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Morning Musume's Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Morning Musume, the idol group that has been running at full speed ever since their major debut in 1998.

The lineup has changed many times, but by now they’re an idol group known across all generations, don’t you think?

Here, we present a ranking of the songs most listened to in 2017 by these artists, who have many fans both in Japan and abroad—as well as throughout the entertainment industry!

Morning Musume Popular Song Rankings [2026] (21–30)

Youth CollectionMōningu Musume.29rank/position

Morning Musume. 'Seishun Collection' (Music Video)
Youth CollectionMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume is an idol group that produced numerous hit numbers from the 1990s through the 2000s and continues to be active today.

Their 43rd single, “Seishun Collection,” used as the theme song for the BS-TBS 10th anniversary stage production Fashionable, lifts your spirits right from its invigorating intro.

Its positive lyrics, depicting a youth brimming with hope, carry a refreshing feel that seems to blow away minor worries.

It’s a catchy pop tune with a breezy melody that lingers in your ears.

Senpai ~LOVE AGAIN~Kantorī Musume ni Konno to Fujimoto (Mōningu Musume)30rank/position

A song by Hello! Project idol group Country Musume, nicknamed “Kanmusu.” Some of you might recognize the group as the one that included Mai Satoda, wife of former Major League Baseball player Masahiro Tanaka.

This track, “Senpai ~LOVE AGAIN~,” was released when Miki Fujimoto and Asami Konno joined Country Musume as support members.

The lyrics—“I had my heart broken, but I still love you! What should I do with these feelings I can’t forget?”—are pure Tsunku♂ world, through and through! Why does a one- or two-year age gap feel so huge when you’re a student?

Morning Musume Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (31–40)

pleasant autumn weatherMōningu Musume.31rank/position

This song, performed by Morning Musume, beautifully captures the freshness of autumn and the fleeting nature of love.

Its up-tempo sound meshes perfectly with lyrics crafted by Tsunku♂, resulting in a track that resonates deeply with listeners.

The repeated phrase “koi-uraraka” vividly conveys the exhilaration of being in love.

Released in November 2006 as the B-side to the single “Aruiteru,” it has maintained enduring popularity among fans.

Depicting love quietly growing amid busy days, this heartwarming piece is one you’ll want to hear as the seasons change.

Recommended for those troubled by matters of the heart or anyone who wants to savor autumn scenery.

Password is 0Mōningu Musume.32rank/position

Morning Musume ’14 “Password is 0” (Dance Shot Ver.)
Password is 0Mōningu Musume.

Morning Musume’s 56th single, “Toki wo Koe, Sora wo Koe / Password is 0,” was released in 2014 as a double A-side single.

Created through a tie-in with au, the song was performed as “Mori Musume,” a 12-member lineup consisting of Morning Musume ’14 along with Miyuki Oshima and Kazuko Kurosawa from Morisanchu.

My Super Duper BirthdayMōningu Musume.33rank/position

Sayumi Michishige Slideshow 003 / Super My Birthday
My Super Duper BirthdayMōningu Musume.

This is a song included on the album “Fantasy! Jūichi,” released in November 2010.

It’s a birthday song, but it conveys the feelings of the woman being celebrated.

It exquisitely portrays a maiden’s heart overflowing with joy at spending her birthday with the person she loves—an underrated classic by Morning Musume.

It’s so catchy you’ll find yourself humming along.

sparkler (Japanese handheld firework)Mōningu Musume.34rank/position

It’s a song included on Morning Musume’s second album, “Second Morning,” released in 1999.

Written and composed by Tsunku, the cute lyrics express a wish for the couple’s love to last forever, just like the spark of a senko hanabi (Japanese sparkler) that never goes out.

Jealousy JealousyMōningu Musume.35rank/position

Morning Musume ’17 “Jealousy Jealousy” (Promotion Edit)
Jealousy JealousyMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume.’s “Jealousy Jealousy” lays bare a woman’s true feelings without holding anything back.

Released in 2017 under the name “Morning Musume.’17,” it’s their 63rd single.

While songs about jealousy are often love songs, this one captures a woman’s jealousy toward another woman.

It expresses, in a very straightforward way, the irritation of being compared to others at work or school.

Haven’t we all felt this way at some point? If you consider yourself someone with strong insecurities, you’ll relate to this number all the more.