Iowa’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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IMAWANOKIWA / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku

I can’t tell if it’s salvation or ruin—the ominous sense of headlong rush lingers in my ears and won’t let go.

Released in November 2019, the sound arrangement, with the rhythm section and piano exquisitely out of sync, feels like emotions running amok.

True to the title meaning “the final hour,” the lyrics evoke a worldview that seems drawn to the brink of death, creating a striking contrast with the song’s pop tone.

Once you listen, you can’t escape—it’s the iyowa world.

Let’s go to an alien planet.iyowa9rank/position

Let's go to an alien planet / Iyowa feat. Seikai (Take you to an alien / Iyowa feat. Seikai)

This is a track whose chill-inducing sense of unease lurking beneath its cuteness becomes more addictive with every listen.

The music video was released in April 2022, followed by a digital release in January 2023.

It tells the story of an alien girl who, after meeting someone on Earth and losing her heart to them, tries to take them back to her own planet.

How will you interpret the ending, where she reaches out her hand only to frighten them? Included on the album “Movies, Sunlit Spots, Graduation Ceremony.”

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Before the Journey, After the Journey / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku (Journey’s Prequels, Journey’s Traces / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku)

The piece “Before the Journey, After the Journey” by Vocaloid producer Iyowa was released in February 2024.

It was created as part of Project VOLTAGE, the official collaboration between Pokémon and Hatsune Miku.

Its lyrics, depicting a young protagonist chasing a big dream, blend beautifully with the soothing sound arrangement.

The warm tone—filled with a longing for the unknown, bonds with family, and the joy of growing into one’s true self—will surely put your heart at ease.

Interruption to my walkiyowa11rank/position

Everything / Iyowa feat. Kasukabe Tsumugi (Getting in the Way of My Walk)

When you want to savor the quiet happiness of everyday life, this song is perfect.

It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Iyowa, released after an anonymous submission event held in November 2025.

While grounded in gentle acoustic sounds, it incorporates wavering textures and key changes for a distinctive touch.

And the lyrics—expressing warm affection by matching the other person’s pace—are heart-melting.

Simply walking together with someone you love will feel more enjoyable than ever.

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Forgotten Thing / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku

The up-tempo, jazz-inspired sound sticks in your head.

Released by Iyowa in April 2025, this piece is a track that portrays the sparkle of an idol alongside the loneliness and sense of loss behind it.

The wistfulness that drifts within its bright tone—many listeners have likely been captivated by that contrast.

It debuted at No.

1 on Billboard JAPAN’s Niconico VOCALOID SONGS chart, achieving a remarkable feat not seen since the classic “Kyukurarin.” Be sure to give it a careful listen.

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Great Actress / Iyowa feat. Hanakuma Chifuyu (actress / Iyowa feat. Hanakuma Chifuyu)

There’s nothing here but elements that capture your heart—both in the sound and the world it creates.

This track by Vocaloid producer Iyowa, known for their uniquely individual musical style, was released in 2023.

Built from vocals and poetry reading, it will enchant you in an instant.

The charm is endless: tones that dart about everywhere, vocal work that swells with noise, lyrics reminiscent of a dramatic reading—and on top of it all, a startling twist right at the end.

Be sure to watch the music video too, and listen all the way through to the last moment.

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OVER! / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku & Yuki Kaai

The piercing horn section and the unsteadily swaying rhythm feel strangely comfortable.

This is a work by the Vocaloid producer Iyowa, whose unique musical direction has been capturing listeners’ hearts, released in February 2021.

Beyond the song itself, the stylish animated MV—featuring illustrations by Iyowa—also became a hot topic.

While the track gives off a cute, pop impression, its lyrics actually portray a worldview that seeks to explore the unknown with optimism, even amid feelings of loneliness and anxiety.

That contrast really gets you.

If you’re going to sing it, the key is to firmly memorize the rhythm of the melody—especially the downbeats!