CHAGE and ASKA Popular Song Rankings [2026]

HEART/NATURALCHAGE and ASKA22rank/position

[MV] HEART / CHAGE and ASKA

Chage and Aska have unfortunately ended up in a disappointing situation now, but around that year they were the best-selling artists, I think.

Every song they released became a huge hit, and you could say they were truly the darlings of the era.

For their fans, these are surely happy memories.

Sons and Daughters ~ More than that, what I want to say isCHAGE and ASKA23rank/position

[MV] Sons and Daughters ~ What I Want to Tell You More Than That / CHAGE and ASKA

This is a 1994 commercial for Subaru’s kei car, the VIVIO.

The purple body color—something you’d hardly believe was a factory option and unimaginable today—is super cute and catchy, isn’t it? The VIVIO has a sporty image and enjoys lasting popularity among car enthusiasts, but this ad highlights its compact size, nimble handling, and generous cargo capacity.

For the background music, they again used a song by CHAGE and ASKA, as in past VIVIO commercials.

It’s a track carrying a message to children, with a near–a cappella arrangement that’s both beautiful and powerful.

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Hane Keisuke

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WHITE NIGHT, WHITE MOONCHAGE and ASKA24rank/position

WHITE NIGHT，WHITE MOON

A gem of a Christmas ballad released to the world by CHAGE and ASKA in 1986, beautifully depicting a winter nightscape and the stirrings of love.

On a snowy night in the city, the aching feelings for a lover are exquisitely expressed through ASKA’s delicate lyrics and Ichizo Seo’s sophisticated arrangement.

Included on the album “Snow Mail,” the song was also given English lyrics with the international market in mind at the time.

Bathed in the white glow of the moon on a quiet night, the wish to reunite with a cherished person—such universal feelings resonate across generations, making this a hidden masterpiece born of the 1980s.

You are freeCHAGE and ASKA25rank/position

[MV] You are free / CHAGE and ASKA

Recut from the 16th album “RED HILL,” this is CHAGE and ASKA’s 33rd single, released in November 1993.

At the time, it was featured as the commercial song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ “J.O.,” and the music video starring Hong Kong star Michelle Reis left a strong impression.

Blending urban sounds with 90s R&B and emotive choral work by 14 Karat Soul, the track is truly moving.

The lyrics, which accept a breakup by acknowledging the other person’s righteousness—a quietly adult kind of sorrow—are sure to resonate.

Because it unfolds at a relaxed tempo, you’ll want to be careful not to lag behind the rhythm, but it’s a song to sink into on a night when you want to gently soothe the pain of heartbreak.

Like wild strawberries swayingCHAGE and ASKA26rank/position

[LIVE] Like Wild Strawberries Sway / CHAGE and ASKA / Guardians of Dreams SPECIAL EVENT 1993 GUYS

Included on the 15th album “GUYS,” the song “As Wild Strawberries Sway” was used the following year, in 1993, as a theme for a Japan Airlines image commercial.

The lyrics, said to be written to the artist’s future self under the theme of “looking back on the past,” are likely to resonate with many listeners who see themselves in them.

The relaxed tempo makes it easy to sing calmly, but be careful with the occasional melodic leaps, which can cause pitch inaccuracies.

Also, if you don’t stay mindful of the bouncy feel of the shuffle beat, the mood can change, so in karaoke, be sure to listen closely to the ensemble as you sing.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Without waiting for twilightCHAGE and ASKA27rank/position

[MV] Without Waiting for Twilight / CHAGE and ASKA

Without Waiting for Twilight is one of the most popular and easy-to-sing songs from CHAGE and ASKA’s catalog, especially for karaoke.

Its upbeat-feeling melody line blends seamlessly with a uniquely 1980s sense of nostalgia.

At the same time, it conveys a bittersweet emotion, skillfully weaving in the complex interplay of feelings between a man and a woman.

The melody is easy to remember, yet it delivers a surprising impact that draws listeners into the musical world.

Its flexibility—working well as a duet or solo—is another charm.

That, in essence, is the appeal of CHAGE and ASKA’s music, and the reason this song has long been loved as a top karaoke recommendation.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Man and WomanCHAGE and ASKA28rank/position

Man and Woman

Masterpieces that move and inspire us always feel fresh whether we listen to them or sing them, and among CHAGE & ASKA’s signature songs, “Otoko to Onna” (“Man and Woman”) is a track brimming with profound, deep allure.

It’s the perfect mature karaoke song for men in their thirties, who have grown more refined and cool with a touch of rugged charm.