King Gnu Popular Song Ranking [2026]
King Gnu is a cutting-edge band that forges ahead with a unique mixture style, crossing over a variety of musical backbones.
All their tracks are cool, with a sense of groove even as they carry a somewhat melancholic, dark atmosphere!
Their signature song “Hakujitsu” is probably the most well-known, but of course their other tracks are highly recommended too!
In this article, we’ll introduce their popular songs one by one in a ranking format.
This is a must-see ranking for anyone about to start listening to King Gnu.
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King Gnu Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (21–30)
star performerKing Gnu21rank/position
Written specifically as the CM song for NTT Docomo’s 5G “Accelerate Hope – 2nd” campaign, this is an upper-tempo track where immense speed and heavy weight coexist.
Set to King Gnu’s signature hybrid sound, it conveys the resolve of those who live as actors and even the backstage struggles they face—making your heart surge every time you listen.
Released in December 2020 as the double A-side single “Sanmon Shōsetsu / Senryō Yakusha,” its dizzying structure, with scenes shifting one after another, keeps listeners captivated from start to finish.
The vocal interplay between Daiki Tsuneta and Satoru Iguchi is thrilling, showcasing the band’s formidable energy.
It’s a highly addictive song I strongly recommend when you want to boost your mood instantly or experience their overwhelming performance prowess.
humorKing Gnu22rank/position
King Gnu has released songs across a variety of genres.
While many of their tracks are powerful, they also have groovy, danceable numbers.
One of these is Humor.
As it’s a groove-focused piece, the vocal lines are relatively understated.
Correspondingly, there are fewer tricky vocal passages, making it one of the more singable songs in King Gnu’s catalog.
That said, the overall range sits in the mid-to-high register, so a certain level of vocal range is required.
HitmanKing Gnu23rank/position
In the ANA commercial featuring tennis player Naomi Osaka, King Gnu’s “Hitman” is used.
Included on the album Sympa, the song is notable for its melody that exudes a mysterious atmosphere.
The lyrics express a determination to aim at the darkness ahead and fire a bullet to carve out a path toward the future—much like a hitman, as the title suggests.
That imagery also connects to Naomi Osaka striking a tennis ball.
As the song builds toward the end, the gradually rising melody stirs a growing energy, inspiring the strength to take a step forward.
SlumberlandKing Gnu24rank/position
Many of you have probably seen the music video where garishly colored puppets run wild.
It’s a track by King Gnu, the band taking the music scene by storm with their high-sense mixture sound.
Included as the lead song on their January 2019 album “Sympa,” it was pre-released in December 2018.
The sharp lyrics, which satirize the noise of television and public opinion, and the thick sonic palette that freely blends rock and hip-hop are electrifying.
Daiki Tsuneta’s performance using a megaphone is also unforgettable, and the song gained broad support through radio as well, being selected for power play at FM stations across the country.
It’s an energetic work packed with their aesthetics—perfect for when you want to dance away the haze of reality.
TWILIGHT!!!King Gnu25rank/position
King Gnu’s number, written as the theme song for the theatrical release Detective Conan: The Flash of the One-Eyed in April 2025, is a track defined by its exhilarating, danceable sound.
A four-on-the-floor beat and electronic synths generate a sense of uplift, while Satoru Iguchi’s high tenor unleashes a melody tinged with melancholy.
The lyrics portray a desperate desire to hold on to someone who seems to be slipping away, creating a compelling world that distills both the suspense and love-story elements of the film.
Just three days after its digital release, the song debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Digital Single Ranking, becoming the band’s sixth chart-topper in total.
Blending club-style groove with the raw vitality of a rock band, this track is guaranteed to ignite any party floor.
Sing it while dancing, and you’re sure to be the star of the night!
SO BADKing Gnu26rank/position
What makes this work, crafted by King Gnu, so irresistibly captivating is its overwhelming intensity.
It radiates a “ferocious yet alternative” allure, featuring a sound that’s savage but somehow hedonistic.
Its almost poisonous worldview shakes listeners’ emotions to the core.
Released as a single in September 2025, it was written as the official theme song for Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween Horror Nights “Zombie de Dance.” It’s a track that leaves a powerful impact, as if evolving the style showcased in past songs like “Specialz.” Perfect not only for raising hell on Halloween night, but also as the ideal driving BGM to blow off steam in everyday life.
Small planetKing Gnu27rank/position
Set to an exhilarating rock sound, this song affirms the small joys found in everyday life.
It was included on the album “CEREMONY,” released in January 2020, and was selected as the tie-in track for Honda’s new VEZEL commercial.
The lyrics feature striking imagery that symbolizes freedom and celebrates simple, fleeting moments of happiness.
It’s a track that fully showcases King Gnu’s distinctive musicality, and one we hope people who feel worn out by daily life will listen to.
Among King Gnu’s songs, which are often difficult to sing, this one is relatively easy, so give it a try at karaoke!
):Ashura:(King Gnu28rank/position
King Gnu’s “):Ashura:(” was released on November 29, 2023, and was simultaneously included on the album “THE GREATEST UNKNOWN.” Packed with a message about living life to the fullest, its exhilarating, fast-paced melody truly makes it nothing short of “cool.” The unique worldview—where tension and a spirit of adventure intersect—is captivating.
It also drew attention for being featured in a PlayStation commercial.
SorrowsKing Gnu29rank/position
Among King Gnu’s works, the track “Sorrows” particularly emphasizes the bassline.
While King Gnu generally builds on a mixture style that incorporates various genres, this piece strongly showcases characteristics of alternative rock.
As a result, there are fewer complex vocal lines, making many parts comparatively easier to sing.
That said, it’s still a King Gnu song: the vocal lines are challenging in their simplicity, and there are many high-register phrases, so a certain amount of practice is necessary.
In particular, because the song features many long sustained notes, be sure to use diaphragmatic breathing so you can produce thick, sustained tones.
It’s a small worldKing Gnu30rank/position
The commercial depicts Nana Komatsu’s time at home after returning from outside, and it leaves a very stylish impression, doesn’t it? A fixed camera captures a chic interior as she cleans, tends to plants, and relaxes while playing her favorite music…
Watching this commercial, many people may have found themselves longing for such a wonderful lifestyle.
The background music features King Gnu’s “It’s a small world,” a track from their 2019 album “Sympa.” The lyrics, which portray the joy of a world where it’s just you and someone special, are particularly striking.
