THE BLUE HEARTS Popular Song Ranking [2026]

scrapTHE BLUE HEARTS64rank/position

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A song by THE BLUE HEARTS that portrays the feelings of young people pushing back against values imposed by society.

Many of us have probably questioned the oft-repeated saying from adults that “hard work will be rewarded.” This track appears on their second album, “YOUNG AND PRETTY,” released in November 1987, and in recent years it gained attention as an insert song in the NHK drama “Komoribito.” Beyond its brisk, slightly shadowy punk sound, the characteristically nuanced guitar solo by Masatoshi Mashima is also incredibly compelling.

When you feel suffocated by unreasonable rules, why not listen to this song and blow away the fog in your heart?

Bye-bye, babyTHE BLUE HEARTS65rank/position

Bye-bye, baby

A song with a curious charm that wraps the ache of heartbreak in a bright, poppy sound.

The lyrics by Masatoshi Mashima portray a heart shrunken by lost love through distinctive metaphors—something many listeners may have related to.

This track is included on the album “PAN,” released in July 1995 as the band’s final original record.

It was also used as the ending theme for an NHK-FM program at the time, so some may remember it.

Parting is sad, but the song’s light, buoyant melody can gently lift a heavy heart.

When you’ve lost something and find yourself standing still, it’s a warm anthem that softly gives you a push forward.

airheadedTHE BLUE HEARTS66rank/position

THE BLUE HEARTS – Happy-go-lucky

A single that gently loosens a taut heart, carrying the warmth of a voice that seems to say, “It’s okay to rest.” It’s said that Masatoshi Mashima, who wrote and composed the song, created it when he was feeling the pressure of a major hit and had fallen into a state where he “didn’t feel like himself.” The piece captures the comfort of emptying your mind under a clear blue sky.

This track, included on the classic album “BUST WASTE HIP” released in September 1990, has won over many fans with its light, airy sound.

If you listen to it when you’re feeling a bit worn out by the bustle of daily life, it might just clear away the haze in your heart.

The Emperor’s New ClothesTHE BLUE HEARTS67rank/position

The Blue Hearts – Hadaka no Ousama (The Naked Emperor)

Its exhilarating spirit of defiance—asking “Is that really so great?” of visible authority and empty formalities—is its biggest draw.

Many listeners have probably found courage in its straightforward message, which seems to speak up for hearts that can’t say what they want to.

This song is one track from the classic album THE BLUE HEARTS, released in May 1987.

The album, which includes Linda Linda—a track still hugely influential and featured in commercials—continues to wield enormous impact today.

When you feel yourself getting swept up by the atmosphere around you and losing sight of who you are, give it a listen.

It’ll help you laugh off stifling conventions and find the courage to be your true self.

Far awayTHE BLUE HEARTS68rank/position

THE BLUE HEARTS / To the Distance

It’s a song that seems to speak for hearts suffocated by roles imposed by society and invisible pressures.

The cry of a soul longing for freedom pierces the chest, carried by Hiroto Kōmoto’s powerful vocals and pounding drums.

Behind the literary words spun by Masatoshi Mashima, you can feel an earnest wish to reclaim one’s true self.

This track is included on the classic album “YOUNG AND PRETTY,” released in November 1987.

When you want to break free from the stifling feeling of everyday life and take a fresh look at yourself, listening to it might give you the courage to keep walking far.

lightning speedTHE BLUE HEARTS69rank/position

Lightning Speed - THE BLUE HEARTS

A rock number with the lightning-bolt rush that grabs the listener’s heart in an instant.

This track voices a powerful resolve that the future isn’t something decided by someone else—it’s a blank page we write on ourselves.

The impulse to charge ahead toward an unseen world, refusing to settle for the status quo, seems to pour in alongside Hiroto Kōmoto’s soulful cry.

Featured on the classic album TRAIN-TRAIN, released in November 1988, it later appeared as the B-side to the single Love Letter.

It’s a song that will give you a strong push when you want to start something new or need the courage to break through your current situation.

Balloon Bomb (Bang Bang Bang)THE BLUE HEARTS70rank/position

[THE BLUE HEARTS] Balloon Bomb (Bang Bang Bang)

This is a playful pop-punk number that sings about the frustration of an unstoppable crush and the explosive urges that come with it.

Featured on the classic album TRAIN-TRAIN, released in November 1988, the track is also known for its tie-in with Kadokawa Shoten’s “Hippa Rinda.” Many listeners will likely relate to the lyrics, which depict feelings so heightened they seem ready to burst at any moment.

Fans are also familiar with the behind-the-scenes story that an alternate title was originally considered.

When your feelings overflow and you’re helplessly in love, why not surrender yourself to the song’s vibrant, driving sound? Its exhilarating speed will lift your spirits and leave your heart feeling clear.