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?
Playlist
| Ranking of Popular Japanese Music/J-POP Artists Among People in Their 20s [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | bouquetback number |  play_arrow | A bouquet-like love song that portrays a man's heart |
| 2 | peace signYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu sings, pouring his wish to be a hero into the song |
| 3 | Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa |  play_arrow | Youth anime song by Road of Major |
| 4 | Spring Dayaimyon |  play_arrow | The gentle theme song of the Crayon Shin-chan movie |
| 5 | Dear BrideNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s moving wedding song |
| 6 | ~asterisk~ORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | The popular opening theme song of the anime “BLEACH” |
| 7 | SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The frustration of words that try to convey love |
| 8 | Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by SEKAI NO OWARI brimming with hope and bittersweet longing |
| 9 | The BeginningONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK’s signature song “The Beginning” |
| 10 | Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki |  play_arrow | Masaki Suda’s “Sayonara Elegy” is aimed at teenage boys. |
| 11 | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | The anime theme song “Linda” is an easy song to sing. |
| 12 | A life-sized love songAqua Timez |  play_arrow | A life-sized love song by Aqua Timez |
| 13 | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s smash hit “Zenzenzense” is easy to sing. |
| 14 | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | Stargazing: a classic song that sets your thoughts adrift in the night sky |
| 15 | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | YUI’s “CHE.R.RY” brings back memories of youthful love. |
| 16 | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Grand Prize for the iconic song that sings of the pains and growth of youth |
| 17 | Love so sweetarashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s “Love so sweet” is a nostalgic youth song. |
| 18 | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika’s songs that weave scenes and memories of youth |
| 19 | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | Shonan no Kaze’s “Junrenka” is a love song you can relate to. |
| 20 | GO!!!FLOW |  play_arrow | NARUTO theme song, an anthem of challenge and hope |
| 21 | Butter-FlyWada Kōji |  play_arrow | A classic song from Digimon Adventure |
| 22 | Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A refreshing classic by Ikimonogakari |
| 23 | crescent moonayaka |  play_arrow | Ayaka’s signature work, a classic that sings of the heartache of a long-distance relationship |
| 24 | My WayDef Tech |  play_arrow | Def Tech’s “My Way” is a smash hit. |
| 25 | SHAMROCKUVERworld |  play_arrow | Popular UVERworld song, theme song of Dandori |
| 26 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A love song by MONGOL from Okinawa |
| 27 | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children’s love song “Dakishimetai” (“I Want to Hold You”) |
| 28 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | HY’s breakup song is a masterpiece that heals the heart. |
| 29 | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | Lift your spirits with inspiring rock music! |
| 30 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | A classic song that depicts youthful love through the four seasons. |
| 31 | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell |  play_arrow | A signature song by supercell: a youth anthem that layers feelings of love onto a starry sky. |
| 32 | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Doraemon's theme song has a wide vocal range and is easy to sing. |
| 33 | Loverssumika |  play_arrow | It ended up being more about a woman’s view of love than a man’s… |
| 34 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A song that portrays farewell and bonds with a precious person |
| 35 | silhouetteKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | A fresh, uplifting band song that evokes youth |
| 36 | I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci |  play_arrow | A woman's heartrending feelings for a former lover she can't forget |
| 37 | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s Koi Dance, a hymn to the diversity of love |
| 38 | Unrequited loveAimer |  play_arrow | Value the rhythm; start practicing with humming. |
| 39 | cloudy skyDOES |  play_arrow | The song Douten by DOES is a representative theme song of Gintama. |
| 40 | Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s popular song “Ashita mo” is an exhilarating Japanese rock track. |
| 41 | broad daylightKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A bittersweet and beautiful signature song by King Gnu that comes to mind when seeing snow |
| 42 | UNDEADYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Energetic music that lives through change |
| 43 | I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa |  play_arrow | Aoyama Thelma’s hit song “Soba ni Iru ne” is popular. |
| 44 | HeroAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | The Rio Olympics theme song, a classic by Namie Amuro! |
| 45 | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN’s hit song, “The Miracle: A Love Song.” |
| 46 | One million “I love you”sRake |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that sings of deep love, Rake |
| 47 | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | flumpool’s signature song, the movie theme for Kimi ni Todoke |
| 48 | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Singing about the joy of love, and the importance of smiles and bonds |
| 49 | Heavy rotationAKB48 |  play_arrow | A love song that colors the youth of AKB48 |
