Ranking of Popular Band Songs Among People in Their 20s [2026]

Shangri-LaChatto Monchī71rank/position

Chatmonchy “Shangri-La” Music Video

An emotionally moving song that delicately portrays complex feelings toward a lover and wavering self-esteem.

It uses a title meaning “utopia” as the lover’s name, carefully weaving the desire to keep loving while embracing the other’s vulnerabilities.

Its irregular 5/4 time signature creates a distinctive tension that expresses emotional fluctuation.

Released in November 2006 as Chatmonchy’s third single, the track is also included on the album Seimeiryoku.

It was chosen as the ending theme for the Fuji TV anime Hataraki Man and reached No.

6 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

This is a song I’d recommend as a source of comfort for those who have experienced painful love or are searching for their true selves.

Just the two of usRADWIMPS72rank/position

RADWIMPS – Futari-goto [Official Music Video]

A touching love song that depicts a miraculous encounter and eternal love.

RADWIMPS’s distinctive word choices blend with the melody to portray the bond between lovers and their resolve to walk into the future together.

Released in May 2006, it ranked on the Oricon charts for 16 weeks.

It was also included on the album “RADWIMPS 4: Okazu no Gohan,” released in December of the same year.

It’s a perfect song to listen to during graduation and farewell seasons, and when you want to look back on memories with someone special.

Brimming with the charm of RADWIMPS, this work, with its moving lyrics and emotive performance, leaves listeners deeply moved.

Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku73rank/position

Kinoko Teikoku — Night of the Osmanthus

A song by Kinoko Teikoku with an arrangement featuring the piano that leaves a strong impression.

Using the scent of fragrant olive that evokes the arrival of autumn as its motif, the lyrics portray the pain of heartbreak and beautiful memories, resonating deeply with listeners.

Included on the album Time Lapse released in September 2018, this track holds special significance as part of the band’s 10th anniversary.

The lyrics delicately express how small, everyday moments can bring past loves back to mind—something anyone with experience in love can relate to.

It’s a bittersweet yet warm love song perfect for a long autumn night.

powder snowRemioromen74rank/position

Remioromen – Powder Snow

A delicate and ephemeral ballad by Remioromen that captures fragile emotions.

Set against a winter backdrop, this song portrays hearts passing by each other and feelings that fail to connect.

Released in November 2005, it drew widespread attention as an insert song for the drama “1 Litre of Tears.” Ryota Fujimaki’s transparent, pure vocals gently embrace the lyrics that seep into the heart.

The single debuted at No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and has sold over 750,000 copies, becoming one of Remioromen’s signature songs.

It’s a track that comforts those troubled by love or uncertain about the distance with someone important.

Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to resonate with someone’s heart.

SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION75rank/position

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 'Soranin'

A song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, a band whose evolution is seriously cool.

It’s a 2010 single used as the main theme for a film of the same name.

If you’re in your late twenties, some of you probably heard it in real time as part of your generation.

It’s an emotional masterpiece no matter where you slice it: the film’s scenes vividly come to mind, yet it also overlaps with everyday life in a universal way.

Among Ajikan’s songs, “Soranin” is relatively easy to keep rhythm with, so it’s a great pick even for people who feel a bit uneasy about karaoke or who have a lower voice.

I recommend it! Start by singing steadily and simply along with the melody, then go all out and belt it in the final section!

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No doubtOfisharu Higedan Dism76rank/position

Official HIGE DANDism – No Doubt [Official Video]

This is a signature work by Official HIGE DANDism, where a fierce critical spirit and refined melodies blend in perfect harmony.

It sharply depicts a warning to today’s information-saturated society and the struggles of people living amid falsehoods, while emphasizing the importance of keeping your head up and moving forward.

Released in April 2018 as their major-label debut and used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Confidence Man JP,” the song became a massive hit, surpassing 300 million streams on the Billboard Japan Streaming Songs chart.

By singing it with power while picturing scenes from the drama or film, you can bring out your charm even more.

Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI77rank/position

SEKAI NO OWARI “Snow Magic Fantasy”

This is SEKAI NO OWARI’s fifth major-label single, released in January 2014.

Chosen as the CM song for JR East’s “JR SKISKI” campaign, it reached No.

1 on both the Oricon Weekly Singles Ranking and Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales.

The processed tones of classical instruments create a majestic atmosphere, while the band’s signature fantasy-style arrangement evokes a sparkling Christmas mood.

This work is a dreamy winter song that portrays a fleeting romance with a snow spirit, imbued with a deep narrative that explores the boundaries between life and death, and between dreams and reality.

With a generally low-key melody, it’s easy for men to sing and a great pick for winter karaoke.