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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
35Red tambourineBLANKEY JET CITY
Red tambourineBLANKEY JET CITYplay_arrow
1990s love songs by BLANKEY JET CITY
36flowerL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
flowerL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
L’Arc～en～Ciel’s classic song “Hana” (Flower)
37Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A youthful rock love song depicting a summer romance
38Kaiju 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
39Song 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…
40SEE OFFBRAHMAN
SEE OFFBRAHMANplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the search for humanity and the power of belief
41migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
A springtime anthem that gives positive energy
42I 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
43Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRL
Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRLplay_arrow
NUMBER GIRL’s classic song “Toumei Shoujo” (Transparent Girl)
44BelieverKen Yokoyama
BelieverKen Yokoyamaplay_arrow
A strong will to change things ourselves
45together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s youth anthem, filled with hope and love
46RikaSIX LOUNGE
RikaSIX LOUNGEplay_arrow
A song that expresses pure feelings with a gentle melody
47Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikku
Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
Listening to Fujifabric’s song “Akane-iro no Yūhi”...
48silhouetteKANA-BOON
silhouetteKANA-BOONplay_arrow
KANA-BOON’s exhilarating, fast-paced song
49GLORIAZIGGY
GLORIAZIGGYplay_arrow
I listened to their songs in 90s variety shows and commercials…
50SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
A moving song portraying the loss and rebirth of youth
51ALONEB’z
ALONEB'zplay_arrow
B’z 9th single Love Song
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
56Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback numberplay_arrow
The appeal of back number’s love-themed songs
57Song of Springsupittsu
Song of Springsupittsuplay_arrow
Song of spring, new encounters, and the courage to move forward
58OmenCROSSFAITH
OmenCROSSFAITHplay_arrow
A fusion track of metalcore and electronica
59New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
Sakanaction’s movie theme song
60STAY TUNESuchmos
STAY TUNESuchmosplay_arrow
Songs where Suchmos’s bass playing is especially captivating
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.
79Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke
Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisukeplay_arrow
Keisuke Kuwata’s classic love rock song achieves million-seller status
80RickenbackerRīgaru Rirī
RickenbackerRīgaru Rirīplay_arrow
A poignant song that expresses the power and ambivalence of music
8190’S TOKYO BOYSOKAMOTO’S
90'S TOKYO BOYSOKAMOTO'Splay_arrow
Introduction to OKAMOTO’S groovy tracks
82MonolithCROSSFAITH
MonolithCROSSFAITHplay_arrow
Deepening Japanese rock with metalcore
83CHERRYBLOSSOM10-FEET
CHERRYBLOSSOM10-FEETplay_arrow
Introducing 10-FEET’s spring-themed rock songs
84Tsubasaandāgurafu
Tsubasaandāgurafuplay_arrow
An autumn rock ... that portrays youthful romance, dreams, and hopes
85Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
Teenager ForeverKing Gnuplay_arrow
A song about living true to yourself without losing your youth
86From Me to Youflumpool
From Me to Youflumpoolplay_arrow
Movie theme song, youthful love song
87fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabu
fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabuplay_arrow
A piece perfect for the season when the scent of fragrant olive drifts in the air…
88to youMONGOL800
to youMONGOL800play_arrow
Famous fast-tempo songs perfect for cover bands
89Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS
Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
A classic by THE BLUE HEARTS that colors youth
90Hey,SHISHAMO
Hey,SHISHAMOplay_arrow
SHISHAMO’s exhilarating pop tune
91Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku
Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikokuplay_arrow
Introduction to Kinoko Teikoku’s farewell song
92Thread & NeedleThe BONEZ
Thread & NeedleThe BONEZplay_arrow
A hard-hitting melodic band led by JESSE
93LOVER SOULJUDY AND MARY
LOVER SOULJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
JUDY AND MARY’s famous songs and captivating music
94Farewell to Youthful DaysMAGIC
Farewell to Youthful DaysMAGICplay_arrow
A classic 90s rockabilly song that captures the emotions of youth.
95perpetual motionThe Mops
perpetual motionThe Mopsplay_arrow
A groundbreaking classic from the dawn of Japanese rock
96Cause You’re AliveGOOD 4 NOTHING
Cause You're AliveGOOD 4 NOTHINGplay_arrow
An upbeat song with an acoustic guitar’s distinctive tone
97Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
Demon Slayer-style track with heavy bass and an explosive sound
98Maplesupittsu
Maplesupittsuplay_arrow
A gentle, heart-soothing rock ba...
99MPRINCESS PRINCESS
MPRINCESS PRINCESSplay_arrow
The heartrending ballad that chronicles the pain of heartbreak is abou...
100FLY AGAINMAN WITH A MISSION
FLY AGAINMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
A signature song of the Wolf Band, a powerful work that portrays life