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GLAY Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
GLAY is a rock band from Hakodate, Hokkaido, that began their activities in 1988 and celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2018.
Thirty years is incredible, isn’t it?
Here, we’ve put together a collection of their timeless classics—songs from a band that continues to perform live and produce new music with great energy.
GLAY’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
HOWEVERGLAY1rank/position
GLAY, known for their legendary concert that drew 200,000 people in 1999, released their 12th single in August 1997—a gem of a ballad that became the band’s first million seller.
Written and composed by TAKURO, the song sets a grand melody to lyrics about the preciousness of meeting a loved one and the resolve to move forward beyond past wounds.
It topped the Oricon Weekly Chart for five consecutive weeks and became a social phenomenon, selling a cumulative total of about 1.34 million copies.
Chosen as the ending theme for the TBS drama “Ryodatsuei: Abunai Onna” (Stolen Love: Dangerous Woman), it captured even more listeners’ hearts.
TERU’s emotionally rich vocals blend beautifully with the band’s dramatic sound, making this a masterpiece that feels like it gently stays by your side when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone special.
TemptationGLAY2rank/position
From the very first bars, the searing guitar riff and breakneck rhythm grab listeners and never let go.
This work is GLAY’s 13th single, released in April 1998, and it became a household favorite as the theme song for TDK’s “MiniDisc XA Series” commercial.
The simultaneous release alongside another single sparked buzz at the time, and the result was a megahit that topped the Oricon year-end chart.
Included on the classic album “pure soul,” it holds an important place as a symbol of the band’s rock edge.
It’s like an ignition switch that instantly heats up a live venue, stirring an irresistible urge to thrust your fist in the air.
Sing it at karaoke and it has the power to transform the atmosphere—perfect for turning things up with friends.
BELOVEDGLAY3rank/position
A medium-tempo ballad marked by a guitar intro that feels somehow nostalgic and a warm, embracing melody.
TAKURO’s lyrics, which sing of deep love for one’s dearest and a bond that remains unchanged even as the times shift, are filled with a gentle kindness that seems to stay close to the listener’s heart.
Released in August 1996 as GLAY’s ninth single, the song also became widely known as the theme for the TV drama “A Summer Proposal.” Reaching No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart, it can be considered a pivotal work that cemented the band’s rise.
When you feel overwhelmed by busy days and on the verge of losing yourself, give it a listen.
A person who loves springGLAY4rank/position
A heartwarming mid-tempo number that sings of the preciousness of living and loving as the seasons change.
Its gentle yet powerful message—like enduring the harsh cold of winter while awaiting spring—will resonate deeply.
After being included on the album “BELOVED,” released in November 1996, the song received overwhelming support from fans and was also featured as the B-side of the May 1997 single “Kuchibiru.” In addition, it was used in a commercial for Mitsubishi Motors’ Pajero Jr., making it a beloved track for many.
It’s a classic you’ll want to listen to when welcoming a new season or thinking of someone dear who is far away.
At life’s turning points, why not feel the gentle encouragement it offers?
Together forever…GLAY5rank/position
When asked, “What’s a good wedding song?” I bet many people would mention this one.
GLAY themselves have said they wrote it for weddings—a quintessential classic! It’s a gentle ballad.
In the middle of the ceremony—when sharing the couple’s memories or reading letters—it adds even more sparkle to a moving wedding.
gloriousGLAY6rank/position
GLAY is a rock band that has left a brilliant mark on J-POP history and continues to be beloved across generations.
This song, whose lyrics capture the yearning for the faint romances of youth alongside the realities and hopes felt in adulthood, resonates deeply, and its catchy melody and exhilarating, classic band sound make it an irresistible number.
Released in January 1996 as their eighth single, it was featured in the commercial for Victoria (’96 Victoria) and became their breakout hit, earning the band their first entry into the Oricon Top 10.
It was also included on the acclaimed album BEAT out!, and remains a staple of their live shows, cherished by fans to this day.
Why not give it a listen when you want to reminisce about those days or lift your spirits?
SOUL LOVEGLAY7rank/position
A refreshing love song that portrays the anticipation of a new romance beginning with the arrival of spring.
The protagonist experiences a sudden, fateful encounter, and as their interactions deepen, the song carefully depicts the evolving emotions of discovering ways to live—like how to spend sleepless nights and the importance of human connection.
Released in April 1998, the track was also used as the campaign song for Kanebo Bronze Love ’98 Summer and was included on the album “pure soul,” released in July of the same year.
Its gently enveloping melody and hope-filled lyrics evoke the fluttering excitement of the start of love that everyone has felt.
It’s a must-listen for anyone looking to make a fresh start and embark on a new romance.