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[20s] Popular Songs Ranking by Generation [2026]
We’re excited to present the latest top 100 ranking—rounded up in one go—based on the most-viewed songs among people in their 20s from this year’s age-based popularity charts!
A quick look at the rankings shows that many people in their 20s are living fulfilling lives—at work, at play, and in love.
You’ll see what they were listening to during this time.
The playlist is updated every week.
[20s] Popular Songs Ranking by Generation [2026] (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!
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION2rank/position
An essential track for drives with friends who love Japanese rock is Rewrite.
Released in 2004 by the rock band ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, it was used as the opening theme for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.
If you like anime songs or bands, you’ve probably heard it! Masafumi Gotoh’s shouts ring out, perfectly matching the straightforward guitar sound.
It’s a rock number that will turn your car into a festival venue!
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN3rank/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!
peace signYonezu Kenshi4rank/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.
CHE.R.RYYUI5rank/position
The song I’d recommend for a scene where people in their twenties reminisce about their youth is “CHE.R.RY.” It was released in 2007 by the singer-songwriter YUI and is known as one of her signature tracks.
Some listeners may feel nostalgic about the au by KDDI “LISMO!” commercial it featured in.
The song portrays a cute crush—liking someone but not quite being able to take that first step—and evokes the sweet-and-sour feeling of youthful days.
Its lively sound features bright synth tones.
Why not give it a listen as you look back on the romances of that time?