A musician from Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, who writes lyrics, composes, arranges, and produces music, and is also active as a singer himself.
When working as a singer or TV personality, he uses the stage name Hyadain; otherwise, he works under his real name, Kenichi Maeyamada.
This time, we researched popularity based on reliable feedback from music fans submitted to our site.
We have carefully selected the most well-regarded works from among his releases, so please take a look.
Whether you’re new to his music or already a fan, we think you’ll discover something new!
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Hyadain’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Hyadain’s Kakakata☆Kataomoi-CHyadain1rank/position

This is a ridiculously fun song by Hyadain, featuring a roller-coaster-like back-and-forth between male and female vocals.
Released in April 2011 as Hyadain’s major-label debut single, it served as the opening theme for the anime Nichijou.
The lyrics comically depict the flutter of a first love that begins with the arrival of spring and the frustrating feelings of a one-sided crush.
Also, although I mentioned “male and female vocals,” here’s a cool technical twist: both voices are actually sung by Hyadain himself.
It’s truly a track that makes your heart dance just by listening.
Christmas? What’s that? Is it tasty?Hyadain2rank/position

Precisely because it’s the cold winter season, you feel like listening to hype, mood-boosting tracks, right? Hyadain’s “Christmas? What’s that? Is it tasty?”—created by an artist known for a unique worldview and numerous anime songs—is a tune that lets you forget the small stuff and just have fun.
Released in 2011, its lyrics became a hot topic for getting everyone excited, whether you have plans for Christmas or not.
If you teens can nail it at karaoke, you’ll heat up even on the chilliest winter days!
My First FriendHyadain3rank/position

This is a song posted on Niconico by Hyadain, who also works as a music producer under his real name, Kenichi Maeyamada.
It’s an imaginative piece that arranges the background music from the game Dr.
Mario and adds new lyrics, yet it transforms into something so moving that you almost forget its playful origins.
Filled with gentle emotion, the song reflects on the memories built up over time as the death of a beloved dog—both a precious family member and a friend—draws near, and expresses gratitude for how that companion helped the singer grow.
Hyadain’s Jōjō YūjōHyadain4rank/position

This song, produced as the opening theme for the anime “Nichijou,” has “friendship” as its theme, which you can somewhat glean from the title.
The lyrics depict the casual, everyday moments spent with friends in a conversational style, conveying the idea that it’s precisely those ordinary days that are truly precious.
Coupled with a chaotic, freewheeling sound that expresses pure fun, it gives the impression of wholeheartedly enjoying the days spent with friends.
A Western show in Super Mario WorldHyadain5rank/position

It’s like a parody song that adds lyrics to the background music of the globally mega-hit game series, Super Mario Bros., sung by Hyadain.
Princess Peach is probably now among the most famous princesses in the world.
The god of laughter has descended!Hyadain6rank/position

A single released in 2013.
It was written as the theme song for the Nippon TV variety show “Waragami-sama wa Totsuzen ni…”.
Born in 1980.
A musician and producer from Osaka Prefecture.
The name comes from a spell in Dragon Quest.
It’s a truly pop and refreshing track with an impressive melody.
Start it raght awayHyadain7rank/position

This is a youth-empowerment song released by Hyadain in May 2012.
Chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime Kuroko’s Basketball, it candidly portrays the pain of struggling with innate differences in talent and the weakness that makes you want to give up by deciding your own limits.
At the same time, it sings of the resolve to reexamine your own worth and start moving forward, carried by a refreshing melody.
You can’t help but empathize with the protagonist, who sometimes falls into self-loathing yet strives to head toward a better future.
It’s truly a perfect track for students devoted to their clubs and sports.


