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.
Playlist
| Ken Hirai’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | NonfictionHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s heartfelt cry that sings of life’s absurdity |
| 2 | #302Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | The appeal of “#302,” which portrays the poignant feelings of a broken heart |
| 3 | Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | This song, in which Ken Hirai’s singing voice resonates in the heart, is, da… |
| 4 | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A ballad that portrays the sorrow of losing a loved one |
| 5 | confessionHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A song by Ken Hirai that depicts unrequited love |
| 6 | You are my friend.Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song by Ken Hirai that celebrates friendship |
| 7 | POP STARHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A heartwarming, uplifting song by Ken Hirai |
| 8 | even ifHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s ballad song, the Ken’s Bar theme song |
| 9 | ElegyHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses a woman's romantic feelings through Ken Hirai's singing voice |
| 10 | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's moving romantic ballad |
| 11 | Dear daysHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A song by Ken Hirai that portrays a profound, timeless love and a heartrending bond. |
| 12 | Nevertheless, I want to do it.Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s poignant song that sings of the pain of an affair |
| 13 | Because it won’t reach / Because it doesn’t reachHirai Ken |  play_arrow | The theme song of 50 First Dates, a bittersweet love story |
| 14 | Mr. Monster feat. AimyonHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Ken Hirai and Aimyon that sings of bittersweet love. |
| 15 | Grandfather’s ClockHirai Ken |  play_arrow | This song, resonating with Ken Hirai's heartwarming vocals… |
| 16 | half of meHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A song by Ken Hirai with the theme of parting |
| 17 | Phew.Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | Being there for the many emotions that come after a fight… |
| 18 | KISS OF LIFEHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Expressing emotions through a kiss, a song of love and healing |
| 19 | Make my heartHirai Ken |  play_arrow | The moving ballad from the Doraemon movie sung by Ken Hirai |
| 20 | KikyogaokaHirai Ken |  play_arrow | It’s a warm piece that evokes nostalgia and familial love... |
| 21 | Things I like about youHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A gentle song that candidly sings about the things you love about the one you love |
| 22 | ParadiseHirai Ken |  play_arrow | If you practice, you can sing even difficult songs. |
| 23 | A Gift Without a StampHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai sings Kazuo Zaitsu’s classic song captivatingly. |
| 24 | Grotesque feat. Namie AmuroHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A famous song by Ken Hirai and Amuro that portrays human conflict |
| 25 | sentimentalHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A heartrending heartbreak ballad: a Ken Hirai classic that pierces the heart |
| 26 | I will fall in love with you.Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | A song that sings of feelings of love before a parting |
| 27 | Even if the day comes when we partHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Treasure the present in a song that depicts parting |
| 28 | 1995Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | Vocal characteristics of the songs included on Ken Hirai’s new album |
| 29 | paulHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song by Ken Hirai about his beloved dog—memories last forever. |
| 30 | Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s commercial song, a heart-touching ballad |
| 31 | Before our feelings overlapHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's songs are full of love and hope. |
| 32 | CANDYHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's explicit adults-only single 'CANDY' |
| 33 | ELEGYHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Incorporating authentic rhythm and blues... |
| 34 | Missin’ you ～It will break my heart～Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song co-written by Ken Hirai and Babyface |
| 35 | photoHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's “Shashin” is a moving song dedicated to his father. |
| 36 | Plus OneHirai Ken |  play_arrow | The music video, created with the image of the '90s in mind, is... |
| 37 | Precious JunkHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Introduce Ken Hirai's debut song |
| 38 | RingHirai Ken |  play_arrow | When you want to listen to songs that sing of despair, you must be feeling sad… |
| 39 | fake starHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s sexy song “fake star” |
| 40 | Pop starHirai Ken |  play_arrow | It's a song with a slightly higher difficulty that really tests your singing ability... |
| 41 | ElegyHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's heartrending love theme song, singing of a forbidden love. |
| 42 | I want to become stronger.Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | A song by Ken Hirai released in 1998. It was later covered by Ayaka. |
