Ketsumeishi Popular Song Ranking [2026]

TrainKetsumeishi15rank/position

Ketsumeishi “Train”

This song portrays the pursuit of dreams, like a train that keeps running fueled by passionate determination.

Released in August 2007 as the 14th single, it was featured as the CM song for JR East’s 20th anniversary.

Its upbeat rhythm and lyrics packed with the message “let’s keep moving forward” resonate deeply.

It’s perfect for students performing synchronized mass routines, and ideal for moments when many people unite to achieve something together.

Consider choosing it for sports days and athletic festivals.

superstarKetsumeishi16rank/position

Ketsumeishi “Superstar”

We all have those days when we feel down and think, “I’m nothing special.” This song gently stays by your side in those moments and reminds you that everyone is extraordinary.

Released in November 2020, it was also chosen as the theme song for the TV anime Crayon Shin-chan.

Its irresistibly bright and lively sound perfectly matches the anime’s energetic world.

Listen to it before taking on a challenge or when you’re feeling a bit unsure—it’s sure to give you a boost! It’s like a dose of vitamins, a song that gives you the courage to shine on your own stage.

Thank you for the happiness.Ketsumeishi17rank/position

Thank you for the happiness.

A heartfelt song filled with gratitude that’s also very popular as wedding BGM and for profile videos.

The lyrics express the bond of a happy couple and hope for the life ahead, warming your heart when you listen.

Included on the album “Ketsunopolis 3,” released in October 2003, the track was also used as the CM song for Asahi Shimbun’s “Club Zest.” It’s recommended for when you want to convey your appreciation to someone special or surprise guests at a wedding.

It’s sure to get your feelings across!

Summer with YouKetsumeishi18rank/position

Ketsumeishi “Summer With You”

It’s a Ketsumeishi track whose sweet, bittersweet melody brings back memories of a summer romance gone by.

Built on a hip-hop foundation with a gentle tone, it paints scenes of an adult summer.

Time spent by the seaside and memories with a former lover are delicately woven in, stirring a sense of nostalgia and wistfulness in the listener.

It was included on the single “Like a Palm Tree / Color Variation / Summer With You,” released in August 2016, and was used as the image song for “KitKat Chocolatory.” It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to alone, slowly, at summer’s end.

My dad’s emailKetsumeishi19rank/position

Ketsumeishi “A Message from Dad”

This work gently portrays the bond between parent and child, centered on the theme of a warm message from a father.

Through the father’s awkward way of speaking and his unfamiliarity with digital devices, heartfelt feelings that are hard to fully express are carefully conveyed.

Added as a track on the July 2014 album “KETSUNOPOLIS 9,” the song blends Ketsumeishi’s signature hip-hop and reggae sound with heartwarming lyrics.

The music video features actors Kotaro Shiga and Hirotaro Honda, who superbly depict a father’s deep affection.

It’s the perfect song to prompt you to look back on memories with family you haven’t been in touch with for years, or to express gratitude to your father.

We also recommend listening to it together with your family.

The Signal of the BeginningKetsumeishi20rank/position

Ketsumeishi “Signal of the Beginning” (15th Anniversary) Short Ver.

A work you’ll want to listen to the moment you wake up in the morning.

It’s a track by the hugely popular hip-hop group Ketsumeishi.

Released in January 2003, it’s a fan favorite and is frequently featured as an opening number at their live shows.

The song is characterized by rap over a reggae beat, with the hook’s chorus being a real high point.

Loved by many fans as a song that signals the start of something new, it’s perfect for kicking off the day.

Whether you’re not a morning person or thrive in the mornings, why not start your day full of energy by listening to this track?

On the holy nightKetsumeishi21rank/position

Ketsumeishi 'On the Holy Night'

A warm love song by Ketsumeishi depicting a couple’s first Christmas together.

Released in November 2007 as a double A-side single with “Fuyu Monogatari,” this track is filled with anticipation for a special holy night spent with a loved one amid bustling crowds and sparkling illuminations.

It’s a medium-tempo song with the soothing flow of Ryo and Ookura that tickles the ears, and its easy-to-hum rap makes it appealing even to those who aren’t fond of rap.

It reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart and was certified Gold.

The music video features Kei Tanaka, and its drama-style direction further heightens the excitement of Christmas.

It’s the perfect song for a Christmas date—one you’ll want to listen to while savoring the joy of spending the holiday with your partner this year.