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)
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi78rank/position
An Elekashi cheer song that encourages everyone who’s fighting clumsily.
The down-to-earth presence of Elekashi and Hiroji Miyamoto will give you courage even at sports days and athletic festivals.
If you listen slowly, the lyrics will gently seep into you.
It’s such a tear-jerker that it was once introduced by Koji Kato on the show “The Tearful Songs Nobody Knows” as a song that makes you cry.
A moving song that stays by your side when you’re about to falter, when you’re feeling weak, and, above all, when you’re doing your best.
Be sure to play it during your most moving moments.
March 9Remioromen79rank/position
When it comes to graduation songs, this is the one that makes you want to say, “This is it.” Its straightforward lyrics are sure to hit home for you right now.
And if the person you’re interested in likes this song, won’t you find yourself even more drawn to them? You might end up being popular without even realizing it.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo80rank/position
This song has fans across all generations, and I think everyone has heard it at least once.
The bittersweet lyrics really touch the heart.
Even if you’ve only heard it in passing, I’d love for you to listen again while paying attention to the words.
It’s also a popular karaoke choice, so give it a try and sing it.
Ranking of Popular Japanese Pop (J-POP) Artists Among University Students [2026] (81–90)
Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone81rank/position
Mone Kamishiraishi, who is active across a wide range of fields including acting, variety entertainment, and singing, released “Natsukashii Mirai” in 2022.
Written and composed by Naotaro Moriyama, the song was also featured in the 100th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It carries a message of support for students who have worked hard for various athletic meet events.
The lyrics, which convey the connection between past, present, and future, evoke images of the days spent practicing and the scenes on the day of the sports festival.
Accompanied by her clear, translucent voice, the melody unfolds with a grand, expansive feel.
Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta82rank/position
It’s a digital single released in 2015, used as the CM song for the au Santaro series, in which Kenta Kiritani, playing Urashima Taro, sings within the commercial.
It was created as an original track for the au feature phone “Voice of the Sea” commercial.
The sound of the sanshin, which evokes an Okinawan atmosphere, pairs well with Kiritani’s husky vocals, making it a very soothing song.
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze83rank/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 Yuu84rank/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.
