Popular Japanese Girls’ Band Songs Ranking [2026]

JulianPRINCESS PRINCESS78rank/position

Princess Princess 'Julian'

Just imagining wanting to see someone but being unable to is painful, isn’t it… This is a ballad by PRINCESS PRINCESS, released in 1990 as their 10th single.

It’s a message song addressed to the cat that vocalist Ms.

Nakayama had at the time.

The straightforward vocals suit the relaxed tempo perfectly.

It’s the kind of track that makes you want to really listen closely.

If you think of the person—or being—who is that presence for you as you listen, it’s sure to make you cry.

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Araki Jakkan

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Hana no YumeChatto Monchī79rank/position

Chatmonchy 'Hana no Yume' Music Video

“Hana no Yume” features lyrics where wistfulness and hope coexist, leaving a strong impression.

It’s a song that gently accompanies the listener’s heart through familiar pains and a sense of loss.

With Chatmonchy’s characteristic delicate emotional expression and beautiful melodies, it deeply moves those who listen.

Included on the mini-album “chatmonchy has come.” Its relaxed tempo and simple chord progression make it a great recommendation for beginner bands.

Take your time to savor the lyrics, overflowing with a unique worldview.

Summer Love AdvisorySHISHAMO80rank/position

SHISHAMO “Summer Love Advisory”

It’s a refreshingly exhilarating track from SHISHAMO that truly heralds the arrival of summer.

The protagonist is a girl who’s become a little timid about love.

Even as she stays cautious because of past experiences, her unstoppable feelings build, portrayed over an up-tempo sound.

It’s a number that captures that uniquely summery flutter—an exciting mix of a racing heart and a touch of bittersweet emotion.

Released in June 2023, marking the 10th anniversary of SHISHAMO’s CD debut, the single is also included on the album SHISHAMO 8 from the same year.

It was featured as the CM song for JTB’s “Kokoro Odoru Natsutabi” (Heart-Dancing Summer Trip) campaign, boosting the thrill of summer travel.

Listen to it during a summer drive or a lively BBQ with friends, and it just might multiply the fun many times over.

Forbidden taleBAND-MAID81rank/position

BAND-MAID / Forbidden tale (Official Music Video)

If a woman wants to project a cool, mature edge, BAND-MAID’s songs are indispensable.

BAND-MAID started out as a strongly concept-driven girls’ rock band, but as their career has progressed, their performance level has risen, and today they reign as one of Japan’s leading all-female rock bands.

Their track “Forbidden tale” is their latest song—primarily hard rock—and in the latter half it even features advanced vocal techniques like ad-libbed “feints.” If you can sing it well, even people well-versed in music will likely see you as having serious coolness.

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Ryo

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SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL82rank/position

SCANDAL “SAKURA Goodbye” / Sakura Goodbye – Music Video

A number that became one of SCANDAL’s signature early works, beautifully capturing both the bittersweetness and freshness that accompany graduation scenes.

Its message, told from a true-to-life perspective, carries a power that evokes universal empathy.

The song had existed since the band’s formation and drew attention when it was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s variety show “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!” Its up-tempo rock sound and the sense of parting—and anticipation for a new journey—set against the season of cherry blossoms are sure to resonate as spring arrives.

It can be called a gem of a pop tune that colors a page of youth, perfect for listening to at life’s important milestones.

NO, Thank You!Hōkago Tī Taimu83rank/position

K-ON No Thank You Full HD

This is the second season’s latter-ending theme song from K-On!!, and the eighth single released under the name “Houkago Tea Time.” The main vocals are by Yoko Hikasa, who plays Mio Akiyama, and her voice fits perfectly with the strong, girl-power image and cool melody.

With its hard-driving guitars, danceable rhythm, and a band ensemble that knows when to push and pull, it’s a cool track that’s guaranteed to hype up the crowd if you play it at a school festival!

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KOH-1

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Last Love LetterChatto Monchī84rank/position

Chatmonchy “Last Love Letter” (Live ‘Courtship Tour ♡ 2015’ @ Zepp Tokyo)

Among Chatmonchy’s songs, this track stands out for its memorable bass melody.

When shaping your bass tone with an amp or equalizer, it’s an easy piece to discern and a very helpful reference.

It’s a song that makes you newly appreciate the bass’s dual role as both a rhythm-making instrument and one that can play melodic lines.

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Murakami Shinpei

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