HY's Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

OceanHY31rank/position

HY – Ocean (Official Music Video)

This song, included on HY’s debut album “Departure,” captures the beauty of Okinawa’s ocean—the band hails from Okinawa Prefecture.

It opens with a calm, conversational tone that unfolds into a powerful band sound, evoking images of a tranquil sea and summer sunlight.

The lyrics depict a love story connected to the sea, conveying a bittersweet feeling as if reflecting on memories of a summer that has passed.

The rap-centered vocals also suggest emotions overflowing with things left unsaid.

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cheerHY32rank/position

HY “Yell” Official MV

The moment the song starts, it’s already soothing.

With this gentle voice, I feel like everything will go well.

Then it shifts to an up-tempo beat, and in contrast to the beginning, it turns into a song that gives you courage and feels like it’s running alongside you, urging you to move forward together.

I love you soooo much!HY33rank/position

Daidaidaisuki

This is a song that served as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Girl I Like in Okinawa Is So Dialect-Heavy It Hurts,” which began airing in January 2025.

Created by HY from Okinawa, it blends the traditional sound of the sanshin with a lively rock vibe.

Amid the brightness that evokes a tropical breeze, it’s filled with the bittersweet ache and frustration of being in love.

There must be many people who want to confess their feelings to someone they like but just can’t take that final step.

Simply listening will make your heart race, and its positive energy—so infectious you’ll want to start dancing—will gently nudge you forward.

It’s a must-listen for anyone hoping to muster the courage to give someone chocolate.

CheatersHY34rank/position

HY Cheaters with lyrics

This is a song about a man and a woman who suspect infidelity.

It’s portrayed from both the woman’s and the man’s perspectives.

It depicts a man who regrets cheating and a woman who’s putting on a brave face even though she truly hates it, and I strongly empathize with the woman’s feelings.

North ForestHY35rank/position

HY - “North Forest” performance video

This is a quintessential HY track that evokes the breath of Okinawa’s forests and nature.

It’s the opening song on the album HANAEMI, released in February 2021.

Since it was used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s Oha!4 NEWS LIVE, many people probably heard it while getting ready in the morning.

The looping beat with the sound of the sanshin resonates comfortably, making you feel as if you’re being guided into the Yanbaru forest just by listening.

Highly recommended when you want to feel positive.

Street StoryHY36rank/position

HY Street Story ITTA SOMUN ’04 TOUR HQ

It’s included on their second album, Street Story.

It features the Okinawan instrument sanshin, and both the melody and the guitar riffs evoke an Okinawan feel.

It’s a song fitting for the end of the album and it really fires up the crowd live.

canvasHY37rank/position

HY / canvas (official footage) [UtaSuki Video]

It’s included on their fourth album, “Confidence.” A song about a love that drifted apart.

You can enjoy both Mr.

Niizato’s gentle, tender vocals and Mr.

Nakasone’s clear, beautiful voice.

The bittersweet melody is also a must-listen.

beetle wing (rhinoceros beetle/flower chafer wing)HY38rank/position

Kanabun's Wings / HY

It’s included on their second album, “Street Story.” It’s a cheer song for people doing their best, carrying the message that there’s only one you.

The gentle vocals really touch the heart.

Let’s go.HY39rank/position

HY Let's go ITTA SOMUN ’04 TOUR HQ

It’s a love song.

It looks back on everything up to now and feels like a song about moving forward together.

You can feel the man’s honest feelings.

Even on an uncharted path, it’s a song that says the two of them can keep going.

It conveys the feeling that as long as they’re together, they can keep walking on and on, forever and ever.

hangnailHY40rank/position

Hangnail / HY

It’s included on their third album, TRUNK.

It’s a mid-tempo rock number with Arisa Shinato on lead vocals.

The sound has a strong rock ’n’ roll flavor.

Of course, HY’s signature catchy melodies are still very much present.