[40s] Popular Songs Ranking by Generation [2026]

Introducing the latest top 100 all at once, ranked by the number of views from people in their 40s, taken from this year’s age-group popularity charts!

By looking at the rankings, you’ll see what people in their 40s—who have accumulated a wealth of experiences, still have plenty of energy, and are often in the most fulfilling period of their lives—were listening to at the time.

The playlist is updated weekly.

Playlist

[40s] Popular Songs Ranking by Generation [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		“Roman Hikō” (Romance Flight), a signature song by Kome Kome Club
2	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		A masterpiece that sings of loneliness and passion for the future
3	Get WildTM NETWORK		The singing difficulty of Get Wild is low.
4	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		90s rock, a strong will to chase dreams
5	OverMr.Children		Explanation of Mr.Children’s Vocal Techniques
6	Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa		Theme song of Tokyo Love Story, youthful feelings
7	CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s signature song—an epic and beautiful masterpiece
8	GLORIAZIGGY		ZIGGY’s “GLORIA” has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
9	LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota’s classic, a song of love and youth
10	Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children		The signature ballad from Mr.Children’s biggest hit
11	God of RomanceHirose Kōmi		Kohmi Hirose’s classic hit “God of Romance”
12	Just by you being herekome kome CLUB		A heartwarming classic filled with gratitude and love
13	Summer Days of 1993class		A classic summer hit released in 1993
14	HOWEVERGLAY		A masterpiece that fills love’s slowness with love
15	SaudadePorunogurafiti		Porno Graffitti has a narrow vocal range.
16	Robinsonsupittsu		Spitz’s classic songs bring back warm nostalgia
17	single bedSha ran Q		Sharan Q’s popular hit song, depicting the value of love
18	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Princess Princess’s romantic rock ballad
19	I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN		I Don't Want to Let Go by T-BOLAN
20	JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY		An inspiring ballad masterpiece by THE YELLOW MONKEY
21	TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya		Vocal tips for Fumiya Fujii’s “TRUE LOVE”
22	Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover		Nostalgic songs evoke memories.
23	Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS		The band's first Oricon number-one signature song
24	frecklesJUDY AND MARY		JUDY AND MARY’s million-selling song
25	The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena’s classic heals adult women.
26	FriendsREBECCA		Rebecca’s classic song “Friends” is moving.
27	Over DriveJUDY AND MARY		A classic summer song by JUDY AND MARY from the ’90s
28	The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		Beloved as a classic of youthful romance
29	TouchIwasaki Yoshimi		A signature classic song from the anime Touch
30	cherrysupittsu		Spitz’s signature song about parting and setting off on a journey
31	wailing in griefKudō Shizuka		Shizuka Kudo’s classic song “Dōkoku” is easy to sing.
32	B-BlueBOØWY		BOØWY’s “B-Blue” is an easy-to-sing classic.
33	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A gem of a work that expresses the desire to be free with the one you love
34	Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartShinohara Ryoko with t.komuro		Ryoko Shinohara’s classic song, with Komuro’s sound, has a narrow vocal range.
35	First LoveUtada Hikaru		The appeal of Hikaru Utada’s vocals in ballads
36	innocent worldMr.Children		The famous song “innocent world” by Mr.Children
37	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo’s song of prayer for peace and love
38	DEPARTURESglobe		globe’s classic that captures the poignancy of winter
39	I can’t stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanase		Nanase Aikawa's debut song had a major impact on the '90s rock scene.
40	My RevolutionWatanabe Misato		Misato Watanabe’s “My Revolution” is a moving masterpiece that pierces the heart.
41	Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS		The BLUE HEARTS’ classic song “Be Kind to People.”
42	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD’s iconic 1990s hit “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”)
43	A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi		Karaoke Summer Time Enjoyed with Yumi Matsutoya’s Classic Hits
44	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		Aiko’s signature love song “Kabuto…”
45	I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN		A signature song by DEEN, a poignant classic ballad
46	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		Introducing LINDBERG’s hit songs from the 1990s
47	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		A song of the will to live true to oneself
