Popular Japanese Girls’ Band Songs Ranking [2026]

short-distance relationshipGO!GO!718876rank/position

short-distance relationship

It’s a lesser-known gem by the legendary girl band GO!GO!7188.

A story that portrays the loneliness of a couple who keep missing each other despite being together.

It reminds us that even when feelings are mutual and the distance between two people is small, things don’t always go well.

Sakura RockCHERRYBLOSSOM77rank/position

Sakura Rock

CHERRYBLOSSOM is a band known for its appealing female dual vocals that unfortunately disbanded in 2010.

Their song “Sakura Rock” is their fourth single, released in 2009, and it was used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Katekyo Hitman Reborn!” The lyrics express how, when the cherry blossom season arrives, you think, “It’s that time of year again,” and remember someone.

That someone was once important but is no longer by your side.

It’s a cherry blossom song packed with a sense of poignancy, set to a rock-influenced sound.

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Crushed by an empty skyamazarashi78rank/position

amazarashi 'Crushed by the Empty Sky'

There are times when you’re hurting or troubled that, rather than listening to upbeat songs, you want to go all-in on something negative—music that’s closer to how you really feel—so you can sink to the bottom, wrestle with it, and find an answer.

Many of amazarashi’s songs hit perfectly for people who are struggling, and “Crushed by an Empty Sky” is exactly one of those tracks.

It’s a song I want people to hear when they’re stuck in their own heads, going in circles, with the frustration only building.

A track that stays by your side and seems to understand how you feel right now can be a real source of strength.

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JulianPRINCESS PRINCESS79rank/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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Hana no YumeChatto Monchī80rank/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.