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

frecklesJUDY AND MARY50rank/position

Freckles – JUDY AND MARY (Full)

This song, which was the opening theme for the anime version of Rurouni Kenshin, is Sobakasu by JUDY AND MARY, the rock band led by YUKI.

When you think of Judy and Mary, this is the song that comes to mind! It’s a mischievous and cute rock tune.

The key is quite high, so it’s a perfect track for those who are good at hitting high notes!

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Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon51rank/position

Crimson Bow and Arrow

This is Linked Horizon’s signature song that took the era by storm as the first cour opening theme of the TV anime Attack on Titan.

From the very start, the resounding German phrases fused with weighty orchestration create a symphonic rock sound that instantly draws listeners into the story’s world.

Perfect for a work depicting a fierce battle for humanity’s survival, its dramatic melodic lines and powerful guitar sound really set your heart ablaze.

Released in July 2013 as a track on the single Jiyuu e no Shingeki (Advancing Toward Freedom), it reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and earned the group their first appearance at the 64th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen that same year.

Belting out the chorus at karaoke is a great stress reliever, and it’s the perfect song to get everyone hyped with your friends.

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back number – Christmas Song (full)

This is the 14th single by back number, a three-piece rock band that has won strong support—especially among younger listeners—for its bittersweet melodies tinged with melancholy and lyrics that anyone can relate to.

Released in November 2015, the song was chosen as the theme for the TV drama “5→9: The Monk Who Fell in Love with Me,” and it’s also known as one of the band’s signature tracks, being their only single certified million.

While it’s particularly popular with younger generations, it’s become a staple Christmas song in today’s J-pop scene, so it’s likely familiar to a wide audience.

It’s a heartwarming Christmas song that’s also recommended for people in their twenties, who may find it harder to express their feelings straightforwardly.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Inferno

A song characterized by exhilarating guitar sounds and passionate lyrics.

While accepting the fragility of life, it gives you the courage to move forward.

Released by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in 2019, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Fire Force.

It is also included on the albums Attitude and 5.

Its total streaming plays have surpassed 300 million, a testament to its popularity.

It’s the perfect track when you want to turn up the heat at karaoke.

Its lyrics and driving energy, which resonate especially with people in their twenties, are sure to elevate the atmosphere.

Why not turn the karaoke room into your own stage with this song that brings back memories of youth?

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King Gnu – Glass Window

This work sings of oneself and others reflected in a glass window, as well as of what’s been lost and the feeling of being adrift.

It’s a song King Gnu wrote specifically for the film “Don’t Call It Mystery.” Characterized by a weighty piano, a 16-beat groove, and strings that weave a deep, layered sound, it explores inner conflict and self-discovery while depicting the complexities of human relationships.

Released digitally in advance in September 2023, it was included on the album “THE GREATEST UNKNOWN,” released in November.

It vividly captures the film’s worldview and enhances the appeal of the work.

This is a track you’ll want to listen to when facing yourself or standing at a crossroads in life.

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RADWIMPS – Last Virgin [Official Music Video]

“Last Virgin” is also popular as a wedding song.

It’s a love ballad that sings of pure, straightforward love.

In the title, “last” means the final one, and “virgin” means the first.

In the song, it portrays a loved one as an irreplaceable, one-and-only presence.

It’s such a lovely turn of phrase that it seems perfect for creating a romantic mood.

The overall key is low, so even those who find high notes difficult should give it a try.

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together; along with; bothWANIMA56rank/position

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

WANIMA’s hit song “Tomoni.” While many of its lyrics are negative, the chorus suddenly shifts to a highly positive message, and that strong contrast made the track popular with many listeners.

In this piece, the lowest note is mid1 F and the highest is hi C#, which is a relatively wide range for a male vocal song.

However, the hi C# only appears twice in the first verse’s A section; the song is basically structured with hi A# as the top note, so with key adjustment it can be quite singable.

Since it tends to have fewer natural breakpoints, lowering the key by one step from your optimal key may work better when actually singing.

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Ryo

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