[April 2026] Trending songs: A roundup of the hottest, viral tracks right now
In Japan’s music scene—centered on J-pop—different songs and artists emerge each season.
The landscape changes rapidly, and it can be hard to keep up with what’s trending.
Still, there are times—like at karaoke or in conversation—when you might wish you knew the songs that are buzzing.
In this article, we introduce the latest popular Japanese tracks.
Alongside songs by leading artists driving the J-pop scene, we’ve also picked out theme songs from dramas and films, as well as tracks from buzzworthy newcomers.
Enjoy the current trends in music!
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Popular songs (151–160)
Welcome To Our Show TonightTravis Japan

Included on the album ’s travelers, released in December 2025, this track is a show tune distinguished by its big-band sound crafted by a team of Scandinavian and Japanese creators.
Its dazzling horn section and lively rhythms whisk listeners away to an extraordinary world.
The lyrics, which read like an invitation to forget everyday fatigue and have fun together, reflect the group’s sincere commitment to cherishing their fans’ smiles.
It’s a track that shines brilliantly on upbeat mornings and as background music for parties.
Amazing!!!!!!SixTONES

A legendary live number that has been performed since their junior days in 2017 has finally been released as an official track.
The song is included on the first-run Limited Edition A of SixTONES’ first best-of album, “MILESixTONES -Best Tracks-.” Its raw power and unique sense of exhilaration are captivating.
The driving sound layers the voices of all six members, and just listening naturally gets your blood pumping.
The lyrics, which cast themselves as “raw gems,” shout about the brilliance of this very moment and the potential that lies ahead.
Experience the group’s origins for yourself.
LinariaChroNoiR

ChroNoiR is a duo belonging to the VTuber group NIJISANJI, enjoying immense popularity through their game streams and as musical artists.
This work is a medium-tempo ballad themed around an “unrequited love,” intentionally sung from a woman’s perspective by the male duo.
Inspired by the language of flowers, its lyrics trace feelings that don’t reach the other person and emotions that sway back and forth—sure to make anyone who knows the pain of a one-sided love feel a tightening in their chest.
Kanae and Kuzuha’s delicate harmonies make this a track that perfectly matches the winter scenery.
Arm yourself with theoryHatsuboshi Gakuen

The character song for Tsubame Amaya, the vice president of the student council at Hatsuboshi Academy from Academy Idolmaster, is a track that portrays her resolve to confront the weakness and fear she has long suppressed, even as she tries to seal away her emotions and armor herself with reason—and to turn all of it into her ally.
Kenta Matsukuma’s edgy guitar-rock sound powerfully expresses both her unshakable will and the inner conflict of a perfectionist hailed as the academy’s No.
2.
The song will be released digitally in November 2025, with the first single CD slated for February 2026, and it can also be enjoyed in-game alongside the implementation of its dedicated card.
If you’re fighting your own limits and weaknesses yet refusing to give up as you aim for the top, this song’s fiery message is sure to resonate.
Disco BabyTravis Japan

A glitzy dance number that revives disco culture for the modern day.
Released by Travis Japan in October 2025, this track was made available ahead of their December album, ‘s travelers.’ The album is conceived as a musical journey spanning from the 1950s to the present, and this song is positioned as its opening chapter.
Under the shimmer of a mirror ball, it celebrates the liberating feeling of shedding a shy facade and breaking into dance—capturing a heady rush and fleeting brilliance that sweep you away.
Perfect for when you’re in the mood to cut loose or for party scenes with friends.
HIROYUKIMasato Hayashi

Masato Hayashi is a rapper from Hachioji, Tokyo, who previously performed under the name Pablo Blasta.
This work is a single released in January 2026, featuring lyrics by Masato Hayashi that blend his real-life experiences with humor over a beat composed by ineedmorebux.
You can feel a powerful sense of moving forward while confronting the past.
It’s perfect for those critical moments when you want a push on your back.
Trending Songs (161–170)
ENDROLLKawakami Yohei [Alexandros]×SennaRin
![ENDROLLKawakami Yohei [Alexandros]×SennaRin](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rnbohJ1xS1s/sddefault.jpg)
ENDROLL is a collaboration between Yohei Kawakami, frontman of the rock band [Alexandros], and rising singer SennaRin, produced by Hiroyuki Sawano.
It was included on the CONCEPT EP LOSTandFOUND, released in February 2026, and was featured as an insert song in the film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Witch of Circe.
The lyrics, which depict the signs of a story’s end and inner conflict, tightly grip the listener’s heart.
The overwhelming arrangement, where the two voices intersect over a grand soundscape, is also stunning.


