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[Latest/Trending] A roundup of popular Japanese songs among teens and people in their 20s
What music is trending at your schools, workplaces, or among your friends?
EDM, rock, hip-hop, R&B, anime songs—the world of music is so broad and deep that just listing the genres could go on forever.
Everyone probably has their own personal “number one.”
In this article, we’ve curated works by artists and titles popular among people in their teens and twenties.
See if your favorite song is included, or discover tracks you haven’t heard before—be sure to check it out from top to bottom!
[Latest & Trending] A Collection of Popular Japanese Songs Among Teens and People in Their 20s (1–10)
My BodyNEW!HANA
This is a track HANA released in October 2025 as the theme song for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s “BODY MAINTE” commercial.
Following the previous single “BAD LOVE,” member MOMOKA also contributed to the lyrics.
Centered on the powerful message that “your body is your own,” the song boldly celebrates autonomy and self-affirmation, unshaken by others.
The memorable phrase repeated from the intro stirs listeners’ hearts with the resolve to “take care of yourself.” Whenever you feel like you’re losing your sense of self, give this song a listen.
PastoralNEW!Aimer
Released in October 2025, “Pastoral” was written as the theme song for the Japanese-dubbed version of the TV anime The Legend of Hei.
Beginning with the scene of walking while kicking a small stone, the lyrics are filled with natural motifs—clouds drifting across the sky, rain, and flowers—enveloping the song in a pastoral worldview.
Depicting bonds that remain connected even when apart, relationships tied by invisible threads, the piece’s message is further highlighted by Aimer’s emotional vocals.
It might be a perfect listen when you want to relax.
tokyo (feat. suzuki mamiko, Skaai)NEW!yonawo
An ambitious work from yonawo, a four-piece band from Fukuoka, featuring guest artists for the first time.
Released digitally in July 2022, the track welcomes Mamiko Suzuki—also known from chelmico—and Kyushu-born rapper Skaai.
Over a mellow R&B- and soul-inspired sound, rap and chorus intertwine beautifully.
The smooth track, evocative of a city nightscape, and the harmonic blend of the three voices create a comfort that truly deserves to be called bedtime sound.
Included on the album Yonawo House, the song captivates with its warm sonic texture.
It’s an ideal pick for a nighttime drive or as background music for quiet moments alone.
World's End GirlfriendNEW!RADWIMPS
This track is included on ANTI U, the album RADWIMPS released for the first time in about four years as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of their major-label debut.
It’s a love song that shines with a nostalgic band sound.
The full-on guitar-pop arrangement and lyrical melody resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s the perfect number for moments when you want to look back on memories of love or reaffirm your feelings for someone special.
Heartbeat of the StarsNEW!This must be the way it will be.
The bittersweetness of youth and the wavering of first love are portrayed atop a clear, translucent melody.
It’s a track by Kohanaramu, slated for digital release in October 2025, and it’s been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “Tomodachi no Imouto ga Ore ni Dake Uzai” (My Friend’s Little Sister Is Only Annoying to Me).
The lyrics capture feelings of being unable to be honest even when you’re close, and the emotions that tremble deep in your chest, closely reflecting the heart of someone in love.
The arrangement also carries a nostalgic touch that feels wonderfully comforting.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling timid about love.
ODDTAXINEW!Skirt and PUNPEE
This track has a captivating, floating sensation—like gazing at the underside of the city through a taxi window.
It carefully paints often-overlooked scenery with delicate melodies and rap.
Released in April 2021 as the opening theme for the anime Oddtaxi, it drew attention for its specially illustrated cover art and music video by the anime’s director, Baku Kinoshita.
It’s an emotional city-pop tune that gently accompanies you on commutes, late-night drives, or whenever you want to cherish some time alone.
OtonokeNEW!Creepy Nuts
Centered on Gen Z, the TV anime Dandadan became a social phenomenon, and its opening theme can be described as a new frontier in hip-hop woven by R-Shitei and DJ Matsunaga.
Its title is a coined word meaning “sound apparition,” expressing how music itself slips into people’s hearts like something supernatural.
The lyrics are sprinkled with references to horror icons like Sadako and Kayako, as well as phrases that evoke other Jump works, sublimating the daring theme of fusing the occult with hip-hop.
The breakneck beat, relentless flow, and intricately calculated rhymes have the power to pull listeners straight into the story’s world.
Released in October 2024, the track topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and earned high praise both at home and abroad.
It’s an anime song recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in the anime’s worldview or experience a new form of hip-hop.