Kentaro Hayami Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Emergency launch!! OhrangerHayami Kentarō8rank/position

Emergency launch!! Ohranger

Released to the world in April 1995 as an ending theme, this Super Sentai song is a fiery number powered by Kentaro Hayami’s bright, straightforward vocals that resonate in the heart.

Commands for emergency launch—like “Scramble!” and “Take off!”—fly one after another, portraying the courage to face challenges together with your teammates.

The lyrics, infused with imagery of soaring higher than birds and faster than the clouds, convey dreams and the spirit of challenge to children.

Issued as a single by Nippon Columbia in April 1995, it was delivered as the coupling track to the opening theme.

Selected as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Choriki Sentai Ohranger,” it has been cherished long after the broadcast ended, appearing in commemorative collections and more.

It’s a song that not only captivates children who admire heroes, but also, for adults who grew up with the Sentai series, brings back the excitement of those days.

Gather! SmilesHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi9rank/position

Gather Together! Smiles (With Mother) — Sung by NEUTRINO (with lyrics)

Atsumare! Egao (Gather, Smiles!) was released as the song for February 1999.

The lyrics and music were written by Kentaro Hayami, who was serving as the “Uta no Onii-san” at the time.

It’s such an uplifting tune that makes you want to grab a friend’s hand and start running! Children have all kinds of personalities—some can play with friends right away, while others have a hard time joining in or speaking up.

At times like that, how about singing this song together? It might be a chance to start caring more about other friends.

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sasashina

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Flamenco of the WindHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi10rank/position

Flamenco of the Wind

Set to an authentic flamenco melody, this song describes how it feels to be wobbly and weak from a cold.

It portrays a child’s feelings as they suffer through the hardships of a cold—sneezing, running a fever, feeling awful—yet still hating the idea of getting a shot.

Here and thereHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi11rank/position

Here and there

Holding hands is fun, and when our shoulders touch, it makes me happy.

If we fight, it makes me very sad, but when our eyes meet, we make up.

Listening to it as an adult, it starts to feel like it might actually be a song about first love—a gentle, tender-sounding piece.

Dandelion-chan and Horsetail-kunHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi12rank/position

Dandelion-chan and Horsetail-kun

When spring arrives, along come Dandelion Girl “Tanpopo-chan” and Horsetail Boy “Tsukushi-kun.” With their cute yellow petals and little brown caps, these icons of spring are celebrated in a charming melody—a song that really lets you feel the arrival of the season.

Dango Three BrothersHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi13rank/position

With Mother / Dango Three Brothers

This song is a tango-style children’s tune released in 1999 as an original piece for NHK Educational TV’s “Okaasan to Issho.” A song about a trio of skewered dumpling siblings, it became a big hit along with its adorable characters.

The Sato–Uchino duo who created this song have also written and composed many songs for “PythagoraSwitch.”

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Wait a second, Fuyu!Hayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi14rank/position

Wait a second, Fuyu!

Autumn is a wonderful season when you can enjoy lots of delicious food and see beautiful fall foliage.

But once winter arrives, that precious autumn comes to an end, doesn’t it? This song captures the wistful feeling of holding on to autumn, set to an upbeat, lively rhythm for a fun sing-along.