Nogizaka46 Love Songs and Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

The Start of RomanceNogizaka 4622rank/position

Nogizaka46 “The Start of Romance” Short Ver.

A refreshing Nogizaka46 number that portrays the feelings of unrequited love.

The sudden shock of falling in love and the protagonist’s confusion are expressed with delicate nuance.

The scene of a bicycle chasing a bus symbolizes that bittersweet feeling of wanting to get closer to the one you like but lacking the courage.

Released in April 2014, it was also used as the theme song for House Foods’ “Mega Shaki” commercial.

In the music video, Nanase Nishino serves as center for the first time, and a love story unfolds from a university student’s perspective.

It’s a perfect song not only for those who can relate to pure, innocent feelings of love, but also for anyone who wants to find the courage to take a step forward.

At the moment of parting, I fall even more in love.Nogizaka 4623rank/position

Nogizaka46 “At the Moment of Parting, I Fall Even More in Love” Trailer

Even though we’ll see each other again tomorrow, the fact that we can’t meet today is still heartbreaking… That feeling can only be genuine, head-over-heels love, right? It’s a song by the popular idol group Nogizaka46, included on their 12th single “Taiyou Knock,” released in 2015.

Beneath its cool tone and melodic lines, flickers of wavering emotions peek through—making it a deeply emotional piece.

In terms of lyrics, it might resonate most with junior high and high school students.

The more you stan, the more bittersweet it becomes—that’s what true, intense crushes are like.

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Araki Jakkan

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Midsummer day!Nogizaka 4624rank/position

Midsummer day!

This is a song by the idol group Nogizaka46.

It was released in 2025 as a track on their 39th single.

Chosen as the “Nogizaka46 Meiji Jingu Stadium Performance 10th Memorial Song,” it’s an up-tempo summer tune.

Its bouncy rhythm and liberating melody line feel great, making you want to take off running as soon as you hear it.

The lyrics express feelings for a loved one encountered by chance on a midsummer day, and that sweet-and-sour worldview is part of its charm.

It’s a bright piece that also spotlights the expressive performance of center member Haruka Kaki.

splash splashNogizaka 4625rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Zabun Za Zabun”

Zabunzazabun by Nogizaka46 is a song about the moment you realize you’re in love with someone.

It’s a coupling track from the 2021 single Gomen ne Fingers crossed, performed by Yuki Yoda and Ayame Tsutsui.

The lyrics capture the pain of recognizing your feelings yet being unable to confess them, which feels so heartrending when you listen.

Whether or not you choose to express your feelings, how about starting by first acknowledging them?

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Hamada Takuya

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navel orangeNogizaka 4626rank/position

Nogizaka46 'Navel Orange'

A gem of a song infused with a sweet-and-sour freshness and a touch of wistfulness that symbolize the spring season.

With double centers Nagi Inoue and Aruno Nakanishi of Nogizaka46’s 5th generation, it expresses feelings for a lost youth as they look back on past love.

Under the blue sky, the protagonist’s memories of a nostalgic romance vividly come back through the piece of fruit they hold.

Set for release on March 26, 2025, the single will be available in six formats: First-Press Limited Edition TYPE-A through TYPE-D, a Regular Edition, and a Special Edition.

The melody and arrangement carry a sense of nostalgia, with beautiful, Showa-era-style phrasing and a memorable refrain.

It’s a perfect song for anyone experiencing new encounters or farewells with the arrival of spring, or for those who want to bask in bittersweet memories.

Immoral SummerNogizaka 4627rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Immoral Summer” Music Video

This is a Nogizaka46 track whose passionate sound evokes the blistering heat of summer, layered with a hint of illicit romantic impulse.

It’s included on their 39th single, “Same numbers,” released in July 2025.

The lyrics, where curiosity about a more mature world intersects with a dangerous pull that seems ready to cross the line of common sense, embody a bold worldview that only an Under track can express.

It’s guaranteed to lift your spirits when you want to break free from the everyday!

Heartbreak CleanerNogizaka 4628rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Heartbreak Cleaner” Short Ver.

This song features an impressive and original concept: a “cleaner who disposes of the pain of heartbreak.” It’s included on Nogizaka46’s single “Itsuka Dekiru Kara Kyou Dekiru,” released in October 2017.

Its rock sound and powerful melody have the ability to turn the negativity of a broken heart into something positive.

By tidying up the bulky trash in your heart, it gives you the courage to step into a new love—one of those songs that makes you feel that way.

Listen, and your heart will surely feel refreshed.