SKE48 Popular Song Rankings [2026]

They’re sandals.SKE4831rank/position

SKE48 “It’s Sandals” Music Video / On sale March 18, 2026

SKE48 is an idol group based in Sakae, Nagoya, captivating fans with their all-out performances.

Their 36th single’s title track, “Sandals, Baby,” set for release in March 2026, is a sparkling, up-tempo number that evokes an early arrival of summer.

With a sound brimming with lightness and a sense of freedom—as the title suggests—it’s sure to bring the energy up at live shows.

It’s also making waves because 11th-generation member An Oomura is taking center position for the first time, giving the work a fresh, dynamic feel.

Beloved elements for fans are back too, like the long-awaited return of the Red Team and White Team songs.

Though there’s still a chill in the air, the track overflows with positive energy that will warm your heart—perfect for those times when you want a boost.

Synchronized FlutterSKE4832rank/position

Mayu Watanabe 'Synchro Tokimeki'

What did Dasu think when she covered Mayuyu, the quintessential idol? She doesn’t exactly have standout looks—if anything, you could say she’s at a disadvantage.

But this is a song that makes you forget all that.

It’s a song that lifts your spirits.

Alibi of JealousySKE4833rank/position

Alibi of Jealousy

This song, included on the 2010 album “Seifuku no Me,” is an upbeat, high-energy pop track that sings about a woman’s feelings as she hops on the last flight to crash a cheating scene and travels beyond the International Date Line.

Chicken LINESKE4834rank/position

On sale March 30, 2016: SKE48 19th single “Chicken LINE” MV (special edit ver.)

When I thought I had to accept the current SKE, I watched this PV.

Ryoha Kitagawa, who already had a somewhat distinctive but beautiful face, had become so strikingly beautiful that she radiated an overwhelming aura even standing next to Jurina.

SKE is in good hands.

Finland MiracleSKE4835rank/position

SKE48 Team KII Finland Miracle

When introducing SKE, we must not forget Manatsu.

And there are many units that simply wouldn’t work without Mikitty.

Even setting that aside, Ririna Akaeda (Riri) is actually overflowing with charm.

She’s innocent and has a little-sister vibe.

Clumsy SunSKE4836rank/position

On sale 2014/7/30 15th single Clumsy Sun MV (special edit ver.)

This is a classic SKE48 ballad that likens the feelings of a timid boy to the sun.

While SKE48 is known within the AKB group for having the sharpest, most dynamic dancing, this performance features a gentler, more graceful style.

It’s also a song from the period when NMB48’s Milky (Watanabe Miyuki) was concurrently holding a position.

Lost and Found at the Graduation CeremonySKE4837rank/position

“Lost and Found at the Graduation Ceremony” Music Video / SKE48 White Team [MV full / HD]

A graduation day, that special day, is something that slips by in the blink of an eye before you even notice.

This song, included as a coupling track to SKE48’s fifth single “Banzai Venus,” released in March 2011, delicately portrays the bittersweet emotions that well up at such turning points.

Set against scenes like a schoolyard with cherry blossoms dancing and the spring breeze, the lyrics touch the heart by using the metaphor of a “forgotten item” to express feelings that were close by yet went unnoticed.

With Jurina Matsui as center and the cross-team Shirogumi members singing, it becomes a universal piece that anyone can overlay with their own experiences.

It’s a song that those who know the hollow emptiness after a graduation ceremony will especially want to hear—one that accompanies your memories of spring.

Figure of LamentationSKE4838rank/position

1st Performance Selection Collection 06: Figure of Sorrow

I personally think it’s one of Team KII’s top-tier performance songs.

Above all, it’s no exaggeration to say that this song brings out Mukaida Manatsu’s charm to the fullest—she was often said to evoke Atsuko Maeda.

Shiorin’s doll-like quality is also a key point.

I’ve fallen for you.SKE4839rank/position

SKE48 “I Fell in Love” Music Video / On sale July 5, 2023

SKE48 is an idol group formed as the first sister group of AKB48, based in Sakae, Nagoya.

Their 31st single, “Suki ni Nacchatta,” features a clear, piano-driven sound that blossoms into a dazzling ensemble, building excitement right from the intro.

The frustration and pain of unrequited love, and the feeling of not being yourself because of it, are emotions that both those currently in love and those reminiscing about their youth can relate to.

With its charming layered vocals in the chorus, it’s a quintessential idol song that feels wonderfully comfortable.

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What does the girl do in midsummer?SKE4840rank/position

On sale 2010/7/7 3rd single "What Does a Girl Do in Midsummer?" Music Video

Yukiko Kinoshita (Yukko) stood out in SKE with her distinct half-Japanese features and her dancing.

It may look like she’s being featured, but each member is charming and wonderful.

Mizuki Kuwabara is, as expected, amazing.