Ken Hirai’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Ken Hirai “fake star” MUSIC VIDEO

Ken Hirai creates everything from comedy-focused songs to tearjerkers like “Grandfather’s Clock.” Among his works, “fake star” is particularly sexy.

Its exquisitely sensual melody is sure to leave you entranced as you listen.

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Ryo

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Ken Hirai POP STAR

It’s a slightly high-difficulty song that really tests your vocal ability, but when a skilled singer performs it, you’ll go “whoa!” (Conversely, if it’s sung poorly, it can really kill the mood, so it’s truly for advanced singers.) The accompaniment is quiet, so how about placing it around the middle when people are getting tired of loud sounds?

ElegyHirai Ken43rank/position

Elegy (Aika) [Ken Hirai’s Heart-Piercing Masterpiece] ~My Greatest Hits Collection Series~

From the perspective of a woman who has fallen into a forbidden love, this song delicately portrays intense attachment, desire, and anguish toward her beloved.

The phrase “I want to be consumed” conveys a fervent passion that tugs at the heart.

Ken Hirai’s rich vocals vividly capture the song’s worldview.

Written as the theme song for the film Forbidden Love’s Incarceration (Ai no Rukenchi) and released in January 2007, it was also performed at the 58th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, moving many listeners.

It’s a must-listen for anyone struggling with complex romantic feelings or harboring a bittersweet love.

I want to become stronger.Hirai Ken44rank/position

♪ I Want to Be Strong ~ First Love (Hikaru Utada) ☆ Ken Hirai ★ 2002 Okinawa Ken’s Bar

This is the coupling track for the seventh single, “Love Love Love.” Released in 1998, Ken Hirai wasn’t popular at the time and it didn’t enter the Oricon charts.

It gradually gained recognition, and on December 20, 2007, it was covered by female singer-songwriter Ayaka at his Budokan concert.

You don’t know, do you?Hirai Ken45rank/position

[With Lyrics] You Don’t Know, Do You? / Ken Hirai — Theme Song for the drama “Unsolved Cases: Metropolitan Police Department Document Investigation Unit” [With Chords for Solo Performance]

This is a song written by singer Ken Hirai—known for “Hitomi o Tojite” and “Ookina Furudokei”—for the drama Unsolved Cases: Metropolitan Police Department Document Investigation Unit.

The mysterious lyrics match the drama’s story perfectly.

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Araki Jakkan

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Ken Hirai “LOVE OR LUST” Music Video

Released in October 2000.

With its upbeat hip-hop sound and stylish backing music, including musical elements and choral vocals, it’s a song popular among women for its sexy, sensual, and passionate lyrics.

The lyrics are so sexy that when I was a student, I listened to it secretly so my parents wouldn’t find out.

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style

This is their 22nd single, produced by OCTOPUSSY.

Hirai once commented about this song on his own radio show (J-WAVE “FLYING EASY”), saying, “I like the song, but to be honest, it didn’t sell.” Its individuality and expressiveness, which hold their own against the edgy track, are a must-hear.

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Ken Hirai “By My Melody” MUSIC VIDEO

It was selected as the CM song for au by KDDI’s “LISMO!”.

Although it’s a song about a love that has ended, it’s a pop number that hints at the brightness of taking a new step forward.

It has the distinctive shy yet cheerful love-song quality unique to Ken Hirai, who combines exceptional musical sensibility with an unaffected, warmly textured vocal.

Things I like about youHirai Ken49rank/position

Ken Hirai “The Things I Like About You” MUSIC VIDEO

Ken Hirai is really good at simply conveying ordinary, everyday moments.

This song lists one after another the things he loves about his girlfriend, presumably the one he’s dating, and there’s no doubt the girl being sung to is a lucky one.

By the time you finish listening, it leaves you feeling happy.

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Desperado

I covered a classic by Glenn Frey.

It’s a perfect song for days when you want to relax.

In my case, I first came across this song on the night of my first heartbreak.

When I turned on the radio and listened, I felt like I gradually recovered from the breakup.

With its calm rhythm, it’s a song that lets you slowly heal your heart.