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 Rankings [2026] (91–100)
24/7 YOU…LANA91rank/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.
Watashiiri92rank/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.
Stop and lookPetorōruzu93rank/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.
Flash Light BabyBRADIO94rank/position
Included on their 2015 debut full album “POWER OF LIFE,” this track is sung entirely in English, suggesting the band had their sights set on their first overseas performance in December 2015.
Released early for worldwide distribution, it’s crafted as an accessible, upbeat, and globally appealing song.
Silent MidnightISSEI95rank/position
This is the second digital single released in August 2025 by ISSEI, who continues to expand his range as a multi-creator.
Following his first single, “Go Getter feat.
AK‑69,” this work is filled with a new side of his appeal, blending a poignant yet powerful R&B flavor.
The song portrays the theme of moving forward despite failures and regrets.
The protagonist racing through a lonely darkness speaks to the hearts of those carrying their own struggles.