Popular Japanese Girls’ Band Songs Ranking [2026]

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO1rank/position

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

An energetic rock number that blows away the fatigue from weekday work and study.

Included on SHISHAMO’s album “SHISHAMO 4,” released in February 2017, this track is widely known as an NTT Docomo commercial song.

As an anthem cheering on people who work hard every day, it resonates with many listeners.

The lyrics, filled with a forward-looking determination to go see the person who supports you on the weekend, are perfect for women giving their all each day.

The key change in the chorus is exhilarating, and it’s sure to be a hit if you sing it together at karaoke.

Pick it when you want to liven up a girls’ night out.

Dear, boyHump Back2rank/position

Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

An archetypal rock number that rides on a driving, exhilarating sound to teach us the value of never giving up on our dreams.

This song stands beside the inner turmoil of a heart wavering between ideals and harsh reality, and its warm message—like a pat on the back urging you to start walking again, even if you take the long way around—is its greatest charm.

Knowing that vocalist Momoko Hayashi drew on notes from her teenage years to craft words to her former companions also gives it a true-to-life authenticity.

Released in June 2018 as their major-label debut, the track also served in tie-ins such as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02.” I highly recommend giving it a listen when you feel close to giving up or want to fire yourself up again.

It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī3rank/position

Chatmonchy “I’ll Be Dyed” Music Video

A mid-tempo number where the loneliness that drifts through the night city intersects with thoughts of someone special.

Wandering down an unfamiliar street, narrowing their eyes through cigarette smoke, the protagonist’s wavering emotions are vividly captured in lyrics by Akiko Fukuoka.

Eriko Hashimoto’s soaring vocals deliver a stinging blend of bitterness and wistfulness—a song that conveys the complexities of a woman’s heart.

Released as a single in November 2008, it was written as the theme song for the late-night NTV drama “Tonsura.” It also drew attention for being the first time Seiji Kameda served as producer, and it broke into the top 10 on the Oricon charts.

It has become a signature track, repeatedly included on releases such as the album “Kokuhaku” and various best-of compilations.

A song that stays by your side on nights when love leaves you swaying and you want to cherish your time alone.

Hey,SHISHAMO4rank/position

SHISHAMO “Hey,”

Set to a breezy melody that captures the bittersweetness of unrequited love, this piece is included on SHISHAMO’s album “SHISHAMO 5,” released in June 2018.

It delicately portrays the urge to call out “Hey” to the one you like and the inner conflict of not quite having the courage to do so, resonating with many listeners.

Chosen as the commercial song for “Calpis Water” starting in July of the same year, the track greatly boosted the band’s recognition and is perfect for getting hyped with friends! If you find it hard to honestly express your feelings of love, this song might be a great way to put your emotions into words.

OH！SHISHAMO5rank/position

SHISHAMO「OH！」

This is a Sō commercial featuring SHISHAMO, Suzu Hirose, and around 1,000 teenagers performing one of the band’s signature songs, “OH!”.

Titled the “Zenryoku Gassō-bu” (Full-Power Ensemble Club) version, the CM has the youths joining in with brass and ensemble parts alongside SHISHAMO’s performance.

The song “OH!”, played in the ad, was released in 2019 and is a track that showcases the band’s trademark catchiness, brightness, and uplifting lyrics.

Many listeners have likely found encouragement in its message—“Even if it’s rough around the edges, let’s give it our all and push straight ahead!”—which offers a supportive nudge forward.

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You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO6rank/position

SHISHAMO “You and the Summer Festival”

This song is super catchy and fun to listen to, but from a drummer’s perspective it actually uses a ton of techniques and grooves you’ll want to have under your belt.

First up is the hi-hat bark used in the intro.

It’s a technique where you strike the hi-hat while it’s open and immediately close it to produce a short “chick” sound—often heard in fills.

Next is the closed rimshot that appears in the B section of the second verse.

You lay the stick across the snare, press the head lightly with your palm, and strike the rim with the stick.

Neither of these will produce a clean sound until you’re used to them, so practice them repeatedly.

In terms of grooves, the track features an array of patterns—8-beat, 4-beat, and beats built around the floor tom with the high tom woven in—so many that we can’t list them all here.

Since the song moves along at an up-tempo pace, it’s best to understand each groove in your head before you play so you don’t get bogged down at the transitions.

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MPRINCESS PRINCESS7rank/position

M – PRINCESS PRINCESS (Princess Princess) (Full)

One of PRINCESS PRINCESS’s signature songs, passionately singing about the pain of heartbreak.

The sense of loss after losing a lover, paired with the strength to keep looking forward, rides on the members’ earnest vocals and strikes straight to the heart.

Included on the 1988 album “LET’S GET CRAZY” and released as a single the following year, the song was also featured in NHK’s morning drama “Dan Dan,” and is beloved across generations.

It’s a track that resonates not only when you want to get fired up at karaoke, but also when you need to soothe the wounds of a broken heart.

It might be nice to sing it together while reminiscing about a love from the past.

Love SongGO!GO!71888rank/position

Koi no Uta / GO!GO!7188

Evoking both wistfulness and passion, Koi no Uta is one of GO!GO!7188’s signature tracks, with the low end giving the entire song a rich thickness.

Its medium tempo features a root-focused bass line, making it easy to check your left-hand basic form and perfect for practicing steady time.

In the chorus, the note count increases, letting you develop a feel for expressing the song’s dynamics through contrasts in intensity.

Since you can focus on producing solid, ringing notes, it’s recommended for beginner bassists who want to build their fundamentals over spring break.

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The seasons die one after another.amazarashi9rank/position

amazarashi “Seasons Die One After Another” — Tokyo Ghoul √A ending theme

A literary rock number that portrays the will to face forward amid the cycle of life and despair.

Hiromu Akita’s soaring, earnest vocals overlap with beautiful piano and strings to create a stunning soundscape.

This song by amazarashi—whose music is praised for reaching deep into the human heart—was released as their first single in February 2015.

Chosen as the ending theme for the anime Tokyo Ghoul √A, it drew major attention for its deep connection to the series’ dark worldview.

It was later included on the album “Sekai Shuusoku 2116.” When you’re struggling to keep living while carrying old wounds and regrets, this work will surely give you a push forward.

I touched an angel!Hōkago Tī Taimu10rank/position

I Touched an Angel!

“Touched by an Angel,” known as an insert song from the anime K-On!! by the band Ho-kago Tea Time, is a tear-jerking band ballad filled with heartfelt gratitude passed from seniors to juniors.

Included on the album Ho-kago Tea Time II released in October 2010, it has come to be loved as a classic graduation song beyond the bounds of the series.

Rather than dwelling only on sadness at parting, its warm lyrics trust in the bonds that will continue, gently comforting the listener.

It’s a song that makes you feel the miracle of meeting and hope for the future.

We also recommend singing it at karaoke during farewell parties or graduation season while reminiscing about the days spent with dear friends and juniors.