Idol Song Rankings [2026]

Save MEBTS57rank/position

Save ME (Japanese Ver.)

For those who want to sing a bittersweet love song, Save ME is also recommended.

It’s a track included on the album The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever.

The title means “help me,” and while repeating that phrase, it expresses the desire to become lovers.

Since it’s a mellow song, singing it will give a calm impression.

However, note that there’s a key change in the middle where the song becomes more intense.

That said, the key is on the lower side, so that part should still be relatively easy to sing.

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uraomote (meaning ‘two-faced’ or ‘having a public and a private side’)Hey! Say! JUMP58rank/position

Hey! Say! JUMP – Uraomote [Official Music Video YouTube ver.]

Hey! Say! JUMP is a boys’ idol group that debuted in 2007 with “Ultra Music Power.” Their song “Uraomote” is a dance-pop track that served as the theme song for the Fuji TV serial drama “My Dearest Self with Malice Aforethought,” which began airing in 2022 and stars Ryosuke Yamada.

Just before the chorus, there’s a moment where the entire track goes quiet and the sound of a ticking second hand rings out, then it plunges straight into an irresistibly catchy hook.

In the chorus, the melody features distinctive chromatic lines that become increasingly addictive as you listen!

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Come On A My HouseHey! Say! JUMP59rank/position

Hey! Say! JUMP – Come On A My House [Official Music Video]

A standout track with a bright, poppy melody and warm lyrics.

It playfully expresses a straightforward desire to invite a woman he likes over to his place.

Its charm lies in wordplay that puns on “karei” (splendid) and “karee” (curry), along with a danceable rhythm that gets crowds excited at live shows.

Released as a single by Hey! Say! JUMP in June 2013, it was used in a commercial for House Foods’ Vermont Curry.

The group performed it as the opening act for the White Team at the 2017 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, drawing attention with a dazzling stage.

It’s perfect for when you need a boost of energy or want to liven up a party.

The karaoke range is comfortable for both men and women, the choreography is easy to mimic, and it’s a song everyone can enjoy together.

It’s love.V660rank/position

V6 / It's Love (YouTube Ver.)

A gem-like ballad by V6 that delivers a warm light to lonely hearts that have lost sight of their destination.

Composed by Koji Tamaki with lyrics by Goro Matsui, this song gently speaks to everyone who loses their way and gets hurt in life, reminding us of the importance of looking forward and the wonder of love.

Released in January 1997, it became V6’s first non tie-in single to top the Oricon singles chart.

It was later included on the albums “NATURE RHYTHM” and “Very best,” and continues to be cherished as one of V6’s signature songs.

It’s also a karaoke favorite—a track we highly recommend when you want to heal a wounded heart or when you’re holding thoughts of someone special close to you.

It feels like I’m not myself.SixTONES61rank/position

SixTONES – It’s Like I’m Not Myself [YouTube Ver.]

The title track of the group’s 4th single, released in February 2021 as the theme song for the film “Liar x Liar,” in which member Hokuto Matsumura co-starred with Nana Mori.

Also included on the album “CITY,” this song is notable for its lyrics that capture the frustration of having your rhythm thrown off by love.

In contrast to their previously wild image, its band sound blends freshness with bittersweetness, giving it a new, radiant shine.

The vocal range isn’t very wide, so it’s easy to try at karaoke, but switching to falsetto in the chorus is key—stay relaxed as you sing.

A stylish pop tune whose driving melody really hits home.

FIREBTS62rank/position

BTS – FIRE Version Japanese (Dance MV)

Songs with signature catchphrases are really fun to sing, aren’t they? With that in mind, I’d like to introduce “FIRE.” It’s a single released in 2016 that drew attention for its especially intense choreography and sound.

The lyrics compare the drive to chase one’s dreams to a blazing fire.

The passionate content is sure to set your heart ablaze.

The biggest highlight of the song is that iconic spoken line.

Since the pacing ebbs and flows, you can catch your breath and nail it.

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mascaraSixTONES63rank/position

SixTONES – Mascara [YouTube Ver.]

This is their fifth single, released in August 2021, which also drew attention because Daiki Tsuneta—known for his work with King Gnu—provided the song.

Its heartrending lyrics, depicting unfulfilled feelings and the turmoil of a love with no end in sight, intertwine exquisitely with a wistful guitar sound, creating a number that exudes adult allure.

It’s also included on their 2022 album “CITY,” and the harmonies formed by the members’ individually distinctive voices strongly convey the group’s musical evolution.

Their artistic worldview transcends the boundaries of “idol,” and is sure to resonate with fans of Japanese rock as well.

Give it a listen when you want to sink into music alone on a quiet night, or when you’re feeling sentimental.