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Sachiko Kobayashi Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Sachiko Kobayashi is active in a wide range of fields as a singer, actress, TV personality, and entrepreneur, and has appeared many times on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Since beginning her career in 1963, she has released numerous songs.
Here, we present a ranking of her most popular karaoke songs.
Sachiko Kobayashi Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Together with the WindKobayashi Sachiko1rank/position
Created as the ending theme for Pokémon: The First Movie – Mewtwo Strikes Back, this piece is a moving duet by Sachiko Kobayashi and Shoko Nakagawa.
Its lyrics, which depict walking the path of life guided by the wind, give listeners courage and hope.
A remake of a song originally performed solo by Sachiko Kobayashi in 1998, it was released in June 2019 and reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly anime singles chart.
Paired with the world of Pokémon, it’s a wonderful song that lingers in your heart even after watching the film.
It’s a recommended track when you need the courage to chase your dreams or to take a new step forward.
Stay wellKobayashi Sachiko2rank/position
It was the theme song for the 2001 animated Crayon Shin-chan feature film, “Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Adult Empire Strikes Back.” As the title suggests, without any twists, it’s a song filled with gratitude dedicated to mothers.
It expresses thanks while looking back on childhood memories of all the things one’s mother did—this and that—reminiscing and conveying appreciation.
Keiji, the flower that blooms on the battlefieldKobayashi Sachiko3rank/position
One of the theme songs from the Hanano Keiji series, widely acclaimed as Newgin’s greatest masterpiece.
I’m sure many people are hooked on its irresistible groove, which rivals, if not surpasses, the series’ biggest hit, Noburo Kakuta’s “Yossha Otoko Uta.” The lyrics are a must-hear too, with one bold line after another, like “A man shines only when he fights; the battlefield is a man’s stage.” And with