cinema staff Popular Song Rankings [2026]

homesicknesscinema staff26rank/position

cinema staff major 1st full album lead track 'Nostalgia' MV

The title track of their landmark major-label first full album, “Bokyō” (Homesickness).

Beginning quietly and solemnly, the song is reflected in the album jacket, which depicts the cityscape of their hometown, Gifu City.

It exudes a passionate yet slightly wistful atmosphere that contemplates their roots.

AIMAI VISIONcinema staff27rank/position

AIMAI VISION

A track included on the 3rd demo CD, “DAWNY SONG COLLECTION,” this is an alternate take of “AIMAI VISION.” The cool, drumless intro is nostalgic and very stylish, the single-note guitar lines create a mysterious atmosphere, and the chorus shifts into an expansive, refreshing development that feels great.

dawnridercinema staff28rank/position

dawnrider

The song’s gallant vibe matches the worldbuilding and it was selected as the theme for Capcom’s “Monster Hunter: Big Hunting Quest.” From the guitar-led intro it’s already firing on all cylinders—a high-speed, exhilarating rock number.

The quiet interlude after the chorus feels like smoldering fighting spirit and it’s really cool.

dramacinema staff29rank/position

drama

It’s a straight-up rock number featured as the second track on the 4th full album “blueprint.” The performance powers through from the intro to the very end with an exhilarating drive.

It gives the impression of a song that could work as either a drama’s opening or ending theme, and in the final lyric, “Now, the drama heads to its last scene,” you can feel a strong sense of determination.