Kaientai Popular Song Rankings [2026]

To the new personKaientai8rank/position

To New People — Kaientai (Theme Song of Mr. Kinpachi)

Kaientai is a three-member folk group led by actor Tetsuya Takeda.

Known for hits like “Okuru Kotoba,” their song “Atarashii Hito e” is a hidden gem from the ’90s.

Its warm, folk-infused melody gently comforts the anxieties that come with graduation season.

Upbeat, hype-building anthems are great, but as a graduation song, I highly recommend a track like this—an encouraging tune that gradually fills you with courage as you listen.

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Yuuki

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A Distant PersonKaientai9rank/position

A Distant Person

Bakumatsu Youth Graffiti: Sakamoto Ryoma is a drama that aired on Nippon TV, starring Tetsuya Takeda, who is known as a Ryoma enthusiast.

The theme song was performed by Kaientai, with lyrics written by Takeda himself and music composed by Toshio Nakamuta.

Starting lineKaientai10rank/position

Start Line

This is the 25th single released by the folk group Kaientai, led by Tetsuya Takeda, released in November 1995.

Since it was chosen as the theme song for the fourth season of the smash-hit drama “Mr.

Kinpachi in Class 3-B,” starring Takeda himself, many of you may have heard it through the show.

I think Takeda’s gentle singing voice resonates very memorably in this piece.

The vocal melody is easy to hum and soothing, so without overthinking it, simply singing it plainly will let you deliver it nicely.

If you sing as if you’re gently placing your voice against your upper palate, you can get closer to the atmosphere of the original track, so please give it a try when you actually sing.

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Kei Takahata

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Love MysteryKaientai11rank/position

Koi Fushigi by Kaientai

A single released in 1981.

They’re a three-member folk group that debuted in 1972.

The group was named by Tetsuya Takeda, well known for his love of Ryoma Sakamoto.

The slow tempo rhythm pairs well with the acoustic guitar and harmonica, and listening to Tetsuya Takeda’s subdued vocals over that backdrop draws you in with a quiet poignancy.

The galaxy within meChiba Kazuomi (Kaientai)12rank/position

[Takeda Tetsuya, not Kaientai] The Galaxy Within Me

This song, created by Kazuomi Chiba of Kaientai, was used as the ending theme for the Doraemon movie “Nobita and the Galaxy Express.” A bittersweet heartbreak song, it weaves imagery from familiar natural phenomena—like the spiral of a seashell and the galaxy in the night sky—into its lyrics, stretching from the everyday to the cosmos.

Released in March 1996, it resonated with many listeners, aided by its tie-in with the film.

It’s a recommended track for those carrying the pain of unrequited love or anyone who wants to dwell on feelings for someone dear.

Good job.Kaientai13rank/position

Otsukaresama

Kaientai is a folk group that delivers heartwarming music that fits gently into everyday life.

Their 1997 release “Otsukaresama” is a number where the gentle tones of acoustic guitar and strings intertwine.

It carries a warm message that stays close to the weary hearts of people who keep doing their best no matter what.

The melody and lyrics evoke a touch of nostalgia, conveying kindness and compassion.

Accompanied by their unhurried choral work, it’s a folk song that soothes the soul.

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mutō

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boyhoodKaientai14rank/position

Adolescence (with lyrics)

It’s a masterpiece whose nostalgic imagery, so characteristic of Tetsuya Takeda, stirs the hearts of many.

As the theme song for the classic Doraemon film “Doraemon: Nobita’s Little Star Wars,” it has been loved across generations.

The boy’s heart woven through the gentle vocals embodies a profound worldview where anxiety and hope intermingle.