Japanese Hip-Hop Popularity Rankings [2026]
We’ve picked out Japanese hip-hop tracks that have been popular so far.
We’re introducing them in a ranked list based on play counts, from most to least.
Check this out to see what kinds of tracks are trending and use it as a reference.
We’re also updating the playlist.
Playlist
| Japanese Hip-Hop Popularity Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | human power plantBUDDHA BRAND |  play_arrow | Top in old-school Japanese rap... |
| 2 | NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUNDNITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND |  play_arrow | 2000s hip-hop, NMUG relaunch |
| 3 | Bees and ButterfliesSOUL SCREAM |  play_arrow | The legendary group that DJ CELORY belongs to… |
| 4 | FateAnarchy |  play_arrow | Kyoto’s leading rapper, ANARCHY, sa... |
| 5 | Tonight is Boogie BackOzawa Kenji feat. Suchadarapaa |  play_arrow | Kenji Ozawa, known as an originator of the Shibuya-kei scene, and La... |
| 6 | ALL GODS BLESS MERYKEYDADDYDIRTY |  play_arrow | A signature song by RYKEYDADDYDIRTY, with a low difficulty level |
| 7 | overwinteringIce Bahn |  play_arrow | Lauded as the king of rimers… |
| 8 | And I Love You SoAK-69 |  play_arrow | A signature song filled with deep feelings of love |
| 9 | Mercury feat. Onomatopoeia Ministertofubeats |  play_arrow | Secondhand CDs and records, brought to life through a computer… |
| 10 | As you areCentipede & Rhyme Man |  play_arrow | A hip-hop song about love and growth |
| 11 | YOKAZEHentai Shinshi Kurabu |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song that sublimates the troubles of youth |
| 12 | Summer Jam ’95Suchadarapā |  play_arrow | Scha Dara Parr’s summer theme song |
| 13 | tropical nightRIP SLYME |  play_arrow | An upbeat track that captures the vibe of a midsummer night |
| 14 | Kawasaki DriftBAD HOP |  play_arrow | An ambitious signature track by eight rappers from Kawasaki |
| 15 | Rep feat. MACCHOZORN |  play_arrow | A hip-hop track brimming with hometown pride by ZORN and MACCHO |
| 16 | Team friendsChiba Yūki |  play_arrow | Introduction to Trap Music for Middle School Students |
| 17 | BUDS MONTAGENectar |  play_arrow | Now a hip-hop group that represents Japan... |
| 18 | Say Anything (feat. JP THE WAVY)LEX |  play_arrow | LEX, who sang about limitless possibilities and expressions of love… |
| 19 | My Resort¥ellow bucks |  play_arrow | Summer sounds of a private beach |
| 20 | I don’t care about being poor.KOHH |  play_arrow | Trap music has had a strong influence on contemporary hip-hop... |
| 21 | Bright roomLEX & LANA |  play_arrow | LEX and LAN, weaving a story of hardship and growth… |
| 22 | Last Party Never End feat. Tiji Jojo, YZERR, Yellow Pato & VingoBAD HOP |  play_arrow | The final song symbolizing BAD HOP’s breakup |
| 23 | Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme |  play_arrow | Comfortable rap that paints the four seasons and warm vocals |
| 24 | doppelgängerCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | A danceable four-on-the-floor beat makes a strong impression... |
| 25 | free spaceGadoro |  play_arrow | Over a driving, fast-paced beat, life and values... |
| 26 | To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | On doubts and possibilities in life through rap... |
| 27 | Gear 5 feat. ACE COOL & Ralph（Prod. FOUX）OZworld |  play_arrow | From Okinawa: a new song of challenge and growth that resonates with the heart |
| 28 | Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+ |  play_arrow | nobodyknows+'s signature song is, hi... |
| 29 | Flying BAK-69 |  play_arrow | AK-69’s powerful track depicting a rise from the B-rank |
| 30 | Remember feat. YOUNG JUJU (Prod. Chaki Zulu)Awich |  play_arrow | Okinawa-born rapper Awich captivates with her English and vocal prowess. |
