Ranking of Japanese Bands Popular Among Men [2026]

Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts64rank/position

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 Bando65rank/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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Bakufu Slump “Runner” MUSIC VIDEO (HD)

A heart-stirring anthem of encouragement themed around a track-and-field team, depicting young people who keep running with single-minded devotion.

Released in October 1988, it’s a medium-tempo rock number by Bakufu Slump.

Powerfully interwoven are its strong guitar riffs, exhilarating sense of speed, and the passionate vocals of Mr.

Sunplaza Nakano.

Featured as an insert song on the TV show “Tensai! Takeshi no Genki ga Deru TV,” it became a major hit, reaching No.

6 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Through evocative scenes that summon memories of youth, the song gently sings of bonds with friends and hope for the future.

A gem of a track that stands beside anyone about to take a new step forward.

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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.

A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE68rank/position

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!

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Sambomaster / Future is Yours MUSIC VIDEO

This is the 23rd single by the three-piece rock band Sambomaster, released in August 2023.

It was selected as the theme song for the Toho-distributed animated film “New Dimension! Crayon Shin-chan THE MOVIE: Battle of Supernatural Powers ~Fly, Fly, Hand-rolled Sushi~.” Since their debut in 2004, Sambomaster has been popular for their straightforwardly simple songs and slightly comical image, and their charm remains as strong today as it was back then.

That appeal is fully present in this track we’re introducing here.

As you’d expect from their songs, the vocal part is very simple and easy to sing; as long as you’re careful not to fall behind the rhythm, many people should be able to score high—maybe even a perfect 100—at karaoke.

That said, given that the band’s basic philosophy is to record vocals in a single take, it’s probably best not to worry about scores and just have fun!

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Kei Takahata

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I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket70rank/position

Sonar Pocket “I Love You. ~100 Regrets~” [MV Spot 1]

Sonar Pocket, the popular music duo known for lyrics that deeply resonate and sink into listeners’ hearts, also delivers a heartrending ballad that grips women’s hearts with “Sukidayo.

~100 Times of Regret~.” The lyrics depict the exchanges and emotions between the two, wrapped in the real atmosphere of that time, and many listeners will likely see themselves in it.

The key is to sing with empathy, letting the sadness seep through your tone of voice.

It also includes a rap section, making it rewarding to perform.

It might even work well as a make-up song for your girlfriend.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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