Most Popular Bands Among People in Their 20s: Ranking [2026]
As you enter your twenties, your tastes often start to shift a bit from the genres you listened to in your teens.
Whether you’re going through that period of change or simply want to discover more trending music, why not start by getting to know the bands that are popular among your peers?
Here’s a ranking of bands that are popular with people in their twenties.
Playlist
| Most Popular Bands Among People in Their 20s: Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | GOOD DAYMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s songs are popular among teenagers and easy to sing. |
| 2 | bouquetback number |  play_arrow | A bouquet-like love song that portrays a man's heart |
| 3 | Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa |  play_arrow | Youth anime song by Road of Major |
| 4 | SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The frustration of words that try to convey love |
| 5 | ~asterisk~ORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | The popular opening theme song of the anime “BLEACH” |
| 6 | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | Rewrite by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |
| 7 | Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by SEKAI NO OWARI brimming with hope and bittersweet longing |
| 8 | The BeginningONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK’s signature song “The Beginning” |
| 9 | A life-sized love songAqua Timez |  play_arrow | A life-sized love song by Aqua Timez |
| 10 | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s smash hit “Zenzenzense” is easy to sing. |
| 11 | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | Stargazing: a classic song that sets your thoughts adrift in the night sky |
| 12 | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika’s songs that weave scenes and memories of youth |
| 13 | GO!!!FLOW |  play_arrow | NARUTO theme song, an anthem of challenge and hope |
| 14 | SHAMROCKUVERworld |  play_arrow | Popular UVERworld song, theme song of Dandori |
| 15 | Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A refreshing classic by Ikimonogakari |
| 16 | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children’s love song “Dakishimetai” (“I Want to Hold You”) |
| 17 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A love song by MONGOL from Okinawa |
| 18 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | HY’s breakup song is a masterpiece that heals the heart. |
| 19 | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | Lift your spirits with inspiring rock music! |
| 20 | Loverssumika |  play_arrow | It ended up being more about a woman’s view of love than a man’s… |
| 21 | silhouetteKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | A fresh, uplifting band song that evokes youth |
| 22 | cloudy skyDOES |  play_arrow | The song Douten by DOES is a representative theme song of Gintama. |
| 23 | broad daylightKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A bittersweet and beautiful signature song by King Gnu that comes to mind when seeing snow |
| 24 | Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s popular song “Ashita mo” is an exhilarating Japanese rock track. |
| 25 | 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 |
| 26 | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | flumpool’s signature song, the movie theme for Kimi ni Todoke |
| 27 | Let’s give it a tryWANIMA |  play_arrow | It’s come together as an up-tempo song that’s very WANIMA-esque… |
| 28 | balladKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | When you think of Ketsumeishi, you get a hip-hop image... |
| 29 | Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+ |  play_arrow | nobodyknows+’s signature uptempo tune |
| 30 | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s signature song about parting and setting off on a journey |
| 31 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | The graduation song “March 9th” is etched in my heart. |
| 32 | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays heartbreak and memories |
| 33 | Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon |  play_arrow | Linked Horizon’s signature song from Attack on Titan |
| 34 | frecklesJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | The opening theme of Rurouni Kenshin, 'Sobakasu' |
| 35 | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | "BBBBB" anime theme song with an intense rhythm |
| 36 | Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc |  play_arrow | Janne Da Arc’s “Gekkouka” is characterized by its high vocals. |
| 37 | It’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | “It’s nothing,” would be perfect as wedding BGM... |
| 38 | HOWEVERGLAY |  play_arrow | GL…, highly popular as one of Japan’s leading bands, |
| 39 | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Golden Bomber’s smash hit song “Memeshikute” |
| 40 | catDISH// |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and a fervent wish to be reunited |
| 41 | Shangri-LaChatto Monchī |  play_arrow | A song that delicately portrays the complexities of romance and self-esteem |
| 42 | Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku |  play_arrow | I layered my autumn memories onto the scent of osmanthus. |
| 43 | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | The melancholy at summer’s end, and of youth as it slips away… |
| 44 | The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks |  play_arrow | Youthful love song “The World Is Falling in Love” |
| 45 | Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei |  play_arrow | Galileo's signature song “Blue Kakoi” |
| 46 | Girl SSCANDAL |  play_arrow | SCANDAL 'BLEACH' opening theme |
| 47 | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon |  play_arrow | The Appeal and Reach of Sakanaction’s Signature Songs |
| 48 | The Zero Sense10-FEET |  play_arrow | Theme song of a basketball movie, passion for dreams |
