Nogizaka46 Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

The Right to JealousyNogizaka 4681rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Right to Jealousy” Short Ver.

“The Right to Be Jealous” is a song about thinking of someone you like who isn’t nearby and letting your imagination run wild—“Who are they with?” “Where are they and what are they doing?”—and feeling jealous of someone who isn’t you at the end of that imagining.

If you’ve ever been in love, you’ve surely been down this road at least once.

Even though you know in your head that you have no right to be possessive since you haven’t even confessed, when it comes to the person you like, it isn’t that simple.

That restless, irresistible curiosity is what we call a crush; if you could neatly separate your feelings, it wouldn’t be love! The ache turns into anger, and you find yourself on the verge of confronting them with, “Who were you with?”

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sasashina

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Courage in the left chestNogizaka 4682rank/position

I tried singing Nogizaka46’s “Courage on the Left Chest” T

When I listen to this song, I can’t be the only one who vividly recalls footage from their early debut days.

That’s how often it used to be played on TV shows and the like back then.

It’s an idol song I recommend, featuring a dance where all the members line up in a single row and perform together.

One second before despairNogizaka 4683rank/position

Nogizaka46 'One Second Before Despair'

Nogizaka46 is an idol group that continues to enjoy strong popularity despite frequently changing members.

Compared to K-pop idols, members of the Sakurazaka/Nogizaka-style “Sakamichi” groups tend to be weaker in individual vocal ability.

Because of that, many of their songs are arranged with simple melodies that are easy for anyone to sing—truly the pinnacle of catchiness, you might say.

Among them, Zetsubou no Ichibyou Mae is especially easy to sing.

It doesn’t use falsetto, so as long as you adjust the key, I think anyone—regardless of gender—can sing it.

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Ryo

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Shaved Ice Unrequited LoveNogizaka 4684rank/position

Nogizaka46 Unrequited Love of Shaved Ice [High Quality Sound]

This song has a title that makes you go “Huh?” at first glance.

It’s included on Type-C of Nogizaka46’s second album, Sorezore no Isu, released in 2016.

It likens the fragility of unrequited love to shaved ice melting away, portraying the aching heart of a love that will likely never come true—a love that won’t go smoothly.

The vocal range is very narrow, so as long as you adjust the key, people with any voice type can sing it comfortably from start to finish.

The lyrics can also be sung at a relatively unhurried pace, so among Nogizaka’s songs, it’s on the easier side for karaoke.

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utatane

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Protective Color of HappinessNogizaka 4685rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Color of Happiness Protection”

When we face parting from someone important, the everyday moments we take for granted seem to shine brighter, don’t they? This piece was released in March 2020 as Nogizaka46’s 25th single and is known as Mai Shiraishi’s graduation song.

True to a graduation song, it hints at farewell, yet it’s more warm and forward-looking than sad.

The lyrics are captivating for how they teach us the value of happiness that’s so close at hand we tend to overlook it—like a protective coloration that blends into the everyday.

Listening to it when sending someone off on a new journey will surely give you a refreshing feeling and a gentle push forward.

Kiss ShurikenNogizaka 4686rank/position

Kiss Shuriken / Nogizaka46 [Track from the latest 4th album “Until Now Becomes a Memory”] Full lyrics included / cover (Kiss’s Shuriken / Nogizaka46) Tried singing

This is a cute love song that likens hiding one’s unrequited feelings to a ninja.

It’s a track by the popular idol group Nogizaka46, included on their fourth album, “Ima ga Omoide ni Naru Made,” released in 2019.

The melody evokes an image of a refreshing summer breeze blowing through.

It’s recommended for young listeners, especially junior and senior high school students.

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Araki Jakkan

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cheat dayNogizaka 4687rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Cheat Day”

This is the title track of their 36th single, released in August 2024, which recorded approximately 510,000 copies sold in its first week on Oricon.

The summer-like, exhilarating sound combined with the group’s fresh, rap-style sections makes a striking impression.

The lyrics, which depict breaking free from a boring everyday life to spend a special day alone with someone important, set listeners’ hearts free.

It’s a refreshing pop tune that will lift your mood to the max—perfect for a drive or a trip.

swingNogizaka 4688rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Blanco” Short Ver.

This is a poignant song that conveys the melancholy of autumn through the gentle sway of a swing.

Released in November 2016 as a track by Nogizaka46’s Under Members, it features Ranze Terada as the center.

In the music video, the struggles of members striving to make the selected lineup are depicted symbolically, creating a deeply moving effect in tandem with the song.

The lyrics are striking for overlaying the ache of unrequited love and the passage of time with the motion of a swinging seat.

It’s a nostalgic piece that makes you want to listen while swaying on a park swing at autumn dusk.

Lonely BrothersNogizaka 4689rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Lonely Brothers” Short Ver.

This is a song by the unit “Kodoku Kyoudai” (Lonely Siblings), a duo formed by the beautiful older-sister pair Mai Shiraishi and Nanami Hashimoto.

Their performance, which contrasts with their usual image and has a sort of “yankee” (delinquent) vibe, is incredibly appealing.

The lyrics are straightforward, making it an energizing track.

It’s a song that lets you feel the depth of trust between the two.

steep slopeNogizaka 4690rank/position

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.