[2026] A roundup of popular Japanese songs currently playing on the radio

MasterplanBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Masterplan -Music Video-

It’s a powerful track that layers past and future, expressing a firm resolve to carve out one’s own destiny.

A BE:FIRST song, it was released as a concept single in April 2024.

The lyrics, depicting challenges that transcend common sense and limits, convey their identity and vision.

Other included tracks, such as “Glorious,” which was selected as the support song for the 102nd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, have also drawn attention through events and tie-ins.

Brimming with dynamic, forward-looking energy, this work is sure to give you a push when you want to test your own limits.

omnidirectional beautynozomi

omnidirectional beauty

It’s a pop tune that blends a sense of speed with cuteness, grabbing listeners’ hearts.

Created by Noshiki, it was released digitally in January 2024.

It’s become a huge topic, with around 95,000 videos on TikTok using the track.

The lyrics carry a message of boosting self-esteem, perfectly matched with a pop-rock sound.

Packed with Noshiki’s charm, it’s highly addictive—the more you listen, the more it draws you in.

Perfect for when you want to cheer yourself up or get into a positive mood.

Give it a listen and feel it for yourself.

A Song Dedicated to the Worst YouYuuri

Yuuri “A Song for the Worst You” Official Music Video

Yuri’s new song, released in November 2025, had its live debut on the first night of the Asia tour at Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Gymnasium, and was streamed online in a way that carried the fans’ on-site energy straight to the internet.

The track is a poignant medium-tempo ballad in the lineage of “Dry Flower” and “Betelgeuse,” portraying the protagonist’s conflicted emotions as they continue a relationship even while knowing the other person isn’t serious.

Aware that both they and their partner are being unfair, the lyrics frankly express the pain of being unable to let go and the lingering attachment—offering listeners a chance to confront their own vulnerabilities.

It’s a song that will stay close to anyone who has settled for a convenient relationship or needs the courage to accept an ending.

super wobblyNekura Tōkī

Necry Talkie MV “Super GunyaGunya” / NECRY TALKIE – Super GunyaGunya

It’s a rock number where a sense of speed, coolness, and cuteness all rush in at once.

It’s a song by Necry Talkie, released in February 2024, and it opens the album “TORCH.” It starts with a scene of gazing at the dawn while the hazy shapes of clouds refuse to fade, and even in moments of feeling like the worst version of yourself, it sings of the resolve to push everything far away.

Brimming with a sense of release, it has an addictive quality that makes you want to listen again and again.

From the intro, you’re instantly drawn into their world, and your body naturally starts moving to the driving melody.

It portrays a stance of joining forces—your goofy self and an unremarkable you—ready to fight together.

hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Hundreds of Millions of Light-Years [Official Music Video]

A song by Omoinotake that sings of longing for a loved one far away.

It was selected as the opening theme for the TBS Tuesday drama “Eye Love You” and released as a digital single in January 2024.

The trio’s unique lineup of keyboard, bass, and drums is a defining feature.

The lyrics, which strive to convey an unchanging love even across an unfathomable distance of billions of light-years, resonate deeply.

It’s a perfect track for listening while driving or gazing at the night view—one that will accompany you in moments spent thinking of someone special.

Wrapped in Omoinotake’s warm vocals and soothing melodies, it’s sure to touch your heart.

WOKE UPXG

XG – WOKE UP (Official Music Video)

A rap number where a sense of speed, coolness, and cuteness all hit at once.

It’s a track by the seven-member girl group XG, released digitally in May 2024.

The innovative production fuses 808 bass with distinctive East Asian sounds, and the addictive chorus line makes a huge impact.

Showcasing each member’s unique rap performance, it’s the group’s first all-rap song.

Its powerful message about the importance of embracing your individuality and confidence is another highlight.

A must-listen for anyone seeking affirmation and the courage to move forward.

ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Apollodorus [LIVE from Zenjin Mitō to Weltraum ~Meimei-hen~]

It’s an emotional, heartwarming cheer song! Released by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in July 2024, it’s drawing attention as a sports anthem boosting excitement for the Paris Olympics.

The lyrics, which sing of overcoming hardship and blooming hope for the future, are striking.

Its pop-rock sound and Motoki Omori’s soaring vocals are deeply moving.

It’s perfect for times when you’re weighed down by everyday worries or anxieties, and listening will surely fill you with courage.

A highly recommended track when you want to face forward and give it your all!