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Popular Japanese Girls’ Band Songs Ranking [2026]

I’ve gathered a variety of popular Japanese girls’ band songs, both old and new.

The songs are presented in a ranking format based on video view counts.

Take a look to see which tracks are popular and use it as a reference.

Popular Japanese Girls' Band Songs Ranking [2026] (41–50)

BYE BYESHISHAMO41rank/position

The summer promo commercial for the Shinken Zemi Junior High Course features a song by SHISHAMO, known for its refreshing, pleasant sound.

Despite its catchy, memorable melody, the lyrics are filled with lingering heartbreak that just won’t fade.

This summer’s message is all about saying goodbye to the version of yourself that keeps moping and clinging to past relationships.

The slightly languid mood hints at an attachment that hasn’t quite been let go.

It’s a recommended track for anyone who’s experienced heartbreak or wants to shake off an unforgettable love and take a step forward.

I walked home across the birthday cake.Chatto Monchī42rank/position

Chatmonchy “I Walked Home Across a Birthday Cake” Music Video
I walked home across the birthday cake.Chatto Monchī

A catchy yet profound piece of guitar rock that lightly sings about a life taken one step at a time.

It’s a track by the Tokushima-born band Chatmonchy, included on their classic 2011 release YOU MORE.

Though the arrangement is simple band-style, the tight rhythm and the ensemble of guitar tones are standout points.

The lyrics brim with humor, and the poppy melody is downright charming.

While it doesn’t radiate an overtly bright, hope-filled message, it never leaves you feeling pessimistic.

How about gifting it as a birthday present to someone who gives their all day after day?

Bus RomanceChatmonchy43rank/position

Chatmonchy 'Bus Romance' Music Video
Bus Romance Chatmonchy

Chatmonchy is a two-piece rock band whose influence is widely acknowledged by leading girl bands at the forefront of the J-POP scene.

“Bus Romance,” included as the B-side to their 4th single “There Is No Tomorrow for the Girls,” was featured in a commercial for Lotte’s Ghana Milk Chocolate.

When you’re in a long-distance relationship, the joy of being able to meet always comes paired with the parting that follows, making your heart feel like it might burst.

It’s a heartfelt number with an ending that those who have overcome hardships to find happiness will surely relate to.

DadPRINCESS PRINCESS44rank/position

Puri Puri Papa ~ Moonlight Story
DadPRINCESS PRINCESS

A masterpiece that captures the father–daughter relationship from a warm perspective.

Centered on the episode of a daughter introducing her new life partner to her father, it carefully depicts the bond between parent and child from birth through adolescence to the present day in adulthood.

Packed with the charm of PRINCESS PRINCESS, this work was included on the album “LOVERS,” released in November 1989, and became familiar as the song used in KDD’s “001” commercial.

With its warm vocals and melody, it has been embraced across generations and is beloved by many as a song to express gratitude to fathers at weddings.

On that night that couldn’t become the futureamazarashi45rank/position

amazarashi 'On That Night We Couldn't Become the Future' Music Video
On that night that couldn’t become the futureamazarashi

A song released by amazarashi in 2019.

The lyrics feel like they’re venting all the struggles they’ve faced.

Their harsh journey and setbacks are portrayed just as they are, allowing listeners to overlay the song with their own past.

It makes you look back at yourself and feel your heart heat up.

If I sing to the skyamazarashi46rank/position

amazarashi “Sing to the Sky” Music Video | My Hero Academia opening theme
If I sing to the skyamazarashi

An emotional rock tune that portrays the strength to charge toward the future while carrying despair and pain.

The earnest vocals intertwine with the high-velocity band sound, shattering the sense of stagnation and delivering an overwhelming rush that feels like it opens up into the sky.

It was used as the opening theme for the second cour of season 2 of the TV anime My Hero Academia and released as the fourth single in September 2017.

Amazarashi’s worldview is perfectly linked with the anime’s passionate story, and just listening to this track is enough to set your heart racing.

It’s recommended for times when you hit a wall and feel like giving up, or when you need to fire yourself up.

It gives you the courage to take a step forward, even while carrying your pain!

We’re in the car again today.Hump Back47rank/position

Hump Back – “We’re in the car again today” Music Video
We’re in the car again today.Hump Back

Hump Back is a girls’ rock band that expresses everyday joys and struggles with down-to-earth lyrics.

Included on their album “Ningen Nano sa,” this song portrays their journey.

Released in March 2021, it reflects their experiences on tour.

Its brisk rhythm and powerful vocals are striking, giving listeners courage.

Momoko Hayashi’s singing is passionate and moving.

The lyrics, which sing of growth and bonds while pursuing dreams, are also noteworthy.

Recommended for those who want to meet a new version of themselves or strive together with friends.

If you listen while driving, it may help you look forward with a positive heart.

Love SpiritsChatto Monchī48rank/position

Chatmonchy 'Love Spirits' Music Video
Love SpiritsChatto Monchī

A Chatmonchy love song that conveys the ache of romance with a rock sound.

Its catchy lyrics and driving melody resonate deeply.

Released in 2006, it was also used as the ending theme for the music variety show “HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP.” With a unique worldview and a bittersweet depiction of young love intricately intertwined, this piece seems to speak for those struggling with matters of the heart.

In the moments when your feelings for someone overflow, listening to this song might just clear your mind.

Oh my loveHump Back49rank/position

Hump Back – “Oh My Love” Music Video
Oh my loveHump Back

This song is filled with deep affection for cherishing the small moments of everyday life, marking the irreplaceable milestone of welcoming a new family member.

The vocalist’s clear, soaring voice blends comfortably with the straightforward, powerful band sound, warmly enveloping the listener’s heart.

Featured as the first track on the album “Hump Back,” released in March 2025, this piece heralded Hump Back’s return to activity.

On the morning of the release day, they also appeared live on the TBS program “Love it!” and performed in the studio, which became a talking point.

It’s perfect for times when parents want to reaffirm their love for their children, or to play during relaxed family time at home.

C7GO!GO!718850rank/position

Released in October 2001, this song by GO!GO!7188 is packed with the band’s unique charm.

While influenced by surf rock and punk, its melody carries a distinctly Japanese sensibility.

The lyrics capture the delicate emotions of a woman in her early twenties—breakups and reunions with a lover, the conflicts of being alone.

It’s also striking that the song depicts her picking up a guitar, imitating the person she has feelings for—a poignant image many listeners have surely related to.

It’s a must-listen for anyone grappling with the complexities of love.