Survey of Current High School Girls! "Which King & Prince Member is More Likely to Grant Your Wishes?" and a Grand Announcement of "Favorite King & Prince Songs"!

This month, the 3rd marks the birthday of King & Prince member Kaito Takahashi. Takahashi-san is loved by many fans, active not only in dance and singing but also in dramas and variety shows. Along with Ren Nagase-san, another member of King & Prince, he is known for supporting the group's popularity. About these two, if they were your boyfriend, which one would be more likely to grant your wishes? Therefore, "Wakamono Research," a marketing information site targeting teenagers and current high school students, (https://wakamono-research.co.jp/media/) conducted a survey among current high school girls in the Reiwa era asking, "If they were your boyfriend, which one would be more likely to grant your wishes?" We asked them to choose between Ren Nagase-san and Kaito Takahashi-san.

【Kaito Takahashi faction 51.6% - "Kind," "Seems like he'd spoil me"】 Looking at the results of this survey… Kaito Takahashi-san: "51.6%", Ren Nagase-san: "48.4%" The results were almost even. Looking at the opinions of high school girls who chose Kaito Takahashi-san, who slightly edged out Nagase-san, "Kind", "Kaito-kun is kind", "His personality seems kind", "Endlessly kind", "He generally has a kind image" Many opinions expressed the overwhelming impression of him as a "kind person." Furthermore, perhaps due to that image, "Seems like he'd forgive anything", "Seems like he'd say 'anything is fine'", "Seems like he'd listen to everything, saying 'it's fine, it's fine'", "He's fluffy and seems like he'd listen to whims without worrying" Many high school girls imagined him as "a boyfriend who would accept any whim or request." Also, "Because he's sweet", "Because he seems like he'd spoil me", "Seems like he'd really spoil me", "He'd definitely cherish me", "Seems like he'd treat me like a princess" Many also have the image of him as "the type who would thoroughly spoil his girlfriend." Moreover, many high school girls feel that Takahashi-san himself is "a spoiled person," "Kai-chan seems more likely to be spoiled", "Kaito-kun seems more spoiled and like he'd forgive anything", "His singing voice and personality have a fluffy image", "He speaks gently" From these answers, it seems they imagine a "fluffy, spoiled boyfriend."

【Ren Nagase faction 48.4% - "Big Brother vibe," "Tsundere," Expectations for a "Doting Boyfriend"】 On the other hand, Ren Nagase-san garnered almost equal support at 48.4%. Similarly, "Because he seems kind", "His face looks kind", "He has a kind aura", "He gives a kind impression" While many voices said "he seems kind," a slightly different image from Takahashi-san also emerged. Among them, the "big brother" image was particularly distinctive. "Has a big brother vibe", "Because he's in a big brother position in the group", "Somehow seems kind. Big brother feeling.", "Both seem kind, but Ren-kun seems more mature", "Because he's mature", "Seems to have the composure of an adult", "Has a cool big brother vibe" Many answers imagined him as a reliable older brother type of boyfriend, and many high school girls seem to view him with the image of "someone a bit older, reliable, and protective." Also, "Ren-kun is unexpectedly tsundere", "Nagase-san might be a bit strict with his girlfriend", "Seems tsundere", "Seems a bit strict but also kind" Many high school girls also had a "tsundere" image of Nagase-san. However, for these answers, many also expressed an expectation of a "gap," where he appears cool at first glance but might be sweet to his girlfriend. Indeed, "Seems like he'd listen after all", "Because he's unexpectedly kind", "Ultimately, he'd love me incredibly", "Seems like he'd dote on me", "Seems like he'd devote himself to the person he loves" Many high school girls seem to have the image of "a tsundere but sweet boyfriend to his girlfriend."

【Surveyed High School Students! Ranking of Favorite King & Prince Songs since becoming a duo】 This time, Wakamono Research also conducted a survey among high school students (male and female) nationwide asking "Which song do you like?" among King & Prince's songs since they became a duo. The results are announced below as the TOP 5 ranking.

