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] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | tapestrySnow Man |  play_arrow | A song about the bittersweet future of two lonely people |
| 2 | GANBA!!PANBE |  play_arrow | PANBE’s cheer song. Delivering courage and energy. |
| 3 | Love so sweetarashi |  play_arrow | An inspiring coming-of-age song, the theme of Boys Over Flowers |
| 4 | IchibanboshiSnow Man |  play_arrow | Even when my heart breaks, Snow Man makes me face forward. |
| 5 | You are mine.Snow Man |  play_arrow | A classic pop tune that sparks a feeling of romance |
| 6 | Cinderella GirlKing&Prince |  play_arrow | A masterpiece is born that captures hearts in the idol music scene. |
| 7 | passwordSnow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man’s first-week million-selling song, warm vocals |
| 8 | Cross the sea of tearsSnow Man |  play_arrow | A positive cheer song that overcomes difficulties and moves forward |
| 9 | A Lump of LoveKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | KAT-TUN’s moving commercial song “Aino Katamari” (A Lump of Love) |
| 10 | Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira |  play_arrow | The hit theme song by Shūji and Akira from the TV drama |
| 11 | Good Luck!SixTONES |  play_arrow | A positive cheer song that lightens your heart |
| 12 | The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP |  play_arrow | A smash hit about staying true to yourself that’s loved by people of all ages |
| 13 | One Lovearashi |  play_arrow | A love song that vows eternal love, a movie theme song |
| 14 | White LoveHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | The miracle of having met someone so precious, growing up and... |
| 15 | Orange KissSnow Man |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song that captures the feeling of twilight |
| 16 | Brother BeatSnow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man’s movie theme song, a party tune |
| 17 | ChankapanaNEWS |  play_arrow | A passionate song that colors summer romance, a big hit. |
| 18 | Imitation RainSixTONES |  play_arrow | A rock ballad produced by YOSHIKI |
| 19 | MasqueradeShonentai |  play_arrow | Shonentai’s classic song captures the world of a masquerade ball |
| 20 | Labyrinth Love Songarashi |  play_arrow | A stormy love song depicting fated love |
| 21 | Sora-buneTOKIO |  play_arrow | A signature song by TOKIO that gives you the courage to face adversity |
| 22 | Happinessarashi |  play_arrow | A powerful melody with uplifting, feel-good lyrics! |
| 23 | First Lovenaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | A hit song depicting Naniwa Danshi’s first love |
| 24 | Monsterarashi |  play_arrow | A dance track that depicts a monster’s love |
| 25 | DNABTS |  play_arrow | Introduction to DNA. Easy to dance to in an EMD style. |
| 26 | PARTY PEOPLESixTONES |  play_arrow | SixTONES' summer dance number |
| 27 | weeeekNEWS |  play_arrow | The cheer song 'weeeek' that GReeeeN provided to NEWS |
| 28 | Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | A positive song that pursues beauty and being true to oneself |
| 29 | D.D.Snow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man: the dynamic allure of “D.D.” |
| 30 | Please never quit being an idol.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | An emotional song by =LOVE that sings of idol love |
| 31 | DEAR MY LOVERHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Depicting bonds and love in a loop of happiness |
| 32 | WeekenderHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Hey! Say! JUMP’s popular theme song, maximum hype |
| 33 | Glass BoyKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | The appeal of KinKi Kids’ debut song, “Glass no Shōnen” (Garasu no Shōnen) |
| 34 | DangerholicSnow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man’s powerful theme song cheers on its listeners. |
| 35 | HELLO HELLOSnow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man’s movie theme song, a refreshing love song |
| 36 | Kiss Me PatissierCANDY TUNE |  play_arrow | A cute and rapidly rising idol group |
| 37 | Endless skyarashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s classic song that cheers on the challenge toward dreams |
| 38 | I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | A cheer song written by Yuzu’s Kitagawa, perfect for the morning |
| 39 | Sakura, Bloom!arashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s theme song, a cherry blossom song that sings of the light of hope |
| 40 | Sexy ZoneSexy Zone |  play_arrow | Sexy Zone’s debut song is a fight song. |
| 41 | BarrierSixTONES |  play_arrow | A rock song with a strong will to protect someone important |
| 42 | A-RA-SHIarashi |  play_arrow | The appeal of Arashi’s debut song “A·RA·SHI” |
| 43 | Ultra Music PowerHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | The appeal of the debut song “Ultra Music Power” |
| 44 | Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJI |  play_arrow | Hikaru GENJI's signature song became a massive hit |
| 45 | NEW KAWAIIFRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | A pop song filled with feelings of love |
| 46 | Fanfare!Hey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Hey! Say! JUMP summer pop number |
| 47 | Lion HeartSMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP’s classic song “Lion Heart” gets the crowd going at karaoke. |
| 48 | Hold me, señoritaYamashita Tomohisa |  play_arrow | Tomohisa Yamashita’s debut solo single, “Daite Señorita” |
| 49 | Irresponsible? Who cares—LOVE!KAMIGATA BOYZ |  play_arrow | Debut song by KAMIGATA BOYZ brimming with Kansai love |
