Idol Song Rankings [2026]

It’s interesting how idols keep diversifying as times change, isn’t it?

The trend has shifted from the past, and idol songs have spread even among people who used to have nothing to do with idols.

Now they’ve become popular music listened to by many.

This time, I’d like to introduce a ranking of idol songs that have been widely listened to since the start of this year.

Playlist

Idol Song Rankings [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	tapestrySnow Man		A song about the bittersweet future of two lonely people
2	GANBA!!PANBE		PANBE’s cheer song. Delivering courage and energy.
3	Love so sweetarashi		An inspiring coming-of-age song, the theme of Boys Over Flowers
4	IchibanboshiSnow Man		Stand by you, encourage you, you’re not alone
5	You are mine.Snow Man		A classic pop tune that sparks a feeling of romance
6	Cinderella GirlKing&Prince		A masterpiece is born that captures hearts in the idol music scene.
7	passwordSnow Man		Snow Man’s first-week million-selling song, warm vocals
8	Cross the sea of tearsSnow Man		A positive cheer song that overcomes difficulties and moves forward
9	A Lump of LoveKinKi Kids		KAT-TUN’s moving commercial song “Aino Katamari” (A Lump of Love)
10	White LoveHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP’s love song
11	Good Luck!SixTONES		A positive cheer song that lightens your heart
12	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		The hit theme song by Shūji and Akira from the TV drama
13	One Lovearashi		A love song that vows eternal love, a movie theme song
14	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		‘Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana’ is a masterpiece that appeals to everyone.
15	Brother BeatSnow Man		Snow Man’s movie theme song, a party tune
16	DEAR MY LOVERHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP’s love song
17	Orange KissSnow Man		A bittersweet love song that captures the feeling of twilight
18	ChankapanaNEWS		A passionate song that colors summer romance, a big hit.
19	Imitation RainSixTONES		A rock ballad produced by YOSHIKI
20	Labyrinth Love Songarashi		A stormy love song depicting fated love
21	MasqueradeShonentai		Shonentai’s classic song captures the world of a masquerade ball
22	Sora-buneTOKIO		A signature song by TOKIO that gives you the courage to face adversity
23	First Lovenaniwa danshi		A hit song depicting Naniwa Danshi’s first love
24	Happinessarashi		A powerful melody with uplifting, feel-good lyrics!
25	Please never quit being an idol.＝LOVE		The contradictions of being a fan and a heartfelt wish
26	Monsterarashi		A dance track that depicts a monster’s love
27	WeekenderHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP Love Mystery
28	PARTY PEOPLESixTONES		SixTONES' summer dance number
29	D.D.Snow Man		Snow Man: the dynamic allure of “D.D.”
30	Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET		CUTIE STREET's debut song is a big hit
31	DNABTS		Introduction to DNA. Easy to dance to in an EMD style.
32	DangerholicSnow Man		Snow Man’s powerful theme song cheers on its listeners.
33	weeeekNEWS		The cheer song 'weeeek' that GReeeeN provided to NEWS
34	HELLO HELLOSnow Man		Snow Man’s movie theme song, a refreshing love song
35	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		A cheer song written by Yuzu’s Kitagawa, perfect for the morning
36	Endless skyarashi		Arashi’s classic song that cheers on the challenge toward dreams
37	Kiss Me PatissierCANDY TUNE		A pop song themed around sweets is making waves.
38	Fanfare!Hey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP’s summer love song
39	Midnight Shadow BoyHey! Say! JUMP		Popular theme songs from TV dramas
40	BarrierSixTONES		A rock song with a strong will to protect someone important
41	IDOLBTS		A fusion piece of South African music and Korean traditional music
42	FAKE LOVEBTS		Emo hip-hop, with the theme of false love
43	Sexy ZoneSexy Zone		Sexy Zone’s debut song is a fight song.
44	Sakura, Bloom!arashi		Arashi’s theme song, a cherry blossom song that sings of the light of hope
45	A-RA-SHIarashi		The appeal of Arashi’s debut song “A·RA·SHI”
46	JAPONICA STYLESixTONES		SixTONES' East-meets-West dance number
47	JUST DANCE!Travis Japan		Introduction to Travis Japan's dance-pop songs
48	Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJI		Hikaru GENJI’s historic hit song(s)
