Popular ballads. Band ranking [2026]

Swallowtail Butterfly ~A Love Song~YEN TOWN BAND36rank/position

Swallowtail Butterfly ~Ai no Uta~ / YEN TOWN BAND - Theme song of the film “Swallowtail” - Unplugged cover by Ai Ninomiya

A song that became a hit as the theme for the film Swallowtail.

Although YEN TOWN BAND is a fictional band that appears in the movie, they actually made their real-life debut thanks to this track.

The vocals are by CHARA, an artist who has long enjoyed strong support from women.

This popular song has been covered by many artists; it’s a very quiet yet striking ballad that conveys a deep, burning emotion beneath the surface.

It’s often performed at CHARA’s live shows, so it’s a familiar number for fans, but if you’re a woman who hasn’t heard it before, why not take this opportunity to give it a try?

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forget-me-notAwesome City Club37rank/position

Awesome City Club / Wasurena (MUSIC VIDEO)

The harmonies woven by the male and female twin vocals are richly emotive, flowing into the heart like a conversation.

It’s moving to see how past love is likened to flowers, and how the song portrays the resolve to overcome the sorrow of parting and move toward the future.

This work by Awesome City Club is included on the album “Grower,” released in February 2021.

Created as an inspiration song for the film “We Made a Beautiful Bouquet,” it aligns with the movie’s worldview while showcasing a refined arrangement.

It’s perfect for those starting a new chapter with unforgettable memories, or for anyone who wants to soak in a sentimental mood while feeling the spring breeze.

Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG38rank/position

SUPER BUTTER DOG – SAYONARA COLOR

Sayonara COLOR is also known for inspiring Naoto Takenaka to create a film of the same name.

It’s a classic that conveys the beauty of its lyrics with simple clarity.

It’s extremely personal yet easy to relate to, and above all, incredibly gentle.

Set to a gently wistful and calm melody, it carries a message urging you to live true to yourself.

Listening to this song will surely help you accept a painful, lonely goodbye and still believe in the future.

It’s a superb ballad that stands by you through every farewell in life.

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KEI

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threadBank Band39rank/position

Ito by Bank Band from ap bank fes ’09

The beautiful lyrics that liken connections between people to “threads” resonate deeply.

It’s a song woven with fateful encounters and the mystery of relationships, singing of the possibility of warming someone or healing their wounds.

Bank Band’s cover version is included on the album “Omeshisouai” released in October 2004.

It has also been used in a Sumitomo Life commercial and as a TV drama theme song, and is loved as a wedding standard.

It’s recommended listening when you’ve gone through tough times or want to feel the bond with someone important.

The heartwarming lyrics and Bank Band’s warm performance are sure to soothe you!

Not fleetingSUPER BEAVER40rank/position

SUPER BEAVER “Not Ephemeral” MV (Theme song for the film ‘Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween Arc -Decisive Battle-’)

A song that compels deep reflection on the value of life and living.

As the theme song for the film Tokyo Revengers 2, it expresses human frailty and fear, as well as the strong will to overcome them.

Ryota Shibuya’s vocals from SUPER BEAVER powerfully convey the beauty and meaning of life that can be found even as we accept the fragility of life and the uncertainty of the future.

Released in June 2023, the song also carries a message about embracing happiness without fear, reexamining oneself, and striving to grow.

It’s a song that makes you want to cherish every moment of life.

proofflumpool41rank/position

flumpool “Proof” Music Video (Full Chorus ver.)

This is a moving, heartfelt ballad by flumpool, written as the set piece for the Junior High School Division of the 78th NHK National School Music Competition.

It carries a warm message that the joys and pains shared with friends become a reliable strength that will support us in the life ahead.

Released as a single in September 2011, it was also positioned as an important track that adorns the latter part of the album “experience.” It was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” and has become widely beloved as a choral piece.

When you need the courage to step into a new world or want to reaffirm your bonds with friends, why not give it a listen?

Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN42rank/position

BEGIN / “Shimanchu nu Takara” 20th Anniversary MV

A classic song that represents Okinawa, widely known as the image song for NHK’s “30th Anniversary of Okinawa’s Reversion to the Mainland.” It’s popular across generations, but when a man in his 50s sings it at karaoke or in a snack bar, his life experience adds a persuasive depth that warms up the room.

Since the song itself has a gentle Okinawan feel, it’s better to sing softly, as if speaking to the listener, rather than belting it out.

The melody flows smoothly, so try not to break the phrases too much—take a good breath and sing through to the end of each line.

That will help bring out the right atmosphere.

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Kubota Mami

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