Popular ballads. Band ranking [2026]

Ikuriipuhaipe50rank/position

I

When it comes to love songs that convey overflowing affection in straightforward words, “I” comes to mind.

It’s a track created based on “Douse, Ai da,” a song released in 2020 by the rock band CreepHyp featuring rapper Soraone.

Carried by a sound where grand strings intertwine with guitars, Ozaki Sekai-kan’s vocals resonate as if expressing heartbreaking emotions.

The somewhat wistful yet heartwarming lyrics and melody offer a sense of comfort.

It’s a ballad that delivers the honest feeling of wanting to be loved, even just a little, after realizing the presence of someone who saved your heart.

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mutō

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Maplesupittsu51rank/position

Spitz / Kaede

Released in 1998, this song has been featured extensively in tie-ins, including as a TV drama theme and insert song, as well as in commercials.

The chorus, where Masamune Kusano’s high, soaring vocals shine, is surely familiar to just about everyone.

Its ear-pleasing, beautiful melody further accentuates the bittersweet lyrics, making it incredibly memorable.

The song was used in a Universal Music commercial that aired in December 2025.

Two other Spitz songs were also featured, and this track plays in the final scene of the commercial.

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Hane Keisuke

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My SongGirls Dead Monster52rank/position

"My Song" - Angel Beats! Insert Song by Girls Dead Monster

This song was used as an insert track in episode 3 of the anime Angel Beats! It was released in 2010 as part of the single Crow Song under the name of the in-story band Girls Dead Monster.

The arrangement is simple, performed solely with the sound of an acoustic guitar, which allows the lyrics’ message to sink deep into your heart.

It’s a wonderful classic that supports you when you’re feeling down after a failure or when you can’t find what you want to do.

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Araki Jakkan

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Love letterTHE BLUE HEARTS53rank/position

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS “Love Letter” [4th Single (1989/2/21)] THE BLUE HEARTS / Love Letter

This is THE BLUE HEARTS’ first single that’s a ballad and one of their classic songs.

The lyrics, born from Hiroto Kōmoto’s sensibility, are free of pretense—pure and straightforward.

Just listening to it will put you in a gentle mood.

Released as a re-cut from the album TRAIN-TRAIN, the song was used in an au commercial in 2004 and as an insert song in a film in 2006.

It portrays delicate, innocent feelings, making it perfect for those dealing with heartbreak or bittersweet emotions.

Its low difficulty level is another draw, designed so it’s easy to sing casually at karaoke.

Be sure to check it out.

Your favorite songUVERworld54rank/position

UVERworld 'The Song You Like'

A ballad that sings of bittersweet feelings, delivered with TAKUYA∞’s clear, translucent vocals.

Released in 2006 as UVERworld’s sixth single, the song is also included on their second album, BUGRIGHT.

Its structure alternates between beautiful melodies and rap sections, packing in heartfelt emotions for a loved one.

SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]55rank/position

[Alexandros] – SNOW SOUND (MV)

[Alexandros] is a four-piece rock band whose momentum has only grown since welcoming a new drummer in 2021 and launching a new lineup.

Their 14th single, “SNOW SOUND,” released as a double A-side with “Imamade Kimi ga Naita Bun Torimodosou” (“Let’s Make Up for All the Times You Cried”), was featured in JR East’s “JR SKISKI” commercial.

Its brisk, crystal-clear sound perfectly embodies the song’s title.

The chorus reaches quite a high register, so it’s not easy, but it’s a winter song men should add to their karaoke repertoire to brighten up the season.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb56rank/position

absorb "Sakura no Ame" MV Full

This work, which describes the sight of cherry blossom petals fluttering down as “Sakura no Ame” (Cherry Blossom Rain), is a song by absorb that weaves together the bittersweetness of parting and the hope of a new departure under the theme of graduation.

After being released online in February 2008, it was issued as a single that November.

Its forward-looking take on farewells resonated with many listeners, and it has since become widely cherished as a graduation song.

As spring arrives and we all need the courage to step into new environments, why not let this song give you a gentle push forward?