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] (61–70)
Overnight SuperstarBRADIO61rank/position
This is a track included on the second mini album “Swipe Times,” released on July 9, 2014.
With its relaxed tempo and pleasant melody, I think it’s a very easy song to listen to.
The music video features the band performing around an aquarium filled with many swimming fish, and it includes a beautiful woman.
2 (feat. Lee Youngji)Hoshino Gen62rank/position
Singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino, whose talents are drawing attention as he thrives across a wide range of fields beyond music, has released a track featuring Korean rapper Lee Youngji on his first album in about six and a half years, Gen.
The sound is captivating, with Hoshino’s groovy production blending seamlessly with Lee Youngji’s rap.
The Tokyo nightscape shown in the music video feels like a shared inner landscape of the two, resonating amid the city’s lights and shadows.
This song stands out on the album slated for release in May 2025, and fans are still talking about the moment Lee Youngji made a surprise appearance to perform together at the Seoul stop of the Asia tour.
It’s a cool number, perfect for those solitary, late-night hours.
All conditioned things are impermanent.Kubota Toshinobu63rank/position
This is a refined pop song by Toshinobu Kubota, a singer-songwriter who has pioneered Japan’s R&B scene.
It may be a warm anthem of encouragement that gently wraps around those striving toward their goals.
For those of us navigating a rapidly changing society, it seems to teach the importance of responding not with severity, but with kindness.
The track was released in June 2025, just ahead of the 40th anniversary of his debut, and it’s well known as the ending theme of the economic news program WBS.
It’s also included on the best-of album “THE BADDEST IV & Timeless Hits.” Listening at the end of the day might soothe a tired heart and make that first step toward tomorrow feel a little lighter.
EKO EKOm-flo loves ZICO,eill64rank/position
A stylish number by m-flo, defined by its refined, near-futuristic sound.
This work is a collaboration welcoming ZICO—producer and rapper active in Korea’s hip-hop scene—and eill, a singer-songwriter known for her R&B, as “loves” guests.
Transcending borders and genres, the trio’s distinct personalities intertwine exquisitely to create a high-sense groove.
The recurring, mysterious motif feels like an expression of “resonance” that spans generations.
Released in June 2025, m-flo’s 25th anniversary year, it also drew major attention for the electrifying session showcased in Episode 558 of the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE.
Its cityscape-ready sound is sure to enrich your alone time—and it’s a perfect companion for a night drive.
A crimson car chaseBRADIO65rank/position
This track from the 2015 debut full album “POWER OF LIFE” features a feel-good melody over a four-on-the-floor beat, making it an easy, upbeat listen.
As shown in the music video, it’s perfect for a nighttime drive through the city.
My Little RoseHirai Dai66rank/position
When introducing Dai Hirai, you often hear the word “organic.” While organic literally means “of living matter,” in Hirai’s case it irresistibly feels closer to “natural.” His musicality and his nature-centric lifestyle are inseparable, and it’s precisely because he is so connected to nature that he can create songs that provide such high-quality healing.
It’s truly a musical endeavor where clothing, food, and music are fused together.
“My Little Rose” is a track that lets you feel R&B—even including a recording of his baby’s first cry.
It’s a moving song in which a great love envelops everything, from the joy of birth to the anxieties that come with growing up.
Losing You (Part I)Yasuha.67rank/position
A longing for someone precious whom you can never meet again… This R&B ballad portrays that painful sense of loss.
It’s a work by the Vocaloid producer Yasuha., also known for “Sukinononi” and “On Your Side,” released in 2017.
The song is included on the album “DIVERSITY.” Centered on a beautiful piano melody, the refined sound blends with Hatsune Miku’s fragile vocals, seeping deep into the heart.
The lyrics vividly convey the protagonist’s regret over time that cannot be reclaimed and words once exchanged, tightening the chest.
It might even bring back a cherished memory within you.
Pixelated WorldMiura Daichi68rank/position
Daichi Miura is a Japanese entertainer who has been active since the 1980s and is a source of national pride.
After building a career as a dancer, he made his debut as a singer in 2005.
He possesses world-class dance skills, outstanding vocal ability, and proven talent as a songwriter.
The track “Pixelated World” is included on Miura’s new album “OVER,” his first in about seven years.
Its unique sonic landscape, created by the harmony of digital production and analog textures, is captivating, and Miura’s dynamic vocals further elevate the song’s worldview.
Carrying a message that challenges our increasingly digitized society, the song portrays a fantastical fusion of the real and virtual worlds.
The music video’s soft visual beauty and cool choreography are also noteworthy, making this a work that showcases Miura’s all-around artistry.
It offers a fresh musical experience that feels like stepping into a virtual space.
Easy DanceMitchie M69rank/position
Mitchie M’s original Hatsune Miku song “Easy Dance” is a popular track featuring an incredibly realistic vocal that sounds almost human, along with rap sections.
It’s included in Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X and is also available for karaoke.
SURELYnever young beach70rank/position
The music video as well as the lyrics and melody evoke images of blue skies and white beaches.
This song is by never young beach, a five-piece band formed in Tokyo.
It’s included on their 2017 album “A GOOD TIME.” Just listening to it puts you in a cheerful mood.
