Songs You Want to Listen to in Summer: Girls’ Bands Popular Song Ranking [2026]
Summer is a season that makes you want to listen to music, especially with so many festivals going on! Japan has all kinds of bands, and I bet many people are fans of girl bands.
So, I put together a ranking of summer songs by girl bands.
The ranking is based on total play counts so far, so check it out to see which tracks are the most popular.
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Songs to listen to in summer: Girls’ bands popular song ranking [2026] (41–50)
Chururira Summer Fish ~Lovely Summer-chan Remix~the peggies41rank/position
This is a song by the three-member girls’ band, the peggies.
Originally included on their 2017 single “Dreamy Journey,” the track was remixed by singer-songwriter Lovely Summer-chan.
It appears on the 2018 EP “Natsumeki Summer EP.” Its sound carries a certain nostalgic charm.
Mask-wearing fangirlЯeal42rank/position
It’s a exhilarating rock tune from ЯeaL, who drew attention at the time as a teen girls’ band from Osaka! “Kamen Miha Joshi” is a track that belts out the slightly cynical truths of the SNS generation over blistering beats and soaring high-tone vocals.
Despite its aggressive sound, the music video shows refreshing scenes of the members cutting loose with friends by the seaside, perfectly syncing with the liberating feel of summer.
That contrast is exactly their hallmark—and under a blue sky, this is the ultimate summer song that’s sure to blow away your everyday frustrations.
Fireworks scatter over this river,Яeal43rank/position
Fireworks in summer and past romance…
it’s a theme that clicks into place like a perfect puzzle.
It’s a song by the Osaka-based rock band Яeal, included on their 2014 mini-album “Change Your ЯeaL.” A cool rock tune featuring a striking, fast-paced sound arrangement.
The lyrics, however, capture a poignant world view, recalling the scene of fireworks once watched together with someone dear.
The storyline of “wanting to see them but being unable to” evokes the feeling of summer’s end.
At the end of summertankobuchin44rank/position
A guitar rock number that blends a catchy vibe with bittersweet melancholy, tightening your chest as you listen.
It’s a track by Tankobuchin, a band from Saga Prefecture, included on the 2017 album “Nidome no Natsu, Nidoto Aenai Kimi feat.
Primember.” The song appears in the film of the same title, in which vocalist MADOKA plays the heroine.
Its lyrics, which convey straightforward feelings for someone you love, are sure to resonate across generations.
Don’t you have a summer romance that comes back to you, too?
festivaltsushimamire45rank/position
A slightly eccentric summer rock number.
Since it’s called “Matsuri,” the Japanese taiko drums add a nice flavor, but I can’t help feeling they get a bit overshadowed by the eccentric, borderline perverse vibe of the vocals.
Then again, maybe that’s just fine.
The way it wraps up neatly with a slapped bass at the end is also quite nice.
Well done.
I like melancholy skies.Za Koinrokkāzu46rank/position
The Coinlockers is a girl-band idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto, the producer behind the AKB48 Group and the Sakamichi Series.
While summer typically evokes images of a deep blue, crystal-clear sky and a dazzling sun, this work, “I Like Melancholy Skies,” as the title suggests, sings about a fondness for overcast skies.
Indeed, when something is weighing on your mind, the blazing sun can feel oppressive.
Without forcing your mood upward, this brisk number somehow lightens your heart as you listen.
Shangri-LaChatto Monchī47rank/position
The sound evokes a refreshing summer breeze—truly captivating! This work gently sings about a yearning for a utopia and the importance of human connection.
Released in November 2006, the song was chosen as the ending theme for the Fuji TV anime “Hataraki Man,” which sparked widespread attention.
It became Chatmonchy’s first single to break into the top 10 of the Oricon charts—a milestone track for the band.
The bass line centers on octave playing, making it great for beginners.
Highly recommended as a summer vacation practice piece—give it a try!
It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī48rank/position
If you’re looking to indulge in a slightly sentimental mood on a chilly autumn night, I recommend a wistful mid-tempo number from Chatmonchy.
Released in November 2008, this song poignantly conveys the loneliness of city nights and the tender ache of stretching yourself to do something unfamiliar.
The gradient of a heart that has lost something precious and is slowly dyed a different color seems to resonate in your chest, carried by Eriko Hashimoto’s aching vocals.
This was the band’s ninth single and marked their first entry into the Oricon Top 10.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Tonsura” and included on the classic album “Kokuhaku” (Confession).
Sing it earnestly at karaoke, and memories of your youth might just come flooding back.
Butterfly of the flying fishChatto Monchī49rank/position
If you’re looking for a refreshingly invigorating track that’s perfect for summer, this is the one I recommend.
Crafted by Chatmonchy, it stands out with its crisp sound and poetic lyrics.
Released in June 2007, the song was also used as the ending theme for the TV Kanagawa program “saku saku.” It’s included on the album “Seimeiryoku” and peaked at No.
9 on the Oricon charts.
Ideal for anyone wanting to bask in the sense of summer freedom or feeling ready to take on something new.
The First Steprakkuraifu50rank/position
This upbeat, exciting track that gets you hooked from the sparkling intro is Haji no Ippo (The First Step), which also served as the opening theme for the anime Cheer Boys!!.
It’s performed by Luck Life, a rock band from Osaka.
Their songs resonate deeply, driven by their motto: “We don’t want to sell a million copies; we want to reach a million hearts.” It takes a lot of courage to take that very first step when you’re starting something new, doesn’t it? This is a song I hope you’ll listen to while thinking of the friend who gave you that push when you needed it most!