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[2026] Ranking of Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s Popular Songs: Catchy, Unforgettable Hits

Ryokuoushoku Shakai is a rock band fronted by Haruko Nagaya, whose strong vocal ability is a major draw.

They’ve racked up numerous tie-ins with commercials, films, and TV dramas, so many of you have probably heard their songs before.

Their tracks are especially appealing for their catchy melodies.

Nagaya’s voice—rich in the low-to-mid range with clear, soaring highs—makes those melodies even more captivating.

In this article, we’ve compiled their songs into a popularity ranking.

Every track is one you can get hooked on, so take this opportunity to dive in and enjoy them!

[2026] Ryokuoushoku Shakai Popular Songs Ranking: Catchy, Unforgettable Classics (41–50)

Dreams, Nightmares, and FantasyRyokushokushakai43rank/position

Ryokuoushoku Shakai is a four-piece pop-rock band that churns out hit songs with powerful vocals and a colorful pop sensibility.

“Yume to Akumu to Fantasy,” included on their 8th single “Hana ni Natte,” was specially written as a commemorative song for ZIP-FM’s 30th anniversary.

The flashy tapped guitar solo further heightens the track’s excitement, and the piano solo is outstanding as well, making this a pop tune you’ll want to listen to not only for the vocals but also for the ensemble.

Midnight DriveRyokushokushakai44rank/position

Ryokuoushoku Shakai / Midnight Drive
Midnight DriveRyokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s songs have a vibe that’s perfect for night drives.

Their appeal lies in lyrics that capture fleeting, bittersweet moments of youth and mellow, soothing sounds.

This track, included on their first album “Ryokuoushoku Shakai,” released in March 2018, centers on a late-night drive.

It reflects the free-spirited innocence of young people and portrays the interplay of hope and anxiety toward an uncertain future.

Listening while you drive will make you want to savor the radiant moments of youth to the fullest.

Why not race through the night city with someone special and listen together?

If I sing to the skyRyokushokushakai45rank/position

Ryokuoushoku Shakai “If I Sing to the Sky” (amazarashi cover) Live Video
If I sing to the skyRyokushokushakai

Here’s something I highly recommend when you want to push yourself: “Sora ni Utaeba” by the pop-rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai, known for hits like “Mela!” The original song is by amazarashi, and this video is their cover version.

The dramatic soundscape and Haruko Nagaya’s energy-filled vocals fit perfectly, and it really lifts your spirits.

The punchy, well-timed phrases that drop in after the build-ups are seriously cool!

conclusive proofRyokushokushakai46rank/position

Ryokuoushoku Shakai “Keishou” Music Video (TV anime Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon January cour ending theme)
conclusive proofRyokushokushakai

A ballad by Ryokuoushoku Shakai released in 2021 that draws you in from the very first piano intro.

The surging, moving melody line and Haruko Nagaya’s vocals shake your heart to the core, and your feelings for the one you love overflow along with the music.

Especially in this day and age, I think everyone can relate to the earnest lyrics that stitch together the small moments of everyday life.

As a strong feeling begins to take root, I’m sure it will gently accompany each person’s own “shape of love.”

red dragonflyRyokushokushakai47rank/position

niko and … × Ryokuoushoku Shakai 2021 AUTUMN “Akatonbo” Full Ver.
red dragonflyRyokushokushakai

This is a cover of a children’s song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that evokes bittersweet autumn memories.

The emotional world of the lyrics is beautifully rendered with a modern pop sound.

Released in September 2021, the piece was produced as part of a collaboration with the brand “niko and …”.

Haruko Nagaya’s clear, translucent voice vividly paints the image of red dragonflies dancing in the autumn sky, lifting your spirits before you know it.

While it carries a sense of nostalgia for days gone by, it also has a refreshing atmosphere that celebrates the arrival of a new season.

It’s a perfect song to listen to on an autumn evening.

Because we are living beingsLyrics・Composition: Haruko Nagaya (Ryokuoushoku Shakai)48rank/position

N-Con 2024 Junior High School Division, Set Piece 'Because We Are Living Beings' | Kobe City Mixed Chorus
Because we are living beings Lyrics/Composition: Haruko Nagaya (Ryokuoushoku Shakai)

Selected as the compulsory piece for the Junior High School Division of the 2024 NHK National School Music Competition, this song is a moving work created by Haruko Nagaya of Ryokuoushoku Shakai.

Centered on the theme of the emotional changes and growth of adolescents, it carries a message of accepting who you are now and moving forward with your life.

Its catchy melody, characteristic of Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s musical style, shines even more with Naoko Sakurada’s light choral arrangement, making it exciting to sing.

It’s a song that closely resonates with junior high school students navigating a sensitive time in their lives.

Monkey DanceRyokushokushakai49rank/position

Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s “Monkey Dance,” released in 2025 and included on the album “Channel U,” is a track distinguished by its light, buoyant groove.

The bass features mainly slap technique, with a bouncy slap line ringing out from the intro.

The rest of the arrangement also emphasizes crisp articulation, so it’s recommended to listen closely to how this rhythm layers with the vocals.

Savor the sense of fun through the slap bass phrases that highlight the dance element referenced in the title.