Band rankings popular among people in their 50s [2026]

Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW64rank/position

FIELD OF VIEW – Dan Dan Kokoro Hikareteku (QHD Remastered Video)

This is FIELD OF VIEW’s fourth single, which shot to prominence as the opening theme for the anime Dragon Ball GT.

The distinctive word choice by lyricist Izumi Sakai and Tetsuro Oda’s melody blend beautifully, and together with Yuya Asaoka’s emotionally rich vocals, they vividly capture the quickening heartbeat of falling in love.

The song has been covered by many artists and included on various albums.

It has also been used as BGM in mobile games, and continues to be loved across generations.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you want to recall the feelings of being in love or when you’re in a nostalgic mood for your youth.

366 daysHY65rank/position

HY 366 Days LIVE

When it comes to breakup songs, this one is practically unmissable—the iconic heartbreak anthem “366 Days.” Included on the 2008 album “HeartY,” it’s a track that has been covered by many artists.

The lyrics vividly capture the painful realization of someone you love gradually drifting away, with such realism that it tightens your chest—something many listeners can surely relate to.

Even knowing those feelings won’t be returned, the desire to keep loving them anyway brings tears to your eyes.

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Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue66rank/position

Haru ~spring~ (春~spring~)

A Hysteric Blue song that gently brings back memories of the past.

Composed by drummer Takuya during a high school world history class, it was released in January 1999 and selected as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s variety show “Mokugeki! Dokyun.” It was also included on the albums “baby Blue” and “Historic Blue,” and the band went on to perform at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

With its refreshing melody and relatable lyrics, the song vividly portrays the meetings and farewells of spring and a resolve to chase one’s dreams, making it a piece that truly supports anyone embarking on a new chapter in life.

Over DriveJUDY AND MARY67rank/position

2. Over Drive – Judy and mary

Released in June 1995, this is the work that became the springboard for JUDY AND MARY’s breakthrough.

Debuting at No.

4 on the Oricon chart and selling over 600,000 copies, the track is memorable for YUKI’s charismatic vocals and its exhilarating, fast-paced melody.

While painting scenes of summer, it conveys the fleeting nature of youth and the strength to keep moving forward nonetheless.

Many may also remember the promotional video, in which all the members wear white overalls.

It’s a song that pairs perfectly with summer memories and leaves you feeling refreshed.

White ChristmasJUN SKY WALKER(S)68rank/position

JUN SKY WALKER(S) – White Christmas

A winter classic by JUN SKY WALKER(S) that carries the spirit of ’80s rock.

Its wistful melody evokes swirling snow, and the lyrics about parting with a lover pierce the heart.

Released in November 1989, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts and was also featured in a Panasonic CD radio-cassette player commercial.

The protagonist’s feelings as they look back on bygone days under a wintry sky are conveyed through a crystal-clear vocal.

A masterpiece winter song you’ll want to listen to on Christmas night while thinking of someone dear.

presentJITTERIN’JINN69rank/position

Jitterin' Jinn / Present [MV]

The rock band JITTERIN’JINN shot to popularity after appearing on Japan’s quintessential amateur talent show “Miyake Yuji’s Ikasu Band Heaven.” While inheriting the New Wave boom of the early 1980s, their distinctive musicality also incorporates the catchy pop elements that came to define the 1990s, exemplified by bands like Mr.

Children.

Speaking of JITTERIN’JINN’s classic songs, “Present” comes to mind.

Despite its simple band setup, each part adds subtle sonic variations to keep it from ever feeling dull.

It’s far from being a mere novelty piece, so many people in their 50s likely still remember it vividly.

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A Christmas SongMonkey Majik+Oda Kazumasa70rank/position

Monkey Majik + Kazumasa Oda / “A Christmas Song” music video footage

Monkey Majik’s 17th single, released in 2012.

It was issued under the name Monkey Majik + Kazumasa Oda.

It’s a collaboration between two of Japan’s finest talents, Monkey Majik and Kazumasa Oda.

This song marks Monkey Majik’s first Christmas track.

It’s a very heartwarming piece.