Popular Japanese Girls’ Band Songs Ranking [2026]

I’ll call your name.rakkuraifu57rank/position

LACCO TOWER / I'll Call Your Name [Music Video] (TV Anime “Bungo Stray Dogs” Ending Theme)

This is a heartwarming song that gently sings about the importance of human connection.

Crafted in May 2016 by Luck Life, a four-piece rock band from Osaka, the story brims with the comfort found in calling someone by name and the joy of mutually recognizing each other’s presence.

With a melodious sound and carefully chosen words, the piece reaches out to accompany our everyday lives.

It was also selected as the ending theme for the anime “Bungo Stray Dogs,” resonating with many listeners.

A gem of a medium-tempo ballad, it’s the kind of song you’ll want to hear while thinking of someone dear.

Rice is a side dish.Hōkago Tī Taimu58rank/position

Rice is a side dish.

A humorous song that sings of boundless love for rice has been born.

Its striking lyrics flip the usual perspective by positioning rice—normally considered a side to the main dish—as the “side dish” itself.

To a breezy pop-punk sound, it rattles off pairings of rice with various foods like ramen and okonomiyaki.

Released in September 2010 as a double A-side single by Ho-kago Tea Time, it reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Also performed during the school festival scene in Episode 20 of the anime K-On!!, the track packs laughter and energy while deftly incorporating Kansai’s food culture.

It’s a perfect number for school festivals and live-event interludes.

maximum speedSHISHAMO59rank/position

SHISHAMO “Top Speed”

A heart-pounding SHISHAMO track that kicks off with a thrilling, fast-paced intro.

Released in January 2024, it was featured as the theme song for BOAT RACE 2024 commercials.

The song carries a message that anyone can shine.

Asako Miyazaki’s powerful vocals and the irresistibly catchy melody will have your body moving before you know it! It gives you the courage to believe in yourself and charge forward.

Perfect for running or jogging, and if you play it on your morning commute to work or school, it’ll help you start the day on a positive note.

Packed with everything that makes SHISHAMO great, it’s highly recommended not only for longtime fans but also for first-time listeners!

ColorfulSHISHAMO60rank/position

SHISHAMO “Colorful”

SHISHAMO is a girls’ band that continues to draw popularity with their catchy musical style.

Their bright tunes always energize the scene.

Among their works, the one I especially recommend is Colorful.

While it stands out for its brightness, it’s not a song with an especially wide vocal range.

On top of that, the pitch movement is relatively gentle, so if you can hold pitch normally, aiming for a high score at karaoke isn’t just a dream.

Be sure to check it out.

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counting songamazarashi61rank/position

counting song

A song that carefully counts each event in a life, reexamining its joys and sorrows.

The lyrics weave in the disillusionment felt while trying to live decently as a human being, the difficulty of continuing to trust others, and the importance of having someone with whom you can share your burdens—and it’s impossible not to feel deep empathy.

This work was released in February 2017 and is included on the album “Message Bottle.” When you’re on the verge of losing sight of your purpose or feeling profound loneliness, its warm voice will gently stay by your side and soothe your heart.

tropical nightSHISHAMO62rank/position

SHISHAMO “Tropical Night”

This song, which dazzlingly sets the mood for summer nights, garnered a lot of attention right after its release.

Its pop, catchy sound—so quintessentially SHISHAMO—perfectly matches lyrics that sing of bittersweet summer love.

As you listen, you’re sure to be reminded of the restlessness and quickening heartbeat of summer nights.

This slightly wistful summer tune, tied to nostalgic summer memories, is a track you’ll want to listen to quietly alone as summer draws to a close.

God’s pastimeGO!GO!718863rank/position

GO!GO!7188 – God’s Way of Killing Time (Kamisama no Hima Tsubushi)

The guitar riff, the laid-back movement of the bass, and the harmony that feels like twin vocals are poignantly cool.

I think the expression “a god’s way of killing time” is really lovely.

The acoustic version is cool too, so I hope you’ll give it a listen.