Popular Japanese Girls’ Band Songs Ranking [2026]

Loving UniverseSCANDAL85rank/position

SCANDAL 'Love-Strike Universe' / Koi suru Universe - Music Video

A SCANDAL song that portrays a sweet and bittersweet crush.

The lyrics, which depict a special world just for the two of them, are striking and convey the dreamlike atmosphere of the moment you fall in love.

Released in February 2018, the track was also featured in a web animation movie created in collaboration with Bourbon, capturing the hearts of many.

It’s the perfect song for those moments when your feelings of love overflow or when you want to feel the preciousness of time spent with someone you like.

Recommended not only for those with unrequited love, but also for anyone who wants to look back on memories with someone special.

CircusHump Back86rank/position

Hump Back – Circus [Official Video]

Hump Back is a three-piece girls’ band that drew attention with their major debut single “Dear, Boy.” “Circus,” included on their second mini-album hanamuke, is a number with Hump Back’s signature emotional melodies and straightforward rock sound that feels great.

Pay attention to the beat shifting between 3/4 and 4/4—if the whole band isn’t mindful, the ensemble won’t lock in.

With an arrangement that carries a hint of wistfulness, it’s a rock tune perfect for a sentimental winter and sure to excite even as a party piece.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Self-revolutionSHISHAMO87rank/position

SHISHAMO “Self Revolution”

A track marked by storytelling that brilliantly captures the hearts of young people and a poppy, catchy melody line.

Centered on themes of self-transformation and challenge, it delivers a powerful, positive message.

Released by SHISHAMO in January 2025, the song was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Flowers Bloom, Like Asura.” Its uplifting sound pairs perfectly with lyrics that deftly express the emotions of today’s youth.

With both drive and comfort, this rock tune is perfect for belting out with full energy at karaoke!

Christmasamazarashi88rank/position

amazarashi Christmas – Full Music Box Arrangement / Christmas – ACE Fantasy

This amazarashi song paints a winter scene filled with kindness.

Its unique worldview—where the beauty of falling snow intersects with the cruelty of the world—is striking.

Released in November 2010, it’s an early signature work that shines with profound lyrics and a distinctive musical style.

It delicately conveys complex emotions where personal confessions and prayers for the world, hope and despair, are all intertwined.

The melody, which lets you feel the pain and sorrow within beauty, is recommended for those who wish to spend Christmas night quietly alone.

You can fully savor its unique melody even in a music box version.

To the moonHump Back89rank/position

Hump Back – To the Moon (Official Music Video)

This is a song by Hump Back that portrays the small pains and frustrations we feel in everyday life.

It’s included on the mini-album “Yoru ni Nattara” and was also used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “Ongaku-ryu ~ONRYU~.” Its short two-minute length and straightforward band sound are standout features, evoking an image of emotions being expressed head-on.

The subtle appearance of the word “moon” in the lyrics also conjures up the scene of quietly reflecting at night.

It’s a song that stays close to an introspective mind while encouraging the courage to move forward.

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kappamaki

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I had been waiting for summer.amazarashi90rank/position

amazarashi "I Was Waiting for Summer"

A song I’d like to introduce as one you’ll want to listen to over and over is “We Were Waiting for Summer.” It’s a track released by the rock band amazarashi.

At first glance, it sounds like a fast-paced, exhilarating pop song, but if you listen closely, you’ll realize that’s not quite the case.

This is a bit of a spoiler, but the lyrics depict summer vacation from the perspectives of four different characters.

And as you read each set of lyrics carefully, a heartrending truth comes to light.

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yamamoto

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Meteor Shower at DawnSCANDAL91rank/position

SCANDAL “Dawn Meteor Shower” / Yoake no Ryūseigun – Music Video

This song features a refreshing tone and a catchy, cute melody.

It’s a track by SCANDAL, a girls’ band formed in Osaka Prefecture in 2006.

It was released in 2014 as their 19th single.

A positive song that sings about the bonds between friends.

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Araki Jakkan

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