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The Cro-Magnons Popular Song Rankings [2026]
The Cro-Magnons, a band formed by Hiroto Kōmoto and Masatoshi Mashima of THE BLUE HEARTS—a group whose popularity never fades in Japan’s rock scene.
Their songs, rooted in a pure punk rock style, speak straight to the hearts of their audience.
If you’re ready to dive back into their music, here’s the perfect ranking-style guide just for you!
The Cro-Magnons Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Eight beatZa Kuromaniyonzu1rank/position
The fourth single by the Japanese rock band The Cro-Magnons, released on May 21, 2008.
It’s an upbeat, catchy punk rock number, and you don’t need any nitpicky reasoning to sing this song! The vocal part is crafted to make the singer Hiroto Kōmoto’s rich, low voice sound as appealing as possible—truly a track for low-voiced guys… for low-voiced rock guys!! Don’t sweat the small stuff—just enjoy “singing” and “letting your voice out” to the fullest!
Number one punk!Za Kuromaniyonzu2rank/position
This commercial, aired in 2011, was a collaboration with the movie Star Wars and features Yoda.
It’s a compelling ad with a powerful message, as Yoda speaks about the importance of believing in oneself.
The background music is “Number One Guy!” by The Cro-Magnons.
Released in 2011, the song’s lyrics describe repeatedly getting back up and striving to become number one, making it an uplifting anthem that gives listeners courage.
paper airplaneZa Kuromaniyonzu3rank/position
The Cro-Magnons’ classic song “Paper Airplane.” It was released in 2007, but it still enjoys strong support from fans.
Speaking of The Cro-Magnons, their punk rock sound and Hiroto Kōmoto’s straightforward vocals are striking, right? That aspect is of course one of the charms of “Paper Airplane” as well, but the lyrics are also incredibly good.
Masatoshi Mashima’s childlike—in the best sense—lyrics help you remember something you’d almost forgotten.
to liveZa Kuromaniyonzu4rank/position
The ending theme song “Ikiru” from the drama “Mr.
Hiiragi’s Homeroom” starring Masaki Suda is the 17th single, released in 2018.
The drama itself was a bit scary, but the yearbook-style visuals set to this track felt like a lovely page of youth, creating a curious balance.
From the very first line, the song has a strong Cro-Magnons flavor, and it’s straight-ahead punk rock that hasn’t changed since their debut single—no, even from before then.
With its fierce beat and messages that hit you in the heart, it’s a number that makes you think, “Punk is awesome!”
flameZa Kuromaniyonzu5rank/position
Rather than flaring up fiercely, it’s a song where you can feel the tingling heat of the flames.
It seems to depict the relationship between Hiroto Kōmoto and Masatoshi Mashima, who have weathered the times together—or perhaps it’s like a love song.
Interpretations may vary, but in any case, it’s a track that portrays a passionate human drama.
left openZa Kuromaniyonzu6rank/position
This song, Hirakippanashi, which was used in a commercial for Kao’s Attack Neo, is included as the seventh track on their fifth album Oi! Um bobo, released in November 2010.
It’s a short piece of about two and a half minutes, but it’s packed with lyric phrasings characteristic of Masatoshi Mashima and the aggressive, hard-hitting stance typical of The Cro-Magnons.
Since it was used in a commercial, many people have likely heard it, making it quite a popular track.
Tally-hoZa Kuromaniyonzu7rank/position
After THE HIGH-LOWS announced a hiatus in November 2005 and went inactive, The Cro-Magnons made a surprise appearance the following year, 2006.
“Tally-Ho” is their debut single.
Hiroto & Marcy’s third band together once again turned out to be an eight-beat punk band.
With a simple beat and a simple melody, it’s a rock tune as primitive, powerful, and bursting with vitality as their Cro-Magnon name suggests!
Charge RockZa Kuromaniyonzu8rank/position
Tokugeki Rock, the band’s 11th single released in 2012, served as the opening theme for the TV anime NARUTO Shippuden.
It was The Cro-Magnons’ first song tied to an anime.
With its fierce eight-beat rhythm and distorted electric guitars, it’s a cool rock track featuring their signature arrangement.
The simple, catchy chorus—somewhat reminiscent of the Ramones—is powerful and satisfying, making it a quintessential Cro-Magnons song.
The event will proceed even in a thunderstorm.Za Kuromaniyonzu9rank/position
With a snarling, heavily distorted electric guitar and Hiroto Kōmoto’s gentle yet rough-edged vocals, this punk number’s intro alone gives me nonstop goosebumps: their 10th single, “Raiu Kekko” (“Proceed Despite the Thunderstorm”).
Even the title—so punchy and packed with meaning you wonder if a four-character idiom could be this cool—is absolutely perfect.
Masatoshi Mashima’s guitar solo, the lyrics that make your heart rise up—everything feels like it gives strength to us listeners.
It’s the punk track I want to hear when I’m down or low on energy!
rock bottomZa Kuromaniyonzu10rank/position
A rock number characterized by a sharp, speedy 8-beat.
The repeatedly catchy chorus—somewhere between positive and negative yet somehow encouraging—sticks in your head and becomes addictive.
Also pay attention to the straightforward lyrics that make your gloom gradually feel like it doesn’t matter anymore.