Nogizaka46 Support Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

Equal opportunityNogizaka 4611rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Chance Is Equal”

Nogizaka46’s 35th single is a cheer song that conveys the message that everyone has an equal chance.

Its up-tempo sound layered with the members’ clear, translucent vocals lifts your spirits just by listening.

Released on April 10, 2024, it’s a track packed with the quintessential charm of Nogizaka46.

It’s perfect for spring, a season of diving into new environments.

Recommended for anyone who wants to pursue their dreams at their own pace.

Listening to this song will surely make you feel, “I’ll do my best in my own way!”

You don’t have to put on a brave face until dawn.Nogizaka 4612rank/position

Nogizaka46 “You Don’t Have to Pretend to Be Strong Until Dawn”

It’s a warm song that embraces your fragility, telling you there’s no need to put on a brave face.

Released in September 2019 as Nogizaka46’s 24th single, it sold over one million copies in its first week on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.

You may find yourself acting tough, but inside you’re overwhelmed with anxiety.

This work gently stays by the side of those spending such lonely nights, kindly telling them it’s okay to be honest with themselves until dawn breaks.

When you’re worn out from trying too hard, listening to it might give you a small dose of courage to accept yourself as you are and take another step forward.

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Nogizaka46 'Steep Slope' Short Ver.

A song released as a coupling track for Nogizaka46’s 14th single, “Harujion ga Saku Koro.” It likens the person you’ve fallen for to a “steep slope,” conveying that half-hearted feelings won’t make love come true and giving you a push to sprint up that hill with all your might.

Sung by Mai Shiraishi, Sayuri Matsumura, and Nanami Hashimoto, the music video—featuring the three performing instruments—is also a must-see.

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Nogizaka46 'My respect' MUSIC VIDEO

We will promote So-net’s internet service by showing Momo, the mascot character, being moved while watching Nogizaka46’s live performance footage.

In the video, Nogizaka46 sings “My respect,” a song released in January 2026 and included on the album of the same name.

The lyrics express admiration for people who can move forward with confidence and walk straight ahead.

After reading these lyrics, many people may feel, “I want to move forward with confidence like that, too.”

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Nogizaka46 'Girls' Rule' Short Ver.

Released in July 2013 as the group’s sixth single, this song drew major attention as Mai Shiraishi took the center position for the first time.

It was featured in a Rakuten commercial and as the opening theme for NTV’s variety show “NOGIBINGO!,” and it debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The music video, shot at an abandoned school in Ibaraki Prefecture, became a hot topic for its dramatic story depicting students trying to protect their swimming pool.

With a perfect summertime drive, it’s an ideal track for an all-girls hangout when you want to get fired up, or when you want to reminisce about school-day friendships.