Akira Fuse’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

You are more beautiful than a rose.Fuse Akira1rank/position

Akira Fuse – You Are More Beautiful Than a Rose [Official Audio]

It sings of that dramatic feeling when you’re suddenly taken aback by the beauty of someone you haven’t seen in a long time.

Released in January 1979 as Japanese singer Akira Fuse’s 42nd single, the song features a very urbane sound crafted by Godiego’s Mickey Yoshino that blends perfectly with Fuse’s overwhelming sustained notes.

At the time, it was used in a Kanebo cosmetics commercial and drew attention for featuring Olivia Hussey.

The lyrics can be read as a paean to women, making it perfect for moments like a bride’s re-entrance after a costume change, when you want to highlight her radiant presence.

It will instantly brighten the whole venue.

Boy,Fuse Akira2rank/position

Boy,

“Shonen yo” is a single by Akira Fuse, released in March 2005.

His songs may not be very familiar to junior high school students, but as the title suggests, this track is a message of encouragement to boys, and I’d love for the younger generation to give it a listen.

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The Scent of Cyclamen

It’s a classic that topped the Oricon weekly chart at the time and became Mr.

Fuse’s only million-seller, with over 1.05 million copies sold.

Released in April 1975 as Akira Fuse’s 17th single, the song was written and composed by Kei Ogura, who was also working as a banker then.

It swept the major music awards of 1975, including the Grand Prize at the 17th Japan Record Awards.

With delicate color imagery like “the hue of raw silk” and “pale purple,” the lyrics resonate as they layer feelings for a loved one with the fragrance of flowers.

Set against a gentle arrangement centered on strings and acoustic guitar, Fuse’s clear, expansive vocals truly shine.

It’s the kind of love song you’ll want to listen to quietly on a night when you’re thinking of someone dear.

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Unbearably Tasty / Akira Fuse

One song that was used as the commercial theme for Mazda’s passenger car Capella is “Tamaranakute Tasty” (“Irresistibly Tasty”).

Released in 1982, it’s a track by Akira Fuse, with the B-side titled “Itsuwari no Ai” (“False Love”).

It’s such a striking song that many listeners may feel an urge to hit the road when they hear it.

The lyrics, which seem to depict a man’s feelings as he’s captivated by a sophisticated woman, might also remind some people of a former lover.

The lyrics were written by Masako Arikawa, and the music was composed by GANGY.

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Misty Lake Mashu

This is a song released by Akira Fuse in his second year after debut, captivating people with his overwhelming vocal power.

Composer Masaaki Hirao, lyricist Satoshi Mizushima, and Fuse himself worked on the song while sharing drinks, reportedly finishing it in the middle of the night.

“A lake suits Mr.

Fuse better than the sea”—listening to Fuse’s deep, enveloping voice with its sense of depth, you can understand what Hirao meant by these words.

The song portrays the heartrending scene of someone gazing alone at Lake Mashu—where he had planned to go with his lover—sinking into sorrow.

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The Day I Surpass You / Akira Fuse (1996)

A song written by Toshiki Kadomatsu for Akira Fuse, released in 1996.

It’s a beautiful ballad with an AOR-style melody.

The track lets you fully enjoy Fuse’s resonant, soaring high notes, and it’s also one of the best practice materials for people with naturally thick voices to work on their high range.

When practicing, try to keep your throat open even on high notes and be careful not to sing with a so-called “throat voice.” It might also be interesting to compare it with the version sung by Kadomatsu himself.

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Tsumiki no Heya

The song released by Akira Fuse in March 1974 is a work that offers comfort to those who have experienced heartbreak.

Using building blocks as a symbol, the lyrics delicately depict the daily life of two people who have started living together and the various emotions that arise within it.

Centered on themes of love, parting, and the uncertainty of life, the song resonated with many and has long been cherished as one of Fuse’s signature pieces.

It won the Vocal Performance Award at the 16th Japan Record Awards and achieved major success in the music scene at the time, including an appearance on that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It is a moving song that can prompt listeners to recall past relationships and reflect on how they felt back then.