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Kinmokusei Popular Song Rankings [2026]

They are a five-piece rock band consisting of Shungo Ito on vocals, guitar, and keyboards; Ryo Sasaki on chorus, guitar, and synthesizer; Hideto Goto on lead guitar; Tomohiro Harikae on drums; and Yusuke Shirai on bass.

Debuting in 1998, they are characterized by a sound strongly influenced by 1970s kayōkyoku and new music.

This time, we take a closer look at the band.

Based on verified feedback from fans submitted to our site, we researched their most popular songs.

Here, we present a ranking of the tracks that received especially high praise.

Please enjoy.

Playlist

Kinmokusei Popular Song Rankings [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Two Red Starskinmokusei
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Kinmokusei's romantic ballad makes it to the Kouhaku stage
2Farewellkinmokusei
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Representative songs of Kinmokusei, moving lyrics
3Lane Change at 25 O’Clockkinmokusei
Lane Change at 25 O'Clockkinmokuseiplay_arrow
Kinmokusei sings along Route 16
4cherrykinmokusei
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Influenced by kayōkyoku and new music…
5If I can see you in my dreamskinmokusei
If I can see you in my dreamskinmokuseiplay_arrow
A classic by Minako Yoshida, beloved by many artists
6Sunday nightkinmokusei
Sunday nightkinmokuseiplay_arrow
A breakup song about stepping back for her happiness
7Osmanthus flowerskinmokusei
Osmanthus flowerskinmokuseiplay_arrow
It fits perfectly with content that has a seasonal feel…