[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.
Playlist
| [20s] Popular Songs Ranking by Generation [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 | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | Rewrite by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |
| 3 | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | Stargazing: a classic song that sets your thoughts adrift in the night sky |
| 4 | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | YUI’s “CHE.R.RY” brings back memories of youthful love. |
| 5 | A life-sized love songAqua Timez |  play_arrow | A life-sized love song by Aqua Timez |
| 6 | ~asterisk~ORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | The popular opening theme song of the anime “BLEACH” |
| 7 | Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa |  play_arrow | Youth anime song by Road of Major |
| 8 | Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by SEKAI NO OWARI brimming with hope and bittersweet longing |
| 9 | peace signYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu sings, pouring his wish to be a hero into the song |
| 10 | GO!!!FLOW |  play_arrow | NARUTO theme song, an anthem of challenge and hope |
| 11 | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | Shonan no Kaze’s “Junrenka” is a love song you can relate to. |
| 12 | Butter-FlyWada Kōji |  play_arrow | A classic song from Digimon Adventure |
| 13 | bouquetback number |  play_arrow | A bouquet-like love song that portrays a man's heart |
| 14 | The BeginningONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK’s signature song “The Beginning” |
| 15 | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | A youth song that sings of a bittersweet love |
| 16 | Dear BrideNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s 29th single, “Dear…” |
| 17 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A love song by MONGOL from Okinawa |
| 18 | My WayDef Tech |  play_arrow | Def Tech’s “My Way” is a smash hit. |
| 19 | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell |  play_arrow | A signature song by supercell: a youth anthem that layers feelings of love onto a starry sky. |
| 20 | SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The frustration of words that try to convey love |
| 21 | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | Lift your spirits with inspiring rock music! |
| 22 | Loverssumika |  play_arrow | It ended up being more about a woman’s view of love than a man’s… |
| 23 | Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa |  play_arrow | A classic rock band song that portrays the passion and bonds of youth |
| 24 | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Doraemon's theme song has a wide vocal range and is easy to sing. |
| 25 | SHAMROCKUVERworld |  play_arrow | Popular UVERworld song, theme song of Dandori |
| 26 | Spring Dayaimyon |  play_arrow | The gentle theme song of the Crayon Shin-chan movie |
| 27 | Love so sweetarashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s “Love so sweet” is a nostalgic youth song. |
| 28 | silhouetteKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | A fresh, uplifting band song that evokes youth |
| 29 | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children’s love song “Dakishimetai” (“I Want to Hold You”) |
| 30 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | A classic song that depicts youthful love through the four seasons. |
| 31 | Marigoldaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon captivates across generations with her popular songs. |
| 32 | Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A refreshing classic by Ikimonogakari |
| 33 | LemonYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s moving theme song, a timeless piece that resonates with the heart |
| 34 | Spot the differenceSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | Masaki Suda: a moving masterpiece that resonates in Kenshi Yonezu’s heart |
| 35 | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Official Hige Dandism that depicts the bittersweetness of love |
| 36 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A song that portrays farewell and bonds with a precious person |
| 37 | Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki |  play_arrow | Masaki Suda's Farewell Song |
| 38 | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika’s songs that weave scenes and memories of youth |
| 39 | crescent moonayaka |  play_arrow | Ayaka’s signature work, a classic that sings of the heartache of a long-distance relationship |
| 40 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | HY’s breakup song is a masterpiece that heals the heart. |
| 41 | Unrequited loveAimer |  play_arrow | Value the rhythm; start practicing with humming. |
| 42 | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Grand Prize for the iconic song that sings of the pains and growth of youth |
| 43 | cloudy skyDOES |  play_arrow | The song Douten by DOES is a representative theme song of Gintama. |
| 44 | I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa |  play_arrow | Aoyama Thelma’s hit song “Soba ni Iru ne” is popular. |
| 45 | DarlingNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s bittersweet love songs color the heart. |
| 46 | Wherever you areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK’s poignant love classic that resonates with the heart |
| 47 | FlowerORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | A classic masterpiece about the beautiful story of life and love |
| 48 | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | flumpool’s signature song, the movie theme for Kimi ni Todoke |
| 49 | HeroAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | The Rio Olympics theme song, a classic by Namie Amuro! |
