SHANK Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
A three-piece rock band formed in Nagasaki in 2004.
The origin of the band’s name comes from when they initially played ska-punk and called themselves “SKANK” (SKA + PUNK), but drummer Yuki Ikemoto misread it as “SHANK,” and the name stuck.
Here’s a ranking of some of their most emotional and popular songs!
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SHANK’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (31–40)
Mr.GreenSHANK36rank/position

I think it’ll be a rock ’n’ roll, punk-style sound.
I’d love for everyone to share this sense of exhilaration together.
It’d be great if we could create something new.
If the song is good, it feels like everyone will be smiling.
It has an original flavor with a smiley mark.
My Sweet UniverseSHANK37rank/position

This slightly brighter-sounding song is the title track of a mini-album released in 2009.
With its relaxed tempo and groove, it might be nice to listen to as a sort of breather.
The evenly pulsed, distorted guitar’s bridge-muted sound is pleasant, too.
Rising DownSHANK38rank/position

A high-energy SHANK track that makes you want to sprint down your route to school—or tear down it on a bike.
As SHANK’s first digital release, this song’s sheer sense of speed is invigorating.
On mornings when you’re already pumped, it amps you up even more; on sluggish mornings, it gives you a powerful push.
It might be perfect to listen to on mornings when there’s a school event like a sports festival.
One thing’s for sure: listen to it and you’ll be ready to go full throttle all day!
RootsSHANK39rank/position

Featured on their debut album “Loving our small days,” this track is a signature song from their indie era, also included on an advance compilation in August 2010.
Set to a driving two-beat and sung in English, its message interweaves anxiety about an unchanging everyday life with the will to push forward.
True to its title, it carries a sense of reexamining one’s “roots,” mirroring SHANK’s mindset at the time as they aimed to break out from Nagasaki to the national stage.
The explosive synergy of high-speed yet melodic guitar riffs and Shohei Ibara’s husky high tones is breathtaking.
It’s a must-hear for anyone craving the invigorating rush of melodic hardcore or looking to release their emotions all at once in a short burst.
S.T.SSHANK40rank/position

It’s a refreshing, up-tempo rock number featured as the third track on the 1st album, “Loving Our Small Days.” It’s a song that feels great to listen to and is sure to get the crowd going at live shows—highly recommended.
SHANK Popular Song Rankings [2026] (41–50)
SandpaperSHANK41rank/position

This track was included as the B-side to the single “Midnight Grow,” released in January 2024 under the band’s new lineup.
As their first recorded material with new drummer Naoki Hayakawa, it aims for a sound that sits between straight-up melodic hardcore and an acoustic arrangement.
The lyrics, which portray a desire to stay sincere while accepting one’s imperfections, are also memorable.
The guitar solo—less about sheer speed than before and exuding a mature confidence—is another highlight.
If you’d like to experience the band’s new level of maturity, be sure to give it a listen.
Silent VibesSHANK42rank/position

Personally, I feel SHANK’s greatest appeal lies in how their songs begin.
Tracks that launch from a quiet intro into a powerful explosion are sure to grab listeners by the heart.
I highly recommend this one—definitely give it a listen.


