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KANA-BOON Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Here’s a ranking of popular songs by KANA-BOON, a Japanese four-piece rock band known for their straightforward rock tunes.

It’s a recommended list for those interested in KANA-BOON but unsure where to start.

There are plenty of tracks that are guaranteed to hype up a karaoke session and ones that are easy to sing, so feel free to use it as a guide for your song selection!

KANA-BOON Popular Song Ranking [2026] (11–20)

Baton RoadKANA-BOON11rank/position

KANA-BOON “Baton Road” Music Video
Baton RoadKANA-BOON

This is a driving, four-on-the-floor guitar rock number.

It was released in 2017 as the 11th single by KANA-BOON, a rock band from Osaka Prefecture.

It might be good to sing it with clear enunciation of each word.

It was selected as the opening theme for the anime BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS.

For you in the sleepless forestKANA-BOON12rank/position

“For You, Sleepless Forest by KANA-BOON” × “Solanin” (Romaji)
For you in the sleepless forestKANA-BOON

A standout song from their indie days, for which a special music video was created to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their major-label debut.

With delicate lyrics, it portrays nighttime events and emotions, weaving in the joy and struggles of chasing dreams and a message to someone special.

Included on the mini-album “Boku ga CD wo Dashitara,” released in April 2013.

Its powerful yet somehow fleeting melody leaves a strong impression, bringing calm amid the rush of everyday life.

When you’re moving step by step toward goals in work, study, or life, it’s natural to feel anxious at times.

In those moments, KANA-BOON’s clear, luminous vocals are sure to give you hope.

HagurumaKANA-BOON13rank/position

KANA-BOON “Haguruma” Music Video (short ver.)
HagurumaKANA-BOON

This is KANA-BOON’s 12th major-label single, released in March 2019.

It also served as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Karakuri Circus.

It’s a song where you can enjoy a very resonant high tone that never thins out even at higher pitches.

The vocals likely make skillful use of a “chest-leaning mixed voice” with solid nasal resonance, and it would be an excellent piece to use as practice material for mastering this kind of vocal production.

Run and RunKANA-BOON14rank/position

KANA-BOON “Run and Run” Music Video
Run and RunKANA-BOON

A song worthy of etching the fleeting moment of parting that colors our youth—that’s KANA-BOON’s “Run and Run.” Listening to it at a graduation ceremony amplifies the mix of hope and anxiety that comes with a new beginning.

Chosen as a theme for the Shinken Zemi Plus commercial, the track won broad support from students and reached No.

9 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Its exhilarating, fast-paced melody awakens the energy of youth, while Maguro Taniguchi’s nuanced vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

Standing at the starting line called graduation, “Run and Run” becomes the perfect cheer for students—and a memory that lasts a lifetime.

Wake upKANA-BOON15rank/position

KANA-BOON 『Wake up』Music Video
Wake upKANA-BOON

There’s data showing that as we moved from the Showa era to Heisei and then Reiwa, the intro sections of popular songs have been getting shorter and shorter.

Amid that trend, Wake up is a track that gets you excited from the very first notes.

The intro builds as if friends are gathering—starting with drums and cymbals, then joined by guitar.

The lyrics are just as brilliant, rising to meet that sound! “Say goodbye to yesterday’s gloom and welcome a new morning,” it encourages—words that will move anyone feeling a bit faint-hearted.

Spring can be an anxious time of fresh starts, but let this song give you the courage to take that first step.

1.2. step to youKANA-BOON16rank/position

KANA-BOON 『1.2. step to you』Music Video
1.2. step to youKANA-BOON

This is the song that was used as the CM track for the “d Hits April Spring Love Songs” campaign.

KANA-BOON’s “1.2.

step to you” is included on their major-label first album, “DOPPEL,” released in 2013.

As a sequel to one of KANA-BOON’s early and popular songs, “Naimononedari,” its lyrics and worldview are well-loved by fans.

It’s a fast-paced number characteristic of KANA-BOON, yet the lyrics carry a sense of poignancy.

asking for anything and everythingKANA-BOON17rank/position

If you find yourself thinking about your lover day and night, “Nandemo Nedari” is just right for you.

The song, released in 2015 by the rock band KANA-BOON—known for their passionate and catchy tunes—was featured in a Shiseido ANESSA commercial.

Its rhythmical band sound will have your body swaying before you know it.

Despite its simple band arrangement, you can experience a colorful palette of tones! Why not express your love alongside this melodious rock ’n’ roll?

Gradation feat. Yuho KitazawaKANA-BOON18rank/position

KANA-BOON “Gradation feat. Yuho Kitazawa” Music Video [Anime “My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999” Opening Theme]
Gradation feat. Yuho KitazawaKANA-BOON

A song filled with KANA-BOON’s heartfelt feelings for someone special, wrapping the cold winter in warmth.

Released in June 2023, this track was also used as the opening theme for the TV anime “My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.” Featuring Yuuho Kitazawa from the peggies as a guest vocalist, it boasts a thrilling sense of speed and enchanting lyrics.

It’s perfect for those who want to convey their feelings of love or deepen their bond with someone important—also a great pick for Valentine’s Day BGM.

Give it a listen, and your own feelings of love are sure to blossom into a beautiful gradient.

to live onKANA-BOON19rank/position

KANA-BOON “Ikiteyuku” Music Video
to live onKANA-BOON

A heartwarming song that portrays saying goodbye to the past and taking a new step forward.

Written by Maguro Taniguchi before moving to Tokyo, the track conveys a powerful resolve to leave a place filled with memories and a hopeful gaze toward the future.

Its message of “moving forward” gently encourages those who are relocating or starting a new chapter in life.

KANA-BOON released the song in August 2014, and the music video featuring Yukino Kishii is a must-see.

It’s a song that stands beside anyone feeling anxious about life in a new place or coping with parting from someone dear.

Wally HeroKANA-BOON20rank/position

KANA-BOON “Wally Hero” Music Video
Wally HeroKANA-BOON

Included on KANA-BOON’s first album “DOPPEL,” this aggressive track, packed with a powerful message, delivers a groove-rich rock sound that’s a pleasure to the ears.

Speaking of KANA-BOON, they’ve also handled songs like the opening theme for the anime NARUTO and the opening theme for the anime “The Perfect Insider (Everything Becomes F).”