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

Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez78rank/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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KOH-1

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glow-upHysteric Blue79rank/position

School Ghost Stories OP [HD]

A song that colored the youth of the 2000s.

As the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime “Ghost Stories,” it left a lasting impression on many people.

The lyrics express the feeling of trying to discover a new self, even while running into obstacles.

They convey a determination to keep moving forward despite setbacks and anxieties—words that gently give listeners a push.

Paired with Hysteric Blue’s refreshing sound, it’s a track that lifts your spirits.

For many, it likely brings a wave of nostalgia, overlapping with memories of their youth.

JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY80rank/position

THE YELLOW MONKEY – JAM

Many people in their 30s, regardless of gender, would say The Yellow Monkey (Iemon) defined their youth.

When their reunion was announced, that generation in particular got really excited.

The 1996 release JAM also drew attention for its somewhat dark lyrics.

If you’re in your 30s, you might remember being startled back then by lyrics that felt mature and laden with deeper meaning.

It’s also a song that’s frequently named as a favorite among The Yellow Monkey’s tracks.

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utatane

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Nagisasupittsu81rank/position

Spitz / Nagisa

Released in 1996, Spitz’s “Nagisa” is a youthful song whose freshness still hasn’t faded.

As Spitz’s fourth single, “Nagisa” topped the Oricon weekly chart and became one of their signature tracks.

For those now in their 30s, 1996—the year O157 food poisoning was rampant—was probably when you were in elementary or junior high school, maybe even before you really got into music.

It’s a bright, summery, and refreshing song, so be sure to give it a listen!

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Hamada Takuya

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One Night CarnivalKishidan82rank/position

Kishidan – One Night Carnival

This is the first major-label single by Kishidan, a six-member rock band that calls their style “Yank Rock,” inspired by the 1980s delinquent (tsuppari) aesthetic and set to poppy tunes.

With its nostalgic melody, memorable phrases, and para-para-style choreography, everything about it makes for a catchy, high-energy track.

It’s easy to add call-and-response parts and everyone can dance along, so it’s well known as a karaoke staple.

It’s exactly the kind of number that men in their 30s—the generation it speaks to—should keep in their repertoire for getting the whole group fired up.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Sky of OblivionSADS83rank/position

SADS / Oblivion Sky PV

A song with deep emotion and a unique worldview, it carries messages of loneliness, introspection, and self-trust.

It begins with the image of walking alone in a dry wind and unfolds into a journey toward a gray yet beautiful sky.

Chosen as the theme song for the 2000 TBS drama “Ikebukuro West Gate Park,” it became a major hit.

Included on the album “BABYLON,” it reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

Kiyoharu’s stirring lyrics and melodies remain timeless even today.

If you sing it with rich emotion at karaoke, it will surely resonate with those around you.

Immerse yourself in the one-of-a-kind world of SADS!

The Zero Sense10-FEET84rank/position

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

Characterized by its energetic sound and memorable melody, this work centers on themes of pursuing dreams and self-realization.

The lyrics brilliantly capture youthful passion, weaving in basketball terminology and expressing the resolve to break away from the crowd and forge one’s own path.

Included on 10-FEET’s first album in about five years, Collins, it was also used as the ending theme song for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, released in December 2022.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to strive toward your dreams or have a heartfelt, heated talk with friends.

Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory.