Fairy Tale Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Boys don’t cryotogibanashi8rank/position

Fairy Tale – Boys Don’t Cry (PV)

A track from the 1st album “SMILE!”.

The uniquely relaxed singing style—in a good way—seems like it could turn feelings that verge on apathy into a breezy “oh well.” In the music video, the mood gradually becomes positive: it starts out in black and white but turns colorful toward the end, and the countless heart symbols give it a charmingly fairytale vibe—truly the signature Otogibanashi style.

Chanmeryotogibanashi9rank/position

Fairy Tale / Chanmery [Limited Single 'Santa EP' Announcement]

It’s a Christmas song by Otogibanashi, a heavyweight of the 21st-century indie scene.

It features a characteristically poppy melody and lyrics with a slightly offbeat perspective—both are delightful.

The title “Chanmery” refers to the non-alcoholic, champagne-flavored drink we used to have as kids, right?

Gang Style No1otogibanashi10rank/position

Fairy Tale “Gang Style No.1” PV

This is a track from the 4th album, HOKORI.

I don’t know the original reference, but it’s either a parody of some movie or crafted in a parody style.

It features a dry guitar sound and accents on the even beats.

For those who don’t like anything too loud, this nostalgic, pleasantly old-school tune comes highly recommended.

JEALOUS LOVEotogibanashi11rank/position

Fairy Tale “JEALOUS LOVE” (Official Music Video)

This track opens with an impressive bass phrase and, unusually for OtoGiBanashi, features a dance sound.

The tone and lyrics create a mood that evokes the night city, resulting in a slightly more mature love song.

Please enjoy a slightly different side of OtoGiBanashi.

KIDSotogibanashi12rank/position

Fairy Tale – KIDS (PV)

Amid the jagged, fairy tale–like sound, I feel an indescribably sweet sadness.

In the video, vocalist-guitarist Arima plays an acoustic guitar, but you can’t hear it at all in the track.

From the very first lines of the A melody, the lyrics seep in—an irresistible song.

NO SOSotogibanashi13rank/position

Fairy Tale – NO SOS (MV)

A track from their sixth album, THE WORLD, released in 2013.

It’s a relaxed mid-tempo number, and their signature sound—retro and slightly faded, evoking nostalgia—remains intact.

Despite running over six minutes, its development in the middle is skillful, making it a sly, fully engaging song from start to finish.

SMILEotogibanashi14rank/position

Fairy Tale – SMILE (Music Video)

A track from the 2nd single “Hello Goodbye ep.” It’s a love song with a very warm atmosphere.

The music video is quite unique: the band plays on a train, and a person in a bear costume and a woman sit facing each other, laughing happily.

The shots filled with soap bubbles bring out a charming, fairy-tale vibe that matches the band’s name.

The guitar tone is exquisite too, adding a really nice flavor.