| 50 | One million “I love you”sRake |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that sings of deep love, Rake |
| 51 | Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s popular song “Ashita mo” is an exhilarating Japanese rock track. |
| 52 | 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 |
| 53 | I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci |  play_arrow | A woman's heartrending feelings for a former lover she can't forget |
| 54 | SenbonzakuraKurousa-P |  play_arrow | A fusion track of Taisho Romanticism and Wa-style rock |
| 55 | User ManualNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s movie theme song, a song of gratitude and love |
| 56 | blinkback number |  play_arrow | Movie theme song “You Like a Bouquet” |
| 57 | rainbow-coloredayaka |  play_arrow | A song that delivers courage and energy through a hope-filled melody |
| 58 | ConnectClariS |  play_arrow | Songs that resonate with the heart, featuring compelling, positive messages |
| 59 | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s smash hit “Zenzenzense” is easy to sing. |
| 60 | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI’s classic song “RPG” |
| 61 | I want to be your lover.Abe Mao |  play_arrow | Abe Mao’s poignant unrequited-love classic |
| 62 | Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+ |  play_arrow | nobodyknows+’s signature uptempo tune |
| 63 | Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme |  play_arrow | A track that fuses hip-hop with a sense of the seasons |
| 64 | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A rock song depicting summer love and youth |
| 65 | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN’s hit song, “The Miracle: A Love Song.” |
| 66 | cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS appears on the romance reality show ‘…’ |
| 67 | Ojamajo Carnival!!MAHO dō |  play_arrow | A masterpiece from Ojamajo Doremi appears |
| 68 | sense of shameshuuchishin |  play_arrow | A hit masterpiece that sings of courage and moving forward |
| 69 | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s Koi Dance, a hymn to the diversity of love |
| 70 | Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA |  play_arrow | LiSA’s opening theme from Demon Slayer is a moving masterpiece that shakes the soul. |
| 71 | The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster |  play_arrow | Get into a positive mood with a refreshing song |
| 72 | NAOHY |  play_arrow | A poignant song that portrays unrequited love. |
| 73 | It’s love, right?wacci |  play_arrow | An award-winning song by wacci, one of their signature tracks that depicts pure feelings of love. |
| 74 | orionYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Depicting the bond between two people connected like a constellation |
| 75 | Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS's moving masterpiece |
| 76 | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s signature song about parting and setting off on a journey |
| 77 | My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | An upbeat, self-affirming song that became a huge hit on TikTok |
| 78 | To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon 'The One Who Knows the Blue of the Sky' |
| 79 | Ghost in the FlowersYorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika’s “Hana ni Bourei” is highly recommended. |
| 80 | I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A song that depicts the feeling of being unable to fully convey one’s love |
| 81 | Heavy rotationAKB48 |  play_arrow | A love song that colors the youth of AKB48 |
| 82 | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Singing about the joy of love, and the importance of smiles and bonds |
| 83 | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari’s heartfelt masterpiece of gratitude |
| 84 | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Movie 'Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? … |
| 85 | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s moving song, warm and heartfelt |
| 86 | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays heartbreak and memories |
| 87 | Heroineback number |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by back number that sings of snow and a bittersweet unrequited love |
| 88 | To all my ex-girlfriendsKoresawa |  play_arrow | Introduce Koresawa’s song to her ex-girlfriend |
| 89 | One Lovearashi |  play_arrow | He has also been very active on television programs, and… |
| 90 | broad daylightKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A bittersweet and beautiful signature song by King Gnu that comes to mind when seeing snow |
| 91 | Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta) |  play_arrow | A hit song from the Santaro commercials: Kenta Kiritani’s classic. |
| 92 | HANABIMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children's classic song HANABI is moving and gives you courage. |
| 93 | for YOU。haji→ |  play_arrow | A wholehearted song expressing gratitude and resolve to a loved one |
| 94 | Because you are hereUru |  play_arrow | A warm singing voice and lyrics woven by a touchable heart |
| 95 | Cinderella GirlKing&Prince |  play_arrow | King & Prince’s debut song, a song of love and hope |
| 96 | MisterKARA |  play_arrow | KARA’s signature song, a lively love tune |
| 97 | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s iconic song of gratitude and love |
| 98 | Family SongHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | This is Gen Hoshino's 10th single overall. "…" |
| 99 | lovelessYamashita Tomohisa |  play_arrow | This is Tomohisa Yamashita’s solo heartbreak song. Gentle and... |
| 100 | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko |  play_arrow | A moving classic that sings of the hopes of youth |