Ranking of Popular Japanese Songs and J-Pop Among High School Girls [2026]

EverythingMISIA64rank/position

MISIA – Everything （Official HD Music Video）

It’s MISIA’s magnificent love song.

This track was also a perfect fit for the drama.

The song and lyrics really resonate with women.

At the time, it was so popular that it became the go-to wedding song—the quintessential number for weddings.

A Little Love SongMONGOL80065rank/position

MONGOL800 / A Small Love Song

A signature song by MONGOL800 that captures men’s hearts.

Its lyrics about the bittersweetness of long-distance love and first love resonate deeply with listeners.

Included on the album MESSAGE released in September 2001, it has become a classic covered by many artists.

In 2019, it was also used as a featured song in a film of the same name, and it remains beloved across generations.

Sing it at karaoke and your genuine feelings are sure to get through.

It’s the perfect song for when you’re with someone you love—or when you want to convey that your hearts are connected even if you’re far apart.

RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE66rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Romanticism

A song with an uplifting, fast-paced sound that feels like a snapshot from a bittersweet youth—the impression is refreshingly vivid.

The gentle vocals that stay close to the hearts of high school students and the straightforward, heartfelt lyrics will resonate deeply.

Released in October 2019 and written specifically for Shiseido’s “SEA BREEZE” commercial, this piece features Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature poppy, catchy melody line—sure to make you hum along before you know it.

It’s a perfect track for high schoolers who spend their days carrying the ache of unrequited love and their feelings for someone special.

It’s a wonderful song that makes you feel as if it’s expressing the emotions deep in your heart through music.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE67rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE has delivered a gem of a song that beautifully captures both the brilliance and the fragility of youth.

It delicately portrays the feelings of trying to embrace everyday anxieties, inner conflicts, and the pains of growth as cherished memories.

The song was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery” and won the 66th Japan Record Awards in December 2024, marking an unprecedented achievement of back-to-back wins for the band.

This heartwarming track offers empathy and encouragement to middle school students grappling with the uniquely turbulent emotions of adolescence and feelings of self-doubt.

It will surely stay close to your heart and give you the courage to look ahead.

Step and a stepNiziU68rank/position

NiziU(니쥬) Debut Single『Step and a step』MV

NiziU’s memorable debut single, also known for being produced by J.Y.

Park.

Released in December 2020, it garnered attention as the song used in Lotte’s “Fit’s” commercial.

It carries a warm message of “It’s okay to move at your own pace,” offering a comforting charm that’s different from the upbeat vibe of their pre-debut track “Make you happy.” It’s a song we especially want high school students to hear—those who tend to feel rushed while studying for exams or are struggling with club activities that aren’t yielding the results they hoped for.

Even if you don’t force yourself to run, taking one step at a time is enough—their voices will give you a gentle push forward.

Love and romanceNovelbright69rank/position

Novelbright – Love and Romance [Official Music Video]

“No matter what I’m doing, I can’t stop thinking about that person…” For high school students who feel this way, give “Ai toka Koi toka” a listen.

Released in 2022 by Novelbright, the rock band behind numerous film and TV theme songs, this track soothes with its soft, acoustic guitar–led melody and Yudai Takenaka’s clear, high-tone vocals that honestly express the feelings of love.

It’s a song we recommend both to those nursing a crush and those happily in love.

Be sure to check out this heartwarming love song that will color your high school days.

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1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism70rank/position

Official HIGE DANDism – 1,150,000-Kilometer Film [Official Audio]

It’s a song by Official HIGE DANDism, notable for its beautiful piano melody.

The lyrics, which liken life to a movie and depict recording days with a lover on film, are deeply moving.

Included on the April 2018 album “ESCAPARADE,” it was also used as the theme song for the film “Love Me, Love Me Not.” This warm track sings of the desire to never forget precious moments with a partner.

If you sing it at karaoke with someone you like or with your girlfriend, it will surely resonate with them.

Its sweet, bittersweet vocals may even help deepen your relationship.