Happy Song Rankings [2026]
Here is the ranking of the “happy songs” that were popular this year.
Songs that make you feel warm and happy just by listening.
You can sense kindness seeping through the lyrics of every track.
We present the most listened-to songs of the year in ranking order.
Playlist
| Happy Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | bouquetback number |  play_arrow | A wistful love song by back number |
| 2 | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Just because our feelings are mutual doesn't mean everything will go smoothly... |
| 3 | Even if we get married somedayMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | A classic song that depicts the gentle affection of a couple |
| 4 | 1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A masterpiece from Official HIGE DANDism’s Escaparade |
| 5 | Love SongGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A signature song by GReeeeN that sings about love for a partner |
| 6 | 441miwa |  play_arrow | A love song that guides the misalignment of hearts toward harmony |
| 7 | Just the two of usRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | As if reading a letter, or perhaps a story... |
| 8 | Loverssumika |  play_arrow | sumika's 'Lovers' is a heart-touching love song |
| 9 | Song for TwoET-KING |  play_arrow | A song depicting the warm everyday life of lovers |
| 10 | EnchantedSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | The dating reality show “Koisuru ♡ Shūmatsu Homestay”... |
| 11 | Marigoldaimyon |  play_arrow | A summer signature song by Aimyon that resonates with the heart |
| 12 | A life-sized love songAqua Timez |  play_arrow | Aqua Timez’s classic whose love song resonates in the heart |
| 13 | Dear My BooMirei Touyama |  play_arrow | Mirei Toyama, who released in 2018... |
| 14 | DarlingNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s masterpiece that sings about a love-filled everyday life |
| 15 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | MONGOL800’s smash-hit cheer song |
| 16 | Tightly.mosao. |  play_arrow | Known for a style that portrays romance realistically from a woman’s perspective… |
| 17 | rainbow-coloredayaka |  play_arrow | A warm song that paints hope and life |
| 18 | The day we stopped being loversYuuri |  play_arrow | The story of breaking up, meeting again, proposing, and becoming husband and wife |
| 19 | sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children |  play_arrow | 'Shirushi' is a masterpiece that sings about the essence of love. |
| 20 | doting loveberry meet |  play_arrow | Portraying love and anxiety in a love song |
| 21 | A 365-day love story.Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A love story that cherishes the days spent with someone special |
| 22 | rainbowSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of love, bonds, and small happinesses |
| 23 | Happy! Fun! I love it!DREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | 'Ureshi Hazukashi...' released in 1989 |
| 24 | Love so sweetarashi |  play_arrow | An inspiring coming-of-age song, the theme of Boys Over Flowers |
| 25 | Love and romanceNovelbright |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that captures a moment of love |
| 26 | boyfriendaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s love songs speak for women’s hearts. |
| 27 | I loveMarushii |  play_arrow | Singing of the exhilaration of love and the dearness of everyday life |
| 28 | Love songMarushii |  play_arrow | A warm message that brightens each day spent with someone special… |
| 29 | Lovin’ SongSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A heart that honestly expresses feelings for a loved one... |
| 30 | We’re officially a couple!HoneyWorks feat. Hattori Juri (CV: Sakura Ayane) |  play_arrow | HoneyWorks Love Song Collection Album |
| 31 | A bouquet with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | A love song that likens everyday love to a bouquet of flowers |
| 32 | The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Shiina Ringo’s Debut Song “Koufukuron (The Theory of Happiness)” |
| 33 | I’m in love.Every Little Thing |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting warm moments with a lover |
| 34 | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | A Clumsy Love Story by Shonan no Kaze |
| 35 | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s youthful pop songs lift the spirit. |
| 36 | LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota, who represents the 1990s, is active in many fields |
| 37 | fragileEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | The poignancy of love and the warmth of human relationships |
| 38 | CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie |  | A moving masterpiece by Namie Amuro that sings of eternal love |
| 39 | the best in the worldInoue Sonoko |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of a deep love for someone you adore |
| 40 | POP STARHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s romantic pop song, cheering you on. |
| 41 | No one but you needs to know anymore.MACO |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that conveys my love for you |
| 42 | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Children’s ultimate love-themed rock ballad |
| 43 | One million “I love you”sRake |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that sings of deep love, Rake |
| 44 | knot; tie; bind; concludeSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | Saucy Do is a mixed-gender three-piece band... |
| 45 | To my belovedGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of gratitude and love for family |
| 46 | Maiden in Loveikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari's love ballad |
| 47 | Kimi Memorial Day ~Thank You for Being Born~Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that colors the birth of gratitude and blessings |
| 48 | Something like “happy”Sabasusutā |  play_arrow | Sabasister’s new song that portrays the small joys of everyday life |
