Nursery Rhyme Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Spot the differenceMasaki Suda78rank/position

Masaki Suda 'Machigai Sagashi' (Spot the Difference)

A life spent feeling like a mistake begins to find meaning through a meeting with someone precious.

Imbued with such a bittersweet yet warm message, this work is a gemlike ballad created by two extraordinarily talented artists, Masaki Suda and Kenshi Yonezu.

Kenshi Yonezu wrote and composed the song especially for Suda, pursuing a piece that could only be expressed through his voice.

Released digitally in May 2019, it was also used as the theme song for the drama “Perfect World,” and is included on the album “LOVE.” When you are suffering from self-denial or inferiority, or when you are lost in life’s choices, this song will surely stay close to your heart.

Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda79rank/position

Masaki Suda “Sayonara Elegy”

This theme is a perfect match for “Sayonara Elegy”! It was released on February 21, 2018, and serves as the theme song for the NTV drama “Todome no Kiss.” The song was written and composed by Huwie Ishizaki, and his own version is also available on streaming services.

Since Masaki Suda’s version has a lower vocal range, I think it’s easier for men to sing.

For the non-chorus parts, singing with a breathy, spoken style suits the mood of the song.

In the latter half of the chorus, the build-up feels like an emotional explosion and is really cool.

There’s a melody line not found in the first chorus that goes a bit higher, so be careful not to force your voice.

The “na-” and “ma-” consonant lines tend to sound nasal and are hard to articulate, so it’s important to enunciate more clearly than you think!

sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI80rank/position

Sakanaction “Sazanka”

This is a song by SEKAI NO OWARI whose lyrics, written from the perspective of someone watching over a dream-chaser up close, pierce straight to the heart.

It’s not just a cheer song; it portrays a deep love that sheds tears of joy precisely because it understands the pain and loneliness that accompany the process of taking on a challenge.

Released in February 2018, it was also chosen as NHK’s broadcast theme for the PyeongChang Olympics and Paralympics.

It’s included on the album Lip as well.

Bearing the name of a flower that blooms powerfully despite the cold, this piece is sure to stand with everyone facing adversity.

It’s a moving song that gently warms the heart—one to hear when you’re striving desperately toward a goal, or when you’re quietly supporting someone else.

March 9Remioromen81rank/position

Remioromen – March 9

A classic song for graduation season that continues to be loved, this Remioromen masterpiece was released in 2004.

It was originally created to celebrate a friend’s wedding, but its lyrics moved many listeners, and when it was used in the 2005 drama “1 Litre of Tears,” it began to be widely sung as a graduation chorus piece as well.

Warmly expressing memories to date and gratitude toward loved ones, it’s a song that brings tears just by listening.

It’s a deeply resonant track that gently accompanies graduation memory videos and farewell scenes with friends.

DramaturgyEVE82rank/position

Dramaturgy – Eve MV

A Vocaloid song etched with the heart’s cry for liberation from a life of constant role-playing.

Created by Eve, the piece sparked attention when the Hatsune Miku version was released on Niconico in October 2017, followed the next day by a self-sung version on YouTube.

Its unique worldview and ever-shifting melodies are captivating.

The lyrics delicately portray the mindset of modern people who, despite carrying loneliness and a sense of self-loss, still secretly hope for a dramatic turn of events.

It’s a song for anyone searching for themselves.

Full-Power BoySukima Switch83rank/position

Sukima Switch – “Zenryoku Shonen” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / Zenryoku Shonen Music Video

An energetic song by Sukima Switch that awakens youthful passion and a pure heart.

It reminds us—through a refreshing melody—of the importance of the “give-it-your-all” attitude that we tend to forget as adults.

Released in April 2004 as a tie-in for an NTT Docomo Kansai regional commercial, the track skillfully fuses elements of pop rock and jazz, reflecting the members’ roots.

With a tempo around 120 BPM, it’s perfect for strolls and walks.

Recommended when you want a boost in motivation or when you’re feeling worn out by busy days.

A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly84rank/position

Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

This is one of Superfly’s signature songs and a huge favorite as a bridal tune.

Shiho Ochi’s powerful yet warm vocals convey straightforward gratitude to someone special and an unwavering, deep love that never changes no matter what.

The lyrics compare a range of emotions—joy, sorrow, and more—to colors, embracing them all, which really hits home.

Released in February 2008 as their fourth single, the song also served as the theme for the drama “Edison no Haha” (Edison’s Mother).

As you reach life’s milestones, why not let this song resonate with your heart and share your honest feelings with someone important to you?