Ayaka Hirahara Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Danny BoyHirahara Ayaka15rank/position

Danny Boy　（English version）

A masterpiece that expresses deep love and longing for someone far away.

Ayaka Hirahara’s richly expressive vocals further deepen the emotional impact of the piece.

Included on the album “my Classics 3” and released in March 2011, this song is a gemlike ballad that combines Masayuki Sakamoto’s arrangement with lyrics co-written by Ayaka Hirahara herself, set to the melody of the globally renowned “Danny Boy,” which itself uses the Irish folk tune “Londonderry Air.” It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on a long autumn night, while thinking of someone dear.

Wedding DayHirahara Ayaka16rank/position

Wedding Day

Singer-songwriter Ayaka Hirahara, who drew attention with the massive success of her debut single “Jupiter” and has continued to captivate fans with her rich, resonant voice.

Her eighth digital solo single, “Wedding Day,” features an ensemble of just piano and strings that highlights her soulful vocals.

The lyrics, depicting the family bonds one feels most profoundly when getting married, are sure to resonate with many listeners.

It’s a tear-jerking ballad perfect as background music for weddings.

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Hoshino Takashi

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joyful joyfulHirahara Ayaka17rank/position

Ayaka Hirahara / Joyful, Joyful

For classical music and genres like gospel, I would recommend an artist with a gentle, embracing vocal presence, such as Ayaka Hirahara.

It would be wonderful to hear the vocal prowess she showcased in her signature song “Jupiter” applied to gospel as well.

mamaHirahara Ayaka18rank/position

mama

A gem-like ballad that sings of a mother’s deep love for her child.

Set to a gentle, resonant melody, it portrays a mother warmly watching over her child’s growth.

Her concern from afar and her heartfelt support for her child’s dreams are conveyed through Ayaka Hirahara’s clear, crystalline voice.

This piece was included on the album “ODYSSEY,” released in February 2004, and was also used as the theme song for TV Asahi’s “Great Mother Story.” In honor of Mother’s Day, why not hum along with older family members? You might also enjoy spending a moment immersed in cherished memories while looking through family photos.

It’s a heartwarming song that naturally stirs feelings of gratitude toward mothers.

My Dear EllieHirahara Ayaka19rank/position

Ayaka Hirahara - My Beloved Ellie

Having risen to fame with “Jupiter” and showcased her distinctive worldview through her tie-in with the film “Mary Poppins Returns,” the beloved singer Ayaka Hirahara continues to captivate audiences.

With “Itōshi no Ellie,” she brings her own touch, crafting a new world for the song through a jazz-tinged arrangement.

It’s a cover that makes you feel like dancing with someone special.

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gummy

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Dear precious you, my sunshineHirahara Ayaka20rank/position

Ohisama ~To my precious you~ / Main theme of the NHK morning drama series “Ohisama” / Ayaka Hirahara (Three-part female chorus)

Ayaka Hirahara’s songs are often seen as well-suited for choral performance.

Many people are captivated by her expansive, soaring high notes.

The song “Ohisama – To My Precious You” was the theme for the NHK morning drama Ohisama.

It was originally an instrumental piece, but due to numerous inquiries, lyrics were later added and Hirahara performed the vocal version—an anecdote attached to the song.

The lyrics evoke a bright future and portray a woman moving forward with a positive outlook.

It’s a track that leaves you with a gentle feeling and a refreshing afterglow once you finish listening.

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utatane

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Lingering SnowHirahara Ayaka21rank/position

Ayaka Hirahara “Nagori-yuki”

It can only be described as outstanding.

Beyond her remarkable vocal ability, Shozo Ise, who composed “Nagori Yuki,” was a major hit-maker of the time.

Although it’s a classic from the Showa era, it still shines in Reiwa, and I imagine it will continue to be covered by many artists, including Ayaka Hirahara.

It’s truly a beautifully subdued and refined performance.

Highly recommended.

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Ozaki Shunji

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