Popular Cute Songs: Japanese Music/J-Pop Artist Rankings [2026]

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Kana Nishino “Torisetsu” MV Full

Kana Nishino’s 27th single, used as the theme song for the film “No Longer Heroine,” released in September 2015.

Its unique lyrics, which liken a woman’s delicate emotions to an instruction manual, became a hot topic and won the Grand Prize at the 57th Japan Record Awards.

The lyrics, where she introduces herself through the metaphor of a user manual, are both chuckle-worthy and heart-fluttering just by listening.

The song is included on her 6th album, “Just LOVE,” and has become a wedding staple.

It’s a perfect love song not only for those with a crush or in a relationship, but also for when you want to convey your feelings to your partner.

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Sniper. / “Yuika” [MV]

This is a pop number by Yuika, who has been gaining buzz thanks to dance videos on TikTok.

The song comically portrays a one-sided-crush strategy, treating the person she likes as a “target” and aiming straight for their heart.

The play-by-play, live-broadcast-style lyrics are memorable, and listening to it really makes your heart flutter! Yuika wrote this track when she was a second-year high school student; it was released digitally in April 2024 and later included on the album “Longing for Navy.” With its up-tempo melody and the protagonist’s earnest feelings, it’s a song that sends emotions soaring.

If you’re in the middle of a crush, you might just find yourself unable to sit still when you listen!

My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER3rank/position

[FRUITS ZIPPER] Dance lesson from the members themselves!! I tried dancing to “My Cutest Part” 💃

How about dancing to FRUITS ZIPPER’s “The Cutest Part of Me” as a performance piece? This song has over 500 million views on TikTok and is a highly recognized track that led the group to win the Japan Record Awards’ Best New Artist.

The choreography features intricate hand movements as the main highlight.

Because there are many hand motions, the footwork is kept minimal, so even beginners can enjoy dancing to this cute, poppy song.

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YUI　『CHE.R.RY-short ver.-』

Released in 2007, this signature spring song by YUI portrays the fluttery feelings of a one-sided crush through the lens of flip-phone email exchanges.

The protagonist’s heart leaps at emoji-filled messages from their crush, frets over when to reply, and, unable to play it cool, answers right away—capturing the pure sincerity of a girl in love.

Set to light acoustic guitar, the bittersweet emotions are sung in a charming, cute way.

The track drew attention as the CM song for KDDI’s “LISMO!” and debuted at No.

2 on the Oricon chart.

It’s also included on the album “CAN’T BUY MY LOVE.” Perfect for when you want to reminisce about a gentle first love or get excited chatting about youthful memories with friends.

Single‑minded Cinderella!CUTIE STREET5rank/position

[MV] CUTIE STREET “Single-minded Cinderella!”

A track by CUTIE STREET that’s gaining attention in 2025, featured on their first single “Is Being Cute Not Enough?” released in November 2024.

This song poppily expresses the thrills of romance and the desire to catch someone’s attention, and it’s been making waves, even ranking 7th on the TikTok chart.

With its cute choreography and bright melody, it’s easy to dance to and perfect for end-of-year and New Year party performances.

Adding dress elements to your outfit when you dance will make it even cuter!

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=LOVE (Equal Love) / 18th Single “Tokubechu, Shite” [MV full]

=LOVE is an idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.

The group’s name is read as “Equal Love.” They embody the classic idol style Sashihara honed in AKB and HKT, and all their songs project a traditional sense of femininity.

Among them, “Tokubechu, Shite” is a number packed with cuteness.

The highest note is hi F, but that’s in the harmony; the actual highest note sits at hi D#.

As long as the key is adjusted, women in their teens through their 30s should have no trouble singing it.

Combined with its cute lyrics, it tends to be well-received by men, so it should be a hit at mixers and similar gatherings.

Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Koresawa “Don’t You Cheat on Me” [Music Video]

Koresawa is a female singer-songwriter who enjoys overwhelming support from women in their teens and twenties.

Her down-to-earth lyrics that portray the feelings of young women have earned her tremendous popularity.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is “Uwaki Shitara Akan de” (“Don’t You Dare Cheat”).

Although its vocal range is high—mid2A to hiC#—the key is set to be easy to sing for women with a typical vocal range.

If you identify the right key for yourself, it’s a song that should be quite easy to sing.

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