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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?

Ranking of Popular Japanese Music/J-POP Artists Among University Students [2026] (71–80)

March 9Remioromen76rank/position

Remioromen – March 9th (Music Video Short ver.)
March 9Remioromen

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 Yo77rank/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.

Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone78rank/position

Mone Kamishiraishi “Natsukashii Mirai” (Lyrics/Composition: Naotaro Moriyama) Music Video
Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone

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 Kenta79rank/position

"The Voice of the Sea" Full ver. / Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani) [Official]
Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta

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 Kaze80rank/position

Shonan no Kaze “Suirenka” MUSIC VIDEO
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze

“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.