Most Popular Bands Among People in Their 20s: Ranking [2026]

I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad71rank/position

My Hair is Bad – I Got a Girlfriend (Official Music Video)

How would you feel upon learning that someone you once shared a deep connection with has found a new partner? My Hair is Bad’s 2016 album “woman’s” features a song that delicately captures exactly that complex state of mind.

Even though you’re supposed to have moved on and found a new lover, you can’t shake the lingering attachment to the one you can’t forget.

Spending time with your current partner—who’s the complete opposite type—only makes the quiet ache of your feelings for the former one smolder in the back of your heart.

Released as the album reached a peak position of No.

5 on the Oricon charts, the track’s music video also drew significant attention.

It’s a song that will deeply resonate with anyone who thought they’d stepped into a new love but still finds themselves tethered to the past, or who has felt a rush of complicated emotions upon seeing an ex looking happy.

Summer TriangleNICO Touches the Walls72rank/position

NICO Touches the Walls 'Summer Triangle'

This song brilliantly captures the fleeting feeling of instant love and vivid summer scenes.

It begins with a momentary depiction of falling in love in just three seconds, and the overlapping heat of summer and the joy of romance leave a strong impression.

Released in May 2012 as the Calpis Water commercial song, it was also used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “Rock Brothers.” Featuring NICO Touches the Walls’ signature fresh sound and vocals, it’s perfect as background music for drives or outdoor activities.

It’s also recommended for people in their 20s who want to liven things up at karaoke.

MPRINCESS PRINCESS73rank/position

M – PRINCESS PRINCESS (Princess Princess) (Full)

I think this song is an all-time classic among breakup songs.

I believe it resonates not only with women in their 30s and 40s, but also has strong support from women in their 20s.

If you listen to it after a breakup, the lyrics will really hit home—there’s no doubt about it.

I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket74rank/position

Sonar Pocket “I Love You. ~100 Regrets~” at Nippon Budokan [Live Performance ver.]

Sonar Pocket is a highly popular three-member music unit known for love songs from a male perspective.

Their song “Suki da yo.

~100 Regrets~” is included on the 2011 album Sonapocketism 2: Your Song.

The lingering feelings for an unforgettable former lover and the memories of the happy times they shared are so starkly contrasted that the sadness and heartache stand out all the more.

For anyone who has someone they simply can’t forget, this is a song that will make your chest ache.

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STAY TUNESuchmos75rank/position

Suchmos – STAY TUNE [Official Music Video]

It’s the lead track from Suchmos’s second mini-album “LOVE&VICE,” released on January 27, 2016.

It’s a stylish, fast-tempo dance tune.

The lyrics depict a sense of disgust toward city drunks.

Since September 2016, the song has been used as the commercial song for Honda’s VEZEL.

I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN76rank/position

T-BOLAN “I Don't Want to Let Go” Music Video

A signature work by T-BOLAN, an artist popular in the early ’90s.

While it has a rock style, it fully stands as a solid ballad—a classic.

Known as a love song that men can relate to, it is filled with a man’s deep love.

Sora-buneTOKIO77rank/position

Sora-fune (Sky Ship) – TOKIO (Full)

If you want to show off a cool, masculine vibe, “Sora Fune” is perfect.

The melody is powerful and heavy, so a man singing it will definitely look cool.

The vocal range is on the lower side, making it easy for anyone to sing.

It’s popular with both men and women, so it’s sure to get everyone hyped at karaoke.