SMAP Love Songs and Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Lion HeartSMAP1rank/position

Lion Heart – SMAP

A gem of a love song by SMAP that passionately sings of destined love.

The lyrics express a man’s deep affection for the woman he loves and his unwavering resolve to risk his life to protect her, portraying a love that is both powerful and gentle.

From sharing everyday emotions with his partner to envisioning a future family, the words carry a determined vow of eternal love.

Released in August 2000, the song gained attention as the theme for the drama “Food Fight,” starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi.

It remains a staple at weddings and is recommended for couples who wish to pledge everlasting love, as well as for those who want to share the joy of having met their soulmate.

OrangeSMAP2rank/position

SMAP – Orange

It’s a ballad that moves the heart not only with the sorrow of parting but also with lyrics brimming with deep gratitude toward the other person.

Instead of saying “goodbye” to a departing lover, it concludes with the word “thank you,” a turn that can’t help but bring listeners to tears.

Although this song was included as the B-side to the single “Lion Heart,” released in August 2000, it triumphed at No.

2 in the fan vote for the best-of album “SMAP 25 YEARS,” ahead of many of their major hits.

There’s even an anecdote that the ending of the lyrics was changed during recording—truly a masterpiece worthy of being called “the most famous B-side in Japan.” Listen to it alone at dusk, and you’ll be wrapped in a tender, wistful feeling and find the courage to move on to your next love.

DynamiteSMAP3rank/position

Dynamite

It’s a super nostalgic SMAP classic, but it’s still a love song you can enjoy today and sing with tons of energy.

It’s a powerful track that makes you want to have a summer romance that really pops.

I still want to keep listening to it even now, so I recommend it to middle schoolers, too.

Song 2 ～the sequel to thatSMAP4rank/position

SMAP Song 2 ~the sequel to that~ Tried singing

A coming-of-age love song about inexperience in romance.

Growing timid about love, they like each other but can’t express it well, and end up going their separate ways, far apart.

The days they spent together turn into sparkling memories, and when the same season comes around, they will remember those beautiful moments again.

Beyond the Night SkySMAP5rank/position

SMAP – Beyond the Night Sky

A signature song by SMAP, marked by lyrics that evoke deep empathy and a gentle melody.

Released in 1998, it debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

By its third week it had become a million-seller, ultimately achieving a massive hit with total sales of 1.624 million copies.

The song portrays a mindset that, while reflecting on the past, strives to find hope for the future, expressing the complex emotions felt at various stages of life and the importance of human connection.

Beginning in April 2002, it was also included in music textbooks for second- and third-year junior high school students, making it beloved across generations.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to bask in nostalgia or feel the bonds with someone important to you.

MermaidSMAP6rank/position

SMAP – Mermaid

A song by SMAP featuring a dreamy, enchanting melody line.

The poignant lyrics evoke the feeling of listening to a tale of unrequited love with a mermaid as the protagonist, gently wrapping around the listener’s heart.

You can almost see the glittering surface of the water and hear the quiet sound of waves, and some may find that bittersweet summer memories suddenly resurface.

The track reached many ears as the theme song for the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne, and it was first included on the album “super.modern.artistic.performance,” released in September 2008.

It’s the perfect piece for a night when you want to step away from the summer bustle and quietly lose yourself in thought.

Thank youSMAP7rank/position

[Chorus Version] SMAP - Arigatou (Thank You)

Sung rhythmically with the word “thank you,” it brightens my mood when I listen to it.

The hazy feelings clear up all at once, and if I listen while we’re fighting, it makes me want to make up.

It’s a song that makes you want to express gratitude to the people who support you.