Popular Japanese music. Latest rankings [2026]
Introducing the top 100 from the popular J-Pop rankings, listed in order of most views! There are plenty of hot, trending tracks right now, so be sure to check the latest rankings.
Even if you don’t usually listen to J-Pop, why not take a look at the newest popular songs? The playlist is updated every week!
Playlist
| Popular Japanese music. Latest rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Amanojaku164 |  play_arrow | Passionately belting the rock song “Amano-jaku” in mixed voice |
| 2 | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The earnest feelings of an unrequited love by Official HIGE DANDism |
| 3 | bouquetback number |  play_arrow | Love expression songs by back number |
| 4 | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s heartrending yet warm love song |
| 5 | Karakuri Pierrot40mP |  play_arrow | Karakuri Pierrot is an easy song to sing. |
| 6 | LokiMikito P |  play_arrow | A lively, fun song that men and women can sing together |
| 7 | NonfictionHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s heartfelt cry that sings of life’s absurdity |
| 8 | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A poignant love ballad by Saucy Dog |
| 9 | HAPPYBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece that celebrates life with deep affection |
| 10 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A song of youth, conveying love and bonds to someone precious. |
| 11 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | The bittersweet feeling of seeing you off as you set out in the season of farewells |
| 12 | Until I hold you in my arms.MIMI |  play_arrow | A soothing song with gentle tones that heal the heart |
| 13 | Bunny GirlAKASAKI |  play_arrow | Temptation and the struggle with true feelings in a Showa-style melody |
| 14 | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | A classic song that conveys love to someone special |
| 15 | Exploding Brain Girlrereriri |  play_arrow | A masterpiece of Vocaloid rock, a classic by Hatsune Miku |
| 16 | I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci |  play_arrow | The conflict between lingering feelings for an ex and the kindness of a current partner |
| 17 | HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number |  play_arrow | The bittersweetness of unrequited love and the complex feelings around a birthday |
| 18 | Charlesbarūn |  play_arrow | Tips for singing 'Charles' with a high score |
| 19 | LemonYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s ballad: profound loss and prayer |
| 20 | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Inspirational masterpieces that color our youth, songs that give us courage |
| 21 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad by HY that portrays a love that won’t fade even after a breakup |
| 22 | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | I feel hope and courage for the future. |
| 23 | Happy SynthesizerEasy Pop |  play_arrow | Luka and GUMI's technopop |
| 24 | Ghost RuleDECO*27 |  play_arrow | A rock masterpiece by DECO*27 bursting with emotion |
| 25 | Meltryo |  play_arrow | Hatsune Miku’s youthful love song, a moving classic |
| 26 | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Ballad theme song from a Doraemon movie |
| 27 | Patchwork Staccatotoa |  play_arrow | A heartrending heartbreak, a one-way love |
| 28 | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A classic song that embraces the meetings and farewells of spring |
| 29 | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | A classic song that captures the bittersweetness of youth at summer’s end |
| 30 | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | Unrequited love song by back number |
| 31 | GIFTMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children’s moving masterpiece, a hymn celebrating the brilliance of individuality |
| 32 | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA's exhilarating, fast-paced rock. |
| 33 | StoryAI |  play_arrow | A moving AI ballad that sings of deep love and bonds |
| 34 | Cute Girlfriendsyudou |  play_arrow | syudou's yandere song |
| 35 | DramaturgyEVE |  play_arrow | A cry from the heart to be freed from the bondage of roles |
| 36 | Sand Planethachi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu and Hatsune Miku’s 10th-anniversary song reaches a million |
| 37 | Happy Endingback number |  play_arrow | A ballad by back number that serves as a movie theme song |
| 38 | Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki |  play_arrow | Masaki Suda’s emotion-packed rock song, a striking main theme |
| 39 | HibanaDECO*27 |  play_arrow | Hatsune Miku hit song reaches 80 million views on YouTube |
| 40 | MesmerizerSatsuki |  play_arrow | Miku and Teto, an exhilarating, high-energy masterpiece |
| 41 | Alien AlienNayutan Seijin |  play_arrow | Cosmic alien, effortlessly singing high notes in falsetto |
| 42 | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A song about being yourself, gifted for graduation season |
| 43 | The Howling of the Lost OneNeru |  play_arrow | A heartfelt cry of a song portraying the pains of adolescence |
| 44 | Yi-Er Fan ClubMikito P |  play_arrow | A captivating Chinese-style electropop song |
| 45 | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Guitar rock that also paints the shadows of youth |
| 46 | Marigoldaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon captivates across generations with her popular songs. |
| 47 | orionYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s love support song |
| 48 | Night Sky Patrol of TomorrowOrangestar |  play_arrow | A moving Orangestar song featuring IA |
| 49 | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Bouquet, Hikaru Utada’s masterpiece of farewell and gratitude |
