THE BOOM’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Blue SunsetTHE BOOM8rank/position

THE BOOM Blue Sunset

Included on the 2011 album “Yocchabare.” A four-piece rock band from Yamanashi Prefecture formed in 1986.

This is a collaboration with Yuu, the vocalist of the rock band GO!GO!7188.

It’s a curious and entertaining track that blends a ska-style rhythm with a melody reminiscent of classic Japanese pop.

TOKYO LOVETHE BOOM9rank/position

THE BOOM TOKYO LOVE Live

A captivating track with an exotic vibe.

It name-drops places from around the world while singing a heartfelt love for Tokyo.

Released in 1994, this song has long been cherished as one of THE BOOM’s signature pieces.

Kazufumi Miyazawa’s powerful vocals and the band’s performance weave a distinctive soundscape that leaves a strong impression.

Depicting the bustle of the city and everyday lives while blending in the sweetness of romance, the lyrics are sure to resonate with urban dwellers.

It’s a recommended tune not only for those living in Tokyo, but also for anyone who yearns for the big city.

YES MOM！THE BOOM10rank/position

THE BOOM YES MOM! Live

This is a message song by THE BOOM, the Okinawan band known for “Shima Uta.” Centered on the theme of “our somewhat distorted society,” it satirizes politics and society.

It’s a heavy track in which vocalist Kazufumi Miyazawa delivers a long, scathing message in a spoken-singing style.

berangkatTHE BOOM11rank/position

THE BOOM Berangkat - Blanka - Live

Their popularity rose with the massive hit “Shima Uta,” but they were originally a band known for upbeat songs rooted in ska.

Depending on the period, they would shift their musical style—Okinawan music, Brazilian music, kayōkyoku, and so on—but this track showcases the band’s strengths particularly well.

call my nameTHE BOOM12rank/position

THE BOOM / Call my name　1996

This song, “call my name,” is included on THE BOOM’s second best-of album, THE BOOM2, released in 1997.

It was sung in response to the Great Hanshin Earthquake, and in the final section with English lyrics, it includes a message addressed to the people of Kobe.

I want to be by your side.THE BOOM13rank/position

THE BOOM - I Want to Be by Your Side

A connoisseur’s favorite by THE BOOM, a band that sadly disbanded in 2014.

There are various versions, so it’s fun to compare them.

It’s a love song with a strong message: I want to be by the side of the one I love when they grasp their happiness.

ShinkanuchaaTHE BOOM14rank/position

Shinkanu Chaa (THE BOOM Version)

This single, created by THE BOOM—a band that left a unique mark on Japan’s music scene—was released exclusively in Okinawa in January 2012.

It was later included on albums such as “The Most Beautiful Island in the World.” It was selected as the set piece for the World Eisa Festival 2011 and as a support song for the 5th Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival.

Filled with a warm message that embraces everyone who holds Okinawa in their hearts as comrades, it’s a festive number packed with the dynamism of Eisa and the heat of the festival.

The powerful sounds of the sanshin and drums naturally get your body moving and brighten the atmosphere across the entire venue.

It’s perfect for a school sports day where everyone dances in sync, isn’t it? Highly recommended for moments when you want to deepen bonds—both dancers and spectators can get excited together.