| 31 | OneRIP SLYME |  play_arrow | RIP SLYME’s heartwarming youth song |
| 32 | DNA feat. Kohjiya, PUNPEEBIM |  play_arrow | BIM’s new track heats up the heart with soul-stirring bars |
| 33 | TestimonyLamp Eye |  | The beat “Shogen,” hugely popular in MC battles. It’s... |
| 34 | I’m in ChargeTOKONA-X |  play_arrow | Passionately expressing TOKONA-X's rapper life philosophy |
| 35 | Miss Luxury feat. LANA, JP THE WAVY, ¥ellow Bucks Prod. DJ PMXYZERR |  play_arrow | A deluxe featured track by YZERR |
| 36 | MarcheKICK THE CAN CREW |  play_arrow | A relay-style performance by three energetic MCs… |
| 37 | Testimony feat. RINO, YOU THE ROCK, GK MARYAN, ZEEBRA, TWIGY, GAMA, DEV-LARGELamp Eye |  play_arrow | A classic 90s hip-hop track with historical value |
| 38 | I messed up.hannya |  play_arrow | Introducing a Hannya-themed, entertainment-focused work we went ahead and did |
| 39 | As Love IsBASI |  play_arrow | A hip-hop track that depicts warmth and love |
| 40 | Paradise BabyRIP SLYME |  play_arrow | RIP SL, who sang of the liberating feeling and passion of summer... |
| 41 | it’s okayLANA |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that depicts Lana’s bittersweet summer emotions |
| 42 | beautiful womanchanmina |  play_arrow | Chanmina, an acclaimed powerhouse drawing attention for her multilingual rap |
| 43 | Grateful Days featuring Aco, ZeebraDragon Ash |  play_arrow | Dragon Ash's gratitude theme song |
| 44 | Complete Roundup (REMIX) feat. NORIKIYO, SHINGO★Nishinari, KanInthumiai Kumiai |  play_arrow | A hardcore hip-hop classic |
| 45 | My lifeZORN |  play_arrow | ZORN’s signature song, a rap that talks about everyday life |
| 46 | The Last One feat. J-REXXXJAPANĪZUMAGENĪZU |  play_arrow | A Musical Tale of Farewells and New Beginnings |
| 47 | City Breeze feat. REAL-TJin Dogg |  play_arrow | An anthem of encouragement that sings about a rapper’s real-life experiences |
| 48 | I’ll tell you, whether you know it or not—SHOWTOKONA-X |  play_arrow | TOKONA-X dies of heatstroke at 26 |
| 49 | Street DreamsZeebra |  play_arrow | Introduction to Zeebra’s classic song “Street Dreams” |
| 50 | Take It Easy feat. Tsubaki (Prod. GeG)WILYWNKA |  play_arrow | A summer-ready collaborative track by two rappers from Osaka |
| 51 | No.5LANA |  play_arrow | LANA’s self-affirming R&B track |
| 52 | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | Trending on social media: popular anime opening songs |
| 53 | Yessir¥ellow bucks |  play_arrow | Unfolding over a beat marked by a striking flute... |
| 54 | NINOKUNI feat. TsubakiOZworld |  play_arrow | A captivating summer track by OZworld and Tsubaki |
| 55 | FEEL OR BEEF BADPOP IS DEADNectar |  play_arrow | The buzzed-about track where Namatadama issued a challenge to BAD HOP |
| 56 | Friends feat. Vingo, JP THE WAVY, Benjazzy, YZERR & LEXBAD HOP |  play_arrow | A hip-hop track by BAD HOP overflowing with friendship |
| 57 | Poem of a VillainD.O |  play_arrow | D.O returns from prison, releases new song |
| 58 | ONE SHOT feat. Watson, Eric.B.JrAK-69 |  play_arrow | AK-69 takes on a challenge with a new song featuring a young rapper |
| 59 | Agari Sagari feat. R-Shitei & CHEHONSPICY CHOCOLATE |  play_arrow | An upbeat HIPHOP and reggae tune has arrived |
| 60 | B-BOY-ismRHYMESTER |  play_arrow | RHYMESTER's classic song 'B-BOY-ism' |
| 61 | Perfect Blue (feat. Tiji Jojo, Daichi Yamamoto, RYO-Z)STUTS & ZOT on the WAVE |  play_arrow | Summer drive hip-hop by STUTS and ZOT |
| 62 | Yukichi FukuzawaNinja We Made It. |  play_arrow | Aiming to be Japan's coolest creative collective |
| 63 | How About It? ft. ANARCHYwatson |  play_arrow | Watson’s new song expresses his individuality |
| 64 | Moonlit Sightshikisai |  play_arrow | A futuristic musical piece depicting the city at night |
