Ranking of Moving/Japanese Pop Songs [2026]

Servant of EvilAku no P86rank/position

[Official] Servant of Evil / Kagamine Len [Original Medieval-Style Tale]

A grand work that makes you feel as if you’re witnessing the history of another world firsthand.

It’s a song by the Vocaloid producer known as Aku no P, also known under the name mothy, released in 2008.

Counted as one of the works referred to as the “Kagamine Three Great Tragedies,” it’s a classic of the Vocaloid scene.

With a highly narrative storyline featuring a sister and brother who are twins yet separated by social status as the protagonists, following the lyrics will make your heart feel like it’s about to burst.

Many listeners will surely find themselves thinking, “Isn’t there some way they could find happiness…?”

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Araki Jakkan

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Flowers will bloom.hana wa saku purojekuto87rank/position

[3/11 Flowers Will Bloom] We will not forget the Great East Japan Earthquake

A charity song created to support the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011.

The lyrics were written by Shunji Iwai, who is from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, and the music was composed by Yoko Kanno, also from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.

The song is crafted from the perspective of those who lost their lives in the disaster, and it is said to carry the hope that even after a hundred years, we will not forget that time—that even if people forget the circumstances that led to the song’s creation, the song itself will remain.

It is a piece that teaches the preciousness of life, and we hope as many people as possible will listen to it.

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miyabi

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FateOfisharu Higedan Dism88rank/position

Official HIGE DANDism – Fate [Official Video]

Every high school ballplayer aims for the same place.

This number by Official HIGE DANDism powerfully sings of the hunger for victory and the weight they carry on their shoulders.

It was used in 2019 as the ABC Summer High School Baseball Cheer Song and as the theme for “Netto Koshien.” Released as a single in 2019, it was later included on the acclaimed album “Traveler.” During production, the members actually attended the Spring Senbatsu at Koshien, channeling the on-site excitement directly into the song.

The bold brass tones leave a strong impression, conveying the energy of the stands in vivid detail.

Perfect for heightening pre-game tension or giving a push to anyone taking on a challenge, this track captures a gritty yet beautiful moment of youth—an ideal song for those who want to feel that fleeting instant.

Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE89rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Que Sera Sera” Official Music Video

This is a song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE with a magical power to blow away gloomy feelings.

True to its title, which means “what will be, will be” in Spanish, it gently—and at times powerfully—pushes listeners forward.

Released digitally in April 2023, it was written as the theme for the drama “Even if It’s Just Sunday Night,” starring Nana Seino, and garnered attention for winning the 65th Japan Record Award.

Life doesn’t always go as planned, but it’s okay to stay true to yourself.

That message resonates deeply with hearts starting to feel the fatigue of a new chapter.

Even on May mornings when you’re unmotivated, listening to this track will make you think, “All right, let’s give it a try,” and face forward.

wishsumika90rank/position

sumika / Wish [Music Video]

A heartrending love song that brings tears with the pain of “not being loved by the one you love,” Wish was chosen as the theme song for the drama Ossan’s Love -in the sky-.

There’s only one person you want to tell about the moments that move your heart and the little things in your day.

But the person you like loves someone else, and they’ll surely never feel the same way you do.

It’s a song about a painful love, yet in the end it says that you’re glad you encountered this love.

It’s a perfect winter love song for when you’re in the mood to listen to a heartbreak tune.

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sasashina

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