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

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Hitsujibungaku “1999” (Official Music Video)

This song, set on Christmas Eve of 1999, evokes the end-of-century wistfulness characteristic of Hitsujibungaku.

Through conversations with a teddy bear, city lights, and the footsteps of children, it expresses anticipation and hope for the new year.

Released in December 2018, the track gained further attention as a signature song for the band, with an English version also released in 2021.

The music video is packed with turbulent emotions and is intended to weave a story left to each viewer’s interpretation.

For people in their twenties, this piece stirs a unique sense of nostalgia felt by a generation that didn’t experience the turn of the century.

It’s the kind of song that, when sung at karaoke, can instantly transform the atmosphere with its distinctive worldview.

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Acid Black Cherry “Sleeping Princess” MV

Affectionately known as ABC, Acid Black Cherry ceased activities in 2017.

Their song “Nemuri Hime” is a single released in 2009—a gentle yet heartrending love song told from a male perspective.

Yasu’s clear, transparent vocals amplify the sorrow even more, making it a heartbreak song that brings tears with its lyrics.

Though the lyrics convey a man’s painful feelings toward a woman he can no longer see, it’s a track that tightens the chest of listeners regardless of gender.

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