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Fun Song Rankings [2026]
Here is the ranking of “feel-good songs” that were popular this year.
These lively, uplifting tracks are perfect for energizing festive occasions, cheering you up when you’re down, and instantly boosting your mood just by listening.
We’ll introduce the most listened-to songs of the year in ranking order!
Fun Song Rankings [2026] (1–10)
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE1rank/position
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Aoi to Natsu” is a captivating song with bright, refreshing sounds and vocals that evoke youth.
If you move your body to this track, you might feel a full-body sense of hope moving toward the future.
Since it’s a fast-tempo song, it’s recommended to keep each movement to two beats or otherwise leave some breathing room; move slowly so your facial expression can also stay relaxed.
If having too many movements makes it hard to feel the fun of the song, focusing on steps might be a good option.
ultra soulB’z2rank/position
The 31st single by the solitary rock unit B’z, which has recorded 15 million-selling singles and 19 million-selling albums to date.
This rock tune is widely known as one of B’z’s signature songs, and many people have likely heard it at least once as the theme song for the World Aquatics Championships broadcasts.
With its energetic melody and chorus-heavy hook, it’s a great song for getting everyone hyped together at karaoke.
However, because the vocal range is quite wide, be sure to adjust the key on the karaoke machine if it doesn’t suit your voice.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE3rank/position
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s new anime tie-in song is a refreshing pop-rock track that sings of the radiance and bittersweetness of youth.
Chosen as the opening theme for a TV anime, its lively melody and profound lyrics have captured the hearts of many listeners.
About ten years since the band’s formation, this song showcases their musical growth.
If you’re dancing with kids, we recommend moving energetically to the bright rhythm.
It’s a wonderful song that everyone can enjoy singing together, letting you feel the joy of youth!
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy4rank/position
Vaundy’s “Kaiju no Hanauta” features a strikingly bright melody, and the way the chorus opens up like a widening landscape makes it a song that lifts your spirits.
Dancing to a track that puts you in a positive mood can make moving your body even more enjoyable.
Because it’s such an upbeat song, I recommend incorporating bouncy movements to match it, and being mindful of expressing a sense of fun in your facial expressions.
Imagining how the scenery suddenly expands in the chorus, using movements that spread your arms wide is also a key point for conveying the song’s world.
A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko5rank/position
This is the 11th single by singer Yoko Takahashi, written as the opening theme for the TV anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Although it’s an anime song, it’s popular even among listeners who don’t know the series, and it consistently ranks high in karaoke charts.
Its arrangement—pop yet majestic—and its powerful melody really boost your energy when you sing it.
It’s a track that transcends eras and genres, a number that dominated the karaoke scene of the Heisei era.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE6rank/position
This song delivers a powerful message—“Let’s live brightly and face forward”—that truly resonates.
Released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in 2023, it was written as the theme for the TV drama “Even If It’s Only Sunday Night.” Its hopeful lyrics and lively melody blend beautifully, inspiring courage and a positive outlook on life.
The piece embodies the strength to overcome limits and the importance of staying true to oneself, and its universal message has captivated many listeners.
It has also garnered widespread acclaim, including Best Video at MTV VMAJ 2023 in November and the 65th Japan Record Award.
Perfect for morning exercises or school sports days, its upbeat vibe brings out children’s energy and is sure to warm the hearts of the audience as well.
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS7rank/position
A four-piece rock band whose name comes from a coined term with contradictory meanings like “cool coward” and “splendid wimp,” RADWIMPS’ song was written specifically as an insert track for the animated film Your Name, which became a social phenomenon.
The emotionally charged lyrics that tie in with the film’s story are outstanding.
With a thrilling, fast-paced arrangement, it’s guaranteed to lift your spirits from the very first notes.
A modern rock tune with punchy phrases that will liven up any karaoke session.
Shut up.Ado8rank/position
A female singer with a modern background as a utaite, Ado made a sensational debut while still in high school with this first major digital-only single.
Written and composed by Vocaloid producer syudou, the song quickly went viral on social media, especially TikTok, becoming a cultural phenomenon.
Its shocking lyrics and vocals, which cut through the stress of contemporary society, are sure to resonate in karaoke as well.
It’s a hard-hitting rock tune with a powerful impact—perfect for belting out when you feel like shouting at karaoke.
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai9rank/position
This is the second single by singer-songwriter Ai Otsuka, who also shines as the vocalist of the six-member band Rabbit and captivates fans with her cute singing voice.
The song was used as the ending theme for the 2004 season of the variety show “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!” and is well known for bringing Ai Otsuka widespread recognition.
Its pop melody and arrangement that makes you want to add call-and-response lines will lift the energy in any karaoke room.
A refreshing number that has long been beloved as a karaoke staple.
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS10rank/position
TRAIN-TRAIN, the major-label 5th single that was used as the theme song for the TV drama High School Graffiti and is known as one of their signature tracks.
Its straightforward, not-just-pretty words message proves how THE BLUE HEARTS earned overwhelming support from junior high and high school students nationwide.
The tempo is fast, so you need to be careful not to fall behind the rhythm, but because the melody doesn’t have big ups and downs, it’s easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident singers.
It’s a rock tune everyone knows, guaranteed to fire up any karaoke session.