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Ken Hirai’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

With his uniquely expansive vocals and catchy songs, Ken Hirai has secured an unshakable position in the J-pop scene.

This time, we’ll introduce a ranking of his most popular tracks.

Since these are all well-known songs, there’s a good chance you’ve heard many of them.

Ken Hirai Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (51–60)

MiraclesHirai Ken57rank/position

Tried Singing: Miracles / Ken Hirai ~Cover~
MiraclesHirai Ken

Released in February 2001.

It was used as the commercial song for Kikkoman Manjo Shochu, and Ken Hirai himself appeared in the ad.

It’s a romantic and mature love song—seductive and heart-wrenching, the kind that makes your chest tighten when you listen.

Very popular with women!

Missin’ you ?It will break my heart?Hirai Ken58rank/position

It was released in January 2002.

This is a collaboration with Babyface, the R&B singer and music producer.

It’s a popular song featuring gentle, soothing, laid-back R&B music paired with a clear, translucent, beautiful vocal.

The lyrics express a poignant longing for someone special.

POP STAYHirai Ken59rank/position

Ken Hirai – POP STAR @ Ken’s Bar 2011
POP STAYHirai Ken

With its upbeat tone, Ken Hirai in the music video is incredibly cute.

To mark the 10th anniversary of his debut, it’s said the song reflects his own desire to “keep joyfully continuing as a singer.” In the video, you can enjoy Ken Hirai with an afro hairstyle and see him dancing.

READY FOR YOUR LOVEHirai Ken60rank/position

[Too Delicious – Beware ⚠] READY FOR YOUR LOVE / Ken Hirai (with lyrics & chords) Toyo Tires commercial song
READY FOR YOUR LOVEHirai Ken

This song, used in a TOYO TIRES commercial, is included on Ken Hirai Singles Best Collection: Utabaka 2.

It was written, composed, and arranged by sound producer tofubeats.

It’s a rare dance track for Ken Hirai—highly upbeat and very much in tofubeats’ style!

Ken Hirai Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (61–70)

Strawberry SexHirai Ken61rank/position

It was featured in a commercial for Honda Motor Co.’s “That’s.” It’s a song that Ken Hirai himself likes, and it’s often performed at his concerts.

In addition to its pop melody, the lyrics—expressing freshness and warmth—make it an appealing dance tune.

The RoseHirai Ken62rank/position

The theme song of the 1979 American film The Rose.

Sung by the film’s star, Bette Midler, the song became popular for its beautiful melody and emotionally rich lyrics, and it continues to be covered by many artists today.

One such cover is by Ken Hirai, which was used in a Nescafé commercial and is included on his album Ken’s Bar.

WhyHirai Ken63rank/position

♪Why (Piano Version) ☆Ken Hirai ★Ken’s Bar Okinawa 2002
WhyHirai Ken

This song is packed to the brim with Ken Hirai’s appeal as an R&B singer.

It’s a poignant love song for adults, with lyrics that portray the feelings of a couple in a lull.

Hirai’s soaring, beautiful vocals and the groovy track evoke the taste of bittersweet love.