Ranking of NEWS's Popular Songs [2026]

Tears of the SunNEWS31rank/position

NEWS – Tears of the Sun [Official Music Video]

Released in 2008 as NEWS’s eighth single.

The song was used as the theme for the film “The Movie: Kurosagi,” starring group member Tomohisa Yamashita, and debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It marked their eighth consecutive No.

1 debut.

Love wordsNEWS32rank/position

NEWS 'Ai Kotoba' (High Quality)

It’s a song included on NEWS’s sixth original album, White, released in 2015.

NEWS handled the lyrics, composition, and arrangement, and the four members created it for their fans with gratitude for NEWS’s 10th anniversary, making it a delightful track for fans.

Live.NEWS33rank/position

NEWS × Spotify “Live” [from NEWS PREMIUM LIVE 2024]

A support song packed with everything that makes NEWS so appealing.

Released in September 2018, it also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “Zero: Ikka Senkin Game” starring Shigeaki Kato.

With a powerful melody and lyrics that resonate, it conveys the importance of “living.” Centered on themes of bonds with friends and the courage to believe in your dreams, its determination to face any hardship is truly moving.

This special track commemorated the group’s 15th anniversary, and an Anniversary Box was also released.

It’s hugely popular, with YouTube views surpassing several million.

Perfect for when you’re feeling down or want to give it your all—NEWS’s vocals are sure to give you courage!

FIREWORKSNEWS34rank/position

FIREWORKS

Overcoming countless hardships, NEWS celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023.

Their 2024 album JAPANEWS sparked major buzz with its concept of traveling across Japan through music.

One of the songs that colors that story is FIREWORKS, which we’re introducing today.

The fireworks depicted in this track are not merely a beautiful summer night spectacle.

Rather, the way they burn out in an instant is layered with human, scorching passion—and the poignant afterglow that follows—an unmistakably NEWS-style dramatic expression.

The emotional melody crafted by Tomimi further enhances the song’s fragile, ephemeral worldview.

Winter MoonNEWS35rank/position

NEWS winter moon piano ver.

“winter moon,” a fleeting yet beautiful winter love story, is a song by the idol group NEWS included on their 2010 release “Fighting Man.” Set against expansive winter landscapes, it portrays two lovers who can never be together.

Alongside melodies that evoke the chill and wistfulness of winter, their rich choral work unfolds.

It could be fun to divide parts and sing it with middle-school friends or classmates.

Try singing this sentimental love song—imbued with a somewhat mature atmosphere—at karaoke.

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Beyond the GlitterNEWS36rank/position

Beyond the Glitter

This is an anthem that powerfully supports young people grappling with the confusion and anxieties of youth.

Its melody line, filled with courage and hope to take a step toward tomorrow, is striking.

While rooted in pop elements, its strong beat and melodic lines are deeply stirring.

Included on the album “touch,” released in April 2005, the song became well-loved as the image song for the 36th Spring High School Volleyball tournament.

It was also featured in a commercial for Nivea Kao’s 8×4 Powder Spray, highlighting its fresh appeal.

From high school students devoted to their club activities to anyone starting a new chapter, this is a highly recommended track for everyone ready to take on a new challenge.

snowdropNEWS37rank/position

snowdrop

In this season when the biting cold makes you yearn for warmth, there’s a hidden gem by NEWS you should hear.

Released only on the regular edition of the single “EMMA” in February 2017, this song is a love ballad that blends wistfulness and warmth, inspired by the image of a white flower blooming on a snowy night.

It was performed during the “NEWS LIVE TOUR 2017 NEVERLAND,” where its story-like, beautiful staging captivated fans.

Ryo-Suke Nakanishi’s delicate arrangement and the members’ vocals exquisitely capture winter’s quiet and the subtleties of love.

Listen to it on a Valentine’s night when you long for someone’s touch, or when you want to quietly reflect, and you’ll feel a gentle light kindling in your chilled heart.

It’s a precious song that keeps you company through long winter nights.

Super tasty!NEWS38rank/position

NEWS – Chincha Umakka [Official Music Clip (short ver.)]

An energetic, poppy track themed around “deliciousness” from around the world.

The lyrics mix in foreign words and dishes, and the high-energy melody is super catchy.

It’s one of the three A-side tracks from the triple A-side single released in December 2020, and it was also used as the ending theme for the popular segment “Gochi ni Naru” on the variety show Guruguru Ninety-Nine.

It’s perfect for when you want to feel upbeat or have fun with friends.

Savor this fun, pop song that showcases NEWS’s evolution!

autumn skyNEWS39rank/position

autumn sky

This is the ballad by NEWS that you find yourself wanting to listen to in the season when the high, clear skies somehow feel tinged with melancholy.

As you feel the bittersweet autumn breeze, it seems to portray the emotions of someone trying to overcome a farewell with a loved one.

You can almost picture the protagonist holding back tears while looking up at the clear blue sky, and the beautiful melody tightens your chest.

The song is included on the acclaimed album “LIVE,” released in September 2010, which debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

It’s a work that, when you listen to it alone on a long autumn night lost in thought or when you want to sink into a sentimental mood, will let its world seep deeply into your heart.

BE FUNKY!NEWS40rank/position

NEWS – Be Funky! (fan cover)

This high-energy, uplifting track is a real crowd-pleaser at concerts.

Sung with power, its lyrics and sound blow away worries and concerns.

It’s the number-one song I’d dedicate to a friend who’s feeling down.