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EXILE Ballad Songs: Popular Song Rankings [2026]
One of the biggest attractions of EXILE, the nationally beloved dance and vocal group, is the sweet singing voices of ATSUSHI and TAKAHIRO.
Perhaps the songs that showcase their charm the most are ballads.
This time, we present a ranking of EXILE’s most popular ballad songs.
EXILE Ballad Songs: Popular Song Rankings [2026]
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE1rank/position
A timeless ballad that continues to be loved across generations as a classic graduation-season song.
The lyrics, depicting the bittersweet feeling of setting out and the hope for the future, resonate deeply alongside the beautiful tones of piano and strings.
Released in February 2007 as the 23rd single, it is also included on the album EXILE EVOLUTION.
In addition to being featured in a music.jp commercial and as the opening theme for MUSIC FIGHTER, it also inspired a TV drama.
Furthermore, in February 2007 it achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the 1,000th number-one song in Oricon history.
It’s a track that gives courage not only to students embarking on a new chapter, but to anyone stepping into a new environment.
Just… I want to see youEXILE2rank/position
A song I’d like to recommend that speaks for the delicate feelings of a heartbroken man is EXILE’s “Tada Aitakute” (“I Just Want to See You”).
When it was released, many people were surprised by the gap from the upbeat track they had put out just before, which had left a strong impression.
Also, this song is highly recommended for appreciating the vocal prowess of ATSUSHI, the group’s lead singer.
So I think it’s best to listen to it twice: first focusing on the bittersweet lyrics, and the second time on the vocal performance.
Plus, the music video, worked on by director Hiroshi Doi, is a must-see!
Lovers AgainEXILE3rank/position
A quintessential EXILE ballad, “Lovers Again.” The harmonies between the two vocalists are pleasant to listen to.
Since it’s not a song that requires belting, you can sing it comfortably without pushing for volume.
To produce that volume when needed, focus on resonating through your body.
If you place a hand on your chest while you sing, you’ll notice the vibration.
This resonance is crucial—when your body resonates, your voice carries clearly to both yourself and the listener, even without singing loudly.
Another key is using your breath.
If you just force your voice out nearby, your vocal cords won’t vibrate efficiently.
But if you project as though you’re sending your voice farther away, your vocal cords will vibrate better and you’ll sing more easily.
Keep these points in mind and enjoy mastering this ballad!
Ti AmoEXILE4rank/position
A story of forbidden love portraying a bittersweet, mature romance.
EXILE’s earnest vocals beautifully capture the feelings of a woman consumed by her relationship with a married man.
The melancholic love depicted alongside the passionate melody is sure to strike a chord with many listeners.
Released in September 2008, the song was also featured in a commercial for Meiji Seika’s Meltykiss chocolate, and went on to win the Grand Prize at both the 50th Japan Record Awards and the 41st Japan Cable Radio Awards that same year.
The music video, set in 1920s Shanghai, superbly brings the work’s world to life.
It’s the perfect track for a late night in a lounge, gazing at the soft glow of candlelight and dreaming of adult romance.
Promise ~promises~EXILE5rank/position
A heartwarming ballad by EXILE themed around a promise to meet again.
Created as the final work featuring ATSUSHI and TAKAHIRO as the duo on vocals, who have long led the group, the song’s lyrics were written by ATSUSHI.
It is filled with unwavering bonds that remain strong even when apart and a firm hope for the future.
Played at important milestones like graduation ceremonies or farewell gatherings to express gratitude, it will surely envelop the entire venue in a warm, moving atmosphere.
M&AEXILE6rank/position
This is the closing track of the million-selling album “EXILE ENTERTAINMENT,” released in December 2003.
Known for being written and composed by SHUN and ATSUSHI themselves, it’s one of the ballads that symbolize the group’s First Chapter era.
The lyrics express a strong resolve and a vow of love to protect a precious person for life.
Warm, celebratory-sounding production layered with the two singers’ beautiful harmonies makes it a song that naturally fills you with tenderness just by listening.
Among fans, it has long been cherished as a wedding staple.
It’s a gem of a track that we highly recommend to anyone beginning a life with their partner or seeking a pure love song that resonates deeply in the heart.
To meEXILE7rank/position
This work stands out for its introspective lyrics, written like a letter to oneself.
It’s a mid-tempo ballad wrapped in a warm, piano-centered sound, and the more you listen, the more ATSUSHI’s gentle yet powerful vocals resonate deep in your heart.
Even as it questions, “Will I be able to love someone again?”—a message addressed to a self made timid by love—it chooses once more to embrace love, which is truly beautiful.
Included on the ballad best album EXILE BALLAD BEST released in December 2008, it was used as the theme song for the film The Triumphant Return of General Rouge and as a corporate CM song for Pfizer.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on nights when you wish to face yourself slowly, or when you’re feeling lost.