| 43 | You don’t know, do you?Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | Known for songs like “Hitomi wo Tojite” and “Ookina Furudokei”… |
| 44 | LOVE OR LUSTHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Sexy-lyric women’s hip-hop |
| 45 | styleHirai Ken |  play_arrow | An edgy track that didn’t sell |
| 46 | Buy My MelodyHirai Ken |  play_arrow | From a finished love to a new step forward |
| 47 | DESPERADOHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Calm your mind with soothing music |
| 48 | GREEN CHRISTMASHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the loneliness and prayers of Christmas |
| 49 | Gaining Through LosingHirai Ken |  play_arrow | We realize things only after we’ve lost them |
| 50 | Grandfather’s clockHirai Ken |  play_arrow | The American song known in Japan under the title “Grandfather’s Clock” is a… |
| 51 | LIFE is…Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | Among Ken Hirai’s many exquisite ballads, especially those for winter and... |
| 52 | LIFE is… ～another story～Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | A tour de force whose theme song by Ken Hirai soothes the heart |
| 53 | LIFE is…〜another story〜Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's love song for weddings |
| 54 | Love Love LoveHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A famous song by Ken Hirai that portrays feelings of love |
| 55 | MiraclesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's romantic love song |
| 56 | Missin’ you ?It will break my heart?Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | An R&B song in collaboration with Babyface |
| 57 | READY FOR YOUR LOVEHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A rare dance track by Ken Hirai used in a TOYO TIRES commercial |
| 58 | Strawberry SexHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Songs by Ken Hirai used in Honda commercials |
| 59 | The RoseHirai Ken |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of the film “The Rose” |
| 60 | WhyHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song for a couple in the doldrums |
| 61 | Wonderful WorldHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's sweet love song |
| 62 | with youHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's beautiful ballad song |
| 63 | restless; unable to sit still; cannot contain oneselfHirai Ken |  play_arrow | The theme song of Director Yuya Ishii’s “Machida-kun no Sekai” and… |
| 64 | My Dear EllieHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai expresses earnest love through a ballad |
| 65 | I love you.Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song, the unforgettable “Aishiteru.” |
| 66 | playing catchHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A support song from Ken Hirai to his father |
| 67 | canvasHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A canvas weaving youthful memories into lyrics |
| 68 | Valentine KissHirai Ken |  play_arrow | The gentle and soothing song released by Ken Hirai in 2009... |
| 69 | World’s EndHirai Ken |  play_arrow | The 2001 album “gaining…” |
| 70 | Do I love you the most in the world?Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | A lively track with a jazzy intro |
| 71 | When you smiledHirai Ken |  play_arrow | I'm not afraid of anything if it's for the smile of the one I love. |
| 72 | SunHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Chosen as the theme song for the Van Gogh exhibition |
| 73 | Fortune Cookie in LoveHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai passionately sings AKB48’s love song |
| 74 | Beloved daysHirai Ken |  play_arrow | In recent years, regarding Ken Hirai—who is popular for his overwhelming vocal ability... |
| 75 | Paradise (BIRTHDAY MIX)Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | A tropical-style remix of Ken Hirai |
| 76 | one earbud at a timeHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Sharing earphones with someone you like |
| 77 | Look up at the stars in the nightHirai Ken |  play_arrow | From among Kyu Sakamoto’s greatest masterpieces, choosing from his many masterpieces… |
| 78 | Close your eyes (quietly closing my eyes)Hirai Ken (COVER: Chon Jeuku) |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s movie theme song, a soul-stirring masterpiece |
| 79 | If I’m wrapped in kindnessYUI × Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | A new interpretation of a song by a skilled vocalist |
| 80 | NostalgiaHirai Ken | play_arrow | A warm song that sings of nostalgic memories |
| 81 | Sing ForeverHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s 15th Anniversary Life Hymn |
| 82 | TABOOHirai Ken | play_arrow | Ken Hirai and LISA's adultery love song |
| 83 | why(CASSETTE VISION remix)Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | A remix track by Ken Hirai. Characterized by frog-pig sounds. |
| 84 | Goodbye, My LoveHirai Ken | play_arrow | Singing of a parting from an unrequited love in Japan-made Philly soul |
| 85 | Farewell SongHirai Ken |  play_arrow | The despair of being dumped by my lover has driven me this crazy... |
| 86 | campusHirai Ken | play_arrow | The theme song that portrays a student's bittersweet love and youth |
| 87 | MemoriesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's warm, soothing number |
| 88 | Things I like about youHirai Ken | play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s songs take everyday, ordinary happenings and ma— |