49	NEW KAWAIIFRUITS ZIPPER		FRUITS ZIPPER’s new song is trending
50	Ultra Music PowerHey! Say! JUMP		The appeal of the debut song “Ultra Music Power”
51	Hold me, señoritaYamashita Tomohisa		Tomohisa Yamashita’s debut solo single, “Daite Señorita”
52	Irresponsible? Who cares—LOVE!KAMIGATA BOYZ		Debut song by KAMIGATA BOYZ brimming with Kansai love
53	Lion HeartSMAP		SMAP’s classic song “Lion Heart” gets the crowd going at karaoke.
54	AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO		TOKIO’s cheer song, the Shinkansen chime tune
55	Specially, do it.＝LOVE		A cute love song brimming with possessiveness
56	Love Kyun♡ Wantedkyururin tte shite mite		Expressing elation in a romantic most-wanted notice
57	Spring DayBTS		A warm message awaiting a reunion with a distant friend
58	Everybody GoKis-my-ft2		Kis-My-Ft2, a hugely popular group on a winning streak that has drawn 2 million attendees.
59	Diamond Smilenaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s uplifting anthem that boosts self-esteem
60	DOPEBTS		An energetic song that tells you to enjoy life
61	I NEED UBTS		A commemorative song from South Korea, a track with the theme of a love in decline
62	Real FaceKAT-TUN		KAT-TUN’s debut song, with an amazing lineup, was shocking.
63	DynamiteBTS		BTS’s ‘Dynamite’ is perfect for wotagei!
64	Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE		A song that gives you the courage to get back up again and again
65	It feels like I’m not myself.SixTONES		A refreshing song that portrays the frustrations of love
66	Assaulted by a love song＝LOVE		=LOVE's new single love song
67	Save MEBTS		Recommendation of songs for a bittersweet love song
68	Glass BoyKinKi Kids		The passion and poignancy of KinKi Kids’ debut song
69	Koisuru Hikarinaniwa danshi		A love-themed pop-rock song by Naniwa Danshi
70	Come On A My HouseHey! Say! JUMP		Dance to a dazzling curry song
71	encoreHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP’s Parallel Love Song
72	I/meSixTONES		Introduction to SixTONES' ballad songs
73	It’s love.V6		A love song by V6 that stays close to a wavering heart
74	Give Me LoveHey! Say! JUMP		A love song that sings of a heart yearning for love
75	I need youHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP's upbeat love song
76	mascaraSixTONES		A poignant love song provided by Daiki Tsuneta
77	FIREBTS		Pursuing my dreams head-on through FIRE
78	CharismaxSnow Man		Update para para to a dance sound
79	I want to be your boyfriend.Snow Man		A classic song that portrays yearning love and the desire to grow closer
80	What is LoveTwice		TWICE’s romantic pop song
81	Pipe dreamTakkī & Tsubasa		A passionate hit song by Tackey & Tsubasa
82	Yell for TomorrowHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP’s youth support song
83	Try going kyururin (make a cute, twirly pose/gesture)kyururin tte shite mite		An irresistibly addictive pop tune
84	Osaka RomanesqueKanjani∞		Osaka Romanesque by Kanjani Eight
85	FOR YOUBTS		Long-distance love song, with emphasized bass
86	VenusTakkī & Tsubasa		A Latin hit song with a passionate romantic theme
87	Crystal SnowBTS		A ballad that sings of a fragile love likened to snowflakes
88	AlwaySNiziU		A heartwarming song that colors NiziU’s farewell
89	Let’s dance in a circle (Wasshoi)V6		Let's dance together and smile!
90	Why not? / Who cares? / It’s all good.WEST.		The bright debut song by WEST.
91	Headlong MarchKanjani∞		A cheer song by Kanjani Eight that was a TV drama theme song
92	Life Goes OnBTS		A positive message to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic
93	Fluttering Cherry BlossomSnow Man		Snow Man’s powerful spring track
94	RUNBTS		An inspirational cheer song for challenges
95	Music For The PeopleV6		A passionate anthem for self-actualization, with a powerful melody
96	Summer HydrangeasSexy Zone		An adorable sight, as if a prince on a white horse had materialized.
97	NEW ERASixTONES		A powerful, fast-paced track that fuses Japanese and rock elements
98	LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO		TOKIO's refreshing debut song resonates in the heart.
99	trutharashi		Arashi’s “truth/To the Other Side of the Wind,” a TV drama theme song
100	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		A song by FRUITS ZIPPER that boosts self-esteem