HKT48 Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

This is the best!HKT4815rank/position

[MV full] Saikou Kayo / HKT48 [Official]

This is “Saikou kayo” by HKT48, an idol group active in Hakata.

It’s a fun track bursting with the lively, energetic spirit that defines idols.

The call-and-response shouts create an easy-to-groove rhythm, which is a noteworthy highlight.

In the music video, the members’ dance features a rapid succession of moves that might be a bit intense and challenging.

But what matters most is how much fun you have dancing.

Even if you tweak the choreography a little, the song is a full-on idol dance number—so flash your brightest smiles and enjoy dancing to it!

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[MV] Make noise (Short ver.) / HKT48 [Official]

It’s a track included on AKB48’s single “Kimi wa Melody.” It’s a cool song that’s rather hard to imagine coming from HKT.

The music video also features many dance scenes, making it a perfect song for seeing the truly cool side of HKT48.

I’ll always be by your side.HKT4817rank/position

[MV full] I'll Always Be by Your Side / HKT48 [Official]

The lyrics tell of a sad farewell with someone dear.

It’s a song by the idol group HKT48, included on their 12th single “Ishi,” released in 2019.

The gentle melody and vocals are soothing.

How about listening to it after a heartbreak? It’s also recommended as a graduation song.

By the way, it was the last single featuring Rino Sashihara.

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[MV] Wink Three Times (Short ver.) / HKT48 [Official]

It’s included on an AKB48 single.

This song lets you fully enjoy HKT’s signature cuteness, guaranteed to make your heart skip a beat.

It also drew attention for selecting 3rd-generation member Nako Yabuki as the center.

It’s okay to have bugs.HKT4819rank/position

[MV full] Bug tte Iijan / HKT48 [Official]

This is HKT48’s 9th single, which was also used as the opening theme for the TBS anime “Kamiwaza Wanda.” With its pop melody, the repeated chorus sticks in your head after just one listen.

The lyrics convey that things will work out even if you make mistakes, so it’s a good song to listen to when you’re feeling down!

Put the bucket on your head!HKT4820rank/position

[MV full] HKT48 17th Single “Put on a Bucket!” / HKT48 [Official]

A powerful song that sings of the feelings for loved ones and the courage to protect yourself.

Released in December 2023 as the 17th single from HKT48, an idol group based in Fukuoka.

The lyrics, which express the determination to face adversity with a bucket on one’s head, are like a remedy for the misfortunes and difficult situations everyone experiences.

The “Bucket Dance” showcased in the music video is also striking and is sure to lift your spirits just by watching! With Itsuki Ishibashi and Kurumi Takemoto serving as double centers and 6th-generation members joining for the first time, this work—Miku Tanaka’s final single—feels like a new step forward for HKT48.

Bambi in UniformHKT4821rank/position

[LIVE] Uniform Bambi (AKB48 Group Emergency General Meeting ~Let’s Settle This in Black and White!~ HKT48 Solo Concert) / HKT48 [Official]

When I’m in front of my crush, I freeze up with nerves—just like a newborn fawn.

This HKT48 song passionately captures that sweet and tangy feeling of first love.

Set to a breezy pop sound, the story of a uniform-clad protagonist with timid yet devoted feelings makes listeners’ hearts flutter.

Included on their 2013 debut single “Suki! Suki! Skip!,” the track has remained a fan favorite and was also featured on the milestone album “092.” Perfect for rekindling the frustration of unrequited love and the bittersweet memories of youth, this song might gently give you the courage to take that step if you’ve been struggling to express your feelings.