[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	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		90s rock, a strong will to chase dreams
4	Get WildTM NETWORK		TM NETWORK’s hit number, ‘…
5	OverMr.Children		90s rock and wistful melodies
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	LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota’s classic, a song of love and youth
9	God of RomanceHirose Kōmi		Kohmi Hirose’s classic hit “God of Romance”
10	Just by you being herekome kome CLUB		A heartwarming classic filled with gratitude and love
11	Summer Days of 1993class		A classic summer hit released in 1993
12	HOWEVERGLAY		A masterpiece that fills love’s slowness with love
13	SaudadePorunogurafiti		Porno Graffitti has a narrow vocal range.
14	single bedSha ran Q		Sharan Q’s popular hit song, depicting the value of love
15	Robinsonsupittsu		A signature song by Spitz, a classic that comforts the heart
16	I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN		I Don't Want to Let Go by T-BOLAN
17	GLORIAZIGGY		The rock ba… that sparked the band boom of the ’80s
18	JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The Yellow Monkey's classic song 'JAM' is easy to sing.
19	TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya		Vocal tips for Fumiya Fujii’s “TRUE LOVE”
20	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Princess Princess’s romantic rock ballad
21	Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover		Nostalgic songs evoke memories.
22	Tomorrow Never knowsMr.Children		A classic that portrays hope and courage, a power that drives us toward the future
23	The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena’s classic heals adult women.
24	frecklesJUDY AND MARY		JUDY AND MARY’s million-selling song
25	Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS		A passionate song of roses, a timeless classic that resonates with the heart
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	wailing in griefKudō Shizuka		Shizuka Kudo’s classic song “Dōkoku” is easy to sing.
31	B-BlueBOØWY		BOØWY’s classic song “B-Blue” is easy to sing.
32	Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartShinohara Ryoko with t.komuro		Ryoko Shinohara’s classic song, with Komuro’s sound, has a narrow vocal range.
33	First LoveUtada Hikaru		The appeal of Hikaru Utada’s vocals in ballads
34	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		Aiko’s signature love song “Kabuto…”
35	innocent worldMr.Children		The famous song “innocent world” by Mr.Children
36	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
37	cherrysupittsu		Spitz’s signature love song
38	I can’t stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanase		Nanase Aikawa's debut song had a major impact on the '90s rock scene.
39	My RevolutionWatanabe Misato		Misato Watanabe’s “My Revolution” is a moving masterpiece that pierces the heart.
40	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD’s iconic 1990s hit “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”)
41	A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi		Karaoke Summer Time Enjoyed with Yumi Matsutoya’s Classic Hits
42	DEPARTURESglobe		globe’s classic that captures the poignancy of winter
43	Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS		The BLUE HEARTS’ classic song “Be Kind to People.”
44	I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN		A signature song by DEEN, a poignant classic ballad
45	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		Introducing LINDBERG’s hit songs from the 1990s
46	vexing lipsTakahashi Mariko		Mari Takahashi’s famous song “Hagayui Kuchibiru” (Frustrating Lips)
47	White kiteMy Little Lover		Classic summer hits of the ’90s, the nostalgic sound of youthful days
48	Love will winKAN		A powerful love anthem that helps you overcome difficulties
49	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		A song of the will to live true to oneself
50	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s love songs that resonate with the heart, conveying bonds and gratitude
51	Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi		The appeal and singing tips of Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature ballads
52	BELOVEDGLAY		GLAY’s “BELOVED” is a moving masterpiece.
53	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A classic song by Spitz, a hymn to youth and hope
54	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		Dracula Oguri: A poignant tale of love and immortality
55	White LoveSPEED		A signature song by SPEED, a classic that sings of eternal winter love.
56	Watarase BridgeMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s classic that echoes at dusk
57	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto’s classic that gives courage and hope
58	Time Goes ByEvery Little Thing		A universally moving love song about love and growth
59	That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando		A cheer song for team unity
60	TemptationGLAY		Signature song by GLAY, featuring an exhilarating melody
61	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s smash hit song “Denen” is great for karaoke.
62	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK		THE JAYWALK's signature song, summer version
63	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T		H Jungle, a popular reggae-style song
64	Winter,againGLAY		GLAY “Winter, again”: a masterpiece that depicts winter scenery
65	I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s classic hit—a great, easy-to-sing song
66	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		An inspiring classic that sings of peace and love, a karaoke staple
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	Swaying feelingsZARD		A commercial scene where a mother and daughter share musical memories
71	OH MY LITTLE GIRLOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s Heartfelt Love Songs
72	HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc〜en〜Ciel’s “HONEY” is a masterpiece.
73	for a long timeKiroro		Kiroro’s “Nagai Aida” is a song that women in their 40s find easy to sing.
74	suddenlyFIELD OF VIEW		A classic 90s ballad and masterpiece by FIELD OF VIEW
75	La La LaDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s classic song “La La La” is powerful and refreshing.
76	A gentle feelingChara		A female singer-so… who gained popularity for her unique musical style
77	EverythingMISIA		MISIA’s signature winter song, a track portraying the heartache of a love growing apart
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	This is my way of life.PUFFY		PUFFY’s song used in a McDonald’s commercial
82	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		Makihara Noriyuki’s signature breakup song
83	LOVE PHANTOMB’z		Explanation of B’z’s popular single “Mienai Chikara”
84	MUGO… so sexyKudō Shizuka		Shizuka Kudo's wistful melody captures the heart
85	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		A classic ballad about breaking up with a lover
86	To the futureKiroro		A masterpiece that sings of feelings for a loved one
87	On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z		A masterpiece by B’z, a song of deep love and hope
88	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s poignant romantic ballad masterpiece
89	threadNakajima Miyuki		The charm and influence of Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song “Ito”
90	As I love you selfishly, I won’t hurt anyone but you.B’z		B’z’s smash hit sold 2 million copies.
91	HANABIMr.Children		Mr.Children's 'HANABI' gives me courage.
92	Premium salted grilled Kuroge Wagyu tongue 680 yenOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s gentle love song, the treasures of everyday life
93	StoryAI		The AI known for its husky voice. In the song...
94	After the FestivalKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s classic that portrays the afterglow of love and a wistful sadness
95	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		The classic youth anthem, the theme song of SLAM DUNK
96	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		Many of BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature songs encourage many people.
97	cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s signature song, a sweet love tune
98	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		A love ballad by Masaharu Fukuyama that portrays parting and love
99	Secret of my heartKuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki’s signature song, a masterpiece that expresses her feelings
100	Sign of LovePUFFY		PUFFY's 'Ai no Shirushi' — a famous, easy-to-sing song in a low key