Popular Band Rankings [2026]

Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan57rank/position

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan – “Gather Around! Party People” Music Video [Major Version]

The signature song by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, which humorously portrays party culture and the club scene, stands out for its unique blend of melodic punk and EDM.

While comically capturing the behavior of party people, it also speaks for those who don’t feel at home at drinking parties or clubs, carrying a message with two sides.

Released in November 2016 as their major-label debut, this track has become a live staple, loved for its call-and-response excitement.

It’s the perfect party song for large gatherings—sports days, dance performances, school festivals—making everyone who listens break into a smile.

RikaSIX LOUNGE58rank/position

“Rika” SIX LOUNGE Music Video / Illustration by Miku Masuda

The three-piece rock band SIX LOUNGE from Oita Prefecture recorded this song on their 2016 album “Shinonome,” and a re-recorded version released in 2023 brought it back into the spotlight.

After singer aiko introduced it on a TV program, it spread across social media and reached No.

1 on Billboard Japan’s TikTok Weekly Top 20.

Set in December, the song features striking lyrics themed around obsessive love, vividly portraying a codependent relationship—an atmosphere that has resonated with many listeners.

It’s a mid-tempo rock track characterized by an emotionally rich melody.

It’s the perfect song for the end of the year, when you want to let out the truths and complex feelings you can’t usually say.

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā59rank/position

Golden Bomber “Memeshikute” Music Video

For beginner drummers who want to play an upbeat, fun song, I recommend “Memeshikute.” The whole track is built around a dance beat using an 8-beat and off-beat hi-hat, making it easy for beginners to perform.

Key points to watch out for are being able to play the dance beat steadily and locking in the numerous hits and accents with the other instruments throughout the song.

This track features several recurring phrases that match the lyrics and accompaniment; if you can’t line these up, the perceived performance quality drops noticeably.

So after you can play along with the original recording, rehearse repeatedly with your bandmates to make sure all the hits are tightly synchronized.

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Hane Keisuke

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Just, thank you.MONKEY MAJIK60rank/position

MONKEY MAJIK / Just, Thank You

This work is a song that, while simple, leaves a strong impression with lyrics and a melody that resonate with the heart.

It features MONKEY MAJIK’s signature warm sound and a unique world where Japanese and English are interwoven.

The feeling of gratitude contained in the words “Just, thank you” gently envelops the listener’s heart.

Released in September 2008, this track is also known as a popular choice for weddings and receptions.

You can almost picture the couple, carrying heartfelt thanks to their loved ones, taking their first steps forward together.

Kimi Anniversary ~Thank You for Being Born.~Sonar Pocket61rank/position

Sonar Pocket “Kimi Kinenbi ~Thank You for Being Born.~” [MV Short]

Released in 2012 by Sonar Pocket, “Kimi Kinenbi ~Umarete Kite Kurete Arigatou~” is a song that lets you convey gratitude along with birthday wishes.

A birthday, which comes only once a year, should be the happiest day for that person.

That’s why it’s not enough to just say “Happy Birthday”—you should also express the thanks and feelings that you’re usually too shy to say face to face.

This song makes that possible.

It’s filled with highly relatable feelings you hold for the people you cherish.

On your loved one’s special day, try sending them this song as part of your celebration!

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SAKI

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Until the World Ends…WANDS62rank/position

Until the World Ends... – WANDS (Full)

It’s a rock ballad that fuses lyrics depicting loneliness and a sense of loss in the big city with a powerful melody crafted by Tetsurō Oda, leaving a striking impression with a masculine inner landscape that stands apart from their earlier love-song approach.

Released in June 1994 as WANDS’s eighth single, it was chosen as the ending theme for the second season of the TV anime Slam Dunk and became a million-seller, topping the Oricon weekly chart for two consecutive weeks.

With its hard-edged guitar sound and Shō Uesugi’s emotional vocals, the track resonated across generations—helped by the karaoke boom at the time.

Its composition appeals not only to anime fans but also to rock enthusiasts, so give it a listen when you want to revisit your youth.

frecklesJUDY AND MARY63rank/position

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This song is filled with the bittersweetness of youth.

Released in February 1996 as one of Judy and Mary’s signature works, it was also used as the opening theme for the anime Rurouni Kenshin.

It became a huge hit right after its release and marked the band’s greatest commercial success.

Centered on themes of love and past memories symbolized by freckles, it sings about the importance of having the courage to accept yourself.

With its up-tempo, energetic rock sound, it resonates with anyone going through their youth.

Recently, it’s enjoyed a revival hit on TikTok as the soundtrack for simple choreography videos.

Why not give it a try?