Kino no Teikoku Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Chronostasiskinoko teikoku1rank/position

Kinoko Teikoku – Chronostasis (MV)

This song portrays a moment when time seems to stop for lovers strolling through the city at night at a relaxed tempo.

As the BPM of 83 suggests, the walking pace—buoyed by the joy of the moment and the reluctance to go home—governs the rhythm of the entire track.

Its appeal lies in the dreamy sound created by a groove influenced by reggae and hip-hop and the transparent vocals of Chiaki Sato.

The track was included on the 2014 album “Fake World Wonderland,” and gained renewed attention among Gen Z after being featured in the film “We Made a Beautiful Bouquet.” It’s a song I especially recommend to anyone who has experienced those ordinary yet special moments, like spending a night after buying beer at a convenience store.

Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku2rank/position

Kinoko Teikoku — Night of the Osmanthus

On an autumn night when the season’s presence deepens, have you ever found yourself stirred by a faint sweet scent that awakens old memories? Many people may have experienced a gentle recollection surfacing when they catch the fragrance of fragrant olive on a street corner.

This song by Kinoko Teikoku is a track from their album “Time Lapse,” released in September 2018.

The transparent vocals woven by Chiaki Sato and the nostalgic, emotional melody sink deeply into the heart.

On a quiet night spent alone, why not immerse yourself completely as you reminisce about a past love?

Tokyokinoko teikoku3rank/position

Kinoko Teikoku – Tokyo (MV)

“Tokyo” by the four-piece rock band Kinoko Teikoku, who went on hiatus in 2019.

Released in 2014 as their debut single, it’s also one of the band’s signature songs.

There are many songs titled “Tokyo,” but this one by Kinoko Teikoku is especially heartrending—a Tokyo song overflowing with emotion.

Although it’s a Tokyo song, it sings of summer days, and even though it depicts an ordinary day, it somehow stirs up deeply moving feelings.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

utatane

Report a problem

Cats and Allergieskinoko teikoku4rank/position

Kinoko Teikoku – Cats and Allergies

It’s the perfect song for a night when you want to quietly close out the year while facing the memory of a bittersweet goodbye.

It’s the title track from Kinoko Teikoku’s major-label debut album, “Neko to Arerugī” (Cat and Allergies), released in 2015, and vocalist Chiaki Sato’s clear, translucent voice pierces the heart.

Set in December, the lyrics candidly trace lingering feelings and regrets for a lost lover, with the image of someone loving a cat despite having allergies serving as a poignant metaphor for painful affection.

The gentle sound, boldly incorporating piano and strings, marks a departure from their previously shoegaze-heavy style.

It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to alone at the end of the year, while remembering someone who once meant a great deal to you.

At daybreakkinoko teikoku5rank/position

Kinoko Teikoku – When the Night Breaks (MV)

A song I’d recommend for expressing hatred is “When Dawn Breaks.” You’ve probably had painful or sad experiences that left you resenting someone, haven’t you? The song captures those murky, pent-up feelings with nowhere to go, as well as the emptiness of retaliation.

It’s a much heavier theme than the title suggests.

Coupled with vocalist Chiahi Sato’s deep tones, it’s incredibly compelling to listen to.

By the way, some of the lyrics are sometimes rearranged in live performances.

If you’re curious, look it up.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

yamamoto

Report a problem

Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku6rank/position

Kinoko Teikoku – Before the Cherry Blossoms Bloom

This work, which marked Kinoko Teikoku’s major-label debut, is a song based on vocalist Chiaki Sato’s real experiences when she moved to Tokyo from Iwate in the spring of 2005.

The lyrics, imbued with an earnest longing for the future—like a bud just before it blooms—deeply resonate with listeners.

Released as a single in April 2015, it was later included on the album “Neko to Allergy.” It is also positioned as a story from ten years earlier that connects to their indie-era classic “Tokyo.” The song stands by those striving in a new city or separated from dear friends, offering the courage to move forward with the arrival of spring.

Sea and Bouquetkinoko teikoku7rank/position

Kinoko Teikoku – The Sea and the Bouquet (MV)

“Sea and Bouquet” is a song by the rock band Kinoko Teikoku that makes effective use of 3/4 time.

It starts with a relatively brisk 3/4 from the intro and keeps the triple meter all the way to the end, yet it somehow never feels odd.

The key is how the 3/4 rhythm gives the track a floating, drifting sensation.

Kinoko Teikoku’s poetic lyrics pair perfectly with this feel, making it a textbook example of how to make the most of triple meter.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Yuuki

Report a problem

In the monster’s armskinoko teikoku8rank/position

Kino no Teikoku – In the Arms of a Monster

Triggered by a member’s departure, the three-piece rock band Kinoko Teikoku went on hiatus in 2019.

The song “Kaijū no Ude no Naka,” included on their first album, “Neko to Arerugī,” has lyrics filled with a gentle warmth that embraces vulnerability and truly moves the heart.

The tempo is relaxed and the vocal range isn’t wide, making it relatively easy to sing, but the rhythm in the first verse is particularly distinctive, so be sure to learn it well before performing it at karaoke.

Also, since there are sustained high notes, if the key doesn’t suit your voice, adjust it on the karaoke machine to make it easier to sing.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hoshino Takashi

Report a problem

Call my name.kinoko teikoku9rank/position

Namaeo Yonde

Included on Kinoko Teikoku’s major-label first album “Neko to Arerugī,” released in November 2015, this track features Chiaki Sato’s delicate lyrics that skillfully portray love and loneliness.

Through everyday details—like worn-out sneakers and the smoke from a cigarette you’re not used to—it expresses an intimate form of love.

Coupled with a distinctive sound influenced by shoegaze and post-rock, it’s a song that resonates deeply with listeners.

Recommended for those struggling with the complexities of romantic feelings or looking to reevaluate their relationships with someone important.

killing timekinoko teikoku10rank/position

Kinoko Teikoku – Boredom Killer (Studio version)

It’s a song that begins with a sentimental guitar tone and then draws you into a distinctive worldview.

Created by Kinoko Teikoku, it’s included on their mini-album “Uzu ni Naru,” released in May 2012.

An over-eight-minute epic depicting the tedium of everyday life and inner turmoil.

It features Kinoko Teikoku’s signature emotional sound influenced by shoegaze and post-rock.

It’s packed with subtle feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and a kind of resignation felt within a monotonous routine.

A track you’ll want to sing slowly and thoroughly at solo karaoke or with a small group of close friends.