| 49 | The Happiest TwoTakeuchi Anna |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song from Anna Takeuchi’s 3rd album |
| 50 | front-facing camerawacci |  play_arrow | wacci’s love song. Everyday memories are treasures |
| 51 | Couple goalsCHIHIRO |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that depicts the happiness and trust of two people |
| 52 | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | The theme song of the drama 'We Married as a Job!' (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu)… |
| 53 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | It has been loved as one of Sukima Switch’s signature songs... |
| 54 | Happy Endingback number |  play_arrow | The film depicting a heartrending romance, “I Am Tomorrow, Yesterday…” |
| 55 | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that sings of the miracle of connection |
| 56 | SUNHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | A bright hit song born from Gen Hoshino’s triumph over illness |
| 57 | Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | The moving song by Dai Hirai that’s popular on social media |
| 58 | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | …depicting a figure vowing, “I only have eyes for you.” |
| 59 | May it be filled with kindnessJUJU |  play_arrow | JUJU’s moving song that depicts the preciousness of life |
| 60 | Wherever you areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that conveys deep love and an eternal vow |
| 61 | Baby, I love youTEE |  play_arrow | I think everyone has heard the chorus before. |
| 62 | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A poignant yet warm ballad by Hikaru Utada |
| 63 | HappinessAI |  play_arrow | Coca-Cola features AI’s happy song |
| 64 | Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | A song that gently sings of everyday warmth |
| 65 | I tried falling in love with you.chay |  play_arrow | A love song that depicts the pure joy of romance |
| 66 | OrangeGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Twilight yearning, the joy of mutual love |
| 67 | Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A classic song that celebrates the fun of fickle love |
| 68 | Old-fashionedback number |  play_arrow | The theme song of the drama “A Life to Love—With You Who Will Forget Me—” is... |
| 69 | Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | What a deeply moving song... Loving someone is so— |
| 70 | SoupFujihara Sakura |  play_arrow | Nurturing life together like a soup |
| 71 | A future we create togetherKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | You can be happy with your favorite Ketsumeishi songs |
| 72 | Sundayback number |  play_arrow | Everyday life spent with someone you cherish is the greatest happiness. |
| 73 | AiHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Love is an invisible yet precious feeling. |
| 74 | coloring; color scheme; hues; decoration; embellishment; added flair (figurative)neguse. |  play_arrow | Cherish and keep protecting the happy days |
| 75 | Birthday Songayaka |  play_arrow | A song celebrating a baby's birth and growth |
| 76 | sense of distanceHakoniiwa Ririi |  play_arrow | A Hako-niwa Lily song that portrays the sense of distance in love. |
| 77 | Birthday songSKELT 8 BAMBINO |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that celebrates birth |
| 78 | sparklingHoneyWorks feat. Hakoniiwa Ririi |  play_arrow | A cheer song that depicts love from its beginning to forever |
| 79 | A world that sways around youMarushii |  play_arrow | Depicting the tenderness of everyday life and travels with a lover |
| 80 | birthdayKumaki Anri |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song filled with the joy of birth |
| 81 | GIFTMr.Children |  play_arrow | A song of love and gratitude for my child: Thank you for being born. |
| 82 | A Lump of LoveKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | In November 2001, KinKi Kids... |
| 83 | Our happiest life together.Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | The place where you can feel the most love is at a high-end resta... |
| 84 | U and Puremoon drop |  play_arrow | A love song wanting to know the partner of Moon Drop |
| 85 | To the futureKiroro |  play_arrow | A song of love and hope for a life to be born |
| 86 | When I grow upSHOCK EYE from Shōnan no Kaze |  play_arrow | A Song of Parental Love: The Anxieties and Joys of Raising Children |
| 87 | bumpyFurui Riho |  play_arrow | Expressing a relationship of mutual respect in a love song |
| 88 | Theory of Absolute HappinessMizuki Nana |  play_arrow | Introduction to Nana Mizuki’s ballad songs |
| 89 | pupilaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s Songs That Resonate: Lights of Growth and Hope |
| 90 | BirthdayAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s birthday song, birthday celebration |
| 91 | Meltryo |  play_arrow | On the morning of a date with the boy I want to be mutually in love with, a su— |
| 92 | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | The theme song of the million-hit “Your Name” and… |
| 93 | SparkleRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Your Name theme song love-feeling rock |
| 94 | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | Fantasy-filled songs by SEKAI NO OWARI |
| 95 | Treasure IslandSakanakushon |  play_arrow | A captivating song among Sakanaction’s signature tracks |
| 96 | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A youthful pop song filled with hope and happiness |
| 97 | Robinsonsupittsu |  play_arrow | Meeting your destined partner comes with a special feeling. |
| 98 | dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | You are the protagonist of your own life—keep looking forward and move ahead. |
| 99 | SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | The film starring Kazunari Ninomiya and Keiko Kitagawa, La... |
| 100 | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | A J-pop classic with many memorable quotes in its lyrics |