Popular Band Rankings [2026]

Season in the SunTUBE76rank/position

Tube Season in the sun

The third single overall by TUBE, the four-piece rock band still known today as a byword for summer.

Released in April 1986, it became a major turning point for the band.

Composer Tetsuro Oda is said to have infused it with his own longing for the sea, and the result is an exhilarating number.

Its lyrics, which depict the bittersweet feeling of lamenting the passing summer under the dazzling sun, and its uplifting melody can still set your heart ablaze even now.

It’s perfect not only for summer drives but also for those slightly sentimental moments at dusk.

For those who heard it in real time, it’s an immortal summer song you can’t help but hum along to.

JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY77rank/position

THE YELLOW MONKEY – JAM

For rock fans in their 40s, many of you probably once admired THE YELLOW MONKEY.

The band, known for producing numerous classics, has a particularly moving ballad I’d like to recommend—one that resonates deeply.

While portraying laments and inner conflict toward an absurd society, this song carries a message of holding on to hope and continuing to live.

Kazuya Yoshii’s soul-stirring vocals are sure to set your heart ablaze every time you listen.

Released as a single in February 1996, it was used as the ending theme for the music program “Pop Jam.” It also drew attention when it was performed on the 2016 “Kohaku Uta Gassen.” It’s a masterpiece that men in their 40s, especially those feeling pressure at work or at home, should hear—a song that fuels you for tomorrow.

Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc78rank/position

Janne Da Arc – Gekkouka (Moonlight Flower)

It features a bittersweet melody and dramatic lyrics.

Janne Da Arc is famous for their wide and high vocal range, so this song is recommended for those confident with high notes.

In fact, the range of Gekkouka is D#3 to B4, and the chorus is indeed on the higher side.

To aim for a high score in karaoke, the key points are to stabilize the high notes in the chorus and convey emotion through dynamics.

There are also sections with long sustained notes, so you’ll need to pay attention to the pitch bar and hold them properly.

Be careful not to strain on the high notes—aim for an easy, resonant chesty sound!

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It’s okay.BLUE ENCOUNT79rank/position

BLUE ENCOUNT 'Daijoubu' Music Video

This is a song by BLUE ENCOUNT that fully embraces feelings of anxiety and self-doubt and powerfully gives you the courage to look forward.

Carried by a driving two-beat rock sound, it conveys the message: you don’t have to blame yourself so much—you’re going to be okay.

Released as a maxi single in June 2016, it was later included on the album THE END.

It was chosen as the theme song for Nara TV’s high school baseball highlight program “Dramatic Nine,” and as the opening theme for TBS’s CDTV in June and July 2016.

When grueling practice leaves you on the verge of breaking, let their passionate performance give you a push.

avocadoyonige80rank/position

yonige - Avocado - [Official Video]

This is a signature song by the rock band yonige.

It’s included on the mini-album “Coming Spring,” released in August 2015, and the impactful direction in the music video became a major topic of conversation, especially on social media.

The lyrics, which sing of unresolved feelings toward an ex, are striking.

The instrumentation is simple, making it easy for beginner bands to take on.

Since the bass and drums keep an intuitive beat, sync your breathing with your bandmates and play with energy.