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Hata Motohiro Popular Song Rankings [2026]
One of the J-POP scene’s foremost masters of the husky voice, Motohiro Hata.
This time, we’d like to focus on him.
We’ve listed his most-played videos in a ranking format.
Whether you want to learn more about him or you’re already a fan, please take a look.
Hata Motohiro Popular Song Rankings [2026] (1–10)
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro1rank/position
This is a song by skilled singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata.
It’s the theme song for the animated film “STAND BY ME Doraemon,” which portrays Nobita and Shizuka’s marriage.
Some say it was the most-used song for wedding scenes in 2015.
Since it’s a gentle ballad, it’s also perfect for the letter-to-parents scene.
For a bride who loves Doraemon, it’s an obvious choice.
AiHata Motohiro2rank/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.
scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro3rank/position
When it comes to early masterpieces by Motohiro Hata, a singer-songwriter with immense popularity, many people probably think of this song.
Released in June 2007 as his second single, it was also used as the image song for the Nippon TV documentary “Tejise — 1461 Days of Memories.” The lyrics, which compare a fish’s natural defense to the shell around one’s own heart and portray the resolve to cast aside hesitation and honestly express one’s feelings, are deeply moving.
From the delicate arpeggios of the intro to the powerful strumming in the chorus, the track is brimming with the allure of the acoustic guitar, making it perfect for a solo voice-and-guitar performance.
If you sing it with emotion, it’s sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
Watercolor MoonHata Motohiro4rank/position
Hata Motohiro’s masterpiece “Suisa no Tsuki” is marked by its emotional melody.
Released after the nationwide hit “Himawari no Yakusoku,” this track has a notably acoustic and mellow finish.
Its vocal range is relatively narrow at mid1F to hiC, but the chorus features sustained high phrases up to hiC, making it harder to sing than it might sound.
If you have a high voice, you might try singing the falsetto parts with mixed voice.
Be sure to check it out.
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro5rank/position
This heartwarming medium-tempo ballad sung by Motohiro Hata reminds us that parting isn’t an end, but the beginning of new days.
The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar and his clear, “voice of steel and glass” tenderly soothe hearts weighed down by anxiety or loneliness.
One of the song’s greatest charms is how it portrays a strong bond that remains even when people are apart—without ever using the word “goodbye.” It drew attention when it aired from March 2019 as the theme song for SoftBank’s “Graduation” TV commercial, and it was later included on the album Copernicus.
It’s the perfect song to give to a dear friend you’ve spent so much time with, conveying gratitude for the past and a heartfelt “let’s keep walking together” for the future.
HalationHata Motohiro6rank/position
This is a song by Motohiro Hata that gently affirms earnest effort.
Many of you may remember it as the unified theme song for the 2009 Summer High School Baseball tournament, accompanying countless moving moments.
Under the blazing summer sun, charging headlong toward a single goal—this piece conveys that even such struggles are a shining instant of youth, and that the very process is a beautiful treasure.
It’s a powerful yet warm cheer song that will support your heart as you face an important moment—be it in sports, studies, or any other challenge.
RainHata Motohiro7rank/position
Many people are familiar with it as the ending theme of Makoto Shinkai’s animated film The Garden of Words, sung by Motohiro Hata.
Listening to this song, you may feel your heart being cleansed, yet tinged with a certain sadness.
It’s a cover of a piece originally created by Senri Oe in 1988, and Hata’s version, with its understated vocals, evokes the image of quietly standing still in the rain.
The frustration of being unable to convey your true feelings and passing each other by is expressed through his clear, transparent voice—it really hits home.
It’s included on the single Kotonoha, released in May 2013.
It’s a wonderful song that gently stays by your side on a rainy day.