Sheep Literature Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

rainHitsuji Bungaku22rank/position

rain

A song by Hitsujibungaku that exudes an introspective mood.

The gentle, delicate guitar tones and the clear, translucent vocals seep into the heart like rain, and many listeners may find themselves on the verge of tears.

It was included on the demo EP “BlUE.ep” released in September 2016, and later featured on the nationwide CD “Tunnels” released in October 2017.

This track beautifully blends elements of alternative rock and dream pop.

It’s recommended for the rainy season, when you want to quietly sort out your thoughts while watching the rain flow past the window.

To you in the desertHitsuji Bungaku23rank/position

Hitsujibungaku – To You in the Desert (Official Music Video)

Hitsujibungaku is a three-piece alternative rock band whose transparent vocals and sound have gained popularity especially among younger listeners.

Their song “To You in the Desert,” included on their major-label debut album POWERS, features spacious guitar arpeggios and delicate beats that feel wonderfully comfortable.

In the outro guitar solo, the floating sensation that conveys the song’s worldview is exquisitely expressed despite the sparse note count.

The use of delay also adds depth to the sound and definition to the picking, making it a track you’ll want to listen to all the way through.

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Hoshino Takashi

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StepHitsuji Bungaku24rank/position

Hitsujibungaku “Step”（Official Music Video）

Hitsujibungaku, an alternative rock band beloved for their sound that marries delicacy with power.

Opening with a quiet guitar arpeggio and unfolding into a dynamic build where emotions gradually surge, this track appears on the EP “Tonneru o Nuketara” released in October 2017.

Born at a turning point for the band, it carries a heartfelt resolve to take a step forward while embracing a sense of loss.

A self-aware recognition of their own immaturity and a longing for kindness shape an introspective world, expressed through vocalist Moeka Shiozuka’s translucent voice that stirs the listener’s emotions.

Whether you play it while relaxing at home or on a night drive, it’s sure to feel like it washes away the sediment in your heart.

tearsHitsuji Bungaku25rank/position

tears

A sound infused with a quiet yet palpable intensity gently stirs something deep in your chest.

It’s a song by the alternative rock band Hitsujibungaku, released in February 2024.

Written as the theme song for the film “Kakushigoto” starring Anne, it was later included on the album “Don’t Laugh It Off.” The lyrics, which seem to carefully scoop up the warped yet profound love between parent and child, and Moeka Shiotsuka’s clear, translucent vocals are deeply moving.

The cello—introduced for the first time—adds a heartrending tone that feels like it’s expressing an unsteady, wavering heart.

It’s the perfect track for nights when you’re overwhelmed by inescapable emotions.

MayoigaHitsuji Bungaku26rank/position

Hitsujibungaku - Mayoiga (Official Music Video)

This track features a simple structure with a four-beat feel in the chorus and tight eight-beat grooves in the other sections.

While the actual playing is very minimal, that’s exactly why focusing on timekeeping and the sound of each instrument will make it sound cool.

Within the song, there are moments where the hi-hat gradually opens from closed to about half-open, and even when playing the ride cymbal, the drummer distinguishes between striking with the tip of the stick and the shoulder, offering delicate attention tailored to each section’s mood.

Learning that the same instrument can produce a variety of tones depending on how it’s played—and being able to choose those sounds to suit the song—will undoubtedly lead to improvement.

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Hane Keisuke

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HeavenHitsuji Bungaku27rank/position

Heaven

Hitsujibungaku, who create songs imbued with gentle messages.

From their album “To the Youth,” we’re introducing “Heaven.” This track is crafted as a message to someone in heaven, asking how they’ve been and sharing how the singer is doing now.

Though it carries a sense of wistful storytelling, playful phrases give it a pop, lighthearted feel.

Another highlight is the changing soundscape: a key change toward the end and sampled bell sounds add vivid variety.

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yamamoto

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FOOLHitsuji Bungaku28rank/position

Hitsujibungaku – FOOL (Official Music Video)

Hitsujibungaku is a three-piece alternative rock band that combines delicacy with power, earning strong support from younger generations.

Released in April 2023 as the ending theme for the drama “Know the Meaning of Letting Go!”, this song pairs roaring, distorted guitars with a plaintive melody line to brilliantly capture the complex emotions of someone who, while burdened by inescapable anger and inner conflict, still wishes to live with strength.

Also included on the album “12 hugs (like butterflies),” it’s a track we recommend when you feel stuck.

The searing passion of this work will surely set your heart free.