B’z Popular Song Rankings [2026]

BAD COMMUNICATIONB’z15rank/position

BAD COMMUNICATION

This song portrays a frustrating relationship where words fall short and people end up missing each other.

Even when you truly want to understand each other more deeply, it’s easy to spin your wheels, isn’t it? Lyricist Koshi Inaba intentionally used unadorned expressions to highlight the importance of “genuine communication.” Released in October 1989 as the title track of the mini-album “BAD COMMUNICATION,” it was also featured in a Fujitsu PC commercial.

Despite peaking at No.

12 on the charts, it astonishingly went on to sell over a million copies.

When you feel distance from someone important, this song might give you the courage to face them honestly.

EASY COME, EASY GOB’z16rank/position

B’z EASY COME, EASY GO bass tablature

This B’z song features a catchy, pop-leaning melody centered on acoustic guitar.

It portrays the emotions surrounding heartbreak, yet avoids a negative slant, delivering a strong message about embracing change with a positive outlook.

Created as a new challenge by Takahiro Matsumoto and Koshi Inaba, the track was released in October 1990 as the CM song for Mitsutaka’s “Camellia Diamond,” becoming a major hit that topped the Oricon chart for three consecutive weeks.

It is included on the album “RISKY,” and the music video was filmed in New York.

It’s also ideal as a guitar practice piece, recommended for those looking to build fundamental skills on acoustic guitar and bass.

In live performances, a highlight is seeing the two band members split duties between acoustic and electric guitars.

Soldier, run.B’z17rank/position

B'z / Soldier, Run

Alongside intense rugby match footage, it portrays the rugby fans cheering them on.

It’s a commercial packed with the excitement of the game and the passionate energy of the supporters.

The background music features B’z’s “Soldiers, Run,” which has also been chosen as a support song for Japan’s national rugby team.

With its driving melody and exhilarating vocals, it’s an inspiring track that stirs your fighting spirit.

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Love BombB’z18rank/position

B’z / Love Bomb

An exhilarating rock tune where Takahiro Matsumoto’s powerful guitar intertwines with Koshi Inaba’s overwhelming vocals.

The lyrics portray a forceful determination to deliver the power of love so that even in an imperfect world, a single smile can bloom—words that truly give you courage.

Released in March 2005 as their 38th single, this track is also included on the acclaimed album “THE CIRCLE.” If you’re looking for the energy to face a challenge, just listening to this song will surely give you a strong push forward.

It’s a track that fuels you for tomorrow.

REDB’z19rank/position

B’z / RED

Many of you may remember it as a soul-stirring anthem created for a single athlete.

It is said that B’z produced the song at the direct request of pitcher Hiroki Kuroda when he returned to the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.

Its austere message, mirroring the figure of a pitcher battling alone on the mound, strikes a chord.

The lyrics embody a strong will to avoid the easy path, blame no one, and maintain strict self-discipline, powerfully pushing listeners forward.

Released as a single in June 2015, the song fired up stadiums and was also used as the theme for a television program.

The record it set—becoming B’z’s 48th consecutive No.

1 single—speaks to its immense popularity.

It’s a passionate track you’ll want to play to fire yourself up when taking on a major goal.

Barefoot GoddessB’z20rank/position

B’z / Barefoot Goddess

A host of standout songs represent B’z in Japan’s rock scene.

Among them, this track is a refreshing number themed around encouraging and renewing a heartbroken woman.

It powerfully portrays a woman who, despite deep sorrow, strives to live positively.

Released in June 1993, it topped the Oricon charts for two consecutive weeks and achieved the remarkable feat of becoming their sixth consecutive million-seller.

It was also used in a Toyota “Corolla Levin” commercial, making it popular across a wide audience.

It’s a karaoke favorite too, though many might hesitate at Inaba’s high-tone vocals.

But don’t worry—the chorus melody is easy to remember, and the lyrics are highly relatable, so if you sing it with feeling, you’ll pull it off in style.

Don’t Leave MeB’z21rank/position

B’z / Don’t Leave Me

This is a track whose lyrics vividly portray an unavoidable farewell with a gripping sense of urgency, set to a heavy blues-rock sound that hits you right in the chest.

From the intro, where the blues harp tugs at your heartstrings, you’re instantly drawn into its world.

The lyrics lay bare the protagonist’s vulnerability and are sure to resonate deeply with men nursing the pain of heartbreak.

Released in February 1994 as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “New Airport Story,” it was later included on the album “The 7th Blues.” Marking a sharp turn from their earlier pop-leaning style to a harder musical approach, this work became a pivotal turning point in the band’s history.

Many who heard it in their youth were likely blown away by Matsumoto’s guitar and Inaba’s vocals.

It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to play on nights when you feel like immersing yourself in memories of a bittersweet past love.