A showcase of recommended and memorable popular songs by Hinatazaka46

JOYFUL LOVEHinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 “JOYFUL LOVE”

It’s a pop tune that captures the blissful feeling of the world turning vividly colorful the moment love begins.

The buoyant melody that lifts your spirits just by listening and the gentle, tender vocals are truly memorable.

At concerts, it’s customary for the entire venue to be lit up in rainbow colors by fans’ light sticks, and the song is cherished as an important piece symbolizing the bond between the group and their fans.

The track was featured in October 2018 as the CM song for the fashion subscription service “Mechakari,” and was later included as a coupling track on the single “Kyun,” released in March 2019.

You can also find it on the album “Hinatazaka.” It’s perfect for when you want to soak in a happy mood or think of someone special.

Be sure to check it out.

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Hinatazaka46 “Cliffhanger” Music Video

This is the 16th single released in January 2026, a song that feels powerfully like taking a new step forward.

It portrays the frustration of not knowing where love is headed, and the earnest longing that still makes you crave what comes next.

The melody crafted by Katsuhiko Sugiyama blends a heart-wrenching poignancy with a sense of speed, drawing you in more with every listen.

It also made headlines as fifth-generation member Manami Ono took center stage for the first time.

Many of you may have become interested after seeing the performances on TBS’s music program “CDTV Live! Live!” and elsewhere.

It’s perfect for times when you want a push on the cusp of change, or when you’d like to see a slightly more mature side of the group.

This work hints at the group’s future—be sure to check it out.

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Hinatazaka46 'Doremi Solashido'

Hinatazaka46 is known for refreshingly exhilarating melodies that make you want to listen as summer arrives.

Released in July 2019 as their second single’s title track, this song is a catchy piece that likens the quickening of a crush to musical scales.

The propulsive energy that bursts forth from the intro and the sparkling vocals alone are enough to lift your spirits.

At the time, it debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart and later received the Excellence Award at the 61st Japan Record Awards.

In 2024, it also made headlines when it was selected as in-flight music for Solaseed Air.

Included on the album “Hinatazaka,” this quintessential pop tune is perfect for listening while traveling or on mornings when you want to boost your mood.

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Hinatazaka46 “Falling in Love Crescendo” MUSIC VIDEO

I can’t stop these feelings of love! This Hinatazaka46 song portrays emotions for a childhood friend accelerating all at once.

Even though being just friends used to feel comfortable, in a fleeting moment you become aware of them and your heartbeat grows louder.

Those bittersweet yet precious feelings are sung over a bright, bouncy melody.

This track is a 5th-gen number included on the single “Cliffhanger,” released in January 2026.

The ice hockey–themed music video, featuring members racing across the ice in uniforms, became a hot topic.

It’s recommended for those who want to get hyped together at concerts or feel the sparkle of youth.

Be sure to check it out.

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Hinatazaka46 'The Horse of Youth'

This piece is a coupling track from the single “Sonna Koto Nai yo,” released in February 2020, and it was also used as the theme song for the drama DASADA starring Hinatazaka46.

Its exhilarating sense of speed evokes the image of running headlong toward a dream, while its powerful message that stays close to a heart on the verge of breaking resonates deeply.

When the music video was released in January 2020, the mystical staging in which the members co-starred with a real white horse sparked major buzz.

When you feel down from comparing yourself to others or can’t believe in your own potential, the energy of this song is sure to give you a strong push forward.

It’s also included on the album “Hinatazaka,” making it a masterpiece we hope everyone who is trying to take on a challenge or wishes to change their current situation will listen to.

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Boku Nanka by Hinatazaka46

It’s a song that depicts self-denial and inner conflict, yet movingly conveys a heartfelt desire to connect with others.

Hinatazaka46 is often associated with a “happy aura,” but this work carefully portrays delicate emotional fluctuations, and that contrast is deeply captivating.

It’s included on their seventh single, “Boku nanka,” released in June 2022, and is also known for having been performed for the first time at their 3rd anniversary concert at Tokyo Dome.

It drew major attention when Nao Kosaka, who had resumed her activities, stood at center, and when Kyoko Saito performed it solo on THE FIRST TAKE.

When you lack confidence or feel a sudden loneliness at night, listening to it will gently be there for your heart.

Please give it a listen.

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Hinatazaka46 “Is It Okay to Fall This Much in Love?”

In a sharp turn from their previous lively, cheerful “happy aura” image, this work portrays a heart-wrenching, bittersweet love that tightens the chest.

It’s the title track of their third single, released in October 2019, with Nao Kosaka serving as center.

The song expresses the anxiety and hesitation that grow along with deepening feelings of love, carried by delicate string arrangements that stir the heart with every listen.

It was also used in a commercial for Curry House CoCo Ichibanya, so many people may have heard it back then.

The elegant performance backed by an orchestra became a hot topic as well.

It’s recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in the lyrics alone on a long autumn night, or who are seeking a ballad that truly resonates.

Be sure to check it out.