Ketsumeishi Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Whether crying or laughingKetsumeishi36rank/position

Ketsumeishi “Even If You Cry or Laugh” Music Video

Listening to this Ketsumeishi song makes me feel like I can overcome any challenge.

Included on the album Ketsunopolis 10, the track is packed with their signature positive message.

It teaches us the importance of accepting ourselves just as we are, in both happy times and hard times.

Released in October 2016, the song was also used as the theme for the drama “6-Second Trajectory: The Melancholy of Fireworks Master Seitaro Mochizuki.” I think it’s one of the most memorable songs in Ketsumeishi’s long career.

This piece is perfect for anyone who wants to keep looking forward and doing their best no matter what difficulties they face.

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DriveKetsumeishi37rank/position

Drive

A breezy track by Ketsumeishi that makes you want to take a long drive, lured by the pleasant May weather.

Released as the opening track on the June 2005 album Ketsuno-Police 4, it’s enjoyed immense popularity as a summer staple, even topping Oricon’s survey for “Songs You Want to Listen to While Driving by the Sea.” Sung over a light, upbeat rhythm, it captures the exhilaration of hitting the road with no set destination and the simple, happy moments shared with friends.

The sensation is as refreshing as rolling down the windows and feeling the wind—perfect for early summer vibes! Ideal for Golden Week drives, and a great pick to hype up a karaoke session with friends, too.

BUMP to youKetsumeishi38rank/position

Ketsumeishi “Kimi ni BUMP” (KTM TOUR 2017 Phantom Roppongi Grand Circus Troupe “To be frank, it’s a party!!”)

Ketsumeishi, a four-member music group whose name comes from an herbal medicine used in China since ancient times.

Their 13th single, “Kimi ni BUMP,” is a lively track chosen for a Vodafone commercial.

Its funky guitar sound and repeating phrases over a passionate ensemble create an addictive feel, lifting your spirits whether you’re listening or singing along.

If you’re in your 30s, it’s a pop tune with catchy rap and melodies that you’ll want to try at karaoke.

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Hoshino Takashi

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My subjectsKetsumeishi39rank/position

Ketsumeishi “Wagamono-tachi yo” Lyric Video

A song released on October 31, 2025, it’s a life-affirming anthem dedicated to headstrong adults.

It carries a powerful message that turns failures into funny stories.

Since it’s by Ketsumeishi, there are rap parts too, making it appealing because you don’t have to worry much about pitch when singing.

The tempo is relaxed, so it’s a song you can sing calmly, but it’s important to lock into the rhythm, and you might stumble a bit where there are lots of words.

For a song like this, it’s best to memorize the lyrics! Try singing it every day as if you’re humming to yourself.

Light humming is also recommended.

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Kubota Mami

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Letter ~FutureKetsumeishi40rank/position

Ketsumeishi - Letter ~Future

Ketsumeishi’s “Tegami ~ Mirai” is one of three songs that make up a work spanning past, present, and future.

Although it’s from their early catalog, it remains a fan favorite.

It’s a striking number with a powerful, passionate message to one’s future self.

When you’re facing a challenge, this song will undoubtedly give you a push forward!

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miyabi

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The Moon and the SunKetsumeishi41rank/position

Ketsumeishi “The Moon and the Sun”

Ketsumeishi’s “Moon and Sun” is their 25th single, released in 2013.

Many listeners may recognize it as a drama’s ending theme.

Using the contrasting keywords of the moon and the sun, the lyrics are striking in the way they depict dramatic human relationships and deep affection as the two influence each other.

It’s pop yet bittersweet, with rap that feels comfortable and blends with a moving rhythm that may bring you to tears before you know it.

The back-and-forth rap is cool too, making it a great recommendation for a karaoke duet!

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miyabi

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You two, SummerKetsumeishi42rank/position

Ketsumeishi “You Two, Summer”

It’s a song that vividly colored the summer of 2010.

A breezy 1970s disco sound layered with a buoyant soca-style beat lifts your spirits, and the tonal gradation that begins with acoustic guitar feels like a fanfare announcing the arrival of summer.

The lyrics, in lyrical strokes, depict bittersweet memories of driving along the coastline, as well as the nostalgia and yearning for the future that we feel precisely because we’re now adults.

Released in July 2010, the track also became familiar as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Onegai! Ranking” in August of the same year.

It’s a perfect classic for those moments when you reminisce about days gone by while making the most of the summer you’re living right now.