Kiyoshiro Imawano’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Intense RomanceImawano Kiyoshiro, Oikawa Mitsuhiro15rank/position

[PV] Mitsukiyo | Intense Romance – Kiyoshiro Imawano & Mitsuhiro Oikawa

A rock tune released in 2002, “Kyōretsu Romance” (Fierce Romance), put out by the unit Mitsukiyo formed by Kiyoshiro Imawano and Mitsuhiro Oikawa.

A hardcore rock musician, Kiyoshiro Imawano, and ‘Prince’ Micchi…? It’s kinda hard to picture the two of them singing together, right? (lol) In this one, Micchi’s look and singing style are in full-on rock mode, so definitely give it a listen.

It’s a cool track, and since it’s slow-tempo, it’s easy to sing.

Guys, please sing it with style!

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sasashina

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Hymn for NobodyImawano Kiyoshirō16rank/position

Hymn for Nobody

Hymn for Nobody, sung by Kiyoshiro Imawano—who still has a passionate fanbase across generations.

Composed by Masahiro Sayama, one of Japan’s leading jazz pianists, this song enchants with its piano melody.

The lyrics are very short, but perhaps because of that, the song is all the more moving.

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utatane

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IMAGINEImawano Kiyoshirō17rank/position

Kiyoshiro Imawano IMAGINE

Speaking of songs that wish for peace, John Lennon’s “Imagine” comes to mind.

This is a Japanese rendition of “Imagine” sung by the beloved rock singer Kiyoshiro Imawano, who sadly passed away in 2009.

There’s a message that truly resonates because it’s sung by artists who genuinely believed in and wished for love and peace.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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turning over in bedImawano Kiyoshirō18rank/position

Negaeri ~ Kiyoshiro Imawano

This is a song included on a CD I received as a membership renewal perk for Kiyoshiro’s fan club in 2002.

I thought it had a rather unusual, dark tone for a Kiyoshiro song, and it turns out the composer was Takao Kisugi.

The lyrics are, as expected, very good, but I always found it a mysterious song.

Lately, I’ve come to think—purely on my own—that it might actually be a lullaby.

Take it easy.Imawano Kiyoshirō19rank/position

2004 Guronsan

This is a TV commercial for the energy drink Guronsan, which was transferred from Chugai Pharmaceutical to LION.

While many people strongly associate Junji Takada as the brand’s image character, in 2004 none other than Kiyoshiro Imawano served as the image character.

Full-moon nightImawano Kiyoshirō20rank/position

Mangetsu No Yoru

This is a poignant ballad that layers the frustration of being unable to say what you want to say onto the special moment of a full-moon night.

It offers a different flavor from the usual powerful rock ’n’ roll image—Kiyoshiro Imawano’s delicate and gentle vocals truly resonate.

Written for director Naoto Takenaka’s film “119,” it was included on the album “119 Original Soundtrack,” released in January 1995.

With this film score, Kiyoshiro won the Best Music Award at the 18th Japan Academy Prize, showcasing his talents as a musician in the world of cinema as well.

It’s a song I hope those spending a quiet night without being able to convey their feelings to someone important will listen to.

Under the moonlight, take your time and lend it your ear.

Let’s meet at the racetrack.Imawano Kiyoshirō21rank/position

Let's meet at the racetrack.

This is Kiyoshiro Imawano’s “Let’s Meet at the Racetrack.” It’s the B-side to his 16th single, “Salaryman,” released in 1994.

The song was used in JRA’s 1994 commercial, “Let’s Meet at the Racetrack: Train” edition.

It’s a masterpiece where the trio of men holding newspapers and Imawano’s vocals match uncannily well.