| 50 | JAPONICA STYLESixTONES |  play_arrow | SixTONES' East-meets-West dance number |
| 51 | Everybody GoKis-my-ft2 |  play_arrow | Kis-My-Ft2, a hugely popular group on a winning streak that has drawn 2 million attendees. |
| 52 | AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO |  play_arrow | TOKIO’s cheer song, the Shinkansen chime tune |
| 53 | DOPEBTS |  | An energetic song that tells you to enjoy life |
| 54 | Diamond Smilenaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi’s uplifting anthem that boosts self-esteem |
| 55 | Real FaceKAT-TUN |  play_arrow | KAT-TUN’s debut song, with an amazing lineup, was shocking. |
| 56 | DynamiteBTS |  play_arrow | BTS’s ‘Dynamite’ is perfect for wotagei! |
| 57 | Save MEBTS |  play_arrow | Recommendation of songs for a bittersweet love song |
| 58 | uraomote (meaning ‘two-faced’ or ‘having a public and a private side’)Hey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Theme song by Hey! Say! JUMP, an impressive development |
| 59 | Come On A My HouseHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Dance to a dazzling curry song |
| 60 | It’s love.V6 |  play_arrow | A love song by V6 that stays close to a wavering heart |
| 61 | It feels like I’m not myself.SixTONES |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that portrays the frustrations of love |
| 62 | FIREBTS |  play_arrow | Pursuing my dreams head-on through FIRE |
| 63 | mascaraSixTONES |  play_arrow | A poignant love song provided by Daiki Tsuneta |
| 64 | Koisuru Hikarinaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | A love-themed pop-rock song by Naniwa Danshi |
| 65 | It’s the cutest ever!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | From heartbreak to self-acceptance: a song of a forward-looking heart |
| 66 | Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE |  play_arrow | CANDY TUNE’s cheer song |
| 67 | Give Me LoveHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | A love song that sings of a heart yearning for love |
| 68 | Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | A summer love song, refreshing yet bittersweet |
| 69 | I want to be your boyfriend.Snow Man |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays yearning love and the desire to grow closer |
| 70 | Pipe dreamTakkī & Tsubasa |  play_arrow | A passionate hit song by Tackey & Tsubasa |
| 71 | Osaka RomanesqueKanjani∞ |  play_arrow | “O…” is a love story set in Osaka… |
| 72 | I/meSixTONES |  play_arrow | Introduction to SixTONES' ballad songs |
| 73 | Love Kyun♡ Wantedkyururin tte shite mite |  play_arrow | A catchy debut song that portrays a girl's first love |
| 74 | VenusTakkī & Tsubasa |  play_arrow | A Latin hit song with a passionate romantic theme |
| 75 | Headlong MarchKanjani∞ |  play_arrow | To feel energized, throw yourself into challenges! |
| 76 | Let’s dance in a circle (Wasshoi)V6 |  play_arrow | Let's dance together and smile! |
| 77 | RUNBTS |  play_arrow | An inspirational cheer song for challenges |
| 78 | I have wings on my backKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | An emotional theme song with the warm resonance of folk instruments |
| 79 | Life Goes OnBTS |  play_arrow | A positive message to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 80 | CharismaxSnow Man |  play_arrow | A fast-paced dance track that fuses para-para and rap |
| 81 | Music For The PeopleV6 |  play_arrow | A passionate anthem for self-actualization, with a powerful melody |
| 82 | Midnight Shadow BoyHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | The theme song of the teacher drama features a passionate, emotionally charged vocal performance. |
| 83 | Special Kissnaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi’s spring love song, a movie theme song |
| 84 | The Goofy Man’s WayKanjani∞ |  play_arrow | A popular single by Kanjani Eight, a catchy song |
| 85 | Single‑minded Cinderella!CUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | CUTIE STREET's new song is cute. |
| 86 | NEW ERASixTONES |  play_arrow | A powerful, fast-paced track that fuses Japanese and rock elements |
| 87 | LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO |  play_arrow | TOKIO's refreshing debut song resonates in the heart. |
| 88 | trutharashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s “truth/To the Other Side of the Wind,” a TV drama theme song |
| 89 | Naughty GirlKing&Prince |  play_arrow | The signature song from King & Prince’s debut album |
| 90 | SHAKESMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP’s “SHAKE” is a popular karaoke song that gets everyone excited |
| 91 | HEARTKing&Prince |  play_arrow | King & Prince's 16th single, an upbeat love song |
| 92 | from hereSixTONES |  play_arrow | SixTONES' anthem of support, a determination to move forward |
| 93 | FanfareTwice |  play_arrow | A bright cheer song by TWICE |
| 94 | Say I doTravis Japan |  play_arrow | A love song that depicts feelings of being in love |
| 95 | Why not? / Who cares? / It’s all good.Janīzu WEST |  play_arrow | A fun debut song by Johnny’s WEST, distinguished by their Kansai dialect |
| 96 | Teenage in GlassHikaru GENJI |  play_arrow | Hikaru GENJI “Glass Adolescence,” composed by Ryo Asuka |
| 97 | Kiss Hug Invaders!iLiFE! |  play_arrow | A hot rock-electro track by iLiFE! |
| 98 | Eat some sushi!Shibugakitai |  play_arrow | Sushi rap, hyped up at karaoke |
| 99 | Believearashi |  play_arrow | A powerful song that drives us toward the future, a movie theme song |
| 100 | Blue LightningSMAP |  play_arrow | "Blue Lightning" by SMAP is a popular karaoke song. |