Band rankings popular among people in their 30s [2026]

choB-DASH22rank/position

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This track is a major single by B-DASH.

It’s meant to be enjoyed by ear, and if you actually look at the lyrics, the English and Japanese are all jumbled.

But that’s B-DASH’s signature—its English-like vibe makes it really cool.

The vocal range is D#3 to A#4, with the highest note being a high A#; it’s on the higher side, but most of the song sits around D4.

Since it’s a short song, it might be fun to just go with the flow and sing it without worrying about the lyrics! Give it a try!

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As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE23rank/position

DREAMS COME TRUE – “Nando Demo”

“Nando Demo” is popular across all generations.

I used to sing it a lot too, and it seems many people are familiar with the chorus, so it always got the crowd going.

It’s definitely a song worth knowing! The tricky part of this song is the breathing during the chorus.

Where the same phrase repeats, you can run out of breath and it gets tough.

Proper diaphragmatic breathing is important, but rather than belting each phrase with full power, try to focus on connecting the lines as you sing.

When you shift your mindset, your body will adjust so your breath lasts through the phrase.

Also, the last chorus is the most demanding; singing it with a powerful voice is more for advanced singers.

Don’t push yourself—start by singing it lightly, and you’ll get used to it little by little.

It’s also a great song for strengthening your chest voice, so give it a try in practice!

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Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue24rank/position

Haru ~spring~ (春~spring~)

A signature song by Hysteric Blue that opens with scenes stirring up old memories.

It breezily portrays the protagonist facing a breakup and stepping forward toward new dreams.

Set against the backdrop of spring, it melodically depicts the conflicting emotions of lingering attachment to the past and hope for the future, beautifully expressing the delicate feelings unique to adolescence.

Released as a single in January 1999, it reached No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and earned the group a spot on that year’s NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

A heartwarming number recommended for those whose youthful memories resurface with the arrival of spring.

Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW25rank/position

FIELD OF VIEW – Dan Dan Kokoro Hikareteku (QHD Remastered Video)

With its refreshing and powerful melody—and being the opening theme of the anime Dragon Ball GT—the lyrics evoke youth and adventure.

The fact that ZARD’s Izumi Sakai provided the lyrics is also a big hit with fans! The song’s overall vocal range spans from G#2 to A4, extending into the lower register.

The chorus consistently gives a high-register impression.

Since karaoke scoring focuses mainly on pitch, make sure to lock in both the low and high notes.

When singing, keep your eyebrows and facial muscles lifted to prevent the pitch from dropping into your throat.

Generally, imagine projecting your voice “in front of your eyebrows”: for low notes, release a steady mass of breath slowly; for high notes, use quick, explosive power to produce the sound.

This approach should make it easier to stay on pitch!

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A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE26rank/position

A third of pure-hearted feelings

Although they disbanded once in 2002, SHIAM SHADE has captivated fans with several temporary reunions.

This signature song of theirs is widely known as the ending theme for the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.

Its structure is very straightforward: the chorus comes first, followed by verse A and verse B, building excitement.

The beginning of verse A hits the song’s lowest note, D#3, which might be a bit low even for male singers.

Be careful not to let your voice get muffled in this part.

Another challenging aspect of the song is the rhythm.

In the chorus, if you sing it in a typical 4/4 feel, it won’t lock in with the backing drums and will sound flat.

Try singing it with a driving triplet feel instead—you’ll sound much cooler! It may be difficult until you get used to it, but definitely give it a try.

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All of the YouthFujifaburikku27rank/position

Fujifabric – Youth of Everything

Released in October 2007, “Wakamono no Subete” is one of the signature songs of Fujifabric from the period when the late Masahiko Shimura was a member, and it’s still fresh in our memory that it surpassed 100 million streams on the Oricon Weekly Streaming Ranking in 2024.

It’s a defining classic of the 2000s, and many people in their 30s today likely have it in their karaoke repertoire.

The song’s structure is essentially classic J-pop, with clear sections and no surprising high notes or long sustained tones, making it generally easy to sing.

If you sing with an awareness of the contrast between the restrained first half and the soaring chorus, it will sound even better!

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Go for it!Urufuruzu28rank/position

Ulfuls Gatsu Daze

An energetic cheer song by Ulfuls, with powerful shouts and an up-tempo melody that resonates in the heart.

Its theme is walking forward with confidence and courage, carrying a message to face difficulties with a positive attitude.

Upon its release in December 1995, it took the music scene by storm, as if casting new light on the spirit of the times.

The album “Banzai” also became a massive hit, selling over one million copies, and the band went on to perform in the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen the following year.

This work is truly a song of encouragement for the heart, gently giving you a push when you need a little boost in everyday life or want to rally yourself.