Ranking of Popular Japanese Music/J-POP Artists Among University Students [2026]
Even if we simply say “J-POP artists,” the number of artists covered is countless.
J-POP itself is diverse, after all.
The genre known as J-POP became established in the Heisei era.
It’s a relatively new field, but among its wide variety, which ones are popular with college students?
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Ranking of Popular Japanese Music/J-POP Artists Among University Students [2026] (71–80)
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze78rank/position
“Suirenka,” sung by Shonan no Kaze, is an extremely popular song that could be called one of their signature tracks.
I’d love for you to listen to it on a summer morning.
It blows away the sweltering heat in an instant and makes you want to head straight to the beach—a song with a dazzling, fiery vibe.
Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu79rank/position
One of singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi’s signature and most well-known songs.
The lyrics, centered on the keyword “smile,” are truly moving.
The gentle melody and Takahashi’s distinctive vocals heighten the emotion.
It would be wonderful as a sort of theme song for a school sports day, and I think it also fits perfectly as BGM for competitions or performances.
The Zero Sense10-FEET80rank/position
A powerful rock number that passionately belts out the spirit of basketball and the thrill of challenge! The lyrics, brimming with the fervor of chasing your dreams and the resolve to face adversity, feel as if they’re giving you a push from behind.
10-FEET’s sound, packed with overwhelming power and taut intensity, grips the listener’s heart and never lets go.
Featured on the album “COLLINS” and released in December 2022 as the ending theme for the film “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK,” this track is perfect not only for basketball and sports fans, but also for those moments when you want to strive toward your dreams or fire yourself up before an important showdown.
Ranking of Popular Japanese Pop (J-POP) Artists Among University Students [2026] (81–90)
TOGEAKASAKI81rank/position
AKASAKI is one of the singer-songwriters who drew attention following the breakout hit “Bunny Girl.” This track is his work from September 2025.
It marks a clear departure from his previously catchy style, tackling a very serious theme as he confronts his own painful experiences.
Carried by a quiet, minimal sound, his vocals vividly convey pain and memory, powerfully stirring the listener’s heart.
It’s the kind of song that will surely offer deep comfort on nights when you want to sit alone and face yourself in silence.
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK82rank/position
This is the fourth single by ONE OK ROCK, a four-piece rock band active on the global stage.
Opening with an impactful drum fill amid guitar feedback, this track is guaranteed to amp up the excitement at any school sports day or athletic festival.
Its dynamic arrangement—featuring irregular rhythms in the first verse and a half-time feel in the pre-chorus—adds layers of contrast that make the soaring chorus hit even harder, pumping up listeners as they head into any event.
SpecialSUPER BEAVER83rank/position
What will further liven up a heated sports day or athletic festival is “Special.” It’s included on the rock band SUPER BEAVER’s 2022 album Tokyo; they’re known for songs themed around “life” and “love.” The energetic, one-take music video leaves a strong impression.
The straightforward, driving band sound delivers a real sense of speed.
It’s a heartwarming message song that embraces worries and anxieties.
Give it a listen when you want to boost the excitement at events like the opening ceremony or the relay during a sports day or festival.
Helloyama × bocchiboromaru84rank/position
A heartwarming collaborative piece by yama and Bocchi Boromaru, brimming with positive energy as a rousing anthem.
It carries a message that awakens hope for the future and a spirit of adventure, with a simple yet powerful melody that resonates deeply.
The song is approachable for a wide audience and was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon starting in October 2023.
In December 2023, it was released on CD in two formats: a standard edition and a limited-time production edition.
As a positive track that makes you want to sing along with someone, it’s perfect for cheering at sports days and athletic festivals.
Raise your voices together with friends under the blue sky, and it will surely become a wonderful memory.