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