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Ikimonogakari Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Since they began their activities in 1999, their songs, vocals, and the members’ warm personalities have been loved by many people.

Their music is simple and unadorned, yet it has a charm that captivates listeners.

Here, we present their most-streamed songs of the year, ranked in order.

Ikimono-gakari Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (71–80)

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Ikimono-gakari “Niji” track preview
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It was included as a coupling track on Ikimono-gakari’s single “Love Song wa Tomaranai yo,” released in July 2014.

It was used as the theme song for the Lunch Pack commercial.

It reached No.

6 on the Oricon chart.

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Ikimono-gakari “1 2 3 ~Love Begins~” Music Video
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Ikimono-gakari’s “1 2 3 ~Koi ga Hajimaru~” captures the feelings of a woman’s unrequited love in its lyrics.

With its poppy, catchy sound, it should feel easy to listen to even on first hearing.

Although it’s a song about a bittersweet love, its bright, upbeat rhythm makes it perfect for getting the crowd going at live shows or in karaoke.

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Ikimono-gakari “Nostalgia” Music Video
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A masterpiece from Ikimono-gakari’s indie days, known for its poignant lyrics.

The vividly realistic words naturally paint scenes behind your eyes, and they pair perfectly with vocalist Yoshioka’s warm voice to deliver a song that truly pierces the heart.

It’s sure to bring tears.

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Ikimono Gakari – KIRA KIRA TRAIN Sub español
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In the first verse, the lyrics express his feelings for her; in the second, her feelings for him.

It’s a song that captures the loneliness of leaving one’s hometown while giving the courage to keep looking toward the future.

It’s also a staple performed at many live tours—a hidden gem that, among the album tracks, has the highest number of live performances.

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It was selected as the CM song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ “Juroku-cha.” The track is a bright, poppy tune reminiscent of Ikimono-gakari’s signature song “Joyful,” and Yoshiki Mizuno said, “I composed it while imagining Yui Aragaki (who appears in the commercial) and the children dancing.”

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Ikimono-gakari “Ashita no Sora” by Yosshu
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Ikimono-gakari’s songs are popular among athletes, and many of them listen before competitions.

One track I recommend from Ikimono-gakari is “Ashita no Sora.” It’s upbeat and overwhelmingly positive, so I think it can help calm pre-game nerves and keep excessive excitement in check.

Listening to this song makes it feel like you can play just as you always do.

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[Katakuri Pocket] Tenohira no Oto (Ikimonogakari) [A Cappella]
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This is a song in which Yoshiki Mizuno and Hotaka Yamashita also participate as vocalists.

It was originally written by Yamashita when he was in high school for the Atsugi High School cultural festival, and at the time it was a youthful song with the main vocals performed by “Ran Mayukie,” a trio of female students from the same school.