[May 2026] Trending Songs: A roundup of the hottest viral tracks right now

New WalkNEW!murasaki ima

Murasaki Ima – New Walk (MUSIC VIDEO)

Shion, a next-generation singer-songwriter listed as 23 years old on Sony Music’s official profile.

Released in April 2026, this track was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “Left-Handed Eren.” Its urban sound is compelling, built on a danceable pop foundation and blended with elements of Black music such as jazz, soul, and gospel.

The lyrics, which portray the confusion of what it means to be oneself and the courage to take a new step, overlap with the struggles of the anime’s characters and are likely to evoke deep empathy.

It’s a pop tune that gives you a push when you want to make a fresh start.

Cream Soda and Chandelier feat. NenneKami no Mei (mei) & Henrii

Cream Soda and Chandelier feat. Nenne / Mei Kamino (mei) & Henrii [Official Music Video]

A collaborative work by Mei Jinno and Henrii, included on the mini-album “Vanilla Cottage” released in June 2020.

It became a viral hit mainly on social media such as TikTok, and that same year it ranked on Spotify’s domestic year-end Viral Chart, making it a work emblematic of the social media era.

In lyrics that use the motifs of cream soda—a sweet drink—and a chandelier that emits an otherworldly light, it portrays the ambiguity of a romance that hasn’t fully turned into certainty.

With Nenne’s vocals added, you can savor a worldview that perfectly matches the slightly nostalgic retro-pop sound.

It’s a charming pop tune with a nostalgic atmosphere, one you’ll want people wrestling with the push and pull of love to hear.

Love dinnerNEW!ano

ano “Dinner of Love” Music Video

Multi-artist ano, who radiates a unique presence not only through music but also as an actor and TV personality, released the digital single “Ai Bansan” in April 2026.

Written as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s drama “The Flowers of Evil,” in which she also co-stars in a dual lead role, the track pairs a poppy, catchy melody with a soundscape that carries adolescent restlessness and an unsettling undertone—drawing listeners deeper into its richly layered world with every play.

Created in deep immersion with the drama’s world, this work possesses a persuasive power that gently resonates with those harboring complex emotions.

It’s a singularly addictive number that exudes an appeal that defies easy categorization.

Serenadenatori

natori – Serenade

This work, released as a single by singer-songwriter Natori in February 2026, was selected as the ending theme for Season 3 of the TV anime “Oshi no Ko,” which began airing in January 2026.

It was created with the wish that “at least he could sleep peacefully,” directed toward the character Aqua.

The dance beat co-arranged by Vocaloid producer Tsumiki mirrors the tension of the story.

Please listen while savoring the afterglow of the anime.

Kebab DanceHayashi Yuu

Kebab Dance

It’s an irresistibly catchy pop song that makes you want to switch off your brain and start grooving.

Crafted by Yu Hayashi, this track is a comedic number that layers surreal wordplay over a four-on-the-floor dance beat.

Centered on the theme of mixing up things that seem similar but are actually different, it prioritizes the pleasant feel of the sounds over literal meaning, creating a humor-filled world that’s truly appealing.

Originally released in May 2020, it was re-included on the March 2021 album “LOOPER POP.” Years after its release, it resurged on social media with laid-back choreography and drew major attention, even entering the viral charts in January 2026.

It’s the perfect track for a quick laugh and a mood reset, or to hype things up with friends!

AIZOKing Gnu

AIZO

This work by the rock band King Gnu was created as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: Culling Game Part 1.

Centered on the universal and intense emotions of love and hatred, the lyrics depict urban anxiety and inner contradictions, carried by a relentless, fast-paced rock sound.

The fusion of meticulously constructed synth bass and live instrumentation reveals something new with every listen.

Feel the explosive energy that blows away the haze of everyday life.

I don’t need it.Sakanakushon

I don't need it.

This rock number features lyrics that reveal true feelings at odds with the words themselves, piercing the heart over a danceable beat.

Created by Sakanaction, it will be released digitally in February 2026.

It was written as the theme song for the drama “Kochira Yobi Jieieiyu Ho?!” Ichiro Yamaguchi, the band’s vocalist, produced it in response to a request from Koji Kato, a senior from his hometown.

Even while rejecting, you can’t help but want it… Many people will probably relate to that kind of contradictory emotion.

It’s perfect as late-night driving BGM.