HY's Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Blue EarthHY22rank/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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kappamaki

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my friendHY23rank/position

HY – my friend

A relationship with a beloved friend that never changes, no matter how much time passes.

This exhilarating track belts out a straightforward affection for a best friend! It’s a work by HY, a mixture rock band based in Okinawa, included on their 11th album “LIFE,” released in 2015.

The bursting, sparkling arrangement and vocals give you energy! “This friendship is forever!” It’s a catchy song that makes you feel exactly that!

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Araki Jakkan

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monochromeHY24rank/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 fatHY25rank/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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Thank youHY26rank/position

Thank you, HY.

I think many people have felt empowered and given opportunities to grow by seniors who sometimes supported them strictly and other times gently.

This song by HY straightforwardly expresses gratitude to those dependable figures who supported us, calling to mind their reassuring presence.

Its bright sound and cheerful, overlapping choruses convey a direct sense of positivity.

Alongside the feelings for those reliable supporters, the song also conveys a determination to become someone who can support others as well.

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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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