KAN's Popular Song Rankings [2026]

RegretsKAN46rank/position

Regrets

A medium-tempo number that paints a bittersweet portrait of youth.

Released in 1989 as the sixth single.

It’s a breakup song with a poignant, tightening melody line and lyrics interwoven with English that leave a strong impression, evoking the joy of first love and a feeling like you could return to those nostalgic days.

It’s nostalgic and seems to sit gently alongside all kinds of regrets.

Though it predates “Ai wa Katsu,” it’s a masterpiece overflowing with KAN’s charm.

Even if you don’t know it, I really hope you give it a listen.

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Memo Togire NagirlKAN47rank/position

Memo Togire Nagirl

This is a track notable for its upbeat electropop groove.

Included on KAN’s album “23-sai,” it was released in November 2020.

The title, with its distinctive wordplay, and the lyrics, full of humor, convey both the heartache of unrequited love and the songwriter’s playful touch in expressing it lightly.

Produced with an awareness of Yasutaka Nakata–style sounds, the piece showcases KAN’s musical adventurousness.

Be sure to give it a listen around Hinamatsuri!

I can’t stand round butts.KAN48rank/position

Unforgivable Round Butt / KAN

A pop tune whose addictive charm comes from the mismatch between its super poppy, cute melody and its lyrics overflowing with desire.

It was released in 1993 as the lead single from the album “TOKYOMAN.” It’s packed with all sorts of fetishes—perhaps KAN’s personal tastes…? (laughs).

Despite being a striking, impact-heavy “butt song,” KAN’s music goes down easily and is surprisingly listenable.

Taken all together, that vibe of “I love you after all” might make it a track you’ll want to play after a fight.

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So conservative it’s almost clumsyKAN49rank/position

So conservative it’s almost clumsy

Conservative means “conservative,” and in the lyrics it’s sung as something whose very obviousness is appealing.

However, because the title has “clumsy” attached to the front, it can also be taken to mean, “Is it really okay to have so little individuality?”

MEMORIES OF FUTUREKAN50rank/position

Memories Of Future

Mr.

KAN says he was asked to compose the music for director Nobuhiko Obayashi’s film “Okashina Futari” before his debut.

True talent really does get discovered wherever it is.

Here is one of KAN’s grand, talent-filled works: “MEMORIES OF FUTURE.” Its seemingly endless intro evokes outer space and cranks up your expectations for the song to the max.

As for the lyrics… this is a track I really want you to hear without spoilers, so please check them with your own ears.

It’s the final track on the 2011 album “Terebi no Naka ni” (In the Television).