Ranking of NEWS's Popular Songs [2026]

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.

Fighting ManNEWS41rank/position

NEWS – Fighting Man [Official Music Video]

This song delivers a powerful appeal for the importance of challenge and self-actualization.

Its lyrics, which seem to speak on behalf of people of the same generation, are striking.

The message—“Don’t overthink it; trust your instincts and take action”—gives you courage when facing difficulties.

Released in November 2010, this work became the last single by the group as a six-member lineup.

It sold 150,000 copies in its first week and topped the weekly singles chart.

Its pop sound and strong vocals are perfect for times when you feel like you might lose to yourself or when you want to take on something new.

I-Za-Na-I-Zu-KiNEWS42rank/position

I・ZA・NA・I・ZU・KI WORLDISTA

A hidden gem marked by sorrowful lyrics wrapped in a mysterious sound.

This track, which vividly evokes moonlit scenes, is included on one of NEWS’s early albums.

Packed with the charm of NEWS, who formed in September 2003, it’s rated so highly among fans that not knowing it means you can’t call yourself a true fan.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to spend time alone in the quiet of the night or sink into deep thought.

A compelling piece that showcases the diverse musicality of NEWS.