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EXILE's Popular Song Ranking [2026]
EXILE began activities in 2001 with six members, and their numbers have snowballed over time, making them a major idol group today.
This time, we’ve put together a ranking of their popular songs that could be called a compilation of their work.
It covers a wide range, from classic old favorites to recent hits.
EXILE Popular Song Rankings [2026] (1–10)
Ti AmoEXILE1rank/position
A story of forbidden love that portrays a sweetly heartrending romance for adults.
The earnest vocals of EXILE beautifully capture the emotions of a woman consumed by her relationship with a married man.
The bittersweet love depicted alongside a passionate melody is sure to move many listeners.
Released in September 2008, the song was also featured in a commercial for Meiji Seika’s Meltykiss chocolate and won top honors at both the 50th Japan Record Awards and the 41st Japan Cable Awards.
The music video, set in 1920s Shanghai, superbly enhances the world of the piece.
It’s the perfect track for a late-night moment in a lounge, watching the gentle flicker of candlelight and indulging thoughts of grown-up romance.
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE2rank/position
If there’s one song that comes flooding back with memories of graduation ceremonies, it has to be EXILE’s 23rd single.
Released in February 2007, this ballad paints a picture of gratitude toward friends who shared those youthful days and the bittersweet feeling of setting out on a new path.
Carried by lyrical strings and piano, the lyrics look back on days that can never return, resonating deeply in the heart.
In addition to being featured in MTI’s “music.jp” commercial and serving as the opening theme for Nippon TV’s “Music Fighter,” it was also chosen by the National Karaoke Operators Association as a recommended song for graduation season.
It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became the 1,000th song in Oricon history to reach number one—an especially memorable single.
Even many years after its release, it remains a staple graduation song sung as a choral piece at schools nationwide.
When spring arrives and you want to recall the scenes of those days, this is a track to press play on gently.
Happy BirthdayEXILE3rank/position
“Happy Birthday,” included on EXILE’s fourth album “ASIA,” released in 2006 by the hugely popular group that dominated the J-POP scene from the 2000s onward, is a hidden gem of a birthday song that expresses simple feelings for a loved one.
With its Black contemporary-inspired sound, gentle vocals, and lyrics—and given that the original track is primarily accompanied by piano—it’s well-suited to being performed on piano alone.
There are quite a few accidentals, which may puzzle beginners, but the tempo is relaxed, so with repeated practice you should get used to it quickly.
By all means, try playing it while thinking of your special partner.
Lovers AgainEXILE4rank/position
A mid-tempo ballad overflowing with bittersweet emotion, layering feelings and lingering attachment to a former lover over wintry scenes.
Its striking chorus melody lingers in the ear, delicately portraying the man’s shifting emotions.
Released in January 2007 as EXILE’s 22nd single—a track that remains enduringly popular—this song demands vocal prowess in the mid-to-high range, including falsetto, making it a bit challenging to sing.
However, if you practice well and deliver it smoothly at karaoke, its emotional vocals may well draw women in.
It’s a must-try for anyone who wants to nail a cool, stylish performance.
Rising SunEXILE5rank/position
EXILE’s 37th single, produced as a charity song to support recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
The lyrics, imbued with messages of hope and renewal, truly resonate.
Released in September 2011, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was also used in an NTT Communications commercial and has been loved by many.
A powerful track you’ll want to sing at karaoke—perfect for anyone who wants to keep moving forward even in difficult times.
Just… I miss youEXILE6rank/position
An EXILE song that beautifully portrays the ache of unrequited love.
Set to a poignant melody led by piano and strings, it sings of heartbreak and lingering feelings for the one who got away.
The simple emotion of “I just want to see you” will resonate deeply.
Released in December 2005 after gaining attention as the au × EXILE campaign song, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
With cumulative sales of 562,000 copies, it has become one of EXILE’s signature tracks, beloved by many fans.
This is a song that offers solace to those feeling the pain of a breakup or the loneliness of being unable to see someone dear.
Just… I want to see youEXILE7rank/position
When it comes to heart-stirring, poignant ballads that resonate in the crisp winter air, this work stands out.
It’s the 19th single released by EXILE, one of Japan’s leading dance and vocal groups, in December 2005.
Chosen as the campaign song for KDDI/Okinawa Cellular’s “au × EXILE,” it drew major attention, topping the Oricon weekly chart.
The lyrics pour out overflowing emotions for a beloved person who can no longer be met, along with deep, wrenching regret.
It’s an iconic early EXILE masterpiece, and the vocalist’s richly expressive voice is enough to bring tears to your eyes.
A sentimental winter song that makes you want to listen closely on a quiet winter night spent alone, as you recall days that will never return.
Choo Choo TRAINEXILE8rank/position
EXILE, renowned for their unwavering popularity and overwhelming performance, deliver this signature dance track, released as a single in November 2003.
It’s a cover of the original song that ZOO made a hit as the JR East ski campaign CM song, and that famous roll dance is something almost everyone has seen at least once.
The lyrics, capturing the exhilaration of setting off on a journey, and the joy-filled rhythm are a perfect match for in-car BGM on the way to the slopes.
With heat that blows away the cold, this classic, blockbuster number instantly amps up the energy for enjoying snowboarding with friends!
Fated OneEXILE9rank/position
Despite a fateful encounter, by the time they realized its importance, it was already too late… This song, filled with bittersweet regret, is a heart-wrenching ballad that EXILE released in May 2004.
While looking back on a past romance, it delicately portrays the confusion of being unable to fall for anyone else.
Still longing even now, yet unsure whether it’s okay to confess… It’s sure to resonate with anyone who carries that kind of frustrating, unspoken feeling.
TogetherEXILE10rank/position
A ballad released in May 2003 by EXILE, who had established their own style as a dance and vocal group.
Its heartfelt message—about the wish to walk through shining days together and the bonds with someone special—resonates deeply.
The gentle, uplifting lyrics are warmly delivered through the soaring vocals of ATSUSHI and SHUN, and the karaoke-friendly structure earned strong support from many listeners.
The song was used as the theme for the TBS drama “Hotman” and reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It is also known for winning the Gold Award at the Japan Record Awards, making it a track that symbolizes EXILE’s early musical identity.
Why not give it a listen when you want to feel a connection with someone important?