Mother's Day Song Ranking [2026]
Here’s the ranking of this year’s trending “Mother’s Day songs.”
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That just shows how many people cherish their mothers, doesn’t it?
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Mother’s Day Song Rankings [2026] (21–30)
Because you are hereUru29rank/position
Many of you have probably heard this song as the theme for the drama “Ship of Theseus.” The singer is Uru, a much-talked-about artist in recent years.
She first drew attention on YouTube, where she uploaded cover videos of various songs.
Her appeal lies in her clear, beautiful voice.
While the lyrics can be interpreted as a love song, they can also be seen as expressing a mother’s love and compassion.
It’s a song you’d want to dedicate with gratitude for all the care you’ve received so far, along with the desire to give back from now on.
Dear, boyHump Back30rank/position
This is Hump Back’s major-label debut song, an anthem that sings of challenging your dreams and holding onto hope.
With a powerful sound and lyrics that resonate, it gently gives a warm push to those facing setbacks and anxieties.
Created with thoughts of the bandmates from their high school days, the track was featured as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “BUZZ RHYTHM 02” in June 2018 and as the theme song for Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting’s coverage of the 102nd National High School Baseball Championship Kumamoto Tournament, capturing the hearts of many.
If you listen to it in moments when life in a new environment wears you down, or during times when motivation is hard to find, you’ll feel the energy to face tomorrow welling up inside.
Mother’s Day Song Rankings [2026] (31–40)
Motherkashiyushi5831rank/position
It’s the debut single by Kariyushi 58, a rock band from Okinawa, and one of their signature songs.
As the title “Anma” means “mother” in the Okinawan dialect, there’s a story that member Shingo Maekawa wrote the song for his own mother.
The lyrics are especially striking as they look back on his relationship with his mother during his rebellious youth, leading him to realize how much she cared for him.
It’s a gentle, heartfelt song that expresses gratitude for a mother’s great love and a wish to become a person who can love others as well.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo32rank/position
The gem-like ballad by Yo Hitoto, woven with her gentle singing voice, was born in the wake of the September 11 attacks.
Its prayer-like, tender melody and lyrics filled with wishes for another’s happiness sink deeply into the listener’s heart.
Since its release in February 2004, it has been featured as a film theme song and in JRA commercials, and it won an Excellence Award at the Japan Cable Radio Awards.
It remained in the karaoke rankings’ Top 5 for 90 consecutive weeks and has become a classic covered by many artists.
It’s the perfect song for quietly reflecting on your feelings for someone important, or when you sincerely want to wish someone happiness.
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE33rank/position
An upbeat, fast-paced sound and powerful vocals make this an inspiring cheer song that stirs the heart! Its lyrics, which give you the courage to keep looking forward and moving ahead, also emphasize the importance of noticing the small joys in everyday life.
Included on the major-label debut mini-album “Variety,” released in July 2015, it was featured as the theme for Kao Merit’s TV commercial and the Fuji TV program “Super Addictive! Laugh-Out-Loud Character Parade.” It’s a track that will lift your spirits when you’re feeling tense or anxious in a new environment, or when everyday life feels a bit stuck.
Love SongGReeeeN34rank/position
A heartwarming message song that captures pure gratitude toward someone.
The lyrics, which express feelings for the other person with frank honesty, and the melody wrapped in gentleness resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in May 2007, the song was featured as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Uta Sta!!” and Fuji TV’s “Ken Shimura no Daijoubu Da II,” and was also used in commercials for Hoyu’s “Beauteen.” Singing of a love that deepens over time, this track is recommended as a gift for special occasions when you want to say thank you—such as graduations, weddings, and birthdays.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE35rank/position
A heartwarming anthem that vividly captures the feelings of facing the anxieties and uncertainties of youth.
Set to a refreshing melody, it gently conveys the importance of embracing your true self.
With a sound packed with pop-rock elements and a powerful vocal performance, this is a striking track.
Produced as the theme song for the special NHK General program “18-sai Matsuri” aired in December 2024, it garnered major attention after being performed together with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation.
When you feel like you’re losing your way, or when you need the courage to take a new step forward, this song will be a reassuring companion.