Top Band Songs Ranking Popular with People in Their 30s [2026]

to youMONGOL80071rank/position

To You by MONGOL800

A track included on the 2001 album MESSAGE, which became a massive hit by selling an exceptional 2.8 million copies for an indie release.

It’s also one of their signature songs, and if you’re in your thirties, chances are you know it well.

The song’s appeal lies in its warm, friendly melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart.

It sings about unwavering feelings for someone special and the importance of recognizing the happiness in everyday life, striking a chord with many listeners.

It’s a recommended choice for when you want to liven up a karaoke session or express your feelings to someone important.

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Ulfuls – If I Can Laugh

The 24th single by Ulfuls, released in 2002.

When this song came out, the company I was working for was a black company (exploitative workplace), and I was really encouraged by this song (lol).

It’s a very gentle cheer-up song that I’d recommend to men in their troubled thirties.

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utatane

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Song of Springsupittsu73rank/position

Spitz / Spring Song

It’s a song filled with Spitz’s positive feelings, inspired by thoughts of “myself when I first started music” and “the musicians I’ve admired since long ago.” The lyrics, brimming with hope like waiting for spring to arrive after enduring winter’s cold, truly resonate.

Released in March 2006, the track is included on the album Souvenir.

In 2017, it was also used as the theme song for the second part of the film March Comes in Like a Lion.

Just like welcoming spring after a long winter, it’s perfect for anyone trying to overcome life’s hardships.

If you sing it at karaoke, it’s sure to warm the hearts of those around you.

Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa74rank/position

Road of Major / Kokoro-e

This song paints a landscape of the heart that transcends dreams and reality, past and present.

Through shifting scenery and the unchanging images within, it expresses the joy and sorrow of pursuing dreams, the wavering and the certainty.

Released in November 2004 as their major-label debut single, it became one of Road of Major’s signature tracks.

It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Major ~1st Season~ and as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s Downtown DX, earning widespread affection.

The piece gives voice to those who chase their dreams, offering courage and hope, and is beloved by many.

It’s a perfect song for anyone who wants to sing it at karaoke or reaffirm their feelings toward their own dreams.

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DOES – BakuChi Dancer / THE FIRST TAKE

DOES is a rock band that’s extremely popular with male listeners.

Many people may have come to like them through the anime Gintama.

Among DOES’s songs, one I especially recommend is Bakuchi Dancer.

It’s a sharp, punchy rock track, but the vocal range is very compact at mid1D to mid2E.

Plus, the singing style is mainly a spit-it-out delivery, so it doesn’t require delicate vocals and is exceptionally easy to sing.

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Ryo

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Ikimono-gakari “YELL” Music Video

“YELL,” which was chosen as the set piece for the junior high division of the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition, is an uplifting ballad themed around graduation and new beginnings.

Some women in their 30s may have sung it in chorus back in school.

The very slow tempo lets you sing each phrase carefully, which is great.

It’s also easy for anyone to sing: the vocal melody is simple and accessible, and each melodic section is built to swell as the song progresses.

The overall vocal range is F3 to C5, so it should be comfortable to sing without strain.

Since there are many long tones, keep an eye on the pitch bar and sing with steady intonation.

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Kubota Mami

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Remioromen – Powder Snow

This is Remioromen’s eighth single, a song that beautifully captures the feeling of winter.

Used as an insert track for the Fuji TV drama “1 Litre of Tears,” it has remained etched in many people’s hearts since its release in November 2005.

The lyrics delicately portray the loneliness felt in the cold of winter and the image of two people drifting apart, resonating deeply with listeners.

The song expresses a sense of regret for what’s been lost and a bittersweet longing to draw close again, making it a masterpiece that captures the subtleties of human relationships against a wintry backdrop.

It’s the perfect track for those in their 30s—one you’ll want to listen to on a winter night while gazing out the window.