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

The BeginningONE OK ROCK8rank/position

ONE OK ROCK – The Beginning [Official Music Video]

ONE OK ROCK is a four-member rock band that now represents Japan’s rock scene and enjoys popularity overseas.

Their 7th single, “The Beginning,” which was used as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin, kicks off with a chorus over a piano and guitar ensemble that immediately amps up the energy.

The powerful melody riding on the fast-paced rock sound is sure to hype up any karaoke session.

However, the key is higher and the melody more intricate than it sounds, so make sure to practice thoroughly beforehand to sing it coolly at karaoke.

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Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number9rank/position

back number – Takane no Hanako-san (full)

This timeless song about aching love shines in karaoke.

One of back number’s signature tracks, it delicately conveys the complex feelings of a man with an unrequited crush.

Many will relate to the protagonist, who can’t find the courage to speak up in front of the woman he admires.

Released in June 2013 and included on the album “Love Story,” it has remained beloved over the years.

In 2019, it was also featured in a Kirin Beer commercial.

It’s a perfect song for men in their twenties wrestling with love.

Sing it at karaoke, and you might showcase your delicate sensibility.

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back number – Bouquet (full)

A love song that portrays a man trying to convey his many feelings for her, like a “bouquet” where various flowers come together.

Although the protagonist doesn’t give a clear answer to the girl who voices her anxieties, he actually cares for her more deeply than anyone else.

The lyrics capture the heart of a man who can’t bring himself to express those feelings honestly.

The structure interweaves parts that feel like a conversation between the protagonist and his girlfriend with parts that sing of the protagonist’s inner thoughts, making his emotions come through more vividly and realistically.

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HATSUMI

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A Little Love SongMONGOL80011rank/position

MONGOL800 / A Small Love Song

A straightforward love song by MONGOL800, a rock band from Okinawa.

Its pure lyrics remind us just how precious the people close to us truly are, touching the hearts of many.

Released in September 2001 and included on the album MESSAGE, which sold over 2.8 million copies, the song spent 14 consecutive weeks at No.

2 on the Oricon karaoke chart.

Its enduring popularity is evident in its use as the ending theme for the TV anime Teasing Master Takagi-san and as a motif for a 2019 film.

Put it on as driving music, and you’ll find yourself singing along under the blue sky.

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN12rank/position

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” MV

How about lifting your spirits with a lively tune? This is a signature song by the popular rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, released in May 2015 as their 10th single.

Chosen as the ending theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront, it became a hot topic and marked the band’s first entry into the top five of the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The funky rhythm, sharp guitar and bass, and Saito’s soaring vocals are simply irresistible! At first glance the song feels poppy and cheerful, but its lyrics portray both the sweetness and bitterness of life.

It’s a wonderful track that blows away everyday frustration and helps you face forward.

Be sure to feel the sound with your whole body!

SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism13rank/position

Official HIGE DANDism – Subtitle [Official Video]

A heart-touching ballad that portrays the difficulty of expressing love in words and the fragility of feelings that melt away like snow.

Released digitally in October 2022 as the theme song for the drama “silent,” the song expresses the earnest attempt to convey one’s feelings of love through a delicate, piano-centered melody.

It achieved its first overall No.

1 on Billboard JAPAN’s JAPAN HOT 100, and surpassed 21 million streams.

When you’re frustrated because you can’t put your feelings for someone special into words, this song is sure to be by your side.

Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa14rank/position

Lord of Major / Precious Things

This is a track that could be called the very origin of Road of Major, a rock band formed from a TV show concept! Released in September 2002 as their indie debut single, it set a remarkable record by entering the Oricon Top 10 for 19 consecutive weeks despite having no tie-in.

It has continued to be loved over the years, later even being used in a car commercial in Taiwan.

With its exhilarating, fast-paced sound and lyrics that depict an unshakable bond with irreplaceable friends, it’s a song that makes your heart burn every time you hear it.

Also included on the classic album “ROAD OF MAJOR,” this track is perfect for throwing your arms around your friends at karaoke and singing together as you each set off on different paths after graduation.

Its melody, where overflowing passion coexists with a touch of bittersweetness, vividly brings back the shining memories of youth.