Kyosuke Himuro Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Wild RomanceHimuro Kyosuke11rank/position

WILD ROMANCE (Nippon Budokan, 2011/12/31)

Kyosuke Himuro, known as “Himurock,” debuted as the vocalist of the legendary rock band BOØWY and has been energetically pursuing a solo career since the band’s breakup.

All of his songs are popular, but one that’s especially favored by men is “Wild Romance.” It’s a rock track with a striking guitar sound, and Himuro’s vocals are incredibly cool.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Diamond DustHimuro Kyosuke12rank/position

KYOSUKE HIMURO -Diamond Dust-

Released in 1999 as the 18th single, it was the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Ice World,” and in 2012 it was also used as the ending theme for Sega’s game “Yakuza 5.” How about listening to this exquisite ballad during the cold season when you long for human warmth? With gentle piano and powerful guitar tones, Kyosuke Himuro’s sultry vocals overflow with the warmth of love and resonate deeply in the heart.

It’s a song that seems to loosen a heart and body stiffened by the cold.

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endō

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ClaudiaHimuro Kyosuke13rank/position

Claudia

It is included on the 2003 album “Follow the Wind.” The song was released on the 15th anniversary of the debut.

Also, although the arrangement is different, this song is exactly the same as “MARIA,” the debut single by DAIGO☆STARDUST, the solo project of DAIGO, the vocalist of BREAKERZ.

B.BLUEHimuro Kyosuke14rank/position

KYOSUKE HIMURO -B.BLUE-(2004 at Tokyo Dome)

It’s BOØWY’s smash hit that sold 1.3 million copies.

Fans praise it as an “everlasting classic,” and it remains one of the band’s most popular songs.

Released in September 1986, it peaked at No.

7 on the Oricon charts.

The track is included on the album BEAT EMOTION, which sold 1.2 million copies.

The lyrics evoke a protagonist striving to recover from the pain of heartbreak and separation.

Vivid images—like a dry wind and a cityscape growing distorted—leave a strong impression of loneliness and solitude.

Amid a clumsy love where honesty is hard and people hurt each other, the song portrays the strength to take flight once again.

Put jealousy to sleepHimuro Kyosuke15rank/position

Put jealousy to sleep

A classic song that weaves romantic scenes with heartrending emotion.

Released in May 1990, this work is one of Kyosuke Himuro’s signature tracks from his solo career.

It beautifully captures both powerful, intense love and the jealousy that comes with it.

Himuro’s commanding vocals pair perfectly with the melodic composition.

If you sing it at karaoke, pour your feelings into it for someone special.

Sing with emotion, and it’s sure to become a song that resonates in the heart.

STRANGERHimuro Kyosuke16rank/position

Kyosuke Himuro [STRANGER]

It’s included on the 1988 album “FLOWERS for ALGERNON.” The artist describes it as a song dedicated to “those without dreams.” The highlights are the bass that steps to the forefront, the guitar and synth laying down the rhythm in the background, and the melody line played in a ska style.

BLACK-LISTHimuro Kyosuke17rank/position

BLACK-LIST Blacklist Kyosuke Himuro tried singing (ﾟoﾟ;))

This is a track included on Higher Self, the album released in April 1991 by Kyosuke Himuro, a leading figure in Japan’s rock scene.

Set to a straightforward rock sound, the lyrics, themed around love and secrets, are rich with deep emotion.

They evoke the allure of forbidden romance and a nocturnal, dreamlike atmosphere, powerfully stirring the listener’s heart.

Himuro’s vocals—both strong and delicate—further enhance the song’s worldview.

With lyrics that convey the complexity and fragility of love, it’s recommended for those who resonate with mature romance.

Listening to this song may awaken feelings long kept hidden in your heart.

BelieveHimuro Kyosuke18rank/position

KYOSUKE HIMURO -Believe [nylon-guitar version] vocal mix-

One of the signature songs by Kyosuke Himuro, the King of Rock.

Its crystal-clear, beautiful melody and powerful vocals resonate deeply—a masterpiece beloved by fans.

Released in February 2000, it captured the hearts of many.

The lyrics sing of the importance of believing in yourself and continuing to face forward, making it an anthem you’ll want to hear when confronting hardship.

It soothes a weary heart while also giving you the courage to take a new step.

When you feel lost in life, listening to this song will surely give you the strength to believe in yourself.

CRIME OF LOVEHimuro Kyosuke19rank/position

CRIME OF LOVE/HIM-BOOWYa (Kyosuke Himuro & BOØWY cover band)

It’s included on the 1991 album “Higher Self.” It was released as a single because they deliberately wanted to choose a lesser-known track.

Amid the guitar sound that rings out in the intro and the pounding, intense drum beats, Himuro’s vocals exude a decadent mood that feels seductive and evokes the imagery of the title.

DEAR ALGERNONHimuro Kyosuke20rank/position

DEAR ALGERNON

Kyosuke Himuro, a male singer who gained charismatic popularity among men in their 50s.

He left many classic songs not only with BOØWY, of course, but also as a solo artist.

Among his masterpieces, the one I especially recommend is Dear Algernon.

Although the song spans a slightly wide vocal range of mid1 C to hi A, its BPM—meaning the tempo—is slow, so overall it’s relatively easy to sing.

If you hold back on vocal power and sing with a slightly muffled tone like Himuro does, you’ll be able to handle the high notes without much trouble, so it’s a good idea to try imitating that approach.

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Ryo

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