| 50 | balladKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | When you think of Ketsumeishi, you get a hip-hop image... |
| 51 | To all my ex-girlfriendsKoresawa |  play_arrow | Introduce Koresawa’s song to her ex-girlfriend |
| 52 | SenbonzakuraKurousa-P |  play_arrow | A fusion track of Taisho Romanticism and Wa-style rock |
| 53 | ConnectClariS |  play_arrow | Songs that resonate with the heart, featuring compelling, positive messages |
| 54 | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | A powerful song that inspires courage through loneliness and hope |
| 55 | Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme |  play_arrow | A track that fuses hip-hop with a sense of the seasons |
| 56 | Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+ |  play_arrow | nobodyknows+’s signature uptempo tune |
| 57 | I want to be your lover.Abe Mao |  play_arrow | Abe Mao’s poignant unrequited-love classic |
| 58 | Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA |  play_arrow | LiSA’s opening theme from Demon Slayer is a moving masterpiece that shakes the soul. |
| 59 | Ojamajo Carnival!!MAHO dō |  play_arrow | A masterpiece from Ojamajo Doremi appears |
| 60 | sense of shameshuuchishin |  play_arrow | A hit masterpiece that sings of courage and moving forward |
| 61 | The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster |  play_arrow | Get into a positive mood with a refreshing song |
| 62 | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s signature song about parting and setting off on a journey |
| 63 | My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | An upbeat, self-affirming song that became a huge hit on TikTok |
| 64 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | The graduation song “March 9th” is etched in my heart. |
| 65 | StoryAI |  play_arrow | AI’s hit song “Story” resonates with my heart. |
| 66 | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA’s classic hit “Tomoni”: the appeal lies in its shift between negative and positive moods |
| 67 | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays heartbreak and memories |
| 68 | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Movie 'Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? … |
| 69 | Because you are hereUru |  play_arrow | A warm singing voice and lyrics woven by a touchable heart |
| 70 | for YOU。haji→ |  play_arrow | A wholehearted song expressing gratitude and resolve to a loved one |
| 71 | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s iconic song of gratitude and love |
| 72 | Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta) |  play_arrow | A hit song from the Santaro commercials: Kenta Kiritani’s classic. |
| 73 | MisterKARA |  play_arrow | KARA’s signature song, a lively love tune |
| 74 | lovelessYamashita Tomohisa |  play_arrow | This is Tomohisa Yamashita’s solo heartbreak song. Gentle and... |
| 75 | May it be filled with kindnessJUJU |  play_arrow | JUJU's soul-stirring, heartfelt vocals |
| 76 | Cinderella GirlKing&Prince |  play_arrow | King & Prince’s debut song, a song of love and hope |
| 77 | Baby, I love youTEE |  play_arrow | A traveling song that gently sings of love’s feelings |
| 78 | Meltryo |  play_arrow | The appeal of ryo’s signature song “Melt” |
| 79 | Dried flowersYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuuri’s famous song “Dry Flower,” which portrays the pain of heartbreak. |
| 80 | Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | The appeal of the wedding song “Let’s Become a Family” |
| 81 | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko |  play_arrow | A moving classic that sings of the hopes of youth |
| 82 | Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento |  play_arrow | “Giri-Giri Dance,” the wildly popular cheer song |
| 83 | Blue BenchSasuke |  play_arrow | A youth song that sings of regret for a lost love |
| 84 | FlowerFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Fujii Kaze leads Japan’s music scene with his talent |
| 85 | frecklesJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | The opening theme of Rurouni Kenshin, 'Sobakasu' |
| 86 | Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon |  play_arrow | Linked Horizon’s signature song from Attack on Titan |
| 87 | R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | A refreshing signature song by Sandaime J Soul Brothers, singing of dreams and hope |
| 88 | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy’s “Kaiju no Hana Uta” has a wide vocal range and requires falsetto. |
| 89 | Night Sky Patrol of TomorrowOrangestar |  play_arrow | A popular song that sings of the anxieties and hopes of youth |
| 90 | The summer you gave meieiri reo |  play_arrow | Leo Ieiri’s youthful song about summer love |
| 91 | Partneryuka |  play_arrow | I studied piano and vocal music from a young age, and during my university years... |
| 92 | Bunny GirlAKASAKI |  play_arrow | AKASAKI’s classic song “Bunny Girl” is exceptionally easy to sing. |
| 93 | StarmineDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Da-iCE’s powerful track that heats up and colors the summer |
| 94 | Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that conveys gratitude |
| 95 | Star Lablationkerakera |  play_arrow | The Fuji TV drama La… depicting a mature romance |
| 96 | It’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | “It’s nothing,” would be perfect as wedding BGM... |
| 97 | evening primroseNovelbright |  play_arrow | A ballad that portrays a heartrending heartbreak. |
| 98 | Like the shining moonSuperfly |  play_arrow | Iconic songs to express gratitude at a wedding |
| 99 | W/X/YTani Yuuki |  play_arrow | “W/X/Y” is Tani Yuuki’s love song. |
| 100 | Matryoshkahachi |  play_arrow | The impact of Kenshi Yonezu’s Vocaloid song “Matryoshka” |