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Recommended songs by Dai Hirai you should listen to now: the spirit of Aloha felt through refreshing tracks.

Recommended songs by Dai Hirai you should listen to now: the spirit of Aloha felt through refreshing tracks.
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Hirai Dai is a singer-songwriter known for his distinctive sound that evokes surf music and island vibes.

He’s a musician who broke through when his song “ONE LOVE ~Pacific Harmony~” was chosen as the theme for the Honolulu Festival in Hawaii.

The appeal of his music lies, of course, in its refreshing melodies and his sensual vocals!

His excellent English pronunciation has also been a hot topic and is one of the secrets behind his popularity.

In this article, we’ll carefully curate and introduce songs from his catalog that our editorial team especially recommends.

Please enjoy this playlist that lets you feel the spirit of Aloha.

Recommended songs by Dai Hirai you should listen to now: The spirit of Aloha felt through refreshing tracks (1–10)

f.r.i.e.n.d.sNEW!Hirai Dai

Hirai Dai / f.r.i.e.n.d.s (Lyric Video)
f.r.i.e.n.d.sNEW!Hirai Dai

The entrance ceremony is a place where you meet new friends for the first time.

Some children may feel anxious.

Aiming to reach those children with a gentle invitation to play together, this piece was released by Dai Hirai in October 2025.

Set to a lively melody, it sings a message to cherished friends.

It portrays the gratitude and joy of meeting friends and companions, making it a very bright and fun friendship-themed song that people of all ages—from children to adults—can enjoy.

A highlight is the inclusion of a children’s chorus recruited through the fan club.

Singing it together with your classmates is also recommended to further strengthen your bonds.

We’ll check the answers after dessert.NEW!Hirai Dai

Hirai Dai / The Answer Check Is After Dessert. (Lyric Video)
We'll check the answers after dessert.NEW!Hirai Dai

Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai continues to captivate countless listeners with his heartwarming sound rooted in surf music and his gentle vocals.

Released on February 11, 2026, this work also drew attention for being selected as the theme song for the drama “Azatoi Ren’ai Recipe,” which aired within a TV Asahi variety program.

Its driving, up-tempo melody and refreshing arrangement naturally lift your spirits just by listening.

The message—don’t rush the results; live true to yourself—will likely give courage to those feeling uncertain in their daily choices.

It’s an exhilarating pop tune whose uplifting lyrics recharge you for tomorrow.

Gate of GloryHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Door of Glory (Music Video)
Gate of GloryHirai Dai

A support song for high school baseball in the summer of 2022, created as the theme song for “Netto Koshien,” it’s a track that encourages the players with the message: “We want you to hold on to hope beyond winning and losing.” With warm words, a gentle vocal tone, and a catchy melody, it’s crafted to resonate not only with high school ballplayers but with many people.

The overall delivery is soft, so you’ll want to sing without forcing it; however, the switch from chest voice to falsetto at the start of the chorus may be tricky.

Try keeping your facial muscles lifted from the beginning to make the transition smoother.

Always aim to resonate in the same spot—both chest and falsetto—around the center of your brow.

Since it uses a lot of breath, be sure to take a solid inhale in advance!

Beautiful DaysHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / Beautiful Days (Lyric Video)
Beautiful DaysHirai Dai

This is a cheer song from Dai Hirai, released on March 14, 2025, for people setting off on journeys or embarking on new chapters in life! The overall vocal range is B2–G#4.

The chorus might be a bit high, but the rest sits in a comfortable range and seems easy to sing.

If you can hit high notes in chest voice, it might actually work well to belt a bit in the chorus! Each phrase feels like it steps up a level, so if you finish one phrase and sing the next one bigger, repeating that approach should help the song build more and more.

Sing with conviction and let your voice carry!

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Way Home in March (Lyric Video)
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

Released on February 20, 2022, this ballad was timed for graduation season, featuring memorable piano and strings! Announced as the 18th installment of the ongoing “Sunday Goods” series, its lyrics sing not of endings but of beginnings that connect us forward, carrying a bittersweet yet warm message.

It’s a song that makes you feel graduation isn’t an end but a start.

Highly recommended for those who want to sing one of Dai Hirai’s more gentle, mellow numbers! The overall vocal range is C3–B4, with the arrangement gradually building toward the chorus.

Accenting the downbeats will help the song come together beautifully so it doesn’t sound too monotonous.

Keep contrast and dynamics in mind as you sing!

MIRROR MIRRORHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / MIRROR MIRROR (Lyric Video)
MIRROR MIRRORHirai Dai

Released for streaming on July 25, 2021, it’s the theme song for ABEMA’s documentary program “What I Learned After Becoming a Mom at 16, Even Though I Was Supposed to Be an Ordinary High School Girl.” It features Dai Hirai’s characteristically warm, gentle vocals and acoustic sound, with lyrics that straightforwardly convey a “mirror-like” relationship and mutual care.

The song itself is on the shorter side at under three minutes, making it easy to memorize; the melody is easy to imagine and match pitch to as well.

The background rhythm-keeping sounds are very important, so listen carefully and lay the lyrics on top.

If your body moves naturally, you’ll be able to sing it stylishly and coolly!

My Little RoseHirai Dai

Hirai Dai / My Little Rose (Lyric Video)
My Little RoseHirai Dai

It’s a song like a love letter about the love for the child born with his partner, and the actual newborn’s first cry is used in the track.

The joy of Dai Hirai becoming a father for the first time and his boundless love for his child are expressed straightforwardly, making it a warm song especially beloved by fans! It’s a piece you’ll want to sing gently while thinking of your precious child.

In the A melody, there’s a strong spoken quality, so the key is to keep your voice steady.

In the B melody, be careful not to tense up where the pitch briefly rises.

For the high notes, it’s important to imagine the pitch before you sing—aim straight at the target and send the sound directly.