Shigeru Izumiya Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

He debuted in 1971 with “Shigeru Izumiya Tōjō” on Elec Records.

He went on to co-found For Life Records with Takuro Yoshida, Yosui Inoue, and Hitoshi Komuro.

He later flourished as an actor as well, becoming a multi-talented entertainer beloved by households across Japan.

These days, he’s so well-known in Japan that almost everyone recognizes him, and you often see him on variety and news programs, right?

This time, we’re putting the spotlight on him!

We’ll introduce a ranking of his most popular works from among all the releases so far.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or just discovering him, please enjoy.

Playlist

Shigeru Izumiya Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s signature song “Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter”
2	puka-pukaIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s signature song, a masterpiece that sings of everyday happiness
3	Ephemeral Creatures of the NightIzumiya Shigeru		A signature song by Shigeru Izumiya. Delicately expresses urban loneliness.
4	A Long Journey to FreedomIzumiya Shigeru		The anti-establishment folk rock of Nobuyasu Okabayashi and Shigeru Izumiya
5	Black Boat SongIzumiya Shigeru		A powerful and wistful masterpiece by Shigeru Izumiya
6	Song of the Elderly RevolutionIzumiya Shigeru		A protest song calling for the dignity of the elderly
7	Bob LennonIzumiya Shigeru		A powerful song by Shigeru Izumiya imbued with a wish for peace
8	Lock of DIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s signature song “Rock”
9	Detroit pokerIzumiya Shigeru		A rock band's fiery live performance
10	Song of the Yoito-makeIzumiya Shigeru		A construction worker’s child learns from their mother and seizes success
11	Rock ’n’ roll costs money.Izumiya Shigeru		A passionate song with the spirit of Showa-era rock
12	Personal reasonsIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s classic song delivers an introspective message
13	Under the fluttering national flagIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s socially critical masterpiece
14	A Letter from a Cold CountryIzumiya Shigeru		Expressing bonds and affection with a gentle melody
15	He and sheIzumiya Shigeru		A classic masterpiece depicting Shigeru Izumiya’s love
16	There was a manIzumiya Shigeru		A masterpiece that embodies Shigeru Izumiya’s rebellious spirit
17	Island of FireIzumiya Shigeru		A song that symbolizes Shigeru Izumiya’s transition from folk to punk rock
18	Sleepless NightIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya's soulful masterpiece soothes the heart
19	Bastards Without WingsIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s socially critical rock song
20	street cornerIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s classic folk-rock song
21	Brown SalesmanIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s socially critical song depicting the anxieties of youth
22	Ballad of the WildIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s soul cry in pursuit of freedom
23	stray dogIzumiya Shigeru		A masterpiece that portrays the feeling of social alienation, likened to a stray dog
24	To the beginning with a long-time friendIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s Deep-Dive Folk Rock of Life
25	In the night sky after the rainIzumiya Shigeru		On a post-rain night, quietly singing of heartbreak and life
26	Silver Shoes at Lightning SpeedIzumiya Shigeru		A signature song by Shigeru Izumiya. It celebrates freedom and liberation.
27	black bagIzumiya Shigeru		A masterpiece by Shigeru Izumiya that expresses a sense of loneliness
28	GeGeGe no KitaroIzumiya Shigeru		The anime’s fifth season leaves some foreshadowing unresolved, which is a shame.
29	War DittyIzumiya Shigeru		A passionate sentiment imbued with irony toward war is abo...
30	spring’s dry windIzumiya Shigeru		A moving song that portrays social pressure and loneliness
31	Blame it all on the timesIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s signature songs sharply depict social issues
32	Imjin RiverIzumiya Shigeru		A wish for peace that sings of the sorrow of divided families
33	Stay, time—thou art beautiful!Izumiya Shigeru		A representative ballad by Shigeru Izumiya themed around time