Ranking of Popular Songs by Tokyo Jihen [2026]

sweet spotToukyou Jihen29rank/position

Sweet Spot / Best Position

It’s a gently melancholic ballad sung entirely in English.

The song portrays the feelings of being left alone after a breakup.

The lyrics—like a cry to a departing lover—are woven together by Ringo Sheena’s vocals and an all-star lineup.

Despite its painful theme, it exudes a cool, stylish flair—quintessential Tokyo Jihen.

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heartToukyou Jihen30rank/position

Tokyo Jihen – Heart (with lyrics)

This is a work by Tokyo Jihen, known for their exceptional musicianship, that leaves a strong impression with its serene, introspective world.

The universal confusion of not knowing where one’s heart truly lies, even as an adult, is depicted through Ringo Sheena’s literary lyrics and the band’s meticulous sound.

The imagery of Akigase Park in Saitama, which appears in the lyrics, comes vividly to mind and further deepens the song’s delicate atmosphere.

The track is included on the single “Sōnan” (Distress), released in October 2004.

It’s perfect for immersing yourself in its world at dusk when you’re lost in thought, or late at night when you want to quietly face yourself.

a certain Tokyo residentToukyou Jihen31rank/position

Tokyo Incidents: A Certain Tokyoite

It’s a cool track with a bass-driven main melody.

The lyrics are sexy.

I feel that Ukigumo’s vocals are a perfect, wonderful match for this song as well.

Overall, it has a sultry atmosphere, evoking an image of a stylish bar where sophisticated adults gather.

homesickness for one’s homelandToukyou Jihen32rank/position

Bokoku Joucho -Feelings For My Motherland-

Among the tracks on Tokyo Jihen’s 2004 album Kyoiku, led by Ringo Sheena, this song stands out with an especially cute, march-like feel.

In compact yet powerful words, it portrays a narrator determined to grasp the world vividly through sight and sound.

Riding a march-evoking, quarter-note-driven rhythm, the crisp guitar chopping and snare accents click along with a buoyant energy that makes your feet want to move just by listening.

The production story—recording 17 songs in just four days—also conveys the band’s fresh, early-stage vitality.

The album Kyoiku earned Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan, achieving strong commercial acclaim.

It’s a true-to-life youth anthem that brings back the atmosphere of those days—humming along with friends after school in the classroom or on the way home.

Midnight is purityToukyou Jihen33rank/position

Ringo Sheena – Purity at Midnight

It’s a pop and charming song that feels like it could appear in Lupin the Third.

The music video has a comic style, like a retro anime, and it’s mesmerizing to watch.

I think the contrast between the pop melody and the mature, rich singing voice creates a distinctive color.

desperate situation; a predicament with no way out; a crisis pointToukyou Jihen34rank/position

[Tokyo Incidents] I tried playing “Desperate Situation” [Bass]

It’s a song about an immense sorrow and the person who bears it.

As the title “Desperate Situation” suggests, the grief is overwhelming and utterly inescapable.

Faced with such crushing sadness, what feelings arise, and how do those feelings change over time? This masterpiece elegantly captures that emotional journey, adorning it with a light, lively rhythm.

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Song of the DawnToukyou Jihen35rank/position

Tokyo Incidents – Song of the Dawn

It’s a song that gently points to a light of hope beyond deep darkness, one that truly seeps into the heart.

This piece—Tokyo Jihen’s cover of the classic originally sung by Yoko Kishi in 1964—was included on the album Discovery, produced in April 2011 in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Ringo Sheena’s prayer-like vocals and the band’s weighty ensemble feel as if they’re softly telling you, “It’s going to be okay.” If you listen to it in the morning after an unbearably anxious night, your heart will surely reset, giving you the courage to start a new day.