| 50 | Happinessback number |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by back number |
| 51 | broad daylightKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A bittersweet and beautiful signature song by King Gnu that comes to mind when seeing snow |
| 52 | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | A rhythm-packed song that blows everyday life away |
| 53 | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | Cheering on a new step with a refreshing guitar song by [Alexandros] |
| 54 | me me sheRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad about continuing to think of an ex-lover |
| 55 | collapse; fainting spell (colloquial/slang)iyowa |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of Iyowa-san’s love coming to an end |
| 56 | peace signYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Face forward and become strong for the ones you love. |
| 57 | PrologueUru |  play_arrow | Uru’s gem of a tearful ballad |
| 58 | Hated by LifeKanzaki Iori |  play_arrow | Mafumafu’s commentary on “Hated by Life Itself” |
| 59 | SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A moving theme song that sings of love and hope |
| 60 | budKobukuro |  play_arrow | A Kobukuro ballad that portrays lost love and hope for the future |
| 61 | Just Be FriendsDixie Flatline |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song that you can enjoy at karaoke |
| 62 | Donut holehachi |  play_arrow | Vocal technique lessons from Donut Hole |
| 63 | The Disappearance of Hatsune MikucosMo@bousou P |  play_arrow | The famous song by Vocaloid producer cosMo@Bousou-P |
| 64 | Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. Midori's Positive Cheer Song |
| 65 | Spot the differenceSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | A hopeful song that affirms life through encounters |
| 66 | horizonback number |  play_arrow | Even if dreams break, the light can still be seen. |
| 67 | Letter to the SkyGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A song of the heart that sings its feelings even if they don't reach. |
| 68 | Don’t go.Souta |  play_arrow | The true feelings I can’t bring myself to say… something everyone experiences… |
| 69 | Wherever you areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK’s classic that sings of straightforward love |
| 70 | from Y to YJimii Samu P |  play_arrow | A piano ballad that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 71 | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN’s classic hit “Kiseki,” a song of youth |
| 72 | ECHOCrusher-P |  play_arrow | Crusher-P’s signature works: lyrics seeking loneliness and connection |
| 73 | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Introduction to a ballad that portrays a rift in hearts |
| 74 | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Aimyon that depicts unrequited love |
| 75 | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | An encouraging classic by Yuzu that resonates with the hearts of those who strive. |
| 76 | a May flyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS's raw, emotion-baring songs |
| 77 | Romeo and Cinderelladoriko |  play_arrow | “Romeo and Cinderella” depicts the feelings of love. |
| 78 | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | YUI’s classic song that depicts a spring romance |
| 79 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s signature love song “Kabuto…” |
| 80 | Love Trial40mP |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays romantic entanglements in the style of a courtroom drama |
| 81 | sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A song that gently supports the journey toward your dreams |
| 82 | 1106WANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA’s “1106” is a heartfelt message to someone who has passed away… |
| 83 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | Classic graduation songs to express gratitude |
| 84 | Dawn and Firefliesn-buna |  play_arrow | "Yoake to Hotaru" is a song by the Vocaloid producer n-buna... |
| 85 | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | A classic Spitz song that portrays loss and rebirth, with a wistful melody |
| 86 | Matryoshkahachi |  play_arrow | A popular song by Hachi, an irresistibly catchy classic |
| 87 | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that sings about the bonds of life |
| 88 | SaudadePorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | The classic song Saudade by Porno Graffitti |
| 89 | FateOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism’s Koshien cheering song |
| 90 | StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | An upbeat, refreshing cheer song brimming with hope |
| 91 | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A song that captures the exhilaration of walking through life's adventure with companions |
| 92 | balladKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s heartrending love ballad |
| 93 | Dear, boyHump Back |  play_arrow | A message song for people who chase their dreams |
| 94 | Because I fell in loveaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon's ballads empathize with the pain of heartbreak |
| 95 | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s romantic pop song |
| 96 | Christmas songback number |  play_arrow | Back Number's representative winter song, 'Christmas Song' |
| 97 | SenbonzakuraKurousa-P |  play_arrow | Some people have the impression that “Senbonzakura” is difficult... |
| 98 | Robinsonsupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s classic songs bring back warm nostalgia |
| 99 | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Masayoshi Yamazaki’s bittersweet love song |
| 100 | Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu |  play_arrow | A gentle support song that expresses the bonds forged after the earthquake disaster |