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

I hope I can be your lover.Kaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru [I Hope I Can Be Your Lover] Music Video

A song that will make your crush come true if you jot it down in your notebook 🙌🏻 [Song Intro] #shorts #SongIntro #KaneyoriMasaru

A Kaneyori Masaru number that sets the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love to a high-velocity sound.

It’s a track included on the mini-album “To Us Who Won’t Live Yesterday,” released in January 2025.

Though it acknowledges that feelings for the person you like may never be returned, it portrays the pure hope of someday spending time together—so endearing, isn’t it? The sadness of wondering if you’re not someone special to them, and the earnest wish to at least talk to them tomorrow, are emotions anyone who’s experienced unrequited love can relate to.

This song also serves as the theme for the film “Melancholic After School of Yoyogi Johnny,” and its sweet-and-sour worldview enhances the movie’s charm.

It’s also a great recommendation as BGM for short romance videos.

ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu / “Super Strongest” Music Video

Easy Miffy & Boris toast 🍞 Simple sliced-bread makeover ♡ Try it with different characters! #Miffy #bread #breadhack #breadrecipe #easysnack #easyhack #breakfastbread #miffy

Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, the idol group from Stardust Promotion that also manages Momoiro Clover Z, has released a song dedicated to everyone fired up about supporting their faves—and it exploded in popularity on social media.

With lyrics that boldly yet cutely ask, “Your smartphone’s camera roll is full of pics of your oshi, right?”, it perfectly captures the fan mindset.

The track is included on their December 2024 album Tokimeki Rulebook, and it became a social phenomenon, with related videos on TikTok surpassing 300 million total views.

When you want to straightforwardly affirm your own love for something, this poppy, energetic sound is guaranteed to fill you with pep and excitement.

It’s also perfect as BGM for high-energy short videos!

PurikyukyuCUTIE STREET

[MV] CUTIE STREET “Purikyukyu”

CUTIE STREET is an idol group expanding their fanbase mainly through social media with performances themed around “KAWAII.” Their 15th digital single, “Purikyukyu,” released in January 2026, is a track that generated buzz after being performed at the final show of their 2025 tour.

The lyrics revolve around relatable “purikura” moments—an emblem of youth—paired with shimmering synth sounds crafted by YUPPA that really stick in your head.

The message about wanting to immortalize fleeting moments with friends will likely resonate with many who crave that after-school rush.

The choreography by Erinacchi is irresistibly imitable, making this an addictive pop tune you’ll want to play on repeat.

I’m Choco♡chou tokimeki sendenbu

I’m Choco♡

A poppy track packed with Valentine sweetness and irresistible cuteness.

Its unique charm lies in the perspective of becoming chocolate yourself and delivering your feelings straight to the one you love.

It’s full of playful wordplay that makes your heart skip just by listening.

Created by the idol unit Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu, who operate under the slogan “Locked on to your heart!”, the song was released digitally in January 2026.

It’s also been chosen as the image song for #KoisuruSweets-bu, a tie-in with the sister program of “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.” The track is slated for inclusion on the album Tokimeki Egao.

With catchy sounds crafted by Hirose Hirose, it’s perfect for boosting those lovey-dovey feelings.

If you’re thinking of confessing to someone you like, be sure to check it out.