Ranking of Popular Japanese Music/J-POP Artists Among People in Their 20s [2026]

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W/X/Y – Tani Yuuki (Official Lyric Video)

The song “W/X/Y,” released by Tani Yuuki in 2021, became a hit.

It’s a love song titled after the male and female sex chromosomes.

It gained buzz on TikTok, reached No.

1 on Billboard’s streaming chart, and ranked No.

3 on the overall chart.

The lyrics overflow with the desire to overcome various challenges together and stay together even as you grow old, which really warms your heart when you listen.

It’s a perfect number for weddings, so definitely consider using it for the end-roll during the exit!

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Hamada Takuya

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Hachi MV “Matryoshka” HACHI / MATRYOSHKA

Kenshi Yonezu, now a leading singer-songwriter in the J-POP scene, created “Matryoshka” in 2010 under his Vocaloid producer name, Hachi—a work that had a tremendous impact on the Vocaloid scene at the time.

Set to a thrilling band performance that keeps you on edge with its unpredictable development, the song unfolds with philosophical messages.

Countless “sang it” and “danced it” videos have been made, and many in their twenties may feel a sense of nostalgia.

Harnessing Hatsune Miku’s flexible, expressive voice, its mechanical sound discovered new possibilities for music.

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mutō

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