[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.
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[20s] Popular Japanese Music / J-POP Rankings [By Generation] (71–80)
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster71rank/position
There are plenty of men who like women who sing refreshing, upbeat songs.
If you’re looking for that kind of track, I recommend Little Glee Monster’s “Sekai wa Anata ni Waraikaketeiru” (“The World Is Smiling at You”).
Its music video, which has a sports theme, is memorable, so I think it will go over really well with men who enjoy watching sports.
It’s also a great one to try harmonizing with your female friends.
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi72rank/position
You could introduce any of Kenshi Yonezu’s songs as ones that make you attractive, but how about this particular track, which is especially popular among women? It’s included on his first album, YANKEE, released in 2014.
The lyrics express a bittersweet yet warm wish to stay with someone until the day you inevitably have to part, making it a moving song that can bring you to tears before you realize it.
If you have someone you care about this much, try singing it in front of them.
Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS73rank/position
This is a moving masterpiece born at the intersection of love and hope.
It’s a song RADWIMPS wrote specifically for the film Weathering with You and released alongside the movie in July 2019.
The lyrics embrace themes like the power of love and the courage to live, beautifully harmonizing with the film’s story.
Its grand sound, woven from piano and strings, stirs the listener’s heart.
It’s a perfect track for those who want to relive the film’s emotions or express their feelings for someone special through music.
Be sure to listen and experience a lasting sense of wonder.
It’s love, right?wacci74rank/position
A signature song by wacci that portrays a pure, universally relatable feeling of love.
As the lyrics say, “Gender and age don’t matter,” it carries a message affirming diversity in romance.
Written specifically as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama “The Grand Family,” it was released digitally in April 2022.
It captured many hearts, earning the Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards.
It’s recommended for anyone struggling with love or wanting to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.
How about listening to this song and honestly sharing your feelings with the person you care about?
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA75rank/position
This is the song that was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and sparked a social phenomenon.
It’s LiSA’s 15th single, released in 2019.
The song’s structure, which exquisitely weaves together intense rock sounds with quiet sections, is captivating.
The lyrics, which sing of the protagonist facing a harsh fate and an unyielding will that won’t bend to any hardship, are sure to stir listeners’ hearts.
The chorus, where her high-tone vocals explode, is nothing short of breathtaking.
It’s guaranteed to get everyone pumped if you sing it at karaoke.
cherrysupittsu76rank/position
A signature song by Spitz that sings of parting and new beginnings.
Released in April 1996, this single was a massive hit, selling over 1.613 million copies.
It depicts someone stepping forward into a hope-filled future while holding memories of a loved one close, and its refreshing yet slightly wistful melody feels like a pleasant spring breeze.
Many listeners may have been moved by the straightforward lyrics about feeling as if the mere sound of words of love could make you stronger.
The song is also included on the classic album Indigo Chiheisen, and in recent years it has been featured in NTT East’s commercials.
It’s sure to make the start of a new season even more wonderful.
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi77rank/position
A song by female singer DAOKO, chosen as the theme for the film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?”.
The track was produced by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, who later made a self-cover version on his own album that also became well-known.
Carried by a blend of piano, strings, and electronic elements, her clear, translucent vocals create an atmosphere that evokes a lively yet somehow wistful summer night sky—making it a perfect number to listen to at summer’s end.
