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!
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The Cro-Magnons Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (11–20)
Giri-giri Gagan-ganZa Kuromaniyonzu11rank/position
Following 1st “Tally-Ho” and 2nd “Paper Airplane,” The Cro-Magnons have released three singles in about a year.
Just like its title “Giri Giri Ga Gan Gan,” this is a fiercely energetic, rough-and-ready punk number.
You might not fully get what’s going on, but forget the complicated stuff—this track simply makes you feel great, with a sense of invincibility.
It’s a punk song that can turn an already great day into something even better! Definitely one to blast loud on a sunny day!
Motorcycles, leather jackets, and curryZa Kuromaniyonzu12rank/position
This is exactly what you’d call punk rock! It’s a simple yet insanely cool track.
It’s a work by The Cro-Magnons, the popular rock band led by Hiroto Kōmoto, released in 2010 as their seventh single.
The sound blends a sense of speed with an energetic vibe—it just feels great to listen to! And maybe because of the lyrics, it kind of makes you want to go on a journey.
Even if you’re feeling down, this song makes you feel like you can push forward again.
Definitely give it a listen when you want to pump yourself up.
Con artist rockZa Kuromaniyonzu13rank/position
The 15th single “Con Artist Rock,” released in 2016.
A staple at live shows and festivals, it’s a killer rock tune that takes the excitement to the max.
From Hiroto Kōmoto’s masterfully played, insanely good blues harp in the intro to the beat, the guitars, and the melody—everything just rips and oozes cool.
It’s a track that lets you revel in the blazing rock of Japan’s punk legends, who never seem to lose their edge—in fact, it might just make you think they’re sharper than ever right now!
doerZa Kuromaniyonzu14rank/position
This song, included on The Cro-Magnons’ ninth album “JUNGLE 9,” was released in 2015.
The lyrics and music were written by Masatoshi Mashima, and it was used as the CM song for JA Bank’s “JA Direct Sales” commercial.
Though very simple and short, it’s a quintessential Cro-Magnons number with straightforward, punchy lyrics that make anyone want to start singing.
Elvis (provisional)Za Kuromaniyonzu15rank/position
It gained attention as the theme song for the 2015 drama “Dokonjo Gaeru.” Starting with an intro of steadily pounding bass drum and a guitar riff, the full band sound bursts in all at once.
It’s a fiery track that makes their love of rock come through palpably—ideally cranked up loud.
Glycerin QueenZa Kuromaniyonzu16rank/position
The sixth single, “Glycerin Queen,” marks their first release in about a year since the previous one.
The title is taken from “Glycerin Queen” by Suzi Quatro, a pioneering female rock singer who was active in the 1960s.
The song is a fast eighth-note beat, a punk rock sound characteristic of The Cro-Magnons.
Yet it’s not just intense—it also carries a certain sense of loneliness.
I hope you’ll immerse yourself in the world of the lyrics and enjoy it to the fullest.
Hiroto Kōmoto’s vocals really sink into the heart.
Speed and KnifeZa Kuromaniyonzu17rank/position
The 5th single, “Speed and Knife,” released in the summer of 2008.
From the title alone, many probably imagined razor-sharp, hard-hitting punk.
But the track itself is an irresistibly upbeat number with a bouncy, British rock feel! The rousing sing-along that erupts at festivals is practically this song’s calling card, and even with its slower tempo, it gets the crowd fired up live.
Ferocious eight-beat punk is fantastic, of course, but I bet plenty of fans love songs like this even more!
Cro-Magnon StompZa Kuromaniyonzu18rank/position
The song “Kuro-Magnon Stomp,” included as the third track on their first single “Tally-Ho,” released in 2006.
It’s famous for being performed mainly as the first song at their live shows.
A wild, power-packed track true to The Cro-Magnons, driven by a raw rock beat.
It was also performed first at their very first live show, and although it’s not a single, I’d say it’s one of the songs that symbolizes them.
Needless to say, Masatoshi Mashima’s guitar solo is razor-sharp.
March of LifeZa Kuromaniyonzu19rank/position
If you’ve watched NHK Educational TV’s “Gyogyo-tto Sakana★Star,” you’ll know it.
It’s The Cro-Magnons’ 26th single.
Released in December 2022, it was also included on the album “MOUNTAIN BANANA” released the following year.
There’s an anecdote that a melody Hiroto Kōmoto had been nurturing for some time was completed thanks to his interaction with Sakana-kun.
Its rugged beat, which conveys the vitality of living creatures, and its forward-driving momentum are irresistible.
Packed to the brim with life energy that ties in with the show’s theme, it’s an outstanding rock tune.
I can get as far as a kiss.Za Kuromaniyonzu20rank/position
The 13th single, “Kisu made Ikeru,” released in 2014, has a sweet-and-sour, vibrantly youthful title.
While the title might make your heart skip a beat, the song itself is a mid-tempo, euphoric rock tune.
It’s a track that colors youth—something I’d love young listeners to hear, of course—but it’s also perfect for adults to reminisce about those days.
Where is the goal we aimed for back then now? As you listen to the lyrics, certain feelings and scenes are sure to come back to life.