Akira Fuse’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Roses of MayFuse Akira8rank/position

Rose in May / Akira Fuse

This is the classic song “May Roses,” first sung by Akira Tsugawa in 1970 and later covered by many artists.

It passionately proclaims the resolve to never forget his lover, inspired by the vivid red roses blooming in her garden in May.

The image of watering the roses with tears is enough to bring a lump to your throat.

Delicate yet dramatic lyrics and melody—truly a masterpiece of the Showa era! The lyrics were written by Rei Nakanishi and the music composed by Makoto Kawaguchi, who together brought many songs into the world.

Nostalgia for a Journey — In IkarugaFuse Akira9rank/position

Nostalgia for a Journey — In Ikaruga

This is a single by Akira Fuse released in 1977, and it is a song about Ikaruga in Nara Prefecture.

It reached a peak position of 16th on the Oricon weekly chart and sold 135,000 copies.

Akira Fuse performed this song at the 28th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Sleep softly.Fuse Akira10rank/position

Sotto Oyasumi - Akira Fuse

It’s a stylish song with a slightly jazzy feel that only Akira Fuse, with his outstanding vocal ability, could pull off.

The lyrics never explicitly say that the man has died, but from the title “Good Night, Quietly,” it makes you think he may no longer be in this world.

At the end of loveFuse Akira11rank/position

At the End of Love Akira Fuse

Akira Fuse is an outstanding singer, but apparently, long ago, Masayuki Hirao once called him tone-deaf.

So why did he become such a good singer? It’s hard to explain, but there seem to be two types of tone-deafness: if you tend to sing higher than the correct pitch, it’s hard to fix; if you tend to sing lower, it can be corrected.

He reportedly fell into the latter category.

Fuse’s songs often reward careful, attentive listening—they’re really great.

To the One at the BeginningFuse Akira12rank/position

To You at the Beginning Akira Fuse ~ Relaxing Music

“To the One at the Beginning” is a single by Akira Fuse, released in November 2005.

It’s a grand song that fills you with the courage to take a new step forward when you listen to it.

It was used as the opening theme from episode 34 onward of Kamen Rider Hibiki.

Fallen leaves in the snowFuse Akira13rank/position

Fallen leaves in the snow

Akira Fuse, whose powerful vocals have left many classic songs to the world, wrote both the lyrics and music for a 1976 piece that conveys introspective emotions through scenes of the season shifting from fallen leaves to snow.

Within a diary begun out of loneliness, it sketches a quiet worldview where one encounters another self.

Blending the simplicity of folk with the warmth characteristic of kayōkyoku, this work became widely known as the song for Suntory’s “Gold Label” commercial and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart in 1976.

As winter’s chill seeps into the heart, why not listen while reflecting on your own memories and recollections?

My WayFuse Akira14rank/position

Frank Sinatra – My Way (Live Piano Cover) | Rob Carroll

My Way, known as one of American pop singer Frank Sinatra’s signature songs, was originally composed in 1967 as a French-language song, then given new English lyrics and became a huge hit.

It has been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley, and has become beloved around the world.

In Japan, cover versions by Akira Fuse and Kiyohiko Ozaki are especially well known.

The reason such a very simple melody sounds so moving lies in the underlying chord progression.

Be sure to try performing it while savoring the beautiful flow of the harmonies.

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