Popular R&B. Japanese Artist Rankings [2026]
R&B is popular around the world and has now become one of the most important genres in the music scene.
Originally a genre that developed from Black music, it’s of course also popular in Japan, and there are many artists influenced by R&B.
This time, we’ll introduce Japanese R&B artists in a popularity ranking.
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Popular R&B: Japanese Artists Ranking [2026] (91–100)
Not Drunkyouen kingyo91rank/position
The new song from Yoen Kingyo, where wistfulness and exhilaration intertwine, brilliantly captures both the bustle and melancholy of the club scene.
Its sophisticated sound, infused with the essence of 2000s hip-hop and R&B, is striking and irresistibly addictive.
Released by Universal Music on August 7, 2024, it also comes with a music video themed around nightlife.
Centered on staying cool amid flashy partying, the song candidly reflects on past experiences and relationships, portrayed with a sensual touch.
It’s a recommended track for anyone who wants to revel in a club-ready high or who resonates with contemporary nightlife.
Fallin’ In Love AgainHiromi92rank/position
Her voice is said to be a “Rainbow Voice” that makes anyone fall in love, and her R&B songs, delivered with overwhelming vocal power, are wonderful and moving.
Many of her lyrics feel authentic and relatable, which also makes them easy to get into.
My Little RoseHirai Dai93rank/position
When introducing Dai Hirai, you often hear the word “organic.” While organic literally means “of living matter,” in Hirai’s case it irresistibly feels closer to “natural.” His musicality and his nature-centric lifestyle are inseparable, and it’s precisely because he is so connected to nature that he can create songs that provide such high-quality healing.
It’s truly a musical endeavor where clothing, food, and music are fused together.
“My Little Rose” is a track that lets you feel R&B—even including a recording of his baby’s first cry.
It’s a moving song in which a great love envelops everything, from the joy of birth to the anxieties that come with growing up.
Close your eyesHirai Ken94rank/position
This is a gem of a song whose poignant lyrics and Ken Hirai’s clear, translucent voice resonate deeply.
It beautifully captures profound feelings about lost love and the aching longing of being able to reunite only in memories.
Released in April 2004, it captured many hearts as the theme song for the film “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World.” It became a social phenomenon, scoring a massive hit that included becoming the first movie tie-in to top Oricon’s year-end chart.
Highly recommended for those who have experienced the loss of someone dear or who want to feel pure love.
Why not surrender yourself to Ken Hirai’s voice as it gently seeps into your heart?
mysteryHoshino Gen95rank/position
This is the fourth digital-only single by singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino, who has released numerous hit songs with his one-of-a-kind pop sensibility.
Written as the theme song for the TV drama “Why I Dress Up for Love,” the track leaves an impression with its pop yet sentimental atmosphere.
The fusion of sounds evocative of the late 1980s with a modern, complex chord progression results in an R&B piece for a new era that’s more than just nostalgic.
It’s a number that serves as a model of pop grounded in Black music, evoking both history and evolution.
