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[20s] Popular Japanese Music and J-POP Rankings [By Generation]
We present the latest top 100 ranking—by number of plays—of J-Pop/Japanese music for listeners in their 20s, all at once!
People in their 20s often have firmly established musical tastes, but you might also want to keep up with the latest hits for conversation and trends.
This ranking will come in handy for that.
The playlist is updated weekly.
[20s] Popular Japanese Music / J-POP Rankings [By Generation] (1–10)
GOOD DAYMrs. GREEN APPLE1rank/position
As for artists popular among teens and ones they want to sing, I’d say it’s got to be Mrs.
(Green Apple).
This is a song born in September 2025 from the wish to “brighten and energize Japan.” The vocal range isn’t extremely high; even at the top it’s a light falsetto in the chorus.
Even teenage boys, whose singing can be unstable, should be able to pull off Mrs.
songs as long as they can clearly switch between chest voice and falsetto.
You’ll want to keep a light feel throughout, so like Omori-san, raise your eyebrows firmly and aim to resonate around your forehead when you project your voice.
Also, since the last chorus modulates and the range goes up, articulating a bit more strongly will help you get more sound out than you might expect!
peace signYonezu Kenshi2rank/position
This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu that stirs the heart with its powerful vocals and exhilarating sound.
Produced in June 2017 as the opening theme for the first cour of Season 2 of the Yomiuri TV–affiliated anime “My Hero Academia,” it resonates with the desire to become stronger on nights spent crying over one’s own inadequacy, and with the resolve to become a hero to protect someone important.
The contrast between high and low registers carefully expresses emotional shifts, so when singing, it’s best to pay attention not only to pitch but also to dynamics and phrasing.
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION3rank/position
One of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s signature songs, it was also the theme song for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist, which most people of this generation likely watched—so many of you probably know it.
The basic melody sits in a low key, making it especially recommended for men.
And in the song’s biggest highlight—the chorus—don’t be shy: belt it out.
You’re sure to get the crowd going regardless of your singing skill.
Perfect for those who say, “I’m not great at singing, so I can’t handle gentle, tender songs.”
A life-sized love songAqua Timez4rank/position
The straightforward, real-life lyrics hit home no matter when you listen! “Tōshin-dai no Love Song” (A Life-Sized Love Song) is a track from Aqua Timez’s debut mini-album, “Sora Ippai ni Kanaderu Inori.” It’s incredibly famous as a love song, so it’s surprising it was never released as a single, right? The buzz around this track led the album—despite being released during their indie days—to become a huge hit, selling 800,000 copies.
The lyrics say, “It’s embarrassing to say these words directly, so I’ll put them into a song,” and it’s true—expressions of love this straightforward aren’t easy to use in everyday life, are they?
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN5rank/position
BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature song “Tentai Kansoku” (Stargazing).
Watching this music video reminds me of how I used to look up at the sky over and over with the telescope we had at home, almost every night.
Even though it’s a song from the very beginning of the 21st century, it’s a timeless classic!