Memorable masterpieces. Recommended popular songs.
A timeless tune suddenly comes to mind, its melody casually playing in your head.
I believe everyone has had that experience.
That is the music flowing through your heart.
Regardless of when it was composed.
Even now, many people still listen to songs from the past without them ever losing their color.
In this article, we researched and carefully selected popular songs based on the voices of music fans shared with our site.
We’ve aimed to cover a wide range—from relatively new tracks to hall-of-fame classics.
Dive into this parade of masterpieces and find your favorites!
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Catchy masterpieces. Recommended popular songs (11–20)
FLY AGAIN 2019MAN WITH A MISSION

If you want to boost your energy right now, this is the track you need to hear.
Its uptempo beat and exhilarating sound make for a seriously cool tune.
The combo of DJ vibes and band sound is downright addictive.
The dynamics are spot-on, so when the chorus hits, you won’t be able to stop yourself from jumping! The bridge quiets down with guitar arpeggios, setting you up perfectly for the final chorus.
No matter how low you’re feeling, we guarantee that listening to “FLY AGAIN 2019” will lift your spirits!
Momoi’s unrequited loveMatsuura Aya

This is a famous song by Aya Matsuura, who became widely popular by achieving great success as a solo idol.
Featuring cute, girly vocals, it has an easy-to-groove rhythm and an upbeat track, with a catchy, distinctive chorus delivery that sticks in your head, drawing you into a dreamy world.
MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku

A catchy track packed with classic music video clichés.
It’s guaranteed to have you in stitches! As you watch the MV, you’ll catch yourself saying, “I’ve totally seen a video like this!” And it’s not just the lyrics and MV that are funny—the song itself is loaded with variety, from pop to rap to rock, all in one track.
You’ll never get bored listening! Be sure to try the chorus dance with everyone, too.
ulutra soulB’z

Among B’z’s catalog, this song stands out as an overwhelming fan favorite.
The climactic phrase at the end—where the title is belted out—has an anthemic quality that makes everyone want to sing along.
It’s the kind of track that always turns into a group chorus when someone sings it at karaoke.
Still beloved today, it’s one of their signature songs and also serves as a fight song.
It was even chosen as the theme song for the 2001 FINA World Championships in Fukuoka, captivating viewers!
Cherry on the beakEGO-WRAPPIN’

The opening horn section phrase really sticks in your ears, doesn’t it? It’s a catchy melody, but when you try to sing it, it’s surprisingly tricky, and it’s not easy to imitate.
This kind of ska groove feels great even if you don’t sing—just letting your body go with the beat and dancing is enough—and it’s the kind of uniquely flavored classic you could listen to forever.
I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki

This is a classic by Noriyuki Makihara, whose distinctive, soaring vocals are captivating.
The chorus melody is exceptionally addictive, and the depth of the lyrics interacts with it to create a finely honed section that lingers in your ears—so much so that you’ll want to replay it in your head again and again.
Memorable masterpieces: Recommended popular songs (21–30)
Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru

Songs used in commercials are something you hear over and over in daily life, so they tend to stick in your head.
One CM song that became popular is Pistol Takehara’s “Yo, Sokono Wakaino.” The track was featured in the TV commercial for Sumitomo Life’s new product “1UP,” which drew a lot of attention.
From the title, you might think it’s a song criticizing young people, but many are surprised to find it actually encourages them.

