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Hata Motohiro Karaoke Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata is beloved for his expansive vocals and lyrics that resonate deeply.
His songs have catchy melodies and relatable lyrics, making them popular choices for karaoke as well.
Here, we present a ranking of his most popular tracks for karaoke.
Hata Motohiro’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro1rank/position
Himawari no Yakusoku, popular as a Doraemon movie theme song, gives the impression that a wide range of people sing it.
The overall vocal range is D#3 to A#4, so men should be able to handle it without strain if they sing calmly.
Since it’s a ballad, the melody line is simple and easy to remember, and the more carefully you sing, the more accurately you can hit the notes—making it a good choice for scoring systems.
There are many long tones, so if you focus on the pitch bar and sustain to the end, your score will go up.
For the chorus’s highest note, A#4, lift your facial muscles and aim to produce it easily without forcing or belting—think of delivering it lightly and gently.
scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro2rank/position
A celebrated ballad by Motohiro Hata that portrays a strong will to cast off one’s shell and head toward someone precious.
Released as a single in June 2007, it was later included on the acclaimed album “Contrast.” The lyrics, which liken the singer to a swimming fish, express a delicate heart afraid of being hurt and the courage to move forward nonetheless.
In 2016, it was chosen as the ending theme for the drama “Happy Marriage!?” and has continued to be loved for years.
Its structure, which surges at the chorus, makes it especially satisfying to sing at karaoke.
Now that you’re getting used to a new chapter in life, why not sing it with feeling on a May night when you suddenly feel uneasy?
AiHata Motohiro3rank/position
A song by Motohiro Hata that portrays a sweet yet bittersweet feeling of love.
It delicately expresses the uncertainty and anxiety of love, as well as the joy of embracing it.
The story is striking: a protagonist who couldn’t believe in the invisible “ai” (love) comes to learn the truth of love through an encounter with someone.
Released in January 2010, it was also featured in a Panasonic commercial.
Despite its simple structure, this piece delivers profound emotion and is recommended for those experiencing unrequited love or wanting to reflect on love.
Motohiro Hata’s clear, pure vocals resonate deeply in this emotionally rich track.
RainHata Motohiro4rank/position
Here is a romantic song themed around rain: “Rain.” It’s sung by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata.
Hata’s gentle voice is as soothing as a light mist.
“Rain” was originally released in 1988 by singer-songwriter Senri Oe.
It has since become a classic, covered by artists such as Noriyuki Makihara and Motohiro Hata.
The version introduced here by Motohiro Hata was used as the theme song for the animated film The Garden of Words.
It’s a song that turns rainy days—so often gloomy—into something dramatic.
An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro5rank/position
A gem of a ballad inspired by the film’s protagonist, who keeps writing love letters to his wife.
Hata Motohiro’s warm, gentle vocals beautifully express the unwavering love of a long-married couple.
Our feelings for a lifelong partner deepen day by day, and their presence brings new colors to life.
This moving work spins an inexhaustible form of love into a beautiful melody.
Written as the theme song for the film “Love Letter: Year 35,” released in February 2025, it was issued as a CD single in March of the same year.
Reflecting the film’s worldview in vivid detail, the song will surely offer a lovely time—both as a prompt to face someone dear to you and as a heartwarming companion to your moviegoing experience.
IcarusHata Motohiro6rank/position
Singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata has been active since the 2000s.
It’s truly remarkable that he has continued to thrive at the forefront for so many years with a musical style that resonates with young people.
I think many middle schoolers are fans of his as well.
Among Hata’s songs, the one that’s particularly easy to score high with at karaoke is Icarus.
Partly because it has a story-like feel, the overall vocal line is arranged to hold back on sheer power.
In other words, it’s a song that showcases the lyrics, so the melody isn’t very difficult.
Gift of the Holy NightHata Motohiro7rank/position
A heartwarming Christmas song by Motohiro Hata that brings gentle kindness to winter nights.
Included on the album “Aono Koukei,” released in December 2015, it was also featured in a House Stew TV commercial.
The lyrics, depicting two people holding hands on a quiet night as pure white snow piles up, are especially memorable.
The song carries a message of warmth born from human connection and hope for the New Year.
It’s perfect for deepening bonds with a loved one or expressing your honest feelings—why not gift this piece to someone you cherish?
First loveHata Motohiro8rank/position
A ballad by Motohiro Hata, woven with sincere feelings carried by his clear, translucent voice.
He tenderly portrays memories of a love that ended against the flow of fate, likening them to a blue apple and tangled threads.
Released in January 2013 as the ending theme for the TV anime “Space Brothers” and later included on the album “Signed POP,” this work is a characteristically minor-key song from Hata.
Coupled with Seiji Kameda’s delicate arrangement, it strikingly depicts the pain and regret of a love that reached its farewell while still immature.
Hata’s relatable vocals make it a song that recalls the bitter experiences of a first love.
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro9rank/position
This work beautifully portrays graduation as a milestone in life.
Motohiro Hata’s clear, translucent voice captures both the sadness of parting and the hope of a new beginning in full.
Released in March 2019, it garnered attention as the theme song for a SoftBank TV commercial.
While cherishing past memories, this piece gives you the courage to take a step toward the future.
It’s a song I hope those embarking on a new chapter will listen to as spring arrives.
Its heartfelt melody and lyrics will surely give you a gentle push forward.
monologueHata Motohiro × Matayoshi Naoki10rank/position
Since his debut in the mid-2000s, Motohiro Hata has been active as one of the leading singer-songwriters in the Japanese music scene.
He’s known for his innate singing voice—often described as a “voice made of steel and glass”—marked by a slightly husky quality and delicate high tones.
He has many fans among fellow musicians, and there are surely people who practice karaoke every day aspiring to his voice.
The song we’re introducing today, Hitorigoto, is a distinctive collaboration between Hata and Naoki Matayoshi.
Matayoshi wrote the lyrics and also performs a spoken reading at the beginning of the track.
Overall, it’s an acoustic, singer-songwriter piece tinged with melancholy.
To be honest, a song like this does demand a high level of expressive ability, but because it’s built on a simple melodic line, it will sound good if you focus on delivering Matayoshi’s literary lyrics as if you’re speaking to the listener.
If possible, try to recreate it including the spoken introduction!
