HY’s Most Moving Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

A place to return toHY11rank/position

HY “A Place to Return” PV

This is a moving piece that paints the feeling of longing for a distant homeland with warm, Okinawan-style sounds.

The lyrics, filled with deep love for the mother island, vividly depict the scenery and memories of home, bringing listeners a sense of nostalgia and warmth.

Included on the album “GLOCAL,” released in February 2014, it also served as the ending theme for TBS’s program “Otona no!” With the rhythm of Eisa drums, this work showcases HY’s unique fusion of Okinawan culture and contemporary pop, making it a song that offers comfort to those living away from their hometown or who have experienced parting from someone dear.

In loveHY12rank/position

HY - “In Love” (Theme song for the film ‘366 Days’) Music Video

A song by HY that gently sings about the preciousness of love realized after a breakup.

Even if one isn’t the person chosen, it conveys a positive feeling of gratitude for the joy and growth that the encounter brought.

Unlike typical heartbreak songs, it resonates deeply with its stance of embracing past love as a cherished memory.

Included on the album “TIME,” this piece was created as the theme song for the film “366 Days,” set for release in January 2025.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those who have experienced parting with someone dear and wish to hold those memories as a source of strength.

People of the pastHY13rank/position

[A Tearjerker] A Song That Makes Everyone Remember the Past: “To People of the Past” by HY

In this song, the keyboardist Izumi Nakasone provides the vocals.

In the previous song, “366 Days,” she still couldn’t forget the person she loved, but this song is about deciding to let go.

It’s fine to reminisce about someone you used to love, but if there’s someone new to fall for, it’s a song about choosing to forget.

tear(s)HY14rank/position

HY Tears High-Definition High-Quality Audio Full Version PV

It’s not a sad song; it’s a positive one.

It’s encouraging.

It makes you feel energized.

The male vocal parts make you feel gentle and warm.

When I listen to this song, I feel as if my heart has been cleansed, as if it’s been purified.

It’s one of my very favorite songs.

Connect the white ballsHY15rank/position

HY “Connect the White Ball” (97th Senbatsu MBS Official Theme Song) Music Video

This song was released as a single in March 2025 and was specially written as the official MBS theme for the 97th National High School Baseball Championship.

It was also used in related programs such as “Minna no Koshien,” so many people likely remember it along with the excitement of the games.

The exhilarating sound, with brilliantly resounding brass band tones, unites not only the players battling on the field but also the cheering squads and spectators in the stands.

Expressing the bonds between teammates and the value of hard work, this piece is a song we hope everyone striving toward their dreams will listen to.

Blue EarthHY16rank/position

Blue Earth HY

This is a gentle song by HY, a band from Okinawa, that expresses a wish for world peace and conveys how heartbreaking war is.

When conflicts break out between nations, even uninvolved people and children can be caught up in them.

The song expresses a desire for a peaceful world so that no sad events befall children, and it encourages extending a helping hand to those who have faced tragedy.

It carries a powerful message that can inspire listeners to think about what they themselves can do to help bring about a peaceful world.

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366 daysShimizu Shota ft. Nakasone Izumi (HY)17rank/position

Shota Shimizu feat. Izumi Nakasone (HY) “366 Days Short Ver.”

This is a cover of a song sung by Izumi Nakasone of HY.

Shota Shimizu’s sweet, lustrous vocals well up with a sense of sadness.

For men who find it hard to voice the pain of a breakup, singing this song and putting their hearts into it will, I believe, help them face forward.

letterHY18rank/position

HY – Tegami (Official Music Video)

This is a song included on TRUNK, the third album by HY, an indie band from Okinawa, released in 2004.

From this album, music videos were produced for Tegami and Something That Shouldn’t Be There.

The album reached number one on the Oricon album chart, demonstrating its strong popularity despite being an indie release.

The regret after a broken heart and the lingering feelings for the other person are truly heartrending.

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