Hikawa Kiyoshi Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Original songHikawa Kiyoshi29rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa, who is from Fukuoka Prefecture, appears in a commercial for Kanefuku, a local company, and performs an original song.

It’s a number delivered in a bright tone over a dazzling accompaniment—once you hear it, it leaves a strong impression and makes you want to hum along.

Although it’s a short piece you can only hear in the commercial, you can fully enjoy enka-style embellishments like kobushi and vibrato.

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PapillonHikawa Kiyoshi30rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Papillon (Butterfly) [Official]

Hikawa Kiyoshi’s unique masterpiece “Papillon,” with its strong rock flavor.

Hikawa Kiyoshi originally liked visual-kei rock, and this work offers a glimpse of his musical roots.

Its melody is reminiscent of DIR EN GREY, grand yet infused with a sense of drive.

That said, it’s not the kind of rock that features shouts or death vocals; the vocal line is more relaxed, closer to kayōkyoku, so the overall difficulty is on the lower side.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.

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Party of MonstersHikawa Kiyoshi31rank/position

Party of Monsters

It’s a danceable monster tune.

A lavish collaboration between Kiyoshi Hikawa and Tetsuya Komuro, it will be released digitally in April 2025, with the CD to follow in June.

Chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “GeGeGe no Kitaro: The Generations of GeGeGe I Loved,” it sparked a lot of buzz.

With techno-flavored rhythms and even high-speed rap woven in, it marks a new frontier for Hikawa.

This ultra-repeatable track is a must-add to your playlist!

dreamy sky; sky filled with deep thoughts or feelingsHikawa Kiyoshi32rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Omohi Zora [Official]

Kiyoshi Hikawa’s first pop album, Papillon.

This piece is one of the tracks included on the album, and it’s known as a ballad that’s exceptionally easy to sing.

Although it’s a pop work, it doesn’t feature the rapid-fire delivery or complex melodic jumps common in recent pop songs.

It firmly incorporates elements of kayōkyoku (classic Japanese popular music), making it a great recommendation even for those who feel uneasy about recent music trends.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Kiyoshi’s Reiwa OndoHikawa Kiyoshi33rank/position

Kiyoshi’s Reiwa Ondo

When you listen to this song, you can’t help but smile and clap along—many of you might feel the same.

Released by Kiyoshi Hikawa in 2019, this piece is a bon-odori-style song created to celebrate the dawn of the Reiwa era.

While grounded in the traditional ondo rhythm, its modern arrangement makes it enjoyable for people of all ages.

The lyrics express hope for the future and a positive outlook, carrying a warm message that invites everyone to dance together.

Featured as the ending theme of the radio program “Kiyoshi Hikawa-bushi” and performed during Hikawa’s headlining stage shows, this track is sure to liven up celebratory occasions where you want a bright atmosphere—weddings, longevity celebrations, New Year parties, and more.

A slightly capricious migratory birdHikawa Kiyoshi34rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa / A Slightly Capricious Drifter [Official]

This is a heartwarming matatabi enka whose breezy, clear-as-the-sky vocals by Kiyoshi Hikawa feel delightful.

Released in 2014, it became a popular song that ranked high on the Oricon charts, and the call-and-response with the audience has become a staple at live shows.

Its travel-rich worldview, which tours Shizuoka’s famous spots like Amagi Pass in Izu, the Suruga Road, and Miho no Matsubara, invites listeners into beautiful scenery.

The protagonist likens himself to a slightly fickle migratory bird, his heart fluttering at the encounters he has on the road.

That cheerful, warm narrative pairs perfectly with Hikawa’s free, soaring vocals, doesn’t it?

Don’t worry about it.Hikawa Kiyoshi35rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Kinishinai [Official]

Among the many enka singers, Kiyoshi Hikawa is especially known for his wide musical range.

Even among his works, the standout piece that drew attention as an unconventional masterpiece is “Kinishinai.” While this is a pop song, it’s strongly infused throughout with elements of dance music.

The melody has a great groove, yet the vocal range is surprisingly narrow and the tempo isn’t particularly fast, so even those who find recent songs challenging should be able to sing it with ease.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

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