### 【No. 1 "Nanimono" (19.3%)】 This song was released on June 21, 2023, and gained attention as the theme song for the drama "Daga, Jounetsu wa Aru," starring Kaito Takahashi. It is the first single since they became a duo and symbolizes the "new start of King & Prince." From high school students, "Because it's their first song as a duo", "Because it's a drama theme song", "Because I watched the drama" Many opinions gathered, and it seems many remembered it as "triggered by the drama" and "the beginning of the new KinPuri." Regarding the song itself, "Because I like the melody", "Because the melody is somehow cute", "Because it's a cheerful song", "Because the lyrics resonate" The reasons for liking it included "cheerful," "cute," and "lyrics that resonate," making it an impressive result with reasons easy to hum in daily life.

### 【No. 2 "Theater" (17.5%)】 This song is included in their 7th album 'STARRING,' released on December 24, 2025, and is characterized by its rhythmic sound and highly addictive development. It spread widely through social media and short videos. Therefore, "Because it was trending", "Because it was popular on TikTok", "Because it appeared on YouTube Shorts", "Because I heard it on Instagram" Many high school students said this, and it seems the main route is that after repeatedly listening to only the chorus on short videos, they "realized they liked it." Also, "Because I want to imitate it", "I like the dance of this song", "The choreography is cute" Since many answers like these were received, dance videos and easily imitable choreographies seem to be strengthening the song's impression. Some high school students also felt their desire for approval was satisfied by posting dance videos of this song on social media and receiving many "likes." For Gen Z, "a song you can watch, dance to, imitate, and get likes for" might be the key. Nevertheless, "I like the melody", "The pitch is cool", "Good rhythm", "I like the rhythm" There were also voices highly praising "the song itself." This survey showed that a certain number of high school students carefully judge whether a song is good or bad, not just whether it's a trending song on social media.

### 【No. 3 "Aishi Ikiru Koto" (9.9%)】 This single was released on November 8, 2023. It is a ballad song with a message that because there is someone important to you, you can accept any reality and move forward. From high school students, "Because it's moving", "It makes my heart pound", "Because they sing well" Straightforward emotional opinions gathered. High school students who favor this song might be moved to tears by the expressive power of the two vocalists. Furthermore, voices praising the overall completeness of the song were also received, "The melody, lyrics, voice quality, everything is great!!", "I like it because it makes my heart pound when I listen to it", "I like their harmony as a duo" They seem to feel the "strength as a work" that makes them want to summarize it as "everything is good" even while breaking it down into details.

### 【No. 4 "Kibou no Oka" (7.6%)】 Like "Theater," ranked 2nd, this song is included in their 7th album 'STARRING,' released on December 24, 2025. It is also known as a song produced for the variety show "London Hearts," and attracted attention for its collaboration with comedian Eiko Kano. Many answers also linked the reason with "London Hearts," "Because I watched London Hearts. I burst out laughing every time I hear it", "The song production process and lyrics are interesting", "Because it's an Eiko Kano collaboration", "It was funny because it was a collaboration with Eiko Kano" Words like "burst out laughing," "interesting," "Eiko Kano," and "London Hearts," which don't appear much with other songs, were lined up. The reason for liking it seems to be "being able to laugh while watching" and "interesting as a project," rather than "being moved" or "cool." On the other hand, there were also voices saying that "the song itself is memorable." "It's a very good song when you listen carefully", "It's catchy", "I like Kibou no Oka because it's addictive", "I like the rhythm of Kibou no Oka" These comments also indicate that it is being replayed not only for the impact of the project but also as a song itself.

### 【No. 5 "moooove!!" (5.3%)】 This song was released on May 23, 2024, and became a hot topic as a HIP HOP dance song full of energy for powerfully moving forward. From high school students, "I like the tempo", "Because I could get into the groove", "Because it's a song that makes you want to get into the rhythm" "Catchiness" is a major point. Also, "The chorus is good", "I want to sing the chorus coolly" These comments suggest that the strong impression of the chorus leads to repeated listening.

【Details of this survey result here】 Including the detailed results of the survey introduced this time, you can view them on "Wakamono Research." https://wakamono-research.co.jp/media/kingandprince-boyfriend-type-song-ranking/