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cero Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

cero is short for Contemporary Exotica Rock Orchestra.

Formed in 2004, they are a Tokyo-based pop band consisting of three members: Shohei Takagi, Yu Arauchi, and Tsubasa Hashimoto.

Discovered by Keiichi Suzuki of Moonriders, they attracted attention from Japanese music fans with their third album, “Obscure Ride,” released in 2015.

In 2016, they won “BEST ALTERNATIVE ARTIST” at the SPACE SHOWER MUSIC AWARDS.

cero Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)

Rain falls on the sun-parched capital of the 21st centurycero8rank/position

cero – Rain Falls on the Drought-Stricken City of the 21st Century_100623
Rain falls on the sun-parched capital of the 21st centurycero

It’s a song that grabs your attention with its striking title.

Set to a cheerful melody, the lyrics feel like suggestive yet ultimately insubstantial musings, resulting in a pop track that conveys a sense of youth.

The rain can be heard either as a blessing or as a symbol of sorrow, making it a song open to differing interpretations.

Contemporary Tokyo Cruisecero9rank/position

「cero」Contemporary Tokyo Cruise
Contemporary Tokyo Cruisecero

A track from the band’s second album, My Lost City, whose initial “C” stands for “Contemporary.” As the word suggests, the tone and imagery express the calm, everyday life of the modern era.

It’s a song that makes you feel happy as you listen.

Wayang Park Banquetcero10rank/position

cero / Wayang Park Banquet(Live At ZEPP TOKYO 2015.07.12)
Wayang Park Banquetcero

Isn’t it like sway-inducing dance music that makes you feel intoxicated—quirky word choices, intoxicating phrases, and a unique atmosphere that wraps around you and transports you to another world? The vibe of the live footage is great too; it makes me want to slip into the crowd and hear it in person.

cero Popular Song Rankings [2026] (11–20)

outdoorscero11rank/position

cero / “outdoors” Live at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall 2016.05.21
outdoorscero

Included on the 1st album “WORLD RECORD.” The bittersweet lyrics set against intricate beats shape today’s imagery.

It’s a song that leaves a strangely emotional, mysterious impression—the most fitting way to describe it.

In live performances, classical instruments join in, lending it a subtly solemn atmosphere.

ticktackcero12rank/position

cero 3rd album “Obscure Ride” — Release teaser video
ticktackcero

The song “ticktack” draws you in with its fluffy lyrics that depict scenes that seem like ordinary everyday life—and yet not quite.

Isn’t it a piece meant to let you enjoy the gentle swaying of the music and the softly wavering atmosphere it creates?

my appearancecero13rank/position

[LIVE] VIDEOTAPEMUSIC × cero / Watashi no Sugata ~ Berlin Blue (reprise)
my appearancecero

Starting with a brisk rap, this track feels more dynamic and crisp compared to cero’s other, more laid-back songs.

This video is from a collaborative live performance with VIDEOTAPEMUSIC.

The live lighting and staging further bring out the strengths of the song.

ropewaycero14rank/position

cero / Ropeway [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
ropewaycero

A city pop-style track with a soft rock feel.

The drum part is fully programmed, using Roland’s TR-808 favored by hip-hop artists.

It evokes a similar sensibility to Marvin Gaye’s R&B approach, where he incorporated an inorganic machine groove to enhance a mellow sound.