STU48 Popular Song Rankings [2026]

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STU48 7th Single “Hetaretachi yo” MUSIC VIDEO / STU48 [Official]

The bright, uplifting melody gives you the power to do your best tomorrow.

It’s a song by STU48, a popular idol group based in the Setouchi region, released in 2021 as their seventh single.

The refreshing, catchy rock-style sound is very easy to listen to, and the members’ cute vocals really shine.

If you often think, “I’m such a hopeless person,” this one’s especially for you.

It’s also great for karaoke—singing it will put you in a cheerful mood.

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darknessSTU489rank/position

[MV full] Darkness / STU48 [Official]

STU48’s debut makes an impression as striking as a sunset sinking into the Seto Inland Sea.

Portraying youthful scenes where wistfulness and strength intersect, this ambitious work reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Ranking.

Yasushi Akimoto’s lyrics deftly express young people’s struggles and growth, and the image of the protagonist shouting toward the sound of the waves is deeply moving.

The memorable music video, set against a backdrop of a breakwater, is a superb piece that resonates with the grandeur of the Setouchi landscape.

Released in January 2018, the work won the New Artist Award at the 60th Japan Record Awards.

Like a glimmer of hope drifting in the stillness before dawn, this piece is dedicated to everyone pursuing their dreams.

I am gazing at this sea.STU4810rank/position

STU48 “I’m Gazing at This Sea” (Setouchi PR Unit) Music Video / STU48 [Official]

The hidden gem of the 48 Group active mainly around the Setouchi region, STU48’s Type B coupling track for the single “Hitorigoto de Kataru Kurai Nara” is this song, “Boku wa Kono Umi wo Nagameteiru.” It’s a sea-themed song, but since STU48 tours major ports with their “shipboard theater,” the group itself is practically a symbol of the sea! The lyrics sing of the sea’s comfort—how it heals me even in hard or sad times.

While it’s an orthodox idol tune, it somehow conveys the vastness of the ocean drifting in the background.

Highly recommended.

So in love I could crySTU4811rank/position

STU48 13th Single 'I Love You So Much That I Cry' Music Video

Released in March 2026 as STU48’s 13th single, this song drew attention for featuring 3rd Draft member Mai Nakamura as the group’s first sole center.

It portrays the frustrating emotions of a first love—feelings so strong they can’t be put into words, leaving only regret.

The world of concealed, aching emotions tangled with self-loathing will likely remind anyone of the bittersweetness of youth.

An emotional love song with a lyrical melody that resonates with the heart.

A heart that breathesSTU4812rank/position

STU48 9th Single “The Heart That Breathes” MUSIC VIDEO / Official [4K]

Breathe of the Heart, released in 2023 by STU48, an idol group active mainly in the Setouchi region.

It’s a song that portrays how one’s worldview and values change after meeting the person they love.

Set against a refreshing backdrop of youth, it unfolds with a driving, exhilarating dance beat.

The intertwining of piano and strings creates a beautiful melodic line, and their rich choral work conveys deep emotion.

It’s an upbeat tune that captivates with its crystal-clear worldbuilding.

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