Aya Hirano, who is active at the center of the anime world and voices the protagonist Haruhi Suzumiya in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
I’ll introduce her songs—she’s active not only as a voice actress but also as a singer—in a ranking format!
Recommended both for anime song fans and for those who want to start listening to lots of anison.
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Aya Hirano Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Hare Hare YukaiHirano Aya, Chihara Minori, Goto Yuko1rank/position

Hare Hare Yukai is the ending theme of the TV anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
This song uses a canon progression in E-flat major.
The key progression is E♭ → B♭ → Cm7 → A♭ → B♭, which feels like an arrangement that omits the middle part of a typical canon progression.
It’s a very pleasant arrangement to listen to! It’s also interesting that such an up-tempo anime song uses a canon progression.
You could say that the fact it fits so many kinds of songs is exactly the charm of the canon progression.
God knows…suzumiya haruhi (hirano aya)2rank/position

“God knows…,” the in-story song from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, is famous for the cultural festival live performance.
It gets the crowd going from the very first note, and it’s an anime song that looks cool if you can sing it! The structure is easy to follow, so focus on expressiveness.
First, for the A verse, it’s best to sing quietly and calmly, with clear vowel articulation.
For the B verse, you’re heading toward the chorus, so sing without forcing your voice.
When the melody changes, lift your eyebrows to get ready.
Ride that momentum into the chorus, but be careful not to shout.
Aim to “project into the distance” rather than “yell.” In the last chorus, the key changes and the pitch goes up, so keep the same mindset—“send your voice even farther”! If you just watch the pitch bar honestly, you should be able to aim for a high score!
God knows…Hirano Aya3rank/position

Aya Hirano is active in a wide range of fields—not only as a voice actress and singer, but also as an actress and radio personality.
Her first leading role as Haruhi Suzumiya in the anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, the show’s success, and her performances of the opening and insert songs helped raise her profile.
As a solo artist, she has a powerful, direct voice that reaches listeners; as a voice actress, she demonstrates a wide expressive range when performing character songs; and as a musical theater actress, she shows great expressive ability.
She is a singer who has acquired numerous captivating qualities.
Take It! Sailor FukuHirano Aya, Kato Emiri, Fukuhara Kaori, Endo Aya4rank/position

The anime Lucky Star gained popularity for its laid-back characters and art style.
Released in the late 2000s and based on a four-panel manga, it won fans with its brisk pacing.
Nowadays, we see similar works like Himouto! Umaru-chan, but at the time, anime and manga featuring such short, chibi-like character designs were rare, which may have contributed to its success.
The theme song, Motteke! Sailor Fuku, is performed by the voice actresses, giving it an extremely cute vibe.
Take It! Sailor UniformIzumi Konata (Hirano Aya) Hiiragi Kagami (Katou Emiri) Hiiragi Tsukasa (Fukuhara Kaori) Takara Miyuki (Endou Aya)5rank/position

This is a song used in an anime.
It has the classic feel of an idol/anime song.
It’s hard to sing, but some people might be able to handle it with wotagei instead.
Watching the cute girls sing is absolutely moe-inducing.
Hare Hare Yukaisuzumiya haruhi (hirano aya)6rank/position

A landmark animated work that defined the 2000s and etched its name into the history of Japanese anime, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
Among its highlights is the ending theme, Hare Hare Yukai, whose choreography—performed by the characters and popularly known as the “Haruhi dance”—became a massive sensation, inspiring countless fans to cosplay and dance it themselves.
In 2020, during the stay-at-home period, Aya Hirano, who played Haruhi, posted a tutorial video on her social media, sparking a revival hit.
In this article, we introduce a “tried dancing” video by Tomokazu Sugita, who played Kyon in the series.
It’s hard not to laugh as you watch Sugita dance with a serious expression—even though his moves are nothing like the original choreography!
Lost my musicsuzumiya haruhi (hirano aya)7rank/position

A presence that meant more than anything has vanished.
This breakup song channels that sense of loss into a powerful sound, leaving you feeling positive by the time it ends.
It was used as an insert song in the anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and is sung by Aya Hirano, who played the lead role.
Perhaps because of its high-energy style, you can really feel the desire to deliver these feelings to you.
It’s a great pick not only as an anime song, but also for fans of classic rock.
Hare Hare YukaiSuzumiya Haruhi (Hirano Aya) Nagato Yuki (Chihara Minori) Asahina Mikuru (Goto Yuko)8rank/position

This song became a massive hit as an insert song in the anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
It’s performed by Aya Hirano as Haruhi Suzumiya, Minori Chihara as Yuki Nagato, and Yuko Goto as Mikuru Asahina.
Its energetic melody and hope-filled lyrics are truly appealing.
Upon its release in 2006, it was so popular that it received Gold certification.
It created a huge buzz among anime fans and even sparked a social phenomenon, with the dance becoming a trend.
It’s perfect for events everyone can enjoy, like parties or school sports days! The choreography is easy to learn, so dancing together is sure to get everyone hyped.
Ha hi fu he Baikinmanbaikinnman (Nakao Ryūsei) Dokin-chan (Tsuru Hiromi) Kokin-chan (Hirano Aya)9rank/position

It’s the theme song of Baikinman, famous for “Ha-hi-fu-heh-ho~.” At first glance it has the feel of a typical children’s song, but its minor key and the mix of quirky sounds create a one-of-a-kind track that strikes a perfect balance between fun and a hint of horror.
And above all, the raspy voice of Baikinman duetting with Dokin-chan’s cute vocals makes it irresistibly charming.
Blue Tears – Kokin’s SongKokin-chan (Hirano Aya)10rank/position

Kokin-chan is a character who made her first appearance in Kokin-chan and the Blue Tears, which was screened alongside the 2006 movie.
She’s one of the characters with many fans, even ranking quite high in popularity polls.
Her special skill is fake crying—she can shed tears even when she isn’t sad—and she’s Dokin-chan’s younger-sister figure.
It’s a cute theme song that perfectly suits the selfish yet innocent and free-spirited Kokin-chan, who can even fluster Baikinman and Dokin-chan.


