TUBE Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Season in the SunTUBE1rank/position

Tube Season in the sun

The third single overall by TUBE, the four-piece rock band still known today as a byword for summer.

Released in April 1986, it became a major turning point for the band.

Composer Tetsuro Oda is said to have infused it with his own longing for the sea, and the result is an exhilarating number.

Its lyrics, which depict the bittersweet feeling of lamenting the passing summer under the dazzling sun, and its uplifting melody can still set your heart ablaze even now.

It’s perfect not only for summer drives but also for those slightly sentimental moments at dusk.

For those who heard it in real time, it’s an immortal summer song you can’t help but hum along to.

Ah, summer vacation.TUBE2rank/position

TUBE “Ah, Summer Vacation @ Yokohama Stadium (2012) LIVE”

It’s a classic song that celebrates the fun of summer and the sparkle of youth.

As one of TUBE’s signature tracks, it was released in May 1990 as their 11th single.

Set against the backdrop of the Shonan coast, the lyrics portray summer days and the emotions they bring, all carried by a light, upbeat melody.

The chorus is widely loved and often sung at karaoke, making it a popular favorite.

Centered on the liberating feeling of summer and the romantic emotions of young people, it’s approachable and easy to sing.

It’s a perfect track for reminiscing about summer memories or for a seaside drive.

Embracing SummerTUBE3rank/position

TUBE “Embrace the Summer” MUSIC VIDEO

With a sound that evokes clear blue skies and a shining sun, this is a quintessential summer song from TUBE.

It conveys a love so intense it keeps you awake at night, expressed through passionate lyrics and melody.

The protagonist’s once-in-a-lifetime feelings are sure to stir memories of bittersweet love that many have experienced.

Released in May 1994, this smash hit topped the Oricon charts and sold 940,000 copies.

It was also featured in a Toyota Corolla Ceres commercial and has become a karaoke staple loved by many.

It’s the perfect track to share with close friends or colleagues as you reminisce and look back together on life’s milestones.

proposal (marriage proposal)TUBE4rank/position

TUBE Proposal Grand Fountain

Although TUBE is strongly associated with summer, this work is a gem-like love ballad themed around winter.

It was created as part of a project to produce four theme songs for the four seasons and was released in January 2004.

The lyrics and melody poignantly express the wish to bring happiness equal to the memories and tears shared by two people who have taken a roundabout path.

It contains deep affection for a loved one and a bittersweet desire to give shape to those feelings, and it continues to be cherished by many.

It is often used at weddings and is a perfect song for conveying your feelings to someone special.

SUMMER DREAMTUBE5rank/position

TUBE / SUMMER DREAM

An evocative song that captures the sparkle of a summer romance.

Released in April 1987 as TUBE’s fifth single, this track was featured in a Kirin “Kirin Lemon” commercial and soon became a staple summer driving song for young people.

Its catchy riff and upbeat rhythm vividly color seaside dates and memories with a loved one.

Peaking at No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and reaching No.

1 on TBS’s “The Best Ten,” it has long been cherished as one of TUBE’s signature youth anthems of summer.

It’s a refreshing and nostalgic tune that conjures scenes of coastal drives, favorite songs recorded onto cassette tapes, and young lovers basking in the radiant sunshine.

Scarred heroTUBE6rank/position

Scarred hero

Isn’t it a truly soul-stirring fight song, celebrating an indomitable spirit that keeps getting back up, caked in mud yet never giving in? No matter what hardships arise, the protagonist’s burning passion to keep chasing their dream rides on TUBE’s signature straightforward, passionate rock sound, striking listeners right in the heart.

The track was included on TUBE’s album “Owaranai Natsu ni,” released in June 1994, and that same year served as the opening theme for ABC/TV Asahi’s “Nettō Kōshien,” firing up countless high school baseball fans.

The fact that it took first place in a fan vote for the 2008 live best CD also speaks to its enduring popularity.

It’s sure to inspire not only the players chasing white baseballs under the summer Koshien sun, but anyone single-mindedly striving toward a goal.

It might be the perfect song for those moments when you want to send a heartfelt, fiery cheer.

Instead of goodbyeTUBE × GACKT7rank/position

TUBE × GACKT “Instead of Goodbye” MUSIC VIDEO

This gem of a ballad features a beautiful harmony created by the collaboration between TUBE and GACKT that resonates deeply in the heart.

Their two voices gently sing about the universal themes of encounters and farewells.

The music video stars Yutaka Matsushige and Kenichi Endo, whose wordless drama delivers a profoundly moving performance.

Released in February 2024, the song was first unveiled at the FNS Music Festival in December 2023, touching the hearts of many.

It’s a heartwarming piece I recommend to those who have experienced parting with a loved one or who wish to express their gratitude to someone dear.