SCANDAL Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Girl SSCANDAL1rank/position

SCANDAL “Girl S” / Shoujo S – Music Video

This is a girls’ rock anthem that powerfully expresses the complex emotions felt by women in their adolescence.

SCANDAL portrays the instability of youth and the conflicts within romance with an energetic sound.

The slap bass technique used in the intro and interlude adds a vibrant drive to the track and strengthens the impact of its message.

Released in June 2009, the song was selected as the 10th opening theme for the anime BLEACH, and its music video—directed by comedian Hiroshi Shinagawa in his directorial debut—also drew attention.

It’s a great recommendation for beginners on guitar, and its robust rock sound and accessible melody are sure to boost your motivation to practice.

Shunkan SentimentalSCANDAL2rank/position

SCANDAL “Shunkan Sentimental” / Shunkan Sentimental – Music Video

Known as an ending theme for Fullmetal Alchemist, this song captivates with its high-energy beat-rock sound and sentimental atmosphere.

Released in February 2010 as SCANDAL’s fifth single, it also performed well on the Oricon charts.

The band members reportedly read the entire original manga and watched all of the anime.

It’s perfect not only as entertainment for year-end or New Year’s parties, but also for anyone who wants to enjoy a girls’ band sound.

Learn the choreography and dance together—there’s no doubt the whole venue will come alive as one!

I don’t plan to see you again—take care.SCANDAL3rank/position

SCANDAL "I Don't Plan to See You, Take Care" / Awanaitsumorino Genkidene – Music Video

SCANDAL is an all-female band from Osaka that has been active since 2006.

This song was used as the theme for the 2013 film “I Just Didn’t Do My Best Yet,” and its poignant lyrics are moving to listen to.

DOLLSCANDAL4rank/position

SCANDAL 「DOLL」 ‐Music Video

SCANDAL is a girls’ rock band that gained immense popularity in the late 2000s.

Even now, as a representative girls’ rock band, they continue to churn out hit numbers from time to time.

Among their songs, “DOLL” is likely a deeply nostalgic track for women in their 30s.

This piece covers a relatively narrow vocal range of mid1 G# to hi D, and its vocal lines have gentle rises and falls, making it exceptionally easy to sing.

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Ryo

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Meteor Shower at DawnSCANDAL5rank/position

SCANDAL “Dawn Meteor Shower” / Yoake no Ryūseigun – Music Video

This song features a refreshing tone and a catchy, cute melody.

It’s a track by SCANDAL, a girls’ band formed in Osaka Prefecture in 2006.

It was released in 2014 as their 19th single.

A positive song that sings about the bonds between friends.

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Araki Jakkan

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MasterpieceSCANDAL6rank/position

SCANDAL “Masterpiece” / Masterpiece – Music Video

This is a song notable for SCANDAL’s powerful rock sound.

It was released in March 2019 and was later included on the album “Kiss from the darkness” in February of the following year.

It was also used as the ending theme for STV’s program “Netsuretsu! Hot Sand!” and as a commercial song for Fashion World Nishimura, so it likely reached many listeners.

The lyric message, “Let’s draw our own map,” is sure to encourage those starting a new chapter in life.

It’s a perfect track for people taking a new step in spring or those trying to carve out their own path.

It’s a song we’d love anyone facing challenges in a new environment to hear.

Loving UniverseSCANDAL7rank/position

SCANDAL 'Love-Strike Universe' / Koi suru Universe - Music Video

A SCANDAL song that portrays a sweet and bittersweet crush.

The lyrics, which depict a special world just for the two of them, are striking and convey the dreamlike atmosphere of the moment you fall in love.

Released in February 2018, the track was also featured in a web animation movie created in collaboration with Bourbon, capturing the hearts of many.

It’s the perfect song for those moments when your feelings of love overflow or when you want to feel the preciousness of time spent with someone you like.

Recommended not only for those with unrequited love, but also for anyone who wants to look back on memories with someone special.

DepartureSCANDAL8rank/position

SCANDAL 「Departure」 ‐Music Video

The four-member girls’ rock band SCANDAL released “Departure” in 2014.

This song is the first for which the members handled both lyrics and composition, and it’s a love song that conveys a faint, bittersweet feeling that tightens the chest.

She’s likely thinking of the boyfriend she broke up with and will never see again; the memory of viewing the night cherry blossoms left an especially vivid impression on her heart, and every time she sees those blossoms, every time that season comes, she’s reminded of him.

The title “Departure” carries meanings like “setting out from where you are” and “departure,” which conveys her intention to bring closure to her own heart.

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utatane

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SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL9rank/position

SCANDAL “SAKURA Goodbye” / Sakura Goodbye – Music Video

A number that became one of SCANDAL’s signature early works, beautifully capturing both the bittersweetness and freshness that accompany graduation scenes.

Its message, told from a true-to-life perspective, carries a power that evokes universal empathy.

The song had existed since the band’s formation and drew attention when it was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s variety show “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!” Its up-tempo rock sound and the sense of parting—and anticipation for a new journey—set against the season of cherry blossoms are sure to resonate as spring arrives.

It can be called a gem of a pop tune that colors a page of youth, perfect for listening to at life’s important milestones.

SCANDAL BABYSCANDAL10rank/position

SCANDAL BABY Live

With its life-sized, forward-looking, and powerful lyrics paired with a bright, rock-inspired sound, I’d say this song is quintessentially SCANDAL.

It’s packed with each member’s unique charm, so I highly recommend experiencing it live, not just through CDs or videos.