts toward autumn in September, this is one of those songs you really feel like listening to, isn’t it? It’s one of the well-known tracks by singer-songwriter Naotaro Moriyama.

Just as the title suggests, it’s a beautiful ballad imbued with the quietude that perfectly suits the end of summer.

At first glance, the lyrics can be taken as a love song, but Mr.

Moriyama himself has said it was actually created as an anti-war song.

Hearing that backstory, the song’s beauty makes perfect sense, doesn’t it?

Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro100rank/position

Naotaro Moriyama – “Sakura (2019)” Music Video
Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro

“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.