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)
OverrideYoshida Yayo91rank/position
This is an electronic music track that delivers an exhilarating sense of speed! Released in November 2023, it features Kasane Teto’s powerful vocals and a danceable sound that skillfully blends tropical house and drum and bass.
The lyrics vividly portray a young person struggling to break free from the absurdity of a life predetermined by birth and environment.
I think it would be a great fit for running events at school sports days or athletic festivals!
Theme of Lupin the ThirdŌno Yūji92rank/position
This is “Theme from Lupin the Third,” the song used as the main theme for the anime Lupin the Third, originally created by Monkey Punch.
The composer is Yuji Ohno, a jazz pianist and composer-arranger.
It’s an anime song every Japanese person knows! It’s also often used as a cheer song at high school baseball games.
If you want to make your sports day or athletic festival cool and exciting, this is the track to choose!
HappinessAI93rank/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 Gnu94rank/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 SongMONGOL80095rank/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.
