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Popular J-Pop Ballad Song Rankings [2026]

We’re presenting the latest rankings from the Popular Ballads [J-Pop Rankings], all at once, ordered by most plays! Ballads often express sentimental or heart-wrenching feelings, don’t they? Japanese ballads carefully capture the subtle emotional shifts unique to Japanese sensibilities, and many of them are easy to relate to, don’t you think? The playlist is updated weekly.

Popular Japanese Ballad Song Rankings [2026] (91–100)

AitaiKato Miria99rank/position

Miliyah Kato - “Aitai”
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It’s a heartrending love song about longing for someone who’s looking at somebody else.

Included on the acclaimed 2009 album “Ring,” this fan favorite became a hit with over 700,000 downloads despite not being released as a single.

It also adds deep resonance to the film “Villain” as an in-film track.

Even if I’m not your number one, even if I know I’ll get hurt, it has to be you… That desperate cry from the heart tightens the listener’s chest.

When you fall for someone, reason can’t do a thing about it.

If you’re suffering from an unrequited love, this is a song that will surely stay close to your heart.

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Love LetterMY FIRST STORY100rank/position

MY FIRST STORY, also known as MyFas, is a popular band in the young rock band scene.

I fell in love with them after listening to this song called “love letter.” There aren’t many songs that make you so happy and moved that you can cry, but the pure feelings of love expressed like this are truly wonderful and deeply touching.

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