Happy Song Rankings [2026]

sense of distanceHakoniiwa Ririi78rank/position

Hakoniwa Lily “Sense of Distance” (Anime “Aharen-san wa Hakarenai” Ending Theme) [Music Video]

Hakoniwa Lily’s “Kyori-kan” is a song about the relationship between two people who are close yet far, and far yet close, before they start dating.

Hakoniwa Lily, who also serves as a guest vocalist for the creator collective HoneyWorks, released this single in 2022.

It was also used as the ending theme for the anime “Aharen-san wa Hakarenai.” The lyrics, which depict the happiness of everyday life with someone you love and the fluttery feeling of being mistaken for a couple, make your heart skip a beat as you listen.

In the end, the distance between the two disappears and their feelings reach each other, so listening will leave you in an incredibly happy mood!

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Birthday songSKELT 8 BAMBINO79rank/position

Thank you for being born… a moving tear-jerker song [MV] Birthday Song / Skelton Eight Bambino

Birthday Song is a heartwarming birthday tune by SKELT 8 BAMBINO, filled with gratitude for being born and wishes for happiness to come.

Its lyrics, which sing of the meaning of your existence and the joy of living, gently wrap the heart of the person celebrating their birthday and bless their special day.

Released in November 2014 and included on the album A Bouquet for You of That Day, which brims with appreciation for someone special, this track is recommended for those who want to sincerely say “congratulations” on a loved one’s birthday, as well as for those who wish to learn to truly love themselves.

sparklingHoneyWorks feat. Hakoniiwa Ririi80rank/position

Kira Kira / HoneyWorks feat. Hakonowa Lily (TV anime “Is It True You’re Getting Married?” opening theme) [Music Video]

This song depicts everything from the heart-fluttering moment of falling in love to vows of forever, wrapped in a bright and refreshing sound.

Clear, airy vocals intertwine with a positive message to kindle a sure sense of hope in the listener’s heart.

Released in October 2024, it was also used as the opening theme for the anime “Is It True That We’re Getting Married?” and has drawn attention as a track that cheers on the start of new romance.

Packed with the charm of HoneyWorks feat.

Haconiwa Lily, this one song will gently give you a push when you’re unsure about your feelings for someone or when you want to take a step forward in an important relationship.

A world that sways around youMarushii81rank/position

Marcy – The world that sways around you (Official Music Video)

A refreshing track by Marcy that captures the exhilaration of traveling with a lover and the unassuming tenderness found in everyday life.

The words woven by vocalist Ukyo Yoshida convey a deep love for “you” that grows despite his clumsiness, along with an earnest wish to stay together forever.

It reminds us that a relationship where you can laugh about little things becomes a warm refuge amid the whirlwind of daily life.

Released in May 2025, the song also serves as the image song for a JTB commercial, and just listening to it fills you with the thrill of travel.

If you listen with the glittering memories you’ve shared with someone special in your heart, it may deepen the bond between the two of you.

birthdayKumaki Anri82rank/position

Anri Kumaki “Birthday”

It’s a song filled with a mother’s feelings of “Thank you for being born,” making it perfect for celebrations! Anri Kumaki’s “Birthday,” well known as the theme song for the TV program segment “Mebae,” which celebrates newborn lives.

In the song, a mother looks back on the day her child was born.

It’s a warm piece that brings back, in a flash, the joy of birth and the feelings of that moment.

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GIFTMr.Children83rank/position

Mr.Children「GIFT」Music Video(Short ver.)

A song that’s also popular as a birthday tune, Mr.Children’s “GIFT.” Listening to it, you can really feel how deeply someone is cherishing a very important person.

For those who struggled to conceive or went through a difficult pregnancy due to various complications, it might be a song that brings tears.

The joy of finally meeting your child is incomparable.

This song renews that joy and the warmth of your little one.

Let’s treasure and lovingly raise this precious child, a true gift who has come into the world.

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A Lump of LoveKinKi Kids84rank/position

A Lump of Love / KinKi Kids (cover by Rune)

A track with memorable lyrics from a woman’s perspective, included as the B-side to KinKi Kids’ 13th single “Hey! Minna Genki Kai?” released in November 2001.

Tsuyoshi Domoto wrote the lyrics and Koichi Domoto composed the music, and the song is cherished as one of KinKi Kids’ signature numbers.

Its simple yet evocative melody creates a warm atmosphere filled with love.

Depicting the importance of the love that overflows in the everyday lives of couples, this piece is perfect for moments when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone special, as a message video for an anniversary, or as wedding BGM.