A compilation of HY’s classic and popular songs: a collection of heartfelt tracks including “366 Days”

North ForestHY

HY - “North Forest” performance video

This is a quintessential HY track that evokes the breath of Okinawa’s forests and nature.

It’s the opening song on the album HANAEMI, released in February 2021.

Since it was used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s Oha!4 NEWS LIVE, many people probably heard it while getting ready in the morning.

The looping beat with the sound of the sanshin resonates comfortably, making you feel as if you’re being guided into the Yanbaru forest just by listening.

Highly recommended when you want to feel positive.

White BeachHY

HY White Beach ITTA SOMUN ’04 Tour HQ

It is included on their indie debut album, Departure.

A music video was produced.

This song was used in a Coca-Cola commercial, which helped HY’s name become widely known.

It’s a sparkling track that evokes the image of a white sandy beach.

% 〜m.e.r〜HY

HY – “% ~m.e.r~” lyric video

Released as the fourth installment of a five-month consecutive release project conducted in December 2020, this work is included on the 14th album, HANAEMI.

Based on a true story from someone Nakasone knows, it’s a love song that portrays the heartrending story of being separated without ever confessing your feelings to the one you love.

The lyrics, which try to express the distance between the two and the certainty of their feelings through numbers and symbols, really strike a chord.

It’s a song I’d like people nursing unspoken feelings in a one-sided love to listen to.

Complex feelingHY

HY – “Complex feeling” lyric video

Complex Feeling gently embraces the complicated emotion of inferiority that suddenly overwhelms us in unguarded moments.

Created by Nakasone based on her own experiences and letters from fans, this work features a voice that speaks directly to you and permeates the listener’s heart.

Made during a time when the pandemic gave us more opportunities to face ourselves, it carries a warmth that affirms our inner conflicts.

Give it a listen especially when you feel down from comparing yourself to others, or when you lack confidence and can’t take that first step.

Good ByeHY

HY – “Good Bye” Lyric Video

A ballad marked by the piano’s gentle timbre and a vocal performance that speaks to the heart.

Featured on the 14th album HANAEMI, released in February 2021, this track was written and composed by Nakasone.

Unlike a song that simply dwells in the sorrow of heartbreak, it conveys gratitude toward the other person and embodies the strength to look forward, resulting in a piece that gently encourages the listener.

It’s sure to give you courage when you want to overcome the pain of parting and take a new step forward.

no rain no rainbowHY

HY – 「no rain no rainbow」 Live Music Video

Even when something sad happens, this song overflows with positive energy that makes you believe hope awaits beyond it.

Like a rainbow across the sky after the rain, this piece brightens the listener’s heart; it’s the opening track of the album “RAINBOW,” released in June 2019.

Created with the image of the band, celebrating their 20th anniversary, sharing the excitement with fans at live shows, it’s the perfect song for when you need a little push forward.

mushroom dogHY

HY – “Mushroom Pup” Non-Credit Opening (TV Anime “Mushroom Pup”)

A work that accompanies the worldview of a story depicting a heartwarming interaction with a mysterious creature.

Released as a digital single in October 2024, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Kinoko Inu.” It is included on the 2025 album “TIME.” This playful pop tune features a chorus that repeats the title phrase and sticks in your ears.

Its gentle, light melody line is striking, as if coloring the daily lives of the anime’s protagonists.

Many listeners will likely feel their everyday fatigue melt away just by listening.