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Hata Motohiro’s Love Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]
I’m a singer-songwriter who specializes in storytelling-style performances, mainly using acoustic guitar.
My signature is a gentle singing voice that many musicians call “unfairly good.”
Today, I’d like to introduce a love song.
Motohiro Hata Love Songs: Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
AiHata Motohiro1rank/position
A timeless hit by Motohiro Hata for anyone who wants to convey pure love on White Day.
His gentle yet powerful voice, together with the delicate tones of the acoustic guitar, resonates straight to the heart.
The lyrics portray a universal, profound love that makes you feel happy just by being together, quietly accompanying the listener’s heart.
Released as a single in January 2010, this song is also included on the beloved masterpiece album “Documentary.” Filled with the tenderness and ache of thinking about someone in the everyday moments, it’s perfect not only for those about to confess their feelings, but also for nights when you want to renew your gratitude to your partner.
An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro2rank/position
A heartwarming ballad that sings of deep love for a long-time partner.
Performed by Motohiro Hata, this piece delicately portrays how feelings for someone precious grow richer and more vivid over time.
Affection so great that no number of rewrites can fully convey it—like a love letter that’s never quite finished.
Each listen wraps you in a gentle warmth, as if your feelings for the other person are renewed again and again.
Written as the theme song for the film “The 35th-Year Love Letter,” releasing in March 2025, it’s perfect for those moments when putting feelings into words feels a bit embarrassing, yet you still want to express your gratitude and love—and need a little nudge to do so.
scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro3rank/position
This is a youthful love song by Motohiro Hata, characterized by its translucent vocals and acoustic guitar.
It delicately depicts the inner transformation of a protagonist who hesitates to express their feelings but decides to break out of their shell and move forward with courage.
Released as a single in June 2007 and included on the album “Contrast,” this track is perfect for a karaoke outing when you want to escape the summer heat.
It’s also a gentle, uplifting anthem recommended for anyone who needs the courage to confess their feelings.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro4rank/position
It’s the theme song for the 3DCG animated film “STAND BY ME Doraemon” and one of Motohiro Hata’s signature tracks.
The song portrays the strong, heartwarming bonds between the characters, expressing that even when they are apart, their hearts remain connected, and its tenderness can easily bring you to tears.
Perfectly harmonizing with the film’s moving story, it captured the hearts of many.
Released in August 2014, it became a major hit, spending a total of seven weeks at No.
1 on Billboard Japan’s Hot Animation chart.
It is also included on the album “Ao no Kokei” (Blue Scenery).
It’s a wonderful song that gently stays by your side when you want to reaffirm the bonds with someone you cherish.
First loveHata Motohiro5rank/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.
ringoQin Moto Haku, Kusano Masamune6rank/position
A collaboration between Motohiro Hata and Masamune Kusano that delivers captivating music while continually evolving in form.
This song portrays special encounters in everyday life and the feelings of romance.
Its gentle melody and memorable lyrics resonate deeply.
Released in November 2024, it is included on the album “HATA EXPO -The Collaboration Album-.” It also marks the realization of a collaboration with Spitz, whom Hata had admired since his teens.
Wrapped in warmth, the track adds a special touch of color to ordinary days.
It’s perfect for those heart-fluttering moments of falling in love, or for spending calm, cherished time with someone special.
KotonohaHata Motohiro7rank/position
This song was chosen as the image song for Makoto Shinkai’s animated film “The Garden of Words.” It’s a track by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata, also known for hits like “Himawari no Yakusoku,” and it was released in 2013 as his 15th single.
It’s a poignant love song that sings to a dear person who has gone far away, expressing that “I exist thanks to you.” The warm vocals and the message of the song are enough to bring tears to your eyes.
If you’re in a long-distance relationship, be sure to give it a listen.
