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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Most Popular Japanese Music/J-POP Artists Among University Students [2026] (91–100)
HappinessAI92rank/position
AI’s song “Happiness” conveys a powerful sense of hope, as if wishing for happiness to spread throughout the world.
Dancing to this song, imbued with such a wish for happiness, will let you feel the joy through your whole body.
Because it’s a grand piece with a relatively calm rhythm, large movements that highlight its grandeur might work well.
It’s also a good idea to keep the choreography simple—something everyone can synchronize—while staying mindful of the song’s worldview.
BOYKing Gnu93rank/position
This is a track by King Gnu, written as the opening theme for the TV anime Ranking of Kings and released as a CD single in December 2021.
While their music may often be associated with sharp, aggressive rock, this piece is filled with warmth and a kindness that affirms the listener’s vulnerability.
Included on the album THE GREATEST UNKNOWN, it marks a new frontier for the band.
As you embark on your university life, there may be moments when the unfamiliar environment shakes your confidence.
In those times, this song—which portrays the dignity of continuing to move forward even when you feel weak—will gently give you a push.
May it give you the courage to take a step forward in your own way!
A Little Love SongMONGOL80094rank/position
“Chiisana Koi no Uta” is a song by MONGOL800, a three-piece rock band formed in Okinawa in 1998, included on their 2001 album “MESSAGE.” It regained popularity in 2007 when it was used as an insert song in the drama “Proposal Daisakusen.” With its up-tempo rhythm, it’s an uplifting track that feels like it gives a push to romance.
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake95rank/position
Omoinotake’s “Gikuokunen (Hundreds of Millions of Light Years)” is perfect for a sports day closing ceremony, and it’s especially recommended for emotional moments.
In particular, playing it at the special moment of the closing ceremony makes it a fitting song for a day spent competing, encouraging one another, and giving it your all.
It’s also a great choice for the results announcement or the final exit.
The song captures the expressions of children who did their very best and evokes hope for their growth in the future, so be sure to check it out!
THE BALLERSSixTONES96rank/position
A high-energy cheer song that brilliantly fuses the heat of youth with the dynamism of sports! A track included on the album “GOLD,” released in January 2025, has been chosen as the official theme song for the B.League basketball 2024–25 season.
As SixTONES’ first sports song, it strikingly portrays overcoming adversity and fighting with all your might as a team toward a shared goal.
The spirit of never giving up and the hunger for victory resonate alongside an exhilarating, upbeat sound.
Also recommended as BGM for school festivals and for dance performances!
I tried falling in love with you.chay97rank/position
This is chay’s sixth single, released in 2015.
It’s a song I want people in love to listen to.
If you listen to it while thinking about someone you like, I think it will really lift your spirits.
The lyrics capture the flutter and excitement of falling in love, and they fill you with a gentle, warm feeling.
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu98rank/position
A heartwarming song that captures the casual brilliance and fleeting nature of youth.
With a driving melody and sentimental lyrics, it conveys the importance of everyday moments spent with friends and the joy of watching each other grow.
It tells us that the time shared with a bored-looking friend in the classroom after school will one day become a shining memory.
Released as a digital single in March 2019, it was later included on the album “season,” released in September of the same year.
It was also featured in a McDonald’s commercial and selected as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s Drama 24 series “I Dreamed of That Girl.” As a work that vividly portrays the passion of teammates practicing together for sports festivals and the image of young people striving to cherish each moment, it is a song we hope many students will listen to.