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Porno Graffitti Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
In 1999, Porno Graffitti’s debut single “Apollo” became a huge hit, selling over 400,000 copies.
This time, we’re introducing a ranking of their popular songs from this comet-like breakout band!
From famous tunes you’ve likely heard to lesser-known tracks, be sure to check out their captivating vocals.
Porno Graffitti Popular Song Ranking [2026] (1–10)
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Pornograffitti’s fourth single, a heartfelt song of farewell set to passionate Latin melodies.
Released in September 2000, it still enjoys enduring, cross-generational popularity.
The track is included on the classic album “foo?” and has been featured as the theme for a mini-drama on a variety show as well as the ending theme for the anime ReLIFE.
The lyrics, which deliberately depict aching memories and deep regrets from a different perspective, are likely to resonate with many listeners.
In September 2021, a performance on a video platform sparked a huge response, surpassing 10 million views.
Up-tempo yet tinged with melancholy, this song is perfect for nights when you want to look back on a past romance.
Pour your heart into it and belt it out at karaoke.
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The Latin melodies played on folk instruments whisk listeners away to a foreign land in an instant.
This song sets the protagonist’s heartfelt feelings—burning with an impossible love—to a passionate rhythm.
With lyrics that seem to chase after a beloved who has transformed into a butterfly, and a dramatic build that makes the world seem to change color as emotions rise toward the chorus, it’s quintessential Porno Graffitti.
Released as a single in June 2001, it’s also well known as the CM song for FT Shiseido’s “T’Cera Tokonattsu Coconut.” A classic that topped the Oricon charts and became a million-seller.
In live performances, there’s a chorus part that unites the entire venue, making it perfect not only for times of romantic turmoil but also for moments when everyone wants to come together and get energized.
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Released in September 2003 as their 12th single, this is one of the signature songs by Porno Graffitti, the rock duo from Hiroshima Prefecture.
It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist and is also known for winning Song of the Year at the 18th Japan Gold Disc Awards.
The lyrics, imbued with the will to reclaim what’s been lost and the resolve to move forward while healing a wounded heart, resonate deeply with listeners.
Beginning with a striking bass riff, the song’s high-velocity sound and powerful vocals fuse into an arrangement that’s guaranteed to fire up any karaoke session—a rock number you’ll want to belt out with friends.
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This is the debut single that brought Porno Graffitti’s name to the world, themed around a yearning for the vastness of space.
Its lyrics, which depict the great achievement of the moon landing, dreams of a far-off future, and the universal quest for an unchanging form of love since ancient times, never lose their charm no matter when you listen.
Released in September 1999, the song became a major hit through tie-ins such as the TV program “Koko ga Hen da yo Nihonjin.” It’s also known for being used as the entrance theme by Yokohama DeNA BayStars pitcher Kenta Ishida.
When you’re starting a big challenge or need to fire yourself up, listening to it might just fill you with boundless courage.
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This is a track that strikes the heart with exhilarating rock sounds and a fiery message about facing adversity! Without rejecting the protagonist’s doubts, its worldview portrays the resolve to look ahead, overlapping with the story and tugging at the heartstrings.
Released in May 2016 as PornoGraffitti’s 43rd single, this song was chosen as the opening theme for Season 1 of the TV anime “My Hero Academia,” and is beloved as one of the band’s signature anime songs.
It’s perfect for anyone who needs a push when they’re about to lose heart.
It’s also fantastic for belting out at karaoke and getting the crowd hyped!
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It’s a feel-good summer song that sounds like it’s coming straight from the radio! This track by Porno Graffitti was released in July 2000 as their third single.
It was featured in a commercial for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat.
The playful lyrics, like a radio host calling out to listeners, deliver that bubbly summer feeling.
The charm lies in how you can forget the complicated stuff and simply let yourself be carried by the joy of the music.
Listen to it on a summer drive or at a beach party with friends, and your memories are sure to shine even brighter.
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The intro, where passionate Latin rhythms intertwine with Spanish-style guitar, instantly grabs the listener’s heart.
It’s a classic song by Porno Graffitti that portrays a fiery relationship born from recognizing each other as rivals—souls colliding in the best way.
Released in April 2015, the track drew major attention as the theme song for the film Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno, and was later included on the album RHINOCEROS.
The lyrics express feelings for a counterpart who pushes you to grow—echoing the relationships between the film’s characters.
The powerful vocals and dramatic sound will set your heart ablaze.
It’s an uplifting number that boosts your spirits and gives a push to anyone burning with passion.
A Night for OnePorunogurafiti8rank/position
This track is marked by exhilarating, high-velocity guitar riffs and sharp lyrics that evoke a sense of loneliness.
Its breakneck pace, like tearing through a city night, sets listeners’ hearts ablaze.
Released in January 2000 as the band’s second single, it was featured as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime GTO.
It’s also included on the acclaimed album Romanticist Egoist and remains a longtime fan favorite.
The chorus hits with explosive power—perfect for instantly changing the mood at karaoke.
You’ll need to watch your breathing, but if you ride the rhythm to the end, the rush is unbeatable.
For those who watched the anime back then, the intro alone is guaranteed to send your excitement soaring.
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A title track from Porno Graffitti’s 20th single, its galloping sense of speed—like a bucking horse—sets your heart racing.
Released in June 2006, the song was used in a commercial for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat.
Lyricist Haruichi Shindo expanded on the image of a “wild horse” to match the dynamic sound, depicting uncontrollable impulses and a feeling of acceleration by likening them to a rider on a motorcycle.
The crisp band ensemble is reinforced by a muscular drive, delivering an exhilarating rush.
It’s the perfect song to boost your mood or to play while feeling the wind on a drive.
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Since their major-label debut single “Apollo” became an instant smash hit, the two-piece rock band Porno Graffitti has remained at the forefront of the J-pop scene.
Their 30th single, “Let Me Peek into the Depths of Your Eyes,” was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Shukumei 1969–2010 – Once Upon a Time in Tokyo.” The contrast between the relaxed waltz (3/4) rhythm and the intricate melody, together with lyrics evoking a forbidden love, tightens your chest.
It’s a sentimental number marked by a memorable string motif that lingers in your ears.
