Popular Japanese Girls’ Band Songs Ranking [2026]

One thing I want to ask youSHISHAMO96rank/position

SHISHAMO "One Thing I Want to Ask You"

Released digitally in June 2025, SHISHAMO’s “Kimi ni Kikitai Hitotsu no Koto” is a slightly fast song with a tempo of 183, but since the vocal range is A#3–D#5, which is comfortable for many female singers, it’s quite singable as long as you lock into the rhythm.

The song is in 4/4 time; rather than feeling it loosely, it’s easier to catch the groove if you follow the drums and divide the beats more finely, slicing each note.

In the chorus especially, be mindful of the rhythm, and because the melody runs continuously, if you find it hard to find spots to breathe, try not to sustain the ends of phrases—cut them off instead.

As you get used to it, you’ll gradually find places to breathe, so until then, focus on a clipped, rhythmic delivery!

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Kubota Mami

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My lover is Santa ClausSCANDAL97rank/position

My lover is Santa Claus

Yumi Matsutoya’s “My Lover Is Santa Claus” is another classic that many artists have covered.

It’s a very popular Christmas song, but if you listen closely to the lyrics, you’ll see how charming it really is.

This one also does a great job of heightening the Christmas mood!

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Murakami Shinpei

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Mass-produced boyfriendSHISHAMO98rank/position

SHISHAMO “Mass-Produced Boyfriend”

Released in June 2019, it’s one of the most striking songs in SHISHAMO’s catalog! With Asako Miyazaki’s candid vocals, the heartbreak and loneliness of unrequited love resonate deeply with listeners.

Though not based on real experiences, the lyrics are written from the perspective of an imaginary protagonist, like a short manga, and they have struck a chord with many people.

Comparing yourself to the boyfriend chosen by the person you like…

hasn’t everyone felt that at some point? I think it’s a song that brings back the bittersweet memories of youth.

DepartureSCANDAL99rank/position

SCANDAL 「Departure」 ‐Music Video

The four-member girls’ rock band SCANDAL released “Departure” in 2014.

This song is the first for which the members handled both lyrics and composition, and it’s a love song that conveys a faint, bittersweet feeling that tightens the chest.

She’s likely thinking of the boyfriend she broke up with and will never see again; the memory of viewing the night cherry blossoms left an especially vivid impression on her heart, and every time she sees those blossoms, every time that season comes, she’s reminded of him.

The title “Departure” carries meanings like “setting out from where you are” and “departure,” which conveys her intention to bring closure to her own heart.

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utatane

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Smoke of LoveChatto Monchī100rank/position

Chatmonchy “Love’s Smoke” Music Video

This track stands out for Eriko Hashimoto’s delicate vocals and the band’s light, brisk sound.

The lyrics convey the pounding excitement of falling in love and the desire to be lost in a world for just the two of you.

Released in March 2006 as Chatmonchy’s first major-label single, it drew attention by being chosen as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s music program “JAPAN COUNTDOWN.” The lyrics vividly portray the feelings of someone in love, and the refreshing melody evokes the arrival of spring.

It’s a recommended number for those newly in love or anyone wanting to look back on memories with someone special.