Tomoyasu Hotei Popular Song Ranking [2026]

SurrenderHotei Tomoyasu8rank/position

Tomoyasu Hotei / HOTEI – Surrender

It was released in 1994 as Tomoyasu Hotei’s seventh single.

The song was used in a Shiseido commercial for the “New Liquid Hair Styling Agent: Agre Hair Gelling Water” and reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The midsection guitar solo is constructed using only two chords.

DANCING WITH THE MOONLIGHTHotei Tomoyasu9rank/position

Tomoyasu Hotei / HOTEI – “DANCING WITH THE MOONLIGHT”

A danceable number with Tomoyasu Hotei singing all the lyrics in English.

It’s a song about a bittersweet yet hopeful feeling: unrequited love for someone found under the moonlight, and the wish for that love to come true in reality.

The guitar solo’s roar-like ferocity seems to speak on behalf of those emotions.

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sasashina

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Bullet RockHotei Tomoyasu10rank/position

Dangan Rock

“Dangan Rock” is a track included on Tomoyasu Hotei’s studio album “DOBERMAN,” released in September 2003.

The album reached No.

9 on the Oricon charts.

It’s a classic Hotei piece that’s indispensable when discussing digital rock.

PROMISEHotei Tomoyasu11rank/position

HOTEI – PROMISE（Short ver.）

This is a single by Tomoyasu Hotei released in May 2011, with lyrics written under the influence of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

The music video was directed by film director Junji Sakamoto.

It reached No.

10 on the Oricon chart, and part of the proceeds was donated as relief funds for the earthquake victims.

Last sceneHotei Tomoyasu12rank/position

Tomoyasu Hotei / HOTEI – Last Scene

It was released in 1996 as Tomoyasu Hotei’s 11th single.

Issued as the lead single for King & Queen, it reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Contrary to Hotei’s striking appearance, it’s a gentle, warm ballad and is highly regarded as a classic adult ballad.

BATTLE FUNKASTICHOTEI vs RIP SLYME13rank/position

FUNKASTIC BATTLE -RIP SLYME vs HOTEI-

Born from the mashup project “MTV TOYOTA,” “BATTLE FUNKASTIC” is a single that combines Tomoyasu Hotei’s “BATTLE WITHOUT HONOR OR HUMANITY” with RIP SLYME’s “FUNKASTIC.” As the collaborative credit “RIP SLYME vs HOTEI” suggests, its appeal lies in a fiercely combative sound that crashes together like a battle.

However, the arrangement builds toward the latter half to create an increasing sense of unity.

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CIRCUSHotei Tomoyasu14rank/position

Tomoyasu Hotei / HOTEI – CIRCUS

Tomoyasu Hotei’s classic “CIRCUS.” Released as his 13th single, this track reimagines underground-style electronic music with a disco flair and became a nationwide hit.

Despite its eerie musical character, the vocal line is strikingly simple.

There are no high notes or sustained long tones, making it easy for anyone to sing.

The rhythm is mostly on the downbeat, so it’s very singable.

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Ryo

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