DOMOTO Popular Song Rankings [2026]

I have wings on my backDOMOTO8rank/position

KinKi Kids “I Have Wings on My Back” Music Video

The exotically tinged melody of “Boku no Senaka ni wa Hane ga Aru” seeps into the heart.

Released as a single in February 2001, it became widely beloved as the theme song for the TV drama “Mukai Arata’s Animal Diary: The Misfortunes of Rosinante, the Beloved Dog,” starring Tsuyoshi Domoto.

Carried by a nostalgic sound, the lyrics convey a poignant longing for hidden hope and salvation.

Layered gentle vocals create a curious sense of weightlessness.

It’s a classic with a warmth that seems to give you a soft push and wrap your heart in kindness when you’re lost and feel like stopping for a moment.

King of SummerDOMOTO9rank/position

KinKi Kids "King of Summer" Music Video

A melody that moves the heart and beautiful harmonies that everyone has heard at least once.

Released in June 2000 as one track of a double A-side single, this song became a massive hit as the theme for the drama “Summer Snow,” starring Tsuyoshi Domoto.

Characterized by its piercing brightness and exhilarating sense of speed, it instantly carries listeners into the summer sky.

In 2023, it was also featured in a McDonald’s commercial, continuing to be loved across generations.

When you’re feeling down or ready to take a new step, listen to it—it will blow away failure and doubt and lift your spirits.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to add energy and euphoria to everyday life—a soul-stirring gem of a summer anthem!

tears of loveDOMOTO10rank/position

KinKi Kids "Koi Namida - YouTube Original Live -"

This is a ballad whose moist, tender melody and beautiful harmonies resonate in the heart.

Tsuyoshi Domoto’s delicately drawn passions intersect magnificently with Koichi Domoto’s dramatic lines, don’t they? Written from a woman’s perspective, the heartrending lyrics vividly express deep feelings for a loved one even while wounded by love, making your chest tighten without realizing it.

収録曲は2005年11月に発売されたアルバム「H album -H・A・N・D-」に収められ、後に2006年11月発売のシングル「Harmony of December」のカップリング曲として選ばれた。

It’s a celebrated piece also embraced on the best-of album “39.” Perfect for nights when you want to feel a uniquely adult, profound melancholy, or for moments when you wish to quietly immerse yourself.

I want to love rather than be lovedDOMOTO11rank/position

KinKi Kids “I Want to Love Rather Than Be Loved” Music Video

A passionate number that expresses a resolve to actively pour out love rather than remain passive.

Its catchy, flowing melody and the bittersweet yet powerful vocals of Koichi Domoto and Tsuyoshi Domoto really strike a chord, don’t they? The track was released as a single in November 1997.

It was used as the theme song for the NTV drama “Bokura no Yuuki: Miman City,” in which the two starred, and it became a massive hit, selling over 1.6 million copies in total.

One of its charms is the sound design that perfectly matches the drama’s world of anxiety, loneliness, and the bonds of friendship.

Because it captures the wavering emotions of youth, it’s recommended for times when you want to reflect on faint memories of the past or convey straightforward feelings to someone important.

For those who watched the drama, it’s a nostalgic track that revives the passion of that time!

Glass BoyDOMOTO12rank/position

KinKi Kids “Garasu no Shōnen” Music Video

Its subtly drawn portrayal of innocence slipping away and precariousness, set in a dim yet beautiful world, is deeply moving.

Crafted by Takashi Matsumoto and Tatsuro Yamashita, the sophisticated melody and the aching harmonies of Koichi Domoto and Tsuyoshi Domoto tighten the chest.

Released as a single in July 1997, it came out the same day as the acclaimed A album.

The song was a massive hit, selling a cumulative 1.793 million copies, and was chosen as the entrance march for the 70th Memorial National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament in spring 1998.

This work gently stays by your side when you find yourself wanting to look back on the past or sink into sentiment on a quiet night.

Perfect for those who want to feel their heart tremble as they experience music where a mature allure and fresh vitality coexist.

Peppermint candyDOMOTO13rank/position

KinKi Kids "Peppermint Candy - YouTube Original Live -"

Hakuna Candy, sung by the duo Koichi Domoto and Tsuyoshi Domoto, is a single released in August 2003.

It’s a medium-tempo ballad in which Takashi Matsumoto’s delicately nuanced Japanese lyrics blend beautifully with a Scandinavian-tinged, transparent melody.

Loved as the theme song for the drama “Moto Kare,” starring Tsuyoshi Domoto, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The song conveys a bittersweet emotion like mint, mixing coolness and sweetness, and the harmony woven by the duo’s contrasting vocal timbres is deeply moving.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when quietly reflecting on times gone by, or when you’re seeking high-quality pop that resonates with the heart.

Rain MelodyDOMOTO14rank/position

KinKi Kids "Rainy Melody" Music Video

One of the double A-side singles released in October 1999, it remains enduringly popular.

It is closely tied to the TBS drama “to Heart: Koi shite Shinitai,” demonstrating how the artist’s acting and music activities were tightly interlinked at the time.

While rooted in classic J-pop balladry, the song combines the emotive sensibility of kayōkyoku with a sleek, urban medium-slow feel.

Its structure draws listeners in quietly and sinks deeper into emotion, and its word choices foreground a poignant sense of longing, creating a mature mood.

With its richly shaded melodic lines and a dramatic turn that unleashes pent-up passion in the chorus, it vividly captures the afterglow of love.

Give it a listen on a rainy night when you want a song that gently accompanies loneliness and the ache of missed connections.