HY's Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

tear(s)HY21rank/position

tear(s)

When you’re working, you might often find yourself carrying painful feelings without being able to let them out, causing stress to build up.

This is a song that gently acknowledges each of those feelings and offers a cathartic release.

It’s a wonderful masterpiece that may bring tears to your eyes.

First snowHY22rank/position

First snow

A hidden gem by HY, a band based in Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture, beloved across generations for their down-to-earth messages.

Released in 2004, it’s included on the album TRUNK, which made history as the first indie release to reach No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

It begins with everyday scenes—like the chill of a winter morning and the comfort of a warm drink—and gradually unfolds into a sense of poignancy and warmth, which is masterfully done.

While conveying the loneliness of living in an unfamiliar city, the lyrics try to find hope in the falling snow, offering gentle companionship to those facing a new life or solitude.

As the cold season deepens, why not listen to it in a warm room while thinking of someone dear?

my friendHY23rank/position

HY – my friend

Set to a refreshing band sound that evokes Okinawa’s beautiful sea and sky, this HY song sings of gratitude and bonds with irreplaceable friends.

Opening the 2015 album “LIFE,” it was also featured in a Lawson Okinawa commercial.

Even when physically apart, our hearts are always close—this mature, deep friendship is portrayed in down-to-earth words.

Its bright, uplifting message will spur you on, bringing back vivid memories of carefree fun with school friends.

For those leaving their hometown for school or work, striving in a new environment: when you feel a little anxious, listen to this song and think of the dear friends who are far away.

Blue EarthHY24rank/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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monochromeHY25rank/position

Monochrome HY

The appeal of HY’s songs lies in lyrics that delve deeply into emotions found in love and everyday life.

This work expresses the feelings of a person who goes about their days while carrying the weight of lost love and hopes for the future.

Included on the album “Confidence,” the song was released in April 2006 and marked a remarkable achievement for HY by securing their third consecutive No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

With lyrics that delicately portray faint stirrings of love and heartache, paired with a pleasant melodic line, it has captured the hearts of many listeners.

It’s a must-listen for anyone currently struggling with love or trying to recover from the pain of a broken heart.

Being called fatHY26rank/position

'Called Fat' Music Video Full Version (RIZAP commercial song featuring Izumi Nakasone)

This song was written as the theme for the “RIZAP” commercial featuring Izumi Nakasone, a member of HY, and was created as a message of encouragement to herself as she took on a diet challenge.

The lyrics depict days of being repeatedly called out for her weight and reflect on the many times she stumbled in her dieting efforts.

It’s an intriguing track that contrasts HY’s signature gentle, ballad-like atmosphere with humorous lyrics listing familiar moments that often occur during dieting.

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HY ♡ SUMMERHY27rank/position

HY ♡ SUMMER

This feel-good summer tune that lets you sense Okinawa’s sun and breeze is brimming with brightness that makes your heart skip just by listening.

HY’s uniquely blended, multi-genre sound rings pleasantly, and its pop-savvy, catchy melody will have you humming along after just one listen.

The lyrics evoke the very essence of perfect summer memories—going for drives with friends under dazzling sunlight and enjoying barbecues by the beach.

The track appears on their album “Confidence,” released in April 2006 during their indie days, and this classic debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

A guaranteed crowd-pleaser live, it’s long been loved as one of HY’s signature summer songs.

It’s sure to make sunny-day drives and outdoor fun even happier.

If you want the biggest smiles this summer, this is the number you need to hear.

EncounterHY28rank/position

HY Encounter

With its simple title, “Encounter,” I felt this song was a perfect fit to introduce in this article.

The lyrics can be understood as talking about a lover, but not only that—don’t you also have those meaningful encounters with friends, seniors, or mentors, where you feel, “Meeting this person changed my life or the way I see things”? Listening to this song brings up feelings of gratitude for those precious encounters and a desire to support the people who matter to you.

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Hane Keisuke

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futureHY29rank/position

HY “Future”

This song captivates with its warm, heartfelt melody and uplifting lyrics.

Created as the theme song for the Ryukyu historical drama “Amawari,” it carries a strong will to envision the future through love.

Its resolve to overcome any hardship will inspire courage in listeners.

Released on June 12, 2024, the piece harmonizes beautifully with the drama’s world.

Recognized as one of HY’s signature songs, it is deeply connected not only to a pure love story but also to the drama’s narrative and the emotions of its characters.

It’s the perfect song for taking a new step forward or when you want to look toward the future with someone special.

HAPPYHY30rank/position

HY 「HAPPY」MV

This song was used as the theme for the drama “Hokusai to Meshi Sae Areba.” Both the drama and the song had a soft, gentle feel and were very popular for the happiness they evoked.

I imagine many women are reminded of their school-days girl talk when they hear this track.

Those lively conversations about love were surely unforgettable, wonderful moments.

HY’s captivating sound brings those memories back.

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Yoshizaki Keiko

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