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

Go for it!Urufuruzu36rank/position

Ulfuls Gatsu Daze

An energetic cheer song by Ulfuls, with powerful shouts and an up-tempo melody that resonates in the heart.

Its theme is walking forward with confidence and courage, carrying a message to face difficulties with a positive attitude.

Upon its release in December 1995, it took the music scene by storm, as if casting new light on the spirit of the times.

The album “Banzai” also became a massive hit, selling over one million copies, and the band went on to perform in the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen the following year.

This work is truly a song of encouragement for the heart, gently giving you a push when you need a little boost in everyday life or want to rally yourself.

cherry blossomKetsumeishi37rank/position

Ketsumeishi “Sakura”

A gem of a love song that delicately portrays the feelings of looking back on a past romance with the arrival of spring.

The lyrics, rich with emotion as they weave together memories and the ache of parting, have resonated with many listeners.

Released in February 2005, the song sold around 210,000 copies in its first week despite having no tie-in, and it reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

The music video features Masato Hagiwara and Emi Suzuki, and garnered attention for its drama-style storytelling.

It’s a pop tune recommended for those who have experienced a breakup with a beloved partner, or for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the bittersweet feelings of spring.

366 daysHY38rank/position

HY – 366 Days (Official Music Video)

A signature ballad by HY, released in 2008 and widely known as the theme song for the film “Red Thread.” “366 Days” has been covered by many artists and is especially popular.

It’s basically composed in a lower range; if you resonate in your mouth and sing with a deep tone, you can achieve a powerful voice like Izumi Nakasone’s.

The key is switching to falsetto in the pre-chorus—if you don’t nail that, it feels hard to flow smoothly into the chorus.

Aim gently and accurately for the pitch bar there.

The chorus builds up a lot, so singing with an explosive burst of emotion should also help enhance your expressiveness!

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Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel39rank/position

L’Arc～en～Ciel「Driver’s High」-Music Clip-

Among L’Arc~en~Ciel’s many songs, “Driver’s High” is one of the most popular.

It also served as the theme song for the anime GTO, which helped it gain worldwide acclaim.

The song’s vocal range is quite wide, from mid1 E to high B.

While high B is often sung in falsetto, in this song it’s delivered with a mixed voice, and it appears frequently—six times in total.

It’s a perfect piece for practicing mixed voice, which requires strong projection, so definitely give it a try.

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March 9Remioromen40rank/position

Remioromen – March 9

A classic that continues to be widely sung as a graduation and wedding song.

The overall vocal range is C3–G4, making it popular as an “easy-to-sing for men” track.

The tempo is relaxed, so you can take solid breaths and prepare while producing your voice comfortably.

Up to the chorus, the melody stays in the lower range, so trace the pitches carefully.

In the chorus the range rises, and if you’re not used to it, you might tense up.

Take a good breath on the beat before the chorus, then release it all at once!

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Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children41rank/position

Mr.Children "Tomorrow never knows" Tour 2015 Incomplete Live

Mr.Children is a national band loved by people of all genders and ages.

Their song “Tomorrow never knows” was released in 1994 as Mr.Children’s sixth single.

It also served as the theme song for the smash-hit TV drama “Wakamono no Subete,” starring Masato Hagiwara and Takuya Kimura, which is likely how many people remember it.

It’s also popular as an uplifting song to listen to in tough times—a track you’ll want to hear while carefully taking in the lyrics.

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Ikimonogakari 'Arigatou' Music Video

In 2010, it gained popularity across a wide range of generations as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Gegege no Nyobo.

Some women in their 30s may have used “Arigatou” for their weddings, graduation ceremonies, or family videos.

By the way, the melody at the beginning of the lyrics ascends like a Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So staircase, making it very easy to understand and pitch.

The subsequent high notes rise on na- syllables, so project firmly toward the distance without straining.

In any case, focus on expressiveness: open your throat, create a clear path for your breath, and you’ll find it feels great to sing!

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