Taro Hakase’s Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

He often appears on variety shows with the image of a cheerful guy with a wild mop of hair, so those who aren’t familiar with him might be surprised—but Taro Hakase is a world-class violinist Japan is proud of.

He has toured the world as part of Celine Dion’s tour band and has composed and performed numerous theme songs for films, TV dramas, and commercials.

Please enjoy this ranking packed with famous masterpieces.

Playlist

Taro Hakase’s Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Passion ContinentHakasé Tarō		“Affection…” composed by violinist Taro Hakase
2	Tufted puffinHakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase's signature piece “Beautiful Bird”
3	sunflowerHakasé Tarō		‘Sunflower’ — perfect for beginner violinists
4	Passion Continent CollectionHakasé Tarō		Arrange the song from Passion Continent for a wind ensemble
5	Theme of Jonetsu TairikuHakasé Tarō		The theme song of Jonetsu Tairiku composed by Taro Hakase
6	Another Sky ANA 60th Anniversary VersionHakasé Tarō		Introduction of the ANA 60th Anniversary Commemorative Arrangement
7	Angel In The SkyHakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase’s passionate violin melody
8	Hymn of Ten Thousand PraisesHakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase's Melody of Prayer for His Son
9	EternalHakasé Tarō		An elegant welcoming scene set to Taro Hakase’s violin music
10	Dolce VitaHakasé Tarō		The elegant and passionate song “Sweet Life”
11	KirishimaHakasé Tarō		Kirishima Shuzo commercial song, moving piece
12	BirthHakasé Tarō		A poignant violin performance that touches the heart and evokes memories of home.
13	Between Calm and PassionHakasé Tarō		Deepen the song of calm and passion
14	Asian RosesHakasé Tarō		A fusion piece of flamenco and violin
15	Born To SmileHakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase’s bright Irish-style song
16	Harvest HomeHakasé Tarō		A cheerful song that starts brightly and features jazz
17	Loving LifeHakasé Tarō		Live life joyfully and powerfully
18	Swingin’ BachHakasé Tarō		A wonderful, light, and delightful musical piece
19	WITH ONE WISHHakasé Tarō		A hopeful, emotional song supporting reconstruction
20	Symphonic Poem: HopeHakasé Tarō		A symphonic poem in five movements that unfolds around the theme of hope
21	Symphonic Poem “Hope” Fifth Movement: Lord of Hope ~ RefrainHakasé Tarō		A five-movement suite with a grand, overarching story…
22	Look up and see the stars in the night sky.Hakasé Tarō		I was moved by the poignant melody of the violin.
23	SWINGIN’ VIVALDIHakasé Tarō & Takashima Chisako & Furusawa Iwao		Spring in a jazz arrangement by three violinists
24	Meditation from ThaïsHakasé Tarō		Massenet: Méditation from Thaïs
25	MAHOROBA ~Fighting Spirit~Hakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase’s music envisioning the future of hydrogen
26	Dedicating your life to one thing is truly beautiful.Hakasé Tarō		The beauty of devoting your life to one thing
27	EtupirikaHakasé Tarō		The ending theme of Jonetsu Tairiku
28	EtuprikaHakasé Tarō		Listening to healing music in nature
29	LegacyHakasé Tarō		An inspiring cheer song that gives you courage
30	From the suite MATSURI “NIPPON”Hakasé Tarō		A grand composition where the shakuhachi and shamisen are fused with an orchestra
31	TRITSCH TRATSCH POLKAHakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase’s Fun Classical Arrangements
32	Time MessengerHakasé Tarō		An upbeat song with a gentle melody
33	Wild StallionsHakasé Tarō		A violin piece by Sei Haka that expresses the feeling of a horse’s gallop
34	Wind ChildrenHakasé Tarō		A cheerful piece that depicts children playing in the forest with the sound of bells
35	La Gitane ~A Capricious Woman~Hakasé Tarō		A tragic short piece in which a heartbroken man, with virtuosic skill, plays multiple roles
36	Angel in the SkyHakasé Tarō		Hakasé’s steady melody and lightning-fast virtuosic technique
37	CzardasHakasé Tarō		Figure skater Mao Asada once, during the 2006–2007 se…
38	LibertangoHakasé Tarō		Music that makes you want to keep listening this much...
39	Song of Kamijima TownHakasé Tarō		An image song composed by Taro Hakase for Kamijima Town
40	Little DoctorHakasé Tarō		The theme song of Hakase-chan supports children's spirit of inquiry.
41	The Eternal IchijodaniHakasé Tarō		A gentle, sorrowful song of Ichijodani
42	Nagasaki NocturneHakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase's Nagasaki Nocturne is a masterpiece.
43	A House in the SunHakasé Tarō		“A House in the Sun” was used as a commercial jingle.
44	To Love You MoreHakase Taro & Celine Dion		A song co-written by Celine Dion and Taro Hakase
45	Color your lifeHakasé Tarō		Life doesn’t end in a single color.
46	Come fly with meHakasé Tarō		Did something sad happen? That’s unusual…
47	MORNING SHOWHakasé Tarō		A piece that expresses morning busyness through jazz
48	Someday SomehowHakasé Tarō		TBS Television, the ending of NEWS23...
49	Another Kyoto: Tea of Kyoto EditionHakasé Tarō		My wife is refreshing herself in a tea field
50	Another Kyoto: Forests of Kyoto EditionHakasé Tarō		Music has the power to heal people.
51	Another Kyoto: The Sea of Kyoto EditionHakasé Tarō		Short movie trilogy: “Another Kyoto…”
52	ZigeunerweisenHakasé Tarō		Introduction to Taro Hakase’s performance of Zigeunerweisen
53	Hymn of Ten Thousand PraisesHakasé Tarō		For Taro Hakase’s Japanese-style instrumental piece, the entrance of the bride and groom in traditional attire is popular.