| 49 | forget-me-notAwesome City Club |  play_arrow | Spring ballad inspired by a film wins the grand prize |
| 50 | DAY×DAYBLUE ENCOUNT |  play_arrow | Popular anime theme songs by BLUE ENCOUNT |
| 51 | Windy DayELLEGARDEN |  play_arrow | ELLEGARDEN’s restart: the inspiring classic “Kaze no Hi” (Windy Day) |
| 52 | OrangeSPYAIR |  play_arrow | SPYAIR Youth Anthem |
| 53 | I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | An inspiring coming-of-age theme song that celebrates friendship and bonds |
| 54 | Kiss in the morningkuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | CreepHyp’s new song features a simple vocal line |
| 55 | I knowwasureranneeyo |  play_arrow | Wasure ranneeyo’s new song, with feeling |
| 56 | Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen |  play_arrow | A classic by Tokyo Jihen, an accessible rock number |
| 57 | Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | Ryokuoushoku Shakai's summer-themed main theme song |
| 58 | The world calls it love.Sambomasutā |  play_arrow | A rock band that enjoys overwhelming popularity among young people... |
| 59 | If I sing to the sky175R |  play_arrow | It’s a youth song by 175R. Upte… |
| 60 | Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN |  play_arrow | A classic that conveys the winds of Okinawa and the hearts of its people |
| 61 | The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | An iconic song that depicts hope for the future—a song of youth. |
| 62 | Can DoGRANRODEO |  play_arrow | An intense theme song from a basketball anime, with a message of moving forward. |
| 63 | Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chu-tan (CV: Saori Hayami)HONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | A popular song that boosts self-esteem |
| 64 | We’re in the car again today.Hump Back |  play_arrow | A cheering song that portrays a bandman's journey and dreams |
| 65 | MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK |  play_arrow | An exciting dance-rock track, KEYTALK |
| 66 | spiralLONGMAN |  play_arrow | A declaration-of-determination song by a twin-vocal band |
| 67 | MemoriesMAN WITH A MISSION |  play_arrow | MAN WITH A MISSION's sixth single |
| 68 | I’m a messMY FIRST STORY |  play_arrow | A song that portrays bittersweet emotions and a forward-looking attitude |
| 69 | I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | Between lingering feelings for a past lover and the start of a new romance |
| 70 | Summer TriangleNICO Touches the Walls |  play_arrow | It vividly depicts a fleeting feeling of love and the scenes of summer… |
| 71 | MPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | A timeless song that resonates with the heartache of a broken heart |
| 72 | I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A classic hit by a soulful male duo that sings about the pain of heartbreak |
| 73 | STAY TUNESuchmos |  play_arrow | Suchmos’s popular song, a disgust toward city drunks |
| 74 | GirlSuchmos feat. Ryofu |  play_arrow | Emerging as the next-generation fusion vocalist... |
| 75 | I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN |  play_arrow | An artist who was popular in the early '90s... |
| 76 | Sora-buneTOKIO |  play_arrow | If you want to show off your cool masculinity, then “Sora Fune”... |
| 77 | Until the World Ends…WANDS |  play_arrow | WANDS’s signature song “Until the World Ends…” |
| 78 | TearsX JAPAN |  play_arrow | X JAPAN’s classic ballad “Tears” is moving. |
| 79 | Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End |  play_arrow | A summer romance from indigo la End... |
| 80 | whiteoutreGretGirl |  play_arrow | A poignant yet catchy breakup song, for Christmas |
| 81 | Motherkariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | To my mother, as sung by the Okinawan band Kariyushi58... |
| 82 | Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | When it comes to weddings, it's all about those moving tears and tears of joy... |
| 83 | It’s not me unless it’s meGesu no Kiwami Otome. |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that captures the subtle nuances of the heart in the search for one’s true self |
| 84 | Bon-giri Love SongSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Southern All Stars 2023 digital single |
| 85 | Summer loveShido |  play_arrow | Lyrics of a pop rock song with an interesting contrast |
| 86 | single bedSha ran Q |  play_arrow | Sharam Q’s classic ballad “Single Bed” |
| 87 | Delicate Lips feat. ChanminaJenīhai |  play_arrow | A song that depicts the delicate emotions of a woman |
| 88 | Odoru-LoopFurederikku |  play_arrow | Frederic “Oddloop” Perfect for driving |
| 89 | Dance at Nightfurenzu |  play_arrow | A cozy R&B-style song by Friends |
| 90 | Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingurei |  play_arrow | Polkadot Stingray's captivating songs |
| 91 | Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan |  play_arrow | A party-friendly rock song by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan |
| 92 | To tell you the truth,yangusukinii |  play_arrow | Young Skinny's second single |
| 93 | SHIKIBU feat. Awa no Odorikorekishi |  play_arrow | A cute Rekishi song with Murasaki Shikibu as its theme |
| 94 | Before anything else, from atop the roadIsseifubi Sepia |  play_arrow | Sepia’s music conveys the meaning of life. |
| 95 | SenbonzakuraWagakki Band |  play_arrow | Cover of a Vocaloid song, high recognition |
| 96 | O-P-P-A-IKankaku Pierrot |  play_arrow | A love song themed around breasts |
| 97 | I don’t want to get out of my futon.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai |  play_arrow | A song that accompanies everyday life, contrasting the winter cold with the warmth of a futon. |
| 98 | One Night CarnivalKishidan |  play_arrow | If you want to prioritize hype, this is the song. Everyone can... |
| 99 | 1999Hitsuji Bungaku |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the sorrow and hope of the end of the century |
| 100 | Sleeping BeautyAcid Black Cherry |  | ABC's 'Sleeping Beauty' depicting the poignancy of heartbreak |