Hata Motohiro Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro1rank/position

Motohiro Hata / Promise of a Sunflower (Short Ver.)

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

Motohiro Hata – “Uroko (Scales)” Music Video

A summertime tune for early summer that paints a bittersweet love.

Written and composed by Hata himself, it’s a signature ballad with enduring popularity among fans.

It’s a masterpiece that showcases Hata’s distinctive, powerful yet warm chest voice and his gentle mixed voice.

The A and B verses are sung relatively softly, and it’s characterized by a strong delivery when it lifts into the high notes of the chorus.

When singing, it seems best to generally project your voice forward.

Take solid breaths; in the A and B verses, place the sound and send it forward, and in the chorus, drive it forward with momentum—try singing with that in mind.

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Kubota Mami

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Hata Motohiro – “Watercolor Moon” Music Video

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.

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Ryo

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Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro4rank/position

Motohiro Hata / Aogeba Aozora Music Video

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.

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Motohiro Hata – “Halation” Music Video

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.

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Rain

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

Motohiro Hata “An Always-Unfinished Love Song” Music Video

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.