Popular Band Rankings [2026]

SHAMROCKUVERworld43rank/position

UVERworld　『SHAMROCK』

This song is imbued with a wish for good fortune and a strong will to make that wish come true.

Alongside the band’s distinctive sound, its positive message and refreshing melody resonate deeply.

Released as a single in August 2006, it was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Dandori.

~Dance☆Drill~” and is also included on the album “BUGRIGHT.” It became a track that highlights UVERworld’s musical style and lyrical message.

Even beginners will find it simple and approachable.

Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks44rank/position

Gifted Song / CHiCO with HoneyWorks

This work resonates with a melody that touches the heart and moving lyrics.

The words, woven like a letter conveying gratitude to someone dear, gently communicate feelings that can’t be put into words.

Released in February 2018, this song is perfect for graduation season.

Its clear, pure vocals are sure to leave a deep impression on listeners.

Ideal not only as background music for graduation ceremonies and farewell parties, but also for times when you want to express everyday appreciation.

If you send it together with a letter expressing your feelings for someone special, it will surely become an unforgettable memory.

Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez45rank/position

Aqua Timez 'Beyond a Thousand Nights' Music Video (Theme song of the movie 'BLEACH: Memories of Nobody')

When people talk about iconic medium-tempo ballads from the 2000s, I’m sure many in their mid to late 30s immediately think of this song.

“Sen no Yoru wo Koete” is Aqua Timez’s second single overall, and it was also used as the theme song for the anime film BLEACH: Memories of Nobody.

With its arrangement incorporating strings, it’s a classic that truly evokes the 2000s, yet its clear melodic lines and straightforward structure make it very singable at karaoke.

While the pitch isn’t particularly high, there are some fairly low notes and the overall range is relatively wide, so try to be mindful of delivering it with good dynamic contrast.

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It’s fine.Urufuruzu46rank/position

Ulfuls – Ee nen

This is the 25th single released by Ulfuls in 2003, a memorable work marking the return of bassist John B.

It carries a warm, Osaka-style message: even with failures and worries, just say “Eenen” (“It’s all good”) and laugh them off as you move forward.

It earned overwhelming support in the Kansai region, reaching No.

1 at Tower Records Umeda.

The song was used as the ending theme for NHK’s “Salaryman NEO” and on “Netto Koshien,” and became beloved across generations.

When you’re feeling down after a mistake at work or lost in life, listening to this song will help you relax and smile, thinking, “Well, it’s fine.”

Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa47rank/position

Lord of Major / Precious Things

Released as a single in August 2002, this signature track by Road of Major became a long-running hit despite being an indie release, peaking at No.

2 on the Oricon charts and staying ranked for 59 weeks.

In addition to being used as an on-air song for a TV Tokyo program, it was also featured in 2009 as the CM song for the Taiwan-market Mazda Mazda3.

The song conveys a message of not letting parting end in sorrow alone, but affirming it by linking the experience of tears to cherished memories.

Its straightforward vocals and driving band performance are its appeal, making it a heart-stirring number recommended for those who want to reaffirm bonds with friends during graduation or departure seasons.

frecklesJUDY AND MARY48rank/position

freckles

Their biggest signature song, “Sobakasu,” sold over a million copies.

It was the first opening theme for the anime Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- and was reportedly a last-minute tie-in written in just two days.

The lyrics portray the bittersweet feelings of a girl after a breakup.

Since JUDY AND MARY’s vocalist is YUKI, the song’s key is quite high.

If you tense your facial muscles, it can strain your throat, so it’s recommended to lift your eyebrows and engage your facial muscles to reduce strain.

It may also help to focus on projecting your voice above your head at all times.

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It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī49rank/position

Chatmonchy “I’ll Be Dyed” Music Video

A mid-tempo number where the loneliness that drifts through the night city intersects with thoughts of someone special.

Wandering down an unfamiliar street, narrowing their eyes through cigarette smoke, the protagonist’s wavering emotions are vividly captured in lyrics by Akiko Fukuoka.

Eriko Hashimoto’s soaring vocals deliver a stinging blend of bitterness and wistfulness—a song that conveys the complexities of a woman’s heart.

Released as a single in November 2008, it was written as the theme song for the late-night NTV drama “Tonsura.” It also drew attention for being the first time Seiji Kameda served as producer, and it broke into the top 10 on the Oricon charts.

It has become a signature track, repeatedly included on releases such as the album “Kokuhaku” and various best-of compilations.

A song that stays by your side on nights when love leaves you swaying and you want to cherish your time alone.