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Japanese Rock Music Popularity Rankings [2026]

We’ve picked out Japanese rock songs that have been popular so far.

We’re introducing them in a ranking format, ordered by the number of plays.

Check this out to see what kinds of songs are popular and use it as a reference.

The playlist is also being updated.

Playlist

Japanese Rock Music Popularity Rankings [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1bookmarkkuriipuhaipe
bookmarkkuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
A song themed around CreepHyp’s spring
2somedaySaucy Dog
somedaySaucy Dogplay_arrow
One of the signature songs by the rock band Saucy Dog...
3Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
Wherever you areONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
An emotional rock ballad that vows eternal love
4The Revelationcoldrain
The Revelationcoldrainplay_arrow
Coldrain’s powerful music, a simultaneous worldwide release
5JUST ONE MORE KISSBUCK-TICK
JUST ONE MORE KISSBUCK-TICKplay_arrow
He drew attention with his look of hair spiked up high, and th…
6Another day comesPay money To my Pain
Another day comesPay money To my Painplay_arrow
A powerful rock tune of salvation
7Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
A masterpiece about a strong will to protect what’s important
8PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism's 'Pretender' is a masterpiece.
9astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece that contemplates the universe and life
10I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci
I became someone else's girlfriend.wacciplay_arrow
A husky ... set to a slow-tempo ballad
11Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
Like tonight's moonElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Listen to it on an autumn night when you feel forlorn or lonely…
12The world calls it love.Sambomasutā
The world calls it love.Sambomasutāplay_arrow
Sambomaster’s classic youth punk anthem, a song of hope and courage
13This LifePay money To my Pain
This LifePay money To my Painplay_arrow
Funk-inspired rock bands are popular.
14Stay GoldHi-STANDARD
Stay GoldHi-STANDARDplay_arrow
Introduction to Iconic Songs That Discuss Hi-STANDARD’s Influence and Musicality
15RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
A rock song depicting self-denial and rebirth
16Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.play_arrow
A track that shines with a punchy, standout bass at midnight.
17Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK
Wasted NightsONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
The majestic tone of the music moves me. As for activities overseas…
18HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
HONEYL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
L'Arc~en~Ciel's signature song 'HONEY'
19sparklergagaga supi
sparklergagaga supiplay_arrow
A landmark of youth punk, the bittersweet love of summer
20RIVER10-FEET
RIVER10-FEETplay_arrow
A timeless song that likens the scenes of youth to a river, resonating in the heart
21Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Musical characteristics of ONE OK ROCK
22deep redMy Hair is Bad
deep redMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
Listening to My Hair is Bad “Makka” at the end of spring
23Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingurei
Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingureiplay_arrow
The overwhelming musicality of a female rock band
24The End of the WorldTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT
The End of the WorldTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANTplay_arrow
Rock by THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT
25MIDI SURFTHE MAD CAPSULE MARKETS
MIDI SURFTHE MAD CAPSULE MARKETSplay_arrow
A fusion of punk and digital, a shocking rock
26READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
READY STEADY GOL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
Representative song by L’Arc~en~Ciel, with captivating sound quality and vocals.
27Eric. Wthe band apart
Eric. Wthe band apartplay_arrow
Bassist Hara’s supremely satisfying performance
28Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
Only for you, clear skiesYorushikaplay_arrow
A wistful love song about summer memories
29It’s not me unless it’s meGesu no Kiwami Otome.
It's not me unless it's meGesu no Kiwami Otome.play_arrow
An artist from Gesu no Kiwami Otome known for exceptional bass playing
30All of the YouthFujifaburikku
All of the YouthFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
Fujifabric’s classic song of youth
31As I love you selfishly, I won’t hurt anyone but you.B’z
As I love you selfishly, I won’t hurt anyone but you.B'zplay_arrow
The classic song “Ai no mama ni, wagamama ni” by B’z
32FriendsThe BONEZ
FriendsThe BONEZplay_arrow
Mixture rock band The BONEZ deliver a breathtaking live performance
33It’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu
It's nothing.makaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A gentle, heart-soothing rock ba...
34bouquetback number
bouquetback numberplay_arrow
Back Number’s classic love songs
35flowerL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
flowerL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
L’Arc～en～Ciel’s classic song “Hana” (Flower)
36Red tambourineBLANKEY JET CITY
Red tambourineBLANKEY JET CITYplay_arrow
1990s love songs by BLANKEY JET CITY
37Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A youthful rock love song depicting a summer romance
38Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanaiplay_arrow
Kamisai wa Saikoro o Furanai’s 3rd mini-alb…
39SEE OFFBRAHMAN
SEE OFFBRAHMANplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the search for humanity and the power of belief
40migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
A springtime anthem that gives positive energy
41I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsuplay_arrow
A classic by Spitz that poetically portrays the emotions of youth
42Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRL
Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRLplay_arrow
NUMBER GIRL’s classic song “Toumei Shoujo” (Transparent Girl)
43BelieverKen Yokoyama
BelieverKen Yokoyamaplay_arrow
A strong will to change things ourselves
44together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s youth anthem, filled with hope and love
45Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundyplay_arrow
A smash hit that expresses nostalgic memories through music
46silhouetteKANA-BOON
silhouetteKANA-BOONplay_arrow
KANA-BOON’s exhilarating, fast-paced song
47GLORIAZIGGY
GLORIAZIGGYplay_arrow
