cinema staff Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Name of Lovecinema staff11rank/position

cinema staff「Name of Love」MV（Short ver.）

When it comes to rock bands from Gifu Prefecture, cinema staff is a name that always comes up.

Guitar-vocalist Mizuki Iida, guitarist Tomotaka Tsuji, and bassist Sohei Mishima are all from Gifu and reportedly high school classmates.

Back in 2004, the predecessor band centered around these three performed at the TEENS’ MUSIC FESTIVAL, drawing attention even then.

Their appeal lies in their quintessential guitar-rock catchiness and Iida’s evocative, wistful vocals.

Combined with their dramatic song structures, the more you listen, the more you’ll find yourself drawn into their world.

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YOUR SONGcinema staff12rank/position

cinema staff「YOUR SONG」MV（「WAYPOINT E.P.」 lead track)

This is one of the lead tracks from the EP “WAYPOINT E.P.” released on October 28, 2015.

It’s a ballad that makes you feel positive when you listen to it.

The song has a gentle atmosphere, filled with pleasing arrangements.

I hope you’ll pay attention to the lyrics as well.

daybreak syndromecinema staff13rank/position

cinema staff / daybreak syndrome 【Official Music Video】

This is a track included on cinema stuff’s debut single, “The Horizon Moves at Night.” It captivates with a structure that begins in a destructive burst of sound, then shifts to the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar before surging intensely again.

Once you make it through, it changes into a quiet piece where the vocals come in.

You can’t take your ears off it—the song unfolds like the calm before a storm and the storm itself.

deadmancinema staff14rank/position

cinema staff「deadman」MV

From the E.P.

“SOLUTION E.P.” released on December 16, 2015.

The aggressive backing track leaves a strong impression, paired with lyrics that are characteristically straightforward and sharp for cinema staff.

The driving performance in the intro is especially cool.

It’s a song that seems perfect for live shows.

into the greencinema staff15rank/position

cinema staff　「into the green」MV (major debut 1st E.P. lead track)

Their first EP after making their major debut, and their first release after switching labels.

It was created during a period when vocalist Mishima was going through a tough time mentally, and that inner struggle is expressed very directly.

He has even commented, “Making this song saved me,” and it’s said to have become an important song for cinema staff as well.

Coupled with the atmosphere of the music video, it gives a very pure and sincere impression.

overgroundcinema staff16rank/position

cinema staff「overground」MV

One of the lead tracks from the 5th album “eve.” It seems the end of “YOUR SONG,” which appears earlier on the album, connects directly to the beginning of this track.

The music video is set in a school, and the song evokes a strong sense of nostalgia.

skeletoncinema staff17rank/position

cinema staff「skeleton」PV

A track included on the 1st full album “cinema staff,” it’s an emotional rock number that isn’t overly intense.

It opens with a striking message: “We can make this work.” The concise lyrics are incredibly powerful, and the high level of musicianship paired with a groovy sound is really cool.

egocinema staff18rank/position

cinema staff “Ego” MV

Like “Behind,” this is the lead track from the Vektor E.P., released on November 30, 2016.

Unlike “Behind,” it has a certain sharp edge to it.

With its catchy melody line, once you hear it, you won’t be able to forget it and will find yourself humming along.

Shadowcinema staff19rank/position

cinema staff “Shadow” MV (lead track from the 4th full album “blueprint”)

It’s included on the 4th full album “blueprint,” released on April 22, 2015.

The guitar phrase in the intro is short yet striking and really shines.

The groove in the chorus feels great.

The lyrics are captivating, and the slightly bittersweet lines resonate in the heart.

changeupcinema staff20rank/position

cinema staff / Change Up [Official Music Video]

Included on their 2nd mini album, “Symmetoronica.” The fiercely intense performance by the band—almost overpowering the vocals—is highly memorable.

Then, just when you think you’ve got it pinned down, the playing suddenly drops to a hush, shaking the listener’s heart back and forth—perfectly living up to the title.