Kohji Yoshikawa Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

A new face you might love to hateYoshikawa Koji11rank/position

A likely-to-be-hated new face

A classic that captures the spirit of the ’80s and colors the summer of youth.

Koji Kikkawa’s vocals—both powerful and delicate—express freedom and passion to the fullest.

Released in April 1985, the song topped the Oricon charts and ranked 36th on the year-end chart.

It was also used for Kanebo’s summer campaign and became a major hit.

Musically, it’s a fast-paced pop-rock track with a catchy melody and dynamic backing.

The lyrics, depicting the courage to reveal a new self and deep feelings for someone special, still resonate with many today.

Why not give it a listen as you make new summer memories?

Endless Sun SetYoshikawa Koji12rank/position

Endless Sunset - Kōji Kikkawa (High Quality Audio)

Included on the 1987 album “A-LA-BA·LA-M-BA.” Commercial song for KDD’s “TEL ME Campaign.” Born in 1965.

A singer-songwriter from Hiroshima Prefecture.

Kikkawa himself has said he wrote the song in about 20 minutes at dusk in a restaurant bar along the river in New York.

All on this nightYoshikawa Koji13rank/position

All on this night

Kohji Kikkawa’s ninth single, released in September 1986, is a gem of a rock number written and composed by Motoharu Sano.

The original song was offered to Kenji Sawada, but Kikkawa’s version features a minimalist, guitar-driven arrangement that fuses a romantic aesthetic with passionate vocals to create a world uniquely its own.

Peaking at No.

4 on the Oricon chart, this work also symbolizes a turning point as he shifted from idol image to rock artist.

With a melody that carries the quiet and poignancy of the night, it’s a song that will keep you company on a solitary Christmas Eve or add warmth to a special holy night with someone dear.

Baby BabyYoshikawa Koji14rank/position

Baby Baby

This is a song by Koji Kikkawa, notable for its lively sound arrangement.

It’s included on the album “FOREVER ROAD,” released in June 1995.

The song’s biggest appeal is, without a doubt, its irresistibly bright sound and lyrics that evoke a sense of savoring freedom.

Just listening to it makes your heart dance and your body naturally fall into the rhythm.

It blows away the haze of everyday life—perfect for when you want to lift your spirits.

Dance with MemoriesYoshikawa Koji15rank/position

Dance With Memories

It’s a song by Koji Kikkawa whose passionate vocals strike straight to the heart.

Released on his 1992 album “Shyness Overdrive,” the track was written and composed by Kikkawa himself.

The lyrics, which reflect on bygone summer days and a beloved person from that time, resonate deeply with listeners.

Amid the bustle of the city, the blazing memories of a past romance suddenly come rushing back.

Those bittersweet scenes are delivered on a powerful soundscape.

Why not give it a listen on a summer evening, when you’re in a slightly sentimental mood?

ONLY YOUYoshikawa Koji16rank/position

Only You

It’s a track by Koji Kikkawa that vividly colored the summers of the ’90s.

The energetic rock sound paired with a slightly wistful melody leaves a strong impression.

The hidden loneliness and yearning for love resonate directly with listeners through his powerful vocals.

This piece is included on the 1991 album “LUNATIC LUNACY.” Passionate yet tinged with sadness, it’s a song that will surely sink into your heart when you listen to it on a summer drive or at twilight.

POSTMANYoshikawa Koji17rank/position

Postman

It’s a rock number by Koji Kikkawa with a powerful guitar sound that stirs the heart.

Released in October 1996 and included on the album “BEAT∞SPEED,” which reached No.

3 on the Oricon charts, this track grips you with lyrics that convey an earnest longing for unreachable “love” and “dreams,” and the burning, impatient feelings of a protagonist who waits for them.

The passionate vocals riding over the rugged, full-bodied sound still carry a poignant sense of seeking hope.

Listen to it on a summer night when you’re wishing hard for something, or when you feel like you might lose sight of tomorrow—surely it will light a spark in your heart.

SAMURAI ROCKYoshikawa Koji18rank/position

SAMURAI ROCK

Kikkawa Koji’s rock number, driven by a razor-sharp guitar riff from the intro, instantly stirs the fighting spirit of its listeners.

It sings of an indomitable, samurai-like resolve—becoming the “cutting edge” that carves out one’s own path without being swept away by a chaotic era.

When this song’s soul-stirring message played as the theme for the 2017 WBC broadcasts, it overlapped with the valiant presence of Samurai Japan and set supporters’ hearts ablaze.

Listen to it when you’re facing a battle you absolutely cannot lose or when you want to stand firm in your convictions—it will give you tremendous courage.