- 3:25 PM
- June 2, 2026
Bingkai Karya – “Sing it Loud,” a single originally released 11 years ago by GENERATIONS, the dance and vocal group also known for their theme song contribution to the TV anime ONE PIECE, has suddenly re-entered music charts, triggering a wave of renewed attention that has propelled multiple past releases back onto music charts in Japan.
On the RecoChoku Video Ranking (Daily) dated May 18, 2026, “Sing it Loud,” originally released in 2015, unexpectedly entered the chart at No.5. Member Hayato Komori quickly reacted to the surprising news on social media, drawing even more attention to the mysterious resurgence.
As momentum grew online, GENERATIONS soon dominated the LINE MUSIC Video Ranking, occupying all top five positions at one stage. On the real-time chart, a total of 40 songs by the group simultaneously appeared within the Top 100, marking an unprecedented resurgence for the act’s catalog.
The members themselves have also joined in on the excitement. Alan Shirahama looked back on rehearsal footage and photos from that era, while Hayato Komori reacted with, “When is this from? lol.” Reo Sano posted, “I can’t believe a song from 11 years ago is ranking… Oh, I was 18 back then.” Ryota Katayose also shared his surprise, writing, “What is going on!? I’m beyond grateful…”
Yuta Nakatsuka also commented during an Instagram Live, saying, “I’ll film a new solo dance version of ‘Sing it Loud’! Please wait for it!”
Fans have been swept up in the sudden revival as well, sharing memories of their youth from 11 years ago while also trying to figure out where exactly the song started going viral. The unusual situation has sparked widespread speculation, with many asking, “Where is this blowing up?”
In response, GENERATIONS’ official accounts have been posting actively under the hashtag “#GENE_RisingFast” / “#ジェネ急上昇中.”
Streaming platforms have since launched the “#ジェネ急上昇中 playlist,” featuring 15 tracks including “Sing it Loud,” while the group also released a newly edited performance video titled “Sing it Loud -LIVE MIX-” on YouTube, compiled from footage across past tours and concerts.
Within hours of release, the video surpassed 1,500 comments and climbed to No.4 on YouTube’s Hype Ranking.
Across social media and comment sections, fans have been reacting passionately: “Honestly, I have no idea where or how this started happening, but I’m just so happy it’s going viral!”
“GENERATIONS was my entire youth. I came back after hearing they were trending again, and all the memories came rushing back. I can’t stop crying…”
“I absolutely want to see them at a dome again!”
“This is way too emotional… GENERATIONS from every era is the best!! Let’s all spread this everywhere!!!!”
So what exactly sparked the sudden revival of “Sing it Loud”?
No one seems to fully know yet, but the mysterious “#ジェネ急上昇中” phenomenon is rapidly becoming one of themost talked-about music stories in Japan right now.
GENERATIONS will hold the nationwide tour “GENERATIONS PARALLEL POST 2026” starting in August, followed by “GENERATIONS LIVE TOUR 2026 ‘PARALLEL QUEST’” from October.
About GENERATIONS
GENERATIONS debuted in November 2012 with “BRAVE IT OUT.”
The group consists of six members: Alan Shirahama, Ryota Katayose, Ryuto Kazuhara, Hayato Komori, Reo Sano, and Yuta Nakatsuka.
They have held two world tours to date. In 2018, they embarked on their first dome tour, followed by their first nationwide five-dome tour as a group in 2019, drawing a total of 460,000 attendees.
At the end of 2019, GENERATIONS made their first appearance on NHK’s “Kohaku Uta Gassen” and went on to perform on the program for three consecutive years. The group has also appeared at numerous music festivals across Japan.
In 2026, GENERATIONS is scheduled to hold the nationwide tours “GENERATIONS PARALLEL POST 2026” and “GENERATIONS LIVE TOUR 2026 ‘PARALLEL QUEST.’”
In addition to their group activities, the members continue to expand their presence across a wide range of solo projects, including dramas, films, variety shows, and DJ activities.
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