48	Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi		The appeal and singing tips of Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature ballads
49	BELOVEDGLAY		GLAY’s “BELOVED” is a moving masterpiece.
50	vexing lipsTakahashi Mariko		Mari Takahashi’s famous song “Hagayui Kuchibiru” (Frustrating Lips)
51	White kiteMy Little Lover		Classic summer hits of the ’90s, the nostalgic sound of youthful days
52	Love will winKAN		A powerful love anthem that helps you overcome difficulties
53	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s love songs that resonate with the heart, conveying bonds and gratitude
54	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A classic hit by Spitz that became a smash as a TV drama theme song
55	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		Dracula Oguri: A poignant tale of love and immortality
56	White LoveSPEED		A signature song by SPEED, a classic that sings of eternal winter love.
57	Watarase BridgeMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s classic that echoes at dusk
58	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto’s classic that gives courage and hope
59	That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando		A cheer song for team unity
60	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s smash hit song “Denen” is great for karaoke.
61	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK		THE JAYWALK's signature song, summer version
62	Time Goes ByEvery Little Thing		A universally moving love song about love and growth
63	TemptationGLAY		Signature song by GLAY, featuring an exhilarating melody
64	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T		H Jungle, a popular reggae-style song
65	Winter,againGLAY		GLAY “Winter, again”: a masterpiece that depicts winter scenery
66	I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s classic hit—a great, easy-to-sing song
67	PRIDEImai Miki		Hotei Tomoyasu’s feelings toward Imai Miki…
68	HELLOFukuyama Masaharu		The moving masterpiece by Masaharu Fukuyama, 'HELLO'
69	366 daysHY		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
70	HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc〜en〜Ciel’s “HONEY” is a masterpiece.
71	for a long timeKiroro		Kiroro’s “Nagai Aida” is a song that women in their 40s find easy to sing.
72	Swaying feelingsZARD		A commercial scene where a mother and daughter share musical memories
73	OH MY LITTLE GIRLOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s Heartfelt Love Songs
74	A gentle feelingChara		Vocal techniques in Chara’s “Yasashii Kimochi”
75	suddenlyFIELD OF VIEW		A classic 90s ballad and masterpiece by FIELD OF VIEW
76	La La LaDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s classic song “La La La” is powerful and refreshing.
77	EverythingMISIA		A famous ballad by MISIA, a song that gently relaxes the heart
78	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu		A rock song by Ulfuls that sings about love
79	I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s masterpiece, a poignant song of youth
80	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		A poignant winter ballad themed around snow
81	cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s love songs are featured on many shows
82	This is my way of life.PUFFY		PUFFY’s song used in a McDonald’s commercial
83	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		Makihara Noriyuki’s signature breakup song
84	LOVE PHANTOMB’z		Explanation of B’z’s popular single “Mienai Chikara”
85	On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z		A masterpiece by B’z, a song of deep love and hope
86	MUGO… so sexyKudō Shizuka		Shizuka Kudo's wistful melody captures the heart
87	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s poignant romantic ballad masterpiece
88	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		A classic ballad about breaking up with a lover
89	To the futureKiroro		Singing of gratitude to my mother and hope for the future
90	threadNakajima Miyuki		The charm and influence of Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song “Ito”
91	As I love you selfishly, I won’t hurt anyone but you.B’z		B’z’s smash hit sold 2 million copies.
92	HANABIMr.Children		Mr.Children's 'HANABI' gives me courage.
93	Premium salted grilled Kuroge Wagyu tongue 680 yenOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s gentle love song, the treasures of everyday life
94	StoryAI		The AI known for its husky voice. In the song...
95	After the FestivalKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s classic that portrays the afterglow of love and a wistful sadness
96	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s debut single
97	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		The classic youth anthem, the theme song of SLAM DUNK
98	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		Many of BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature songs encourage many people.
99	budKobukuro		A moving song by Kobukuro that conveys feelings for one’s mother
100	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		A song of life's transience and the hope for renewal