Ranking of Popular Choral Songs [2026]

Everyone is a heroAI86rank/position

“Everyone Is a Hero” Full ver. AI [Official]

It’s a cheer song that delivers hope and energy.

The melody is based on a nursery rhyme familiar to everyone, creating a gentle atmosphere that resonates with children’s hearts.

AI’s powerful vocals and the gospel-style melody give children the courage to say, “I can do it” and “Let’s take a step forward.” The piece was created in January 2016 as a song for an au commercial and was included on the album THE BEST DELUXE EDITION.

It’s perfect for school entrance season—a song that naturally brings smiles to children’s faces.

It has the power to tell kids who are nervous about a new environment that everyone is a friend.

The Sea I Saw With YouWakamatsu Kan87rank/position

Singing 'The Sea I Saw With You' with a vocalist who graduated from Geidai #choir #choralcompetition

A beautiful choral piece by composer Kan Wakamatsu, who has brought many choral works into the world.

Its distinguishing features are lyrics that recount memories of time spent by the seaside at summer’s end and a heartwarming melody.

With a unique musical style that blends pop and acoustic elements, it is loved by a wide audience, especially students.

Released in March 2010, this work also carries hints of jazz and folk, making it particularly intriguing.

It’s a recommended piece for class- or grade-wide choral competitions and for graduation ceremonies.

To the futureKiroro88rank/position

EMG3-0018 To the Future / Kiroro [Mixed 3-Part Chorus]

This song is captivating for its warm melody and heartfelt lyrics themed around a mother’s message to her child and hope for the future.

It’s also known as a piece that Chiharu Tamashiro composed when she was in her third year of junior high school, after seeing her mother catch a cold and worrying it might be something serious, prompting her to express her gratitude.

Released in June 1998 by the duo Kiroro, the song drew renewed attention in 2020 when Shuzo Matsuoka performed it for P&G’s “Bridge of Thoughts Project” commercial.

Beyond being a staple for school culture festivals and graduation ceremonies, its depiction of the quiet, watchful gaze that nurtures the parent–child bond and growth has also made it a popular choice to dedicate to parents at weddings.

GiftsSuperfly89rank/position

Superfly『Gifts』(Music Video)

It’s a ballad whose charm lies in its warmth, as if gently speaking to your former self who once struggled with complexes.

It stays close to a heart troubled by the feeling of having nothing, and its message—helping you realize the gifts you already have, like your talents and individuality—truly resonates.

Released as a single in October 2018, it was written as the designated piece for the junior high school division of the 85th NHK All-Japan School Choir Competition.

It was also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” becoming widely beloved.

Why not try singing it as a graduation chorus song for those taking flight into a new world?

threadNakajima Miyuki90rank/position

thread

A gem of a masterpiece by Miyuki Nakajima that beautifully depicts encounters and bonds between people.

The lyrics liken the chance and fated meetings in life to “threads,” deeply moving listeners’ hearts.

Released in October 1992 as a track on the album EAST ASIA, it was later selected as the theme song for a TBS drama in 1998.

Bank Band’s 2004 cover brought the song to a wider audience.

In 2020, it was adapted into a film starring Masaki Suda and Nana Komatsu.

It is also a work that can weave a splendid harmony in women’s chorus.