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 Pop (J-POP) Artists Among University Students [2026] (Ranks 51–60)
IdeaHoshino Gen57rank/position
An uplifting cheer song filled with hope and the power to move forward has been born.
Written with Hoshino Gen’s vivid touch, it’s a track themed around “inventiveness” as a means to overcome adversity.
Riding on a light, breezy rhythm, it speaks to how even the walls we encounter in everyday life can open into new paths when we reassess them from a fresh perspective.
With a tone as bright and gentle as the morning sun, it’s sure to deliver warm courage to listeners’ hearts.
Released in August 2018, the song became widely beloved as the theme for the NHK morning drama series Half Blue.
It’s a piece I highly recommend as a guiding song for those starting a new chapter in life or taking their first step forward.
SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunlit Sky~Kuwata Keisuke58rank/position
This is the support song for the joint commercial TV project “Let’s Do It Together,” produced by Keisuke Kuwata.
The interwoven sounds and beautiful lyrics resonate and gently embrace you.
Kuwata-san singing about loneliness, connection, and dreams really hits home! Through sports and teamwork, those moments when we recognize each other and truly connect are just wonderful.
Sometimes we team up and cooperate.
I think it’s a warm number that carries the hope of overcoming things together.
If it played during the climax of an event or sports festival competition, I’d be overwhelmed with emotion.
wake upAAA59rank/position
An energetic, upbeat tune that became the opening theme for the anime ONE PIECE.
Overflowing with speed and freshness, its bright vibe will hype up any school or cultural festival, whether as a dance number or background music! Centered on the themes of “friendship” and “bonds,” it’s an exceptional track packed with the close-knit spirit of AAA’s seven-member era.
Practice the dance together as a team and you’ll probably grow closer, too! And of course, when it’s time to perform, the song’s momentum will push you to have a blast.
When everyone dances together, it’s unstoppable and exhilarating!
ultra soulB’z60rank/position
This single, released in March 2001, is an uplifting anthem delivered with a powerful rock sound and a message that strikes straight to the heart.
It conveys encouragement to those striving toward their dreams, depicting the emotions that waver between hope and disappointment, as well as the courage to challenge one’s own limits.
It’s a track where B’z’s signature sense of speed and Koshi Inaba’s dynamic vocals blend seamlessly.
The song was continuously selected as the official theme for the World Aquatics Championships from 2001 to 2024, becoming a staple that energizes the sports scene.
It’s also highly recommended as a cheer song for school sports days and athletic festivals, boosting participants’ morale and uniting everyone in excitement.
Ranking of Popular Japanese Music/J-POP Artists Among University Students [2026] (61–70)
No.1DISH//61rank/position
A guitar-rock tune that powerfully resonates with a message of charging straight toward your goals with an unwavering heart! Released by DISH// in May 2021, this track stands out with its exhilarating piano and edgy guitar sound.
It embodies a strong will to keep moving toward the light of hope without losing sight of your destination, along with a determination to live authentically without making excuses.
Chosen as the opening theme for the first cour of Season 5 of the TV anime My Hero Academia, it won strong support from anime fans as well.
It’s a powerful cheering song you’ll want to hear when you need the courage to face forward—before an important match, in moments of anxiety, or anytime you’re preparing your heart for what’s ahead.
The Disappearance of Hatsune MikucosMo@bousou P62rank/position
Both the melody and the lyrics are crafted to put that distinct Vocaloid vibe front and center.
The first time I heard it, it was shocking! Its fate as a Vocaloid was a tragic one…
The earnestness brings tears to your eyes.
Once you practice and can sing it, it’s really cool.
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB4863rank/position
AKB48 is a girls’ group that has continued to lead the idol scene in J-pop across generations.
Their 32nd major single, “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie,” is also known as the song in which Rino Sashihara—who has thrived as a variety show queen—served as center for the first time during her time in AKB48.
The dance that goes with its catchy lyrics and melody is sure to be fun for everyone to do together at sports days and school festivals.
With simple choreography that lets both teachers and students get excited together, it’s a pop tune that became a massive hit.
