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Ryoko Hirosue’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
In 1996, she shot to fame overnight through NTT DoCoMo’s pager commercial.
Now a mother of three, she continues her acting career with undiminished beauty.
Did you know that Ryoko Hirosue also used to be active as a singer?
I’ve put together a ranking of her popular songs, so let me introduce them.
Ryoko Hirosue’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
5 seconds before I fall seriously in loveHirosue Ryōko1rank/position
The actress Ryoko Hirosue’s classic song “Maji de Koi suru 5-byō Mae.” Released in April 1997 as her debut single, it was used as the CM song for NTT DoCoMo’s pager (“pokebell”) and as the theme for the TV drama “Thursday Horror ’97: Evil Spirit Academy.” Written and composed by Mariya Takeuchi, the song sets the fluttery excitement of just-before-a-romance to a light pop sound.
The vibe of pagers—an emblem of youth culture at the time—matched perfectly with Hirosue’s pure, fresh vocals, resulting in a massive hit that sold around 600,000 copies.
More than technical vocal prowess, its charm lies in bright, natural singing, making it perfect for those who want to enjoy karaoke without pressure.
It’s a happy track that brings back youthful memories and is guaranteed to get friends of the same generation excited together.
I love it!Hirosue Ryōko2rank/position
Singer Ryoko Hirosue, who enjoyed enormous popularity in the late 1990s—enough to spark the “Hirosue boom”—and continues to thrive as an actor today.
Her second single, “Daisuki!” provided by singer-songwriter Mayo Okamoto, was used as the theme song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ Mitsuya Cider commercial.
With lyrics themed around driving, it makes a perfect summer soundtrack for fun outings.
It’s a refreshing pop tune whose cute vocals and catchy melody will stick in your head.
Your smileHirosue Ryōko3rank/position
Many people probably fell truly in love with Ryoko Hirosue after listening to her debut single “Maji de Koi suru 5 Byou Mae” (“5 Seconds Before I Fall in Love for Real”).
In fact, you might wonder if there was anyone who didn’t fall for her.
Now, her first collaboration with Mariya Takeuchi since that debut has come true after 23 years—the song is “Kimi no Egao” (“Your Smile”).
The lyric “Seeing your smile lets me smile too” carries the effortless feel of classic Japanese pop.
The kamishibai-style animation that aired on NHK’s Minna no Uta also became a hot topic!
To tomorrowHirosue Ryōko4rank/position
A song with a warm melodic line that gently wraps both hope for the future and the loneliness of parting, leaving a lasting impression.
With a fresh, approachable composition by Mayo Okamoto layered with Ryoko Hirosue’s translucent vocals, it becomes a heartwarming track that gives you the courage to take a new step forward.
Released in February 1999, it was featured in a Sakura Bank commercial and as the ending theme for TBS’s “Wonderful,” debuting at No.
9 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
It’s the perfect song for the spring season—one we especially recommend to those beginning a new chapter in life.
Protected by the constellations of midwinterHirosue Ryōko5rank/position
It’s a timeless song that makes you feel warmly embraced, as if protected beneath the winter night sky.
Ryoko Hirosue’s clear, translucent voice gently wraps around the bittersweet feelings of thinking about someone dear.
Used in 1999 as the image song for the 79th National High School Rugby Tournament, this piece was included on the album “RH Singles&…” and has brought comfort to many hearts.
Listen to it while gazing at the constellation-lit winter sky, and you may even forget the cold.
It’s perfect for special moments spent with someone important, or for quiet times alone lost in thought—please give it a listen.
Summer sunsetHirosue Ryōko6rank/position
Included on the 1999 album “Private.” Used as the theme song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ “Mitsuya White Soda” commercial.
Born in 1980.
An actress and singer from Kochi Prefecture.
Her vocals ride a melody line that clearly reflects composer Kōmi Hirose’s signature style, making it a memorable track.