| 65 | You Mine feat. t-AceAK-69 |  play_arrow | A song by AK-69 and t-Ace about their views on love |
| 66 | snow jamRin Oto |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song to listen to on a winter night |
| 67 | I really, really, really, really, really hate it.Ame Ryou |  play_arrow | A song depicting the conflict between Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto |
| 68 | A Guide to Getting High LegallyCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | Introduction to Creepy Nuts’ musical works |
| 69 | family circumstancesZORN |  play_arrow | An emotional song by ZORN that portrays family life from a father’s perspective |
| 70 | Ocean ViewBAD HOP |  play_arrow | The best song with friends that colors the summer |
| 71 | Life Style – T-Pablow, YZERRBAD HOP |  play_arrow | A powerful track by BAD HOP’s twin rappers from Kawasaki |
| 72 | LONELY NIGHTStofubeats |  play_arrow | An urban melody wrapped in bittersweet longing leaves a strong impression… |
| 73 | WHORU? feat. ANARCHY (Prod. Chaki Zulu)Awich |  play_arrow | Having made their major debut in 2020, th… |
| 74 | WAVEBODY (Remix)JP THE WAVY |  play_arrow | A summer track from JP THE WAVY—nostalgic and uplifting. |
| 75 | MakuharBonbero, LANA, MFS, Watson |  play_arrow | An artist who represents the new generation of Japanese rap… |
| 76 | Easy Breezychelmico |  play_arrow | This by the female rap duo chelmico… |
| 77 | Baby Girl ～sweet lovesong～Mr.OZ feat CITY-ACE |  play_arrow | Classic love songs that express love |
| 78 | Made my dayDakkii × Sweet William |  play_arrow | Okinawan rapper Tsubaki’s new song is making waves |
| 79 | voiceZORN |  play_arrow | A bittersweet, emotional song filled with feelings for the departed |
| 80 | YY23.exe |  play_arrow | Hatsune Miku's EDM rap, a summer song |
| 81 | It’s been delivered.hannya |  play_arrow | The last monster from the Delusion Riders |
| 82 | UnbalancedKICK THE CAN CREW |  play_arrow | Introduction to signature songs of a hip-hop group |
| 83 | Summer Ride (feat. ¥ellow Bucks)LANA |  play_arrow | A refreshing tune that colors the summer coastline |
| 84 | JUNJI TAKADAKOHH |  play_arrow | Gaining recognition with KOHH's signature song |
| 85 | Switch (Prod. Cosaqu)Umeda Saifā |  play_arrow | A track notable for Umeda Cipher’s fiery rap |
| 86 | TricksterSKY-HI |  play_arrow | SKY-HI's rap is deep and captivating. |
| 87 | White NiteDS455 + BIG RON |  play_arrow | A romantic song for the woman I have feelings for |
| 88 | Fla$hBackSFla$hBackS |  play_arrow | A young group that raps over classical music |
| 89 | Pointless 5 feat. PUNPEESuchadarapā & STUTS |  play_arrow | A cool hip-hop track on the street |
| 90 | Honey Buns ft. AwichNENE |  play_arrow | A collaborative rap song by NENE and Awich |
| 91 | ochatime23.exe |  play_arrow | Miku’s teatime track—love that chill rap vibe! |
| 92 | Too-Insane Skill 10 feat. Rhymester UnionRappa Gariya |  play_arrow | Collaboration between a hip-hop unit and the Infumiai Kumiai |
| 93 | Yamanote LineNORIKIYO |  play_arrow | Expressing an ordinary scene on the train in neo-soul |
| 94 | This is crazy feat. Daichi YamamotoKaneee |  play_arrow | Kaneee’s fast rap and collaboration tracks |
| 95 | 10000ftID |  play_arrow | ID delivers a subdued rap over a house-style beat |
| 96 | Good job, Pom!#KT-chan |  play_arrow | A song produced by KT-chan with the theme of relaxation and everyday enjoyment |
| 97 | Eighteen23.exe |  play_arrow | A lively song by the Vocaloid producer 23.exe |
| 98 | Train Train TrainNORIKIYO |  play_arrow | NORIKIYO's socially-themed musical works |
| 99 | POISONBau |  play_arrow | The appeal of Vocaloid songs, the power of self-expression |
| 100 | Let’s go togetherShakkazombie |  play_arrow | SHAKKAZOMBIE “Let's Go Together” classic song introduction |