I listened to their songs in 90s variety shows and commercials…
48SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
A moving song portraying the loss and rebirth of youth
49RikaSIX LOUNGE
RikaSIX LOUNGEplay_arrow
A song that expresses pure feelings with a gentle melody
50ALONEB’z
ALONEB'zplay_arrow
B’z 9th single Love Song
51Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikku
Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
Listening to Fujifabric’s song “Akane-iro no Yūhi”...
52HEAVEN’S DRIVEL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
HEAVEN’S DRIVEL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
The hugely popular rock band L’Arc~en~Ci…
53My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
The popular theme song from Your Name., a masterpiece by RADWIMPS
54asking for the moonKANA-BOON
asking for the moonKANA-BOONplay_arrow
Dance rock that sings of a love that keeps missing each other
55Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
Delivering stylish music with high-level performance skills
56Song of Springsupittsu
Song of Springsupittsuplay_arrow
Song of spring, new encounters, and the courage to move forward
57OmenCROSSFAITH
OmenCROSSFAITHplay_arrow
A fusion track of metalcore and electronica
58New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
Sakanaction’s movie theme song
59STAY TUNESuchmos
STAY TUNESuchmosplay_arrow
Songs where Suchmos’s bass playing is especially captivating
60Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback numberplay_arrow
The appeal of back number’s love-themed songs
61After the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
After the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
Invigorating rock and courageous, positive lyrics
62on the brink of explosionyoninbayashi
on the brink of explosionyoninbayashiplay_arrow
A monumental masterpiece of progressive rock
63parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A parabola is a cheer for people starting a new life.
64GibbsShiina Ringo
GibbsShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena’s song of love and time
65Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
Driver’s HighL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
A classic by L’Arc~en~Ciel, a track bursting with a sense of speed
66Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN
Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
BUMP OF CHICKEN’s winter love song
67Love SongGO!GO!7188
Love SongGO!GO!7188play_arrow
This song delicately depicts the emotions of a bittersweet unrequited love…
68KiLLiNG MESiM
KiLLiNG MESiMplay_arrow
SiM’s overwhelming musical world
69A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE
A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADEplay_arrow
The famous theme song from the anime Rurouni Kenshin
70BelieveSOPHIA
BelieveSOPHIAplay_arrow
A heartwarming love song, one of SOPHIA’s signature tracks, that sings about feelings for a cherished person.
71cherrysupittsu
cherrysupittsuplay_arrow
The charm of iconic songs that color Spitz's youth
72The Zero Sense10-FEET
The Zero Sense10-FEETplay_arrow
An anthem that portrays a love for basketball and the courage to chase dreams
73HOWEVERGLAY
HOWEVERGLAYplay_arrow
A representative track by GLAY released in 1997...
74I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka
I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutakaplay_arrow
In 1991, with Yutaka Ozaki’s 11th single...
75STOMPING STEPGOOD 4 NOTHING
STOMPING STEPGOOD 4 NOTHINGplay_arrow
A song that sings about the courage to face forward and the attitude of living with all one's might.
76Cinderella BoySaucy Dog
Cinderella BoySaucy Dogplay_arrow
A love story of dependence, tormented by the other’s lies
77Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A moving song that sings of friendship and compassion
78swim04 Limited Sazabys
swim04 Limited Sazabysplay_arrow
The challenge with covering Sazabys is the difficulty of the vocals.
79RickenbackerRīgaru Rirī
RickenbackerRīgaru Rirīplay_arrow
A poignant song that expresses the power and ambivalence of music
8090’S TOKYO BOYSOKAMOTO’S
90'S TOKYO BOYSOKAMOTO'Splay_arrow
Introduction to OKAMOTO’S groovy tracks
81MonolithCROSSFAITH
MonolithCROSSFAITHplay_arrow
Deepening Japanese rock with metalcore
82CHERRYBLOSSOM10-FEET
CHERRYBLOSSOM10-FEETplay_arrow
Introducing 10-FEET’s spring-themed rock songs
83Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
Teenager ForeverKing Gnuplay_arrow
A song about living true to yourself without losing your youth
84From Me to Youflumpool
From Me to Youflumpoolplay_arrow
Movie theme song, youthful love song
85fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabu
fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabuplay_arrow
A piece perfect for the season when the scent of fragrant olive drifts in the air…
86to youMONGOL800
to youMONGOL800play_arrow
Famous fast-tempo songs perfect for cover bands
87Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS
Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
A classic by THE BLUE HEARTS that colors youth
88Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke
Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisukeplay_arrow
Keisuke Kuwata’s classic love rock song achieves million-seller status
89Hey,SHISHAMO
Hey,SHISHAMOplay_arrow
SHISHAMO’s exhilarating pop tune
90Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku
Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikokuplay_arrow
Introduction to Kinoko Teikoku’s farewell song
91Thread & NeedleThe BONEZ
Thread & NeedleThe BONEZplay_arrow
A hard-hitting melodic band led by JESSE
92LOVER SOULJUDY AND MARY
LOVER SOULJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
JUDY AND MARY’s famous songs and captivating music
93perpetual motionThe Mops
perpetual motionThe Mopsplay_arrow
A groundbreaking classic from the dawn of Japanese rock
94Cause You’re AliveGOOD 4 NOTHING
Cause You're AliveGOOD 4 NOTHINGplay_arrow
An upbeat song with an acoustic guitar’s distinctive tone
95Tsubasaandāgurafu
Tsubasaandāgurafuplay_arrow
An autumn rock ... that portrays youthful romance, dreams, and hopes
96Maplesupittsu
Maplesupittsuplay_arrow
A gentle, heart-soothing rock ba...
97MPRINCESS PRINCESS
MPRINCESS PRINCESSplay_arrow
The heartrending ballad that chronicles the pain of heartbreak is abou...
98FLY AGAINMAN WITH A MISSION
FLY AGAINMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
A signature song of the Wolf Band, a powerful work that portrays life
99FlowerORANGE RANGE
FlowerORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece by ORANGE RANGE
100Monkey MagicGodaigo
Monkey MagicGodaigoplay_arrow
“Monkey business” means wrongdoing or mischief…