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HOUND DOG Popular Song Rankings [2026]
HOUND DOG, whose unique singing style has earned them a devoted fanbase.
They are a Japanese rock band formed around Kohei Otomo.
This time, we’ve listed their most-played popular songs in ranking order.
HOUND DOG Popular Song Rankings [2026]
ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG1rank/position
Just the heavy drums and sharp guitar riff in the intro will make you feel fired up from deep within! Released as a single in August 1985, it also became familiar to households as the theme song for Nissin Foods’ Cup Noodles commercial.
Its powerful message about pushing forward even if it’s rough around the edges, combined with vocalist Yasuhide Otomo’s soulful cries, gives the impression of a true man’s man.
The lyrics’ world, where clumsy kindness coexists with a fighting spirit, embodies an aesthetic that resonates with the “tsuppari” way of life.
Listen, and you’ll undoubtedly feel courage well up—an absolutely outstanding track.
Tears on My BirthdayHOUND DOG2rank/position
Released in 1982 by HOUND DOG, this song resonated with many as a ballad about the end of a romance.
Carried by a powerful rock sound, it conveys the protagonist’s regret and lingering feelings.
The lyrics depicting a breakup are brought to life by Yasuhira Otomo’s emotionally rich vocals.
Put out by Sony Music, this track gently envelops the pain of heartbreak, turning unhealed wounds into cherished memories.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a quiet night, together with the memory of a love you still can’t forget.
Stormy FridayHOUND DOG3rank/position
Released in March 1980, this was HOUND DOG’s debut single, and it was also included on their first album, “Welcome to the Rock’n Roll Show,” released in May of the same year.
Although the band formed in 1976, their debut came four years later due to delays in securing a record label and difficulties in creating songs they were satisfied with.
AMBITIOUSHOUND DOG4rank/position
The 13th single by HOUND DOG, released in April 1988.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Chomolungma ga Soko ni Aru” (“Chomolungma Is There”).
Sung by Kohei Ohtomo, a quintessential man’s man, the song is infused with passionate emotion and cheerfully encourages you to face life with positivity.
It kicks off with a crisp, catchy melody, and the chorus makes you want to raise your arm and sing along with everyone.
It’s a track that shows, through lived experience, that people can keep shining forever, giving you courage and hope.
fortissimoHOUND DOG5rank/position
HOUND DOG is a rock band that set a legend by performing 15 consecutive days of live shows at the Nippon Budokan in 1989, and today continues activities with only the vocalist, Yasuhira Otomo.
Their 10th single, “ff (Fortissimo),” which was used in a Nissin Cup Noodles TV commercial, is still widely known among listeners as HOUND DOG’s signature song.
Its alluring low-register vocals and catchy melody are sure to evoke memories of youth for many in their 50s.
With its low key and relaxed tempo, it’s a rock tune that’s easy to sing even for men who aren’t confident at karaoke.
BRIDGE ~When We Cross That Bridge~HOUND DOG6rank/position
It was released in 1992 as HOUND DOG’s 22nd single.
The song was issued as an advance single from the album “BRIDGE” and was used in a commercial for Asahi Super Dry.
It reached No.
2 on the Oricon chart and is a song whose powerful vocals give you courage.
AGAINHOUND DOG7rank/position
LOVE is the album released in 1986 by HOUND DOG, led by Yasuhiko Otomo, whose powerful rock vocals are undeniably cool.
It came out after their 1985 classic ff and showcases a band sound with even greater stability and appeal.
Among the tracks, AGAIN—the eighth song—is a rock ballad that sings of a man’s lingering regrets and sentimentality.
It’s highly recommended for its prominent electric guitar tones and Otomo’s deeply resonant vocals, both of which you can fully savor.
