Nogizaka46 Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

BarretteNogizaka 4636rank/position

Nogizaka46 'Baretta' Short Ver.

The 7th single “Barrette,” whose music video themed around “uniforms are the strongest” also made waves, features an ensemble reminiscent of Showa-era pop and a melancholy melody line—an arrangement that feels nostalgic yet fresh.

The key is low and the range isn’t wide, but you won’t capture the original atmosphere unless you sing tightly, so keep that in mind.

The melody flows at a relaxed pace with no rapid-fire lines, making it an easy number to tackle at karaoke.

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Hoshino Takashi

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I was scolded by you.Nogizaka 4637rank/position

Nogizaka46 'Kimi ni Shikarareta'

Nogizaka46, produced by Yasushi Akimoto, debuted in 2011.

This song was released in September 2021 as the group’s 28th single.

Haruka Kaki serves as the center.

The music video features a story centered on Kaki delivering a glass slipper—left behind as a lost item—to a film festival, and it’s said to be a fully fledged production complete with dialogue.

On New Year’s Eve, I’d love to end the year listening to their songs and welcome a brand-new year.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Challenge the theory of relativityNogizaka 4638rank/position

Nogizaka46: Objecting to the Theory of Relativity

This song contrasts the theory of relativity with romance, creating a unique worldview.

It’s included on Nogizaka46’s 37th single, “Hodokyo (Footbridge),” and was released digitally in December 2024.

It drew attention as the first song to feature 5th-generation member Hina Okamoto as center.

Singing “I want to see you faster than the speed of light,” it’s a love song that conveys the feeling that physical laws mean nothing in the face of love.

Recommended for those who want to relate to the bittersweet emotions of youth.

Same numbersNogizaka 4639rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Same numbers” MUSIC VIDEO

From an intro grounded in piano and strings to a chorus that swells in richness, the dynamic progression is striking.

Released in July 2025, it’s the title track of Nogizaka46’s 39th single.

Centered on the theme of matching numbers we encounter in everyday life, the introspective lyrics resonate as they frame the process of effort—where dreams can’t be achieved in a single try—and the layering of coincidences as something inevitable.

In the music video, center Haruka Kaki expresses prayer and inner conflict through dance, and the immersive feel makes the story of her being moved to tears during filming entirely believable.

This work is a beautiful J-pop-leaning ballad that gently stays close to hearts wavering between hope and reality.

Summer Free & EasyNogizaka 4640rank/position

Nogizaka46 'Natsu no Free & Easy' Short Ver.

It’s a pop number that sings of feelings of love alongside the liberating mood of summer.

“Natsu no Free & Easy” was released in July 2014 as Nogizaka46’s ninth single.

The exhilarating sound of the electric guitar is striking and boosts the summer vibe.

The lyrics convey the importance of being honest with your feelings, offering courage to those in love.

Why not let this song encourage you and confess your feelings to the person you like?

Insincere wordsNogizaka 4641rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Things I Don’t Mean”

Nogizaka46 is an idol group that debuted as AKB48’s official rival and has continued to lead the front lines of the Sakamichi Series.

“Kokoro nimo Nai Koto,” included on their 32nd single “Hito wa Yume wo Nido Miru,” is a track by 5th-generation members that has drawn attention as a song said to feel natural no matter who takes the center position.

The contrast between the delicate, translucent piano tones and the cute vocals, combined with the sentimental lyrics, stirs a bittersweet feeling.

It’s a catchy pop tune that truly befits a classic, orthodox idol song.

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Hoshino Takashi

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MonopolyNogizaka 4642rank/position

Nogizaka46 "Monopoly"

Nogizaka46’s 34th single, released in December 2023, is a track themed around a powerful desire to monopolize the one you love.

Set to a fast-paced, exhilarating sound, it portrays the intertwined feelings of the two members serving as double centers, drawing listeners into its heartrending story.

The song also drew attention for being composed by Katsuhiko Sugiyama, known for works like “Kimi no Na wa Kibou,” and it sold approximately 539,000 copies in its first week on the Oricon chart.

It’s a pop tune with a slightly more mature allure.