[2026] A Collection of Popular and Recommended Cute Songs for YouTube Shorts

I want to eat sweet and sour pork from a Chinese restaurant.Rinko

Rinko / I Want to Eat Sweet and Sour Pork from a Chinese Restaurant [Music Video]

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It’s pretty common for couples to disagree over the classic “What should we eat today?” This song depicts that everyday scenario of mismatched food preferences between lovers—something almost everyone has experienced.

I find the world it creates, where a tiny blend of irritation and affection coexists—like when I’m craving sweet-and-sour pork but you choose a Tianjin rice omelet—absolutely charming.

The vocalist is the singer-songwriter Rinko, who made it to the finals of the 2023 audition program “Teenage White Paper.” Released in November 2024, the track went viral on social media thanks to its catchy melody and became widely known in 2025.

It’s perfect as BGM for cozy short videos, so be sure to check it out.

Kawaii KaiwaiPiKi

【MV】PiKi「Kawaii Kaiwai」

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A new duo embodying pure “kawaii” has formed from the popular idol groups FRUITS ZIPPER and CUTIE STREET.

Their debut song—surprise-performed at a music festival in June 2025 and released digitally in July of the same year—is a sublime electropop track written and composed by Yasutaka Nakata.

The lyrics fully affirm their own cuteness, offering a world that seems to boost your self-esteem just by listening.

The harmony woven by Karen Matsumoto’s macaron-like voice and Haruka Sakuraba’s cotton-candy voice is pure healing.

The song is also featured as the ending theme for the TV anime My Dress-Up Darling Season 2, showcasing perfect compatibility with the anime’s world.

It’s the ideal track for recreating the dance on social media and having fun.

Good job, summer!HALCALI

Good job, summer!

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A cute track by the duo HALCALI, featuring a tropical, translucent sound.

Included on their classic album Harukari Bacon, released in September 2003, this song blends sprightly rap with a poppy melody in a wonderfully comfortable way.

The album is also known for being the first by female hip-hop artists to break into the top 10 on the Oricon charts.

The lyrics adorably depict a budding summer crush on the beach and the tender feelings of a girl getting sentimental in the night breeze.

As of 2025, their music—including this song—has been rediscovered on social media and is enjoying a revival, making it popular in short videos as well.

It’s perfect for making summer memories or when you’re in a slightly sentimental mood.

Just listening to it conjures vivid summer scenes—a charming summer song indeed.

Special♡Spellkyururin tte shite mite

“Special♡Spell” Jamumu Collaboration MV / Try Going Kyururin

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An idol group whose concept is “kawaii realism” for girls, with each member also active as an influencer: Kyururin tte Shitemite.

Their work released in July 2025 is a cheer-up song that blows away everyday blues with a magical incantation.

This piece is a collaboration with Jamumu, the Tokyo Metro character born from the BS Nippon Television program Pockaru, and it’s fun to search for Jamumu popping up throughout the music video.

Another big draw is the catchy melody line, with rollercoaster-like shifts that the composer proudly calls “the demon of partial key changes.” It’s also striking how the song gently wraps tired hearts from commuting or school in a fantastical, lovely worldview.

A perfect pop number for lifting your mood!

Super Express on the Run＝LOVE

=LOVE / 18th Single c/w “Super Express on the Run” [MV full]

I want my favorite idol’s trolley to stop for me! #shoujoManga #mangaVideo #oshiKatsu

=LOVE is an idol group produced by former AKB48 member Rino Sashihara.

This uptempo number is included on their 18th single, released in February 2025.

Created by YUU for YOU and Giz’Mo—their first collaboration since “cinema”—the song charmingly portrays the relationship between idols and their fans.

Its lyrics capture the earnest feelings of a fan who desperately tries to get their beloved oshi to notice them at a live show—something anyone in love can relate to.

Set to a catchy, crowd-minded melody, the track delivers heartfelt wishes in a pop package.

It’s an irresistibly cute cheer song that speaks for anyone obsessed with their oshi, and it’s also perfect as BGM for short videos with that theme.

Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari

Good Fortune to Tomorrow’s Me / Nanawo Akari

Good luck to us tomorrow #shorts

Known affectionately as the “Useless Angel,” Nanawo Akari is beloved for her poppy, addictive tunes.

Released in January 2025 as the ending theme for the TV anime “I’m a Guild Receptionist, but I Hate Overtime, so I’m Going to Solo the Boss,” this track is a cute cheer-up song that wholeheartedly affirms anyone doing their best.

Rather than overexerting yourself now for the sake of the future, the lyric about “somehow getting through today so tomorrow’s me can take it a little easier” is something many people will relate to.

The bursting pop sound crafted by Tamaya 2060% of Wienners and the adorable vocals brighten tired hearts.

It’s a perfect fit for short videos on social media—a number that gives you the energy to get through each day.

Sugary DriveRunaar

Runaar 'Sugary Drive'

I can’t get this song out of my head! #shorts #Itrieddancing #SugaryDrive

A sweet, melting feeling of love is sure to make your heart skip a beat! Released in December 2024 by Runaar, who has steadily grown a fan base through consistent activities like daily live streams, the track has surpassed 300 million total plays on TikTok.

This song is a straightforward love tune that captures the very heart of being in love—your heartbeat quickening as you think about someone you like, wondering what they’re doing right now.

Its sprightly pop sound and irresistibly singable melody will have your body swaying before you know it.

It’s also a great choice for the BGM of uplifting short videos.