Popular Japanese music. Latest rankings [2026]

a May flyRADWIMPS76rank/position

RADWIMPS – May’s Flies [Official Music Video]

It’s a song that lays bare intense hatred, showcasing the wide range of RADWIMPS’ musicality.

Included on their 16th single released in October 2013, it captured the hearts of many listeners.

The lyrics, written by vocalist Yojiro Noda, are extremely raw and include provocative expressions, which may not be for everyone.

However, that rawness conveys genuine emotion, making it a profoundly deep track.

It’s recommended for those dealing with complex romantic feelings or music fans seeking a powerful, lasting impression.

Romeo and Cinderelladoriko77rank/position

Romeo and Cinderella

Released in 2009 by doriko, also known by the alias Kiritan-P, “Romeo and Cinderella” is a song that expresses a woman’s determination to make the man she likes notice her by any means necessary.

The music video, which features slightly sexy illustrations of a woman, also leaves a strong impression.

Musically, the track is full of clever touches that keep it engaging, such as a “beep” right before the chorus that momentarily stops the song for emphasis, and guitar and piano phrases panned left and right.

Another highlight—unusual for a Vocaloid track—is a fast, shredding electric guitar solo.

If you haven’t heard this song yet, be sure to pay attention to the instrumental section when you check it out!

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Yuuki

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Love Trial40mP78rank/position

[Hatsune Miku] Love Trial 【Original MV】

A pop number that blends humor and bittersweet emotion, likening a romantic entanglement to a courtroom drama.

Created by 40mP, who has produced numerous hit songs, it was released in June 2014.

In addition to being included on the doujin album “41m,” it has been featured in rhythm games such as CHUNITHM and Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.

Hatsune Miku.

Set to a band sound centered on piano and guitar, it portrays a protagonist accused of cheating who pleads for leniency.

If you’re in a relationship, it might be fun to listen together.

CHE.R.RYYUI79rank/position

CHE.R.RY

When you feel the gentle warmth of spring, it brings on that bittersweet feeling that makes you want to fall in love, doesn’t it? The perfect song for such a season is this spring classic sung by YUI.

Released in March 2007 as her eighth single, it became a hot topic as the CM song for au by KDDI’s “LISMO!”.

It captures the joy and sorrow of texting someone you like and the fluttery excitement while waiting for a reply—just listening makes your heart skip a beat.

It’s also beloved on social media like TikTok, and it’s truly a spring staple that people across generations can’t help but hum along to.

beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko80rank/position

aiko - 'Kabutomushi' music video

Aiko’s signature love song “Kabutomushi.” The overall vocal range is quite wide, from F3 to F5, but it’s very easy to sing if you switch between chest voice and falsetto.

The A and B sections sit firmly in a lower range, and while the chorus climbs higher than you might expect, it may help to switch decisively to a falsetto base from there.

To switch smoothly between registers, stable pitch is essential.

If you keep your eyebrows raised or make a surprised face, you can maintain accurate pitch centered between your eyebrows without letting it drop into your throat.

Also, when singing high notes, if you hold back and produce the sound halfway, it will definitely be harder to hit, so try projecting your voice solidly!

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Kubota Mami

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