Limit-Break x SurvivorHikawa Kiyoshi1rank/position

Limit-Break x Survivor

It’s the opening theme of Dragon Ball Super, a classic anison track packed with the same momentum and power as the anime itself.

The singer is Kiyoshi Hikawa, which surprised me at first since I didn’t have that image of him.

The overall vocal range is quite narrow at F#3–F#4, which should be comfortable for male singers.

However, because similar notes continue throughout, maintaining consistency is important.

The chorus has many sustained notes, so you can rack up points quickly there.

Keep an eye on the pitch bar and hold the notes all the way to the end.

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Kubota Mami

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Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi2rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Kiyoshi no Zundoko-bushi [Official]

Kiyoshi Hikawa, a figure who sent shockwaves through the enka world.

Though an idol-type enka singer, he possesses solid vocal prowess and has influenced many as an artist who combines skill with catchiness.

“Kiyoshi no Zundoko Bushi” is one of his hit numbers.

While this song spans a fairly wide range—mid1 C to hi B—the pitch shifts in the kobushi (melodic ornaments) are kept to at most two notes, making the overall difficulty as enka relatively low.

If you have a reasonably wide vocal range, you should be able to sing it without trouble.

It’s immensely popular among madams, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Ryo

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Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi3rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Hanzirō of Hakone Hachiri [Official]

With its signature catchphrase, Kiyoshi Hikawa’s debut single “Hakonê Hachiri no Hanjirō” quickly became widely known.

Beyond his powerful vocals, his handsome looks won broad acceptance among younger women who had previously been less interested in enka, propelling him to instant nationwide stardom.

The song’s phrases function as a call-and-response with fans, reportedly creating an electrifying atmosphere at concerts.

Thanks to this, the song is widely recognized and enjoys great popularity at karaoke.

It’s also sure to liven up recreational activities at senior care facilities.

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kojifumi

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GeGeGe no KitaroHikawa Kiyoshi4rank/position

Opening theme song “GeGeGe no Kitaro” (Vocals: Kiyoshi Hikawa)

This song, GeGeGe no Kitaro, has long been beloved as the opening theme of the nationally cherished anime GeGeGe no Kitaro.

In the sixth series, which aired from April 2018, the “prince of enka,” Kiyoshi Hikawa, took on vocal duties.

Arranged by Kohei Tanaka, the piece—paired with Hikawa’s clear, soaring voice—achieves a wonderfully bewitching finish.

Released as a single CD in October 2018, could there be a track more perfect as BGM for a game of musical chairs? Its melody, which anyone can hum along to, is sure to be enjoyed across generations.

With a comfortable walking tempo, it will undoubtedly make recreation time even more exciting!

First Love TrainHikawa Kiyoshi5rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa / First Love Train [Official]

“First Love Train” is a single released in 2005 by enka singer Kiyoshi Hikawa as his eighth single.

With this work, he achieved the remarkable feat of reaching No.

1 on the Oricon overall singles chart for the first time in his career.

Set to the characteristic melodies of enka that resonate with the ears and hearts of Japanese listeners, it depicts someone recalling their first love in Aomori and then crossing over to Hokkaido to search for that person.

The lyrics mention various place names within Hokkaido, so you might recognize some of them.

Give it a listen when you venture beyond Honshu and visit Hokkaido.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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