THE BOOM’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
THE BOOM was a four-member band formed in 1986 and disbanded in 2014.
The origin of the band’s name is a paradox meaning “not swayed by trends,” and it was chosen by vocalist Kazufumi Miyazawa.
Their smash hit “Shima Uta” is well known not only in Japan but also for being covered in various countries.
Here, we introduce a ranking of some of their popular songs.
Playlist
| THE BOOM’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Island SongTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | Okinawa’s classic song “Shima Uta,” simple with a low register |
| 2 | Star Love LetterTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | Red Feather commercial song, THE BOOM’s love song |
| 3 | Island Made of the God’s JewelsTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | A single released in 2001, and in ’94 Bo… |
| 4 | OctoberTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | Focus on the sentimental classic 'October' |
| 5 | Chuo LineTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | THE BOO… released in 1996 |
| 6 | I want to become the wind.THE BOOM |  play_arrow | A moving portrayal in a commercial depicting people's New Year celebrations |
| 7 | A man hardened in OsakaTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | THE BOM was released in 1999 |
| 8 | Blue SunsetTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | A ska-style rock band, an unconventional song |
| 9 | TOKYO LOVETHE BOOM |  play_arrow | A classic song celebrating Tokyo and urban life |
| 10 | YES MOM！THE BOOM |  play_arrow | The Okinawan band THE B…, known for “Shima Uta” |
| 11 | berangkatTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | With the massive hit of “Shima Uta,” their name recognition also rose, and… |
| 12 | call my nameTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | THE BOOM’s Requiem Song for the Great Hanshin Earthquake |
| 13 | I want to be by your side.THE BOOM |  play_arrow | THE BOOM's classic love song |
| 14 | Mysterious PowerTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | Powerful vocals from a rock band originating in Yamanashi |
| 15 | My heroTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | THE BOOM, a masterpiece brimming with the charm of Okinawan music |
| 16 | You’re a TV kid.THE BOOM |  play_arrow | “Kimi wa TV-kko” was on May 21, 1989… |
| 17 | Island Song (Original Version)THE BOOM |  play_arrow | As THE BOOM’s 11th single... |
| 18 | Rain Falling on the MoonTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of moonlit rain with deep emotion |
| 19 | Midsummer MiracleTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that fuses Okinawan music and ska |
| 20 | Blue Sunset feat. Yuu (GO!GO!7188)THE BOOM |  play_arrow | The conflict between the pain of parting and unforgettable memories |
| 21 | berangkat – Buranka –THE BOOM |  | A signature song by THE BOOM, a JAL campaign song |