Tomoyasu Hotei Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Battle of MonsterHotei Tomoyasu15rank/position

Naoya Inoue’s entrance theme is “Battle of Monster” for the WBSS final

Naoya Inoue, the first Japanese boxer to be ranked No.

1 on the pound-for-pound list.

He’s the strongest boxer, with punch timing, defensive skills that handle both infighting and outboxing, and a high boxing IQ that keeps him calm in any situation.

His entrance song is Tomoyasu Hotei’s classic “Battle Without Honor or Humanity,” famous as the theme from the film Kill Bill.

Since he’s a boxer drawing attention in the United States, he may have chosen a track familiar to overseas audiences.

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Melody of the SunImai Miki × Kobuchi Kentaro／Hotei Tomoyasu + Kuroda Shunsuke16rank/position

Taiyou No Melody

It was produced to support Miyazaki Prefecture, which was affected by foot-and-mouth disease.

It’s a collaboration song by Hotei and Kobukuro, whose members include Imai—Hotei’s wife from Miyazaki—and Kobuchi, who is also from Miyazaki.

Imai and Kobuchi are the main vocalists, with Hotei and Kuroda on chorus, and Hotei also plays guitar.

Theme of Kill BillHotei Tomoyasu17rank/position

Battle Without Honor Or Humanity

Truly a song that fills you with energy just by listening! It’s an all-instrumental guitar track with no full lyrics, yet it’s a supreme piece that made Tomoyasu Hotei’s name known around the world.

Speaking of Hotei, he began his career as the guitarist of the band BOØWY.

BOØWY’s signature song “Marionette” was also composed by Hotei.

Mission: Impossible ThemeTomoyasu Hotei18rank/position

Mission: Impossible Theme

For any musician, the theme from Mission: Impossible is one of those pieces you’d want to try arranging at least once.

But precisely because it’s such a famous classic, it can make you hesitate.

The one who took on the mission of arranging this masterpiece was Japan’s renowned guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei.

To commemorate the Japanese release of the fourth film in the series, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, in 2011, Hotei—who, as it happens, is the same age as the film’s star Tom Cruise—was selected for the task, which is a rather nice story in itself.

His arrangement, which puts Hotei’s signature guitar front and center while still showing respect for the original, was used in promotional materials at the time.

These days, some people might not know the background, so take this opportunity to check it out.

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KOH-1

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Another WorldHotei Tomoyasu19rank/position

Tomoyasu Hotei / HOTEI 'Another World' [MV Original Short Ver.]

The guitar god Tomoyasu Hotei has descended into the world of anime! The track is dark and thrilling, written as the opening theme for the anime Suicide Squad Isekai, which began airing in July 2024.

It features Hotei’s signature powerful guitar riffs combined with a thick brass sound, delivering a high-impact arrangement that’s the highlight of the song.

It perfectly matches the tense atmosphere of the anime’s world.

A must-play when you’re cosplaying characters from Suicide Squad!

BATTLE WITHOUT OR HUMANITYHotei Tomoyasu20rank/position

Battle Without Honor Or Humanity

As the sharp guitar riff rings out, the atmosphere in the venue tightens in an instant.

Characterized by a rocking beat and a heavy sound, this piece was originally the theme song for the film “New Battles Without Honor and Humanity,” but it became globally famous after being used in Quentin Tarantino’s film “Kill Bill.” In figure skating, Hana Yoshida used it for her short program in the 2025 and 2026 seasons.

Its overwhelming power and palpable tension instantly draw in the audience, making the performance on the ice stand out.

CHANGE YOURSELF!Hotei Tomoyasu21rank/position

Tomoyasu Hotei / HOTEI – CHANGE YOURSELF!

It was released in 1997 as Tomoyasu Hotei’s 15th single.

After BOØWY disbanded, Hotei experimented with various sounds, but this track is notable for bringing the BOØWY sound to the forefront.

The song was created for a Nissin Cup Noodles commercial, in which Hotei himself also appeared.