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Ranking of Popular Japanese Music/J-POP Artists Among People in Their 20s [2026]
It’s always the younger generation at the center of pop culture.
That’s especially true for music—the power people in their twenties have is incredible.
This time, we’re bringing you a ranking of Japanese artists popular among people in their twenties!
Who’s winning the support of the twenties crowd?
Ranking of Popular Japanese Music and J-POP Artists Among People in Their 20s [2026] (1–10)
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A love song that portrays a man trying to convey his many feelings for her, like a “bouquet” where various flowers come together.
Although the protagonist doesn’t give a clear answer to the girl who voices her anxieties, he actually cares for her more deeply than anyone else.
The lyrics capture the heart of a man who can’t bring himself to express those feelings honestly.
The structure interweaves parts that feel like a conversation between the protagonist and his girlfriend with parts that sing of the protagonist’s inner thoughts, making his emotions come through more vividly and realistically.
peace signYonezu Kenshi2rank/position
This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu that stirs the heart with its powerful vocals and exhilarating sound.
Produced in June 2017 as the opening theme for the first cour of Season 2 of the Yomiuri TV–affiliated anime “My Hero Academia,” it resonates with the desire to become stronger on nights spent crying over one’s own inadequacy, and with the resolve to become a hero to protect someone important.
The contrast between high and low registers carefully expresses emotional shifts, so when singing, it’s best to pay attention not only to pitch but also to dynamics and phrasing.
Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa3rank/position
This is one of the signature songs by Road of Major, a band that started from a TV show concept.
It was also used as the opening theme for the anime Major and is beloved as an anime song that evokes the world of sports.
With its straightforward band sound and refreshing sense of speed, it conveys the youthful momentum of dashing under a clear blue sky.
The lyrics powerfully portray striving toward one’s dreams, making it a track packed with youthful spirit.
It’s a song you’ll want to perform with strength and sincerity so that its message of youth comes through loud and clear.
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This song served as the theme for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~.
Aimyon, who has long been a big fan of Crayon Shin-chan, crafted a gentle song that begins with “Kitasenju Station,” tying together the fact that Hiroshi proposed to Misae on the platform at Kitasenju Station and the film’s storyline.
While many of Aimyon’s songs can sometimes carry a prickly edge, this one fully draws out her tender side to portray Shin-chan’s warm worldview.
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It’s a popular song for weddings.
It’s a track packed with Kana Nishino’s charm.
It’s filled with heartfelt wishes for a friend’s marriage, and listening to it warms your heart.
You can feel the depth and tenderness of friendship, and it’s sure to resonate with many people.
It was released in October 2016 and won the Japan Cable Radio Award that December.
It’s perfect not only as a wedding song but also for expressing your feelings to someone special.
Why not give it a listen when you want to feel the bonds you share with friends and family?
~asterisk~ORANGE RANGE6rank/position
ORANGE RANGE is a five-member mix-genre band that gained popularity with party songs featuring three vocalists with different vocal ranges.
Their ninth single, “*~Asterisk~,” was used as the opening theme for the TV anime BLEACH and became a major hit rock tune.
If you’re in your twenties—the generation that likely watched the anime—the story may overlap with your memories and make your heart race.
Its driving, fast-paced melody lifts your spirits—an uptempo crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for firing up karaoke sessions with friends of the same generation.
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A heart-touching ballad that portrays the difficulty of expressing love in words and the fragility of feelings that melt away like snow.
Released digitally in October 2022 as the theme song for the drama “silent,” the song expresses the earnest attempt to convey one’s feelings of love through a delicate, piano-centered melody.
It achieved its first overall No.
1 on Billboard JAPAN’s JAPAN HOT 100, and surpassed 21 million streams.
When you’re frustrated because you can’t put your feelings for someone special into words, this song is sure to be by your side.