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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.
scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro2rank/position
A profoundly moving song that portrays the resolve to break out of a self-protective shell and, despite fear, head toward the one you love.
Motohiro Hata’s clear, pure vocals, together with a grand melody woven by piano and strings, deliver the poignant emotions straight to the heart.
Released in June 2007, the track was later included on the album “Contrast” and has long been cherished as one of his early signature works.
It also drew attention in 2016 when it was chosen as the ending theme for the drama “Happy Marriage!?” If you’re afraid of getting hurt in love or need the courage to move forward, give it a listen.
It will gently push you from behind, and you may find tears welling up before you know it.
Watercolor MoonHata Motohiro3rank/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 Motohiro4rank/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 Motohiro5rank/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 Motohiro6rank/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.
An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro7rank/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.
Before morning comesHata Motohiro8rank/position
A ballad distinguished by its emotionally resonant, lyrical melody and lyrics depicting parting and new departures.
Released in January 2009 as Motohiro Hata’s seventh single, it was selected as the ending theme for the TV program JAPAN COUNTDOWN and peaked at No.
5 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Its vivid imagery evokes the scent of winter and the beginning of morning, leaving your chest tight as you listen.
Even beginner acoustic guitarists, if they slowly get used to moving their fingers, will surely be able to produce a beautiful tone.
First loveHata Motohiro9rank/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.
GirlHata Motohiro10rank/position
‘Girl’ is said to be a song Qin Motohiro wrote about his own child.
The lyrics express a parent’s love and the happiness and hope a child brings.
They also portray the bewilderment that comes from a child’s unconditional trust, which many mothers and fathers who have struggled, worried, and wrestled with parenting over the past year may relate to.
The song ends with a declaration to the child, making it a perfect piece to give your little one on their first birthday.
