Band Rankings Popular Among People in Their 40s [2026]

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sumika / Wish [Music Video]

A song by sumika that portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love and hope for the future.

The protagonist’s inner struggle—wishing happiness for the one they love while being unable to suppress their own feelings—is especially striking.

Released in December 2019 as the theme song for the drama “Ossan’s Love -in the sky-,” it reached No.

6 on the Oricon charts.

The music video has also been viewed over 20 million times, capturing the hearts of many.

It’s recommended not only for those wrestling with love, but also for anyone who wants to cherish the feeling of wishing someone else happiness.

Why not listen to this piece and face the “wish” that lies within you?

kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon97rank/position

Sakanaction / Kaiju -Music Video-

Regarding the opening theme of the TV anime “Chi.: On the Movements of the Earth,” which has been airing since October 2024, I heard the song’s production actually ran into difficulties and the full-length digital release was postponed to the following year.

Because of that, the track has continued to generate buzz even after its release.

One of my students, who’s pretty good with high notes, also sang this song! The vocal range of “Kaijū” is F#3–B4, so I think it’s a relatively easy song for men to sing if they can use their falsetto effectively.

For songs like “Kaijū” that start abruptly, you want to clearly imagine the pitch before you produce the sound.

However, the initial “na” consonant is a nasalized sound and is actually quite tricky to deliver! Try projecting your voice more forward than you think you need to.

The rhythm is intricate, so if you keep a tight groove and sing with small, steady pulses, you should be able to sing freely and comfortably.

It’s a really cool track, so aim for a perfect score!

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Madly in love with one eyeJenīhai98rank/position

JENNY HIGH “Madly in Love with One Eye”

Although it’s a band born from a TV show project, the result is absolutely top-notch.

With a first-rate producer and a first-rate pianist in the lineup, perhaps their success is only natural.

I really hope this band, whose songs are so pleasing to the ear, doesn’t end with this one-off—so they’re my top recommendation.

Only for you, clear skiesYorushika99rank/position

Yorushika – Just Clear Skies for You (MUSIC VIDEO)

Yorushika was formed in 2017 by n-buna, who had been active as a Vocaloid producer, together with vocalist suis.

Their music—woven from n-buna’s exceptional skill as a composer in neatly organizing and channeling a wealth of information into songs, and suis’s captivating, slightly husky voice that handles a wide range of styles—has become indispensable to the J-pop scene in the Reiwa era.

Released in 2018, “Just a Sunny Day for You” surpassed 230 million views on YouTube as of March 2025, making it one of Yorushika’s signature early tracks.

Some women in their 40s might be inclined to shy away, thinking, “Songs these days are kind of complicated, and I’m not sure about singing them at karaoke…,” but “Just a Sunny Day for You” doesn’t have the dense, lyric-packed melody often heard in recent hits.

Each note is enunciated clearly, and the vocal range is very narrow, so it should feel easy to sing.

However, the pitch is high, so those with lower voices may want to adjust the key.

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I don’t want to get out of my futon.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai100rank/position

Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai 'I Don’t Want to Get Out of the Futon'

A B-side track from the 2017 single “Fuyuban” (Winter Edition).

A three-piece rock band formed in 2004.

They’re a relatively recent band, but definitely one I want people to know about.

When this song was uploaded to YouTube, it gained support from overseas listeners and surpassed 2 million views.

It seems we all think the same things, doesn’t it?