Hirai Dai Popular Song Rankings [2026]

A Song for YouHirai Dai57rank/position

A Song for You

A Song for You is a track with a refreshing, memorable melody—a bright song packed with the charm of Dai Hirai.

The easiest point for singing this piece is, above all, how naturally the rhythm falls into place.

Since it’s built on a four-beat feel, which is the most intuitive for Japanese listeners, you shouldn’t have any trouble with the opening.

However, be aware that the chorus brings in a touch of falsetto.

Rather than lowering the key to handle the falsetto sections, I think it’s easier to raise the key by one or two steps so the falsetto sits in a more accessible range.

It’s a strategy that works well precisely because the non-falsetto range of the song is on the lower side.

Give it a try!

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Ryo

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Christmas wishHirai Dai58rank/position

Dai Hirai / Christmas Wish (Lyric Video)

A warm winter song that gently conveys heartfelt wishes on Christmas night.

Released by Dai Hirai in December 2024, the track delicately and beautifully depicts feelings that grow stronger the more you long to see someone, like fragile falling snow.

His signature acoustic sound melds with bittersweet lyrics to create a simple yet deeply moving piece.

As the title track of the EP “Christmas Wish,” it appears alongside past winter-ready songs and demo recordings.

The promotion—which prioritized closeness with fans, including an early release on TikTok and a pop-up shop at Roppongi Tsutaya Books—also drew attention.

During winter break karaoke with friends, why not try singing it while emulating his delicate, gentle vocals?

Heartbreaker (I fell in love with a cowgirl)Hirai Dai59rank/position

Hirai Dai / Heartbreaker (I fell in love with a cowgirl) (Lyric Video)

A gem of a love song by Dai Hirai that paints uncontrollable infatuation and aching longing with a sound that skillfully weaves in elements of country music.

It sings of a man’s pure feelings for a free-spirited, cowgirl-like woman, set to a refreshing beach sound.

Released in April 2025, the piece conveys the bittersweetness of love through a gentle narrative tone and a pleasant melodic line.

Created as the first installment of a series leading up to “HIRAIDAI presents THE BEACH TRIP 2025,” which kicks off in May, it’s a perfect fit for open-air moments like seaside drives or BBQs under clear blue skies.

A soul-stirring ballad that deeply resonates with those nursing heartbreak or struggling with single-minded love.

King & QueenHirai Dai60rank/position

Dai Hirai / King & Queen (Lyric Video)

Hirai Dai’s masterpiece “King & Queen” is notable for its crisp programmed beats.

Among his works, this one in particular has strong dance music elements.

I believe the key to this piece lies in the flow.

Because the phrasing is closer to Western music, many people may find that part challenging.

However, once you learn it, it’s not an issue, so try memorizing the flow for each lyric line and work through it.

Techniques like falsetto, long notes, and ad-libs don’t appear very frequently either, so give it a try.

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Ryo

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ONE LOVE ~Pacific Harmony~Hirai Dai61rank/position

Hirai Dai - ONE LOVE ~Pacific Harmony~

“ONE LOVE,” which became the theme song of the Honolulu Festival.

This song, quintessential island music, carries a nostalgic, gentle, cradle-like sense of comfort.

With its moving track and beautiful vocals, it’s a tune you’ll want to relax to on a beach at sunset as the sun dips below the horizon!

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Murakami Shinpei

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Starbucks, Me and You (English Ver.)Hirai Dai62rank/position

Hirai Dai / Starbucks, Me and You (English Ver.) Lyric Video

Released on December 16, 2021, “Starbucks, Me and You” by Dai Hirai is a Christmas song that brightens the Reiwa era.

It’s one of a series of consecutive digital singles created in collaboration with Starbucks.

His signature husky voice enhances the track, and stories from Starbucks customers and baristas are woven in, inviting listeners to relate.

A song that brings a fresh breeze to today’s Christmas—if you haven’t heard it yet, be sure to check it out!

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miyabi

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Summer of LoveHirai Dai63rank/position

Hirai Dai / Summer of Love (Lyric Video)

Delivered in May 2025 by Dai Hirai, this is a track that lifts the heart along with the summer sunshine.

Created to coincide with the beach festival he hosts, it’s the third installment in a series of four consecutive digital singles.

In an instant, it whisks listeners away to those peak summer moments that feel like they could last forever.

The surf music woven from gentle acoustic guitar and ukulele tones offers a comfort that’s quintessentially Dai Hirai.

This work seems to sonically capture the sparkle of summer—savoring the “now” with all your might, with neither beginning nor end.

Speaking of Dai Hirai, he has crafted many moving songs, including THE GIFT, widely known as the theme for the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Chronicle of the Moon Exploration.

It’s perfect not only for summer drives, but also for time with friends on the beach, or for moments when you want to soak in a solitary summer sunset.

Give it a listen and your body will start to move naturally—energy and smiles welling up—a true summer tune.