Japanese R&B Popularity Rankings [2026]
We’ve picked out popular Japanese R&B tracks to date.
Among them, we’ve selected those that are especially popular with men.
We introduce the songs in a ranked list based on play counts, so please take a look.
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Japanese R&B Popularity Ranking [2026] (81–90)
Take Me HigherBRADIO85rank/position
This is a song included on DIAMOND POPS, released in October 2013.
The music video is a lyric video, so you can really immerse yourself in the song while following the words closely.
The lyrics—about soaring tens of thousands of feet higher the more strongly you wish—truly resonate.
It’s a stylish track with that signature BRADIO sound.
25eill86rank/position
Eill is a female singer-songwriter from Tokyo, born in 1998.
Influenced by Korean music from a young age, she has drawn attention for her clear, crystalline voice and a vocal style reminiscent of K-pop.
Her latest song, “25,” released in February 2024, debuted alongside a music video directed by eill herself, delicately portraying the shifting emotions of being 25 years old.
The lyrics express the gap between dreams and reality, the changes happening around her and her own place within them, as well as the beauty and complexity of life—elements that are sure to resonate with listeners of the same generation.
The expressive power eill showcases in “25” raises high expectations for her musical journey ahead.
It’s a song we especially recommend to people in their twenties who value staying true to themselves while taking on new challenges.
Midnight CruiseWONK87rank/position
This is a song by the four-piece band WONK.
You can clearly see the influence of soul music—it’s a very mature track.
It’s included on their 2017 album Castor.
It evokes beautiful natural scenery in your mind.
friendsiri88rank/position
iri, a singer-songwriter from Kanagawa, is an artist whose charm lies in a unique atmosphere created by freely blending elements of R&B and hip-hop.
Her track “friends” has an instrumental vibe reminiscent of fusion, jazz, and the chillout music that’s been popular in recent years, but once her melodious vocal lines come in, it instantly takes on an easy-to-listen, pop-like groove—truly a magical song.
Also, the lead synth tones are distinctive, so be sure to listen closely for those too!
24/7 YOU…LANA89rank/position
The song “24/7 YOU…” included on LANA’s album Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, released in March 2023, is a centerpiece of the record, which marks her first full-length release in about five and a half years.
Built on an experimental sound that incorporates elements of Jersey drill, Americana, and R&B, it serves as LANA’s first full-fledged love song, in which she candidly lays bare her feelings for a lover.
Set to a danceable rhythm, the track expresses a heartfelt desire to be together 24/7/365, while its urban, contemporary lyrics exude a cool sensuality.
It’s been hailed as a new direction that casts LANA’s career in a different light.
The song’s greatest appeal lies in her vocal performance, which conveys the complex emotions of romance with a sultry poeticism that resonates with all genders.
Thanks to the exquisite marriage of 90s-style shadowy beats and mellow vocals, it’s likely to be enjoyed by a wide range of listeners—from youthful, playful audiences to more mature fans.
Watashiiri90rank/position
Watashi is the debut single released in 2017 by iri, a singer-songwriter who studied abroad in the United States.
iri is an artist known for hip-hop-like lyrical expression and a soulful voice, and she’s a proven talent who has opened for visiting acts such as Donovan Frankenreiter and Corinne Bailey Rae.
Watashi features 16-beat guitar chopping and analog synthesizer tones, giving the track a disco vibe.
Japanese R&B Popularity Rankings [2026] (91–100)
Stop and lookPetorōruzu91rank/position
Petrolz is a three-piece band formed in 2005.
Their crisp guitar sound feels great.
The video is footage from the event “WHERE, WHO, WHAT IS PETROLZ? LIVE PARTY in Shibuya WWW & WWW X,” held to celebrate the release of Petrolz’s tribute album.
By the way, the guitarist and vocalist Ryosuke Nagaoka is the real name of Ukigumo, the well-known guitarist and member of Tokyo Jihen.