Ranking of Japanese Bands Popular Among Men [2026]

Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW64rank/position

FIELD OF VIEW – Dan Dan Kokoro Hikareteku (QHD Remastered Video)

This work, which could be called the epitome of pop rock with its exhilarating melody and crystal-clear vocals, overflows with a sense of openness befitting a positive theme and the start of an adventure tale.

The song was released in March 1996 as FIELD OF VIEW’s fourth single.

With lyrics by Izumi Sakai of ZARD and music by Tetsuro Oda, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Dragon Ball GT and the theme song for the film Dragon Ball: The Path to Power, peaking at No.

4 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Its familiar, catchy melody is something almost everyone has heard, making it perfect for men who want to warm up the room with their first karaoke pick.

If you sing it expansively over its fast-paced sound, you’re sure to get the whole group fired up together.

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ELLEGARDEN “Jitterbug” Music Video

A song that makes you want to slip back to your youth.

With ELLEGARDEN’s fierce yet heartrending vocals, you might just forget your hectic days.

Released in July 2003, this track was also used as the ending theme for TBS’s “CDTV.” It’s a re-cut single from the album “BRING YOUR BOARD!!,” and despite being an indie release, it reached No.

1.

It’s considered a work in which Takeshi Hosomi earnestly engaged with the Japanese language.

Even when you’re swamped with work, this song will give you a boost.

It’s perfect for blowing off stress, so give it a listen during your commute or on your break.

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Bakufu Slump – Runner / THE FIRST TAKE

This was the 12th single, released on October 21, 1988.

It was a major hit, peaking at No.

6 on the Oricon chart and selling about 340,000 copies.

It’s known for the vocalist, Mr.

Sunplaza Nakano’s soul-wringing singing and its powerful rock sound, and it’s famous as a song of friendship and farewell imbued with feelings toward bassist Hōjin Egawa, who had decided to leave the band at the time.

Because the song itself is very rock, you might feel like you want to sing it in a constantly amped-up state, but for people who are tone-deaf, most tend to go a bit sharp when they actually try to sing it.

So I think it’s best to sing it with high energy but a calm mindset.

I don’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t know this song, so try singing it coolly while getting the audience to clap along.

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Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” × TV Anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES” Collaboration Music Video #BBBB Dance

Created by Creepy Nuts as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime “Mashle: Magic and Muscles,” which follows a protagonist who can’t use magic and aims for the top with pure muscle in a world where magic is the norm, this track was released in January 2024.

The jersey-club-inspired production by DJ Matsunaga and spell-like lyrics by R-Shitei fuse to create an addictive sound that sticks in your head after just one listen.

The lyrics intertwine Mash’s conviction to fight with raw strength and R-Shitei’s own experiences and philosophy, expressing a strength that transcends common sense and a rapper’s pride.

With the “BBBB Dance” trending globally on TikTok and the song topping Billboard Japan’s 2024 year-end Hot 100, it’s a perfect track to hype up a karaoke session with friends.

That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando68rank/position

That's important.

A powerful, encouraging song that lifts your spirits when times are tough or you feel like giving up.

Its lyrics preach the importance of not giving up, and the strong yet approachable melody resonates deeply.

With the warmth of a friend giving you a gentle push forward, this song has become a source of support for many.

Released by Daiji MAN Brothers Band in August 1991, the track was used as the ending theme for “Sports Frontier” and also served as the theme song for “Hō-chan no Yamada Katsutenai Television.” It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for five consecutive weeks and became a massive hit, selling an impressive 1.8 million copies.

When you find yourself troubled or at a standstill in life, listening to this song will surely give you the courage to move forward.

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Awesome City Club / Wasurena (MUSIC VIDEO)

A single with a heartrending melody that evokes the emotion of a film.

Sung by Awesome City Club, it was released digitally in advance in January 2021 and then opened the album “Grower,” which came out the following month.

Created as an inspiration song for the movie “We Made a Beautiful Bouquet,” it captured the hearts of many.

Featuring male–female twin vocals, the theme intertwines the sorrow of parting with hope for the future, gently accompanying listeners’ memories.

In karaoke, if you can convey its emotional build-up well, there’s no doubt you’ll be seen as cool—not just by women but by men too! It’s a perfect pick for those who want to sing tenderly yet powerfully, pouring in earnest feelings as if reflecting on time gone by.

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A third of pure-hearted feelings

Do you know the passionate love song that colored the late-’90s J-Rock scene? Released as a single by SIAM SHADE in November 1997, it was used as the ending theme for the hugely popular anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story and became the band’s biggest hit.

Also included on the album SIAM SHADE IV: Zero, this classic masterfully fuses hard-edged instrumentation with a catchy melody.

One of its greatest charms is that, despite the band’s high level of musicianship, the chorus is so familiar and easy for anyone to sing along to.

It’s incredibly well-known—just the intro is enough to trigger cheers.

Try singing it when you want to create a sense of unity at a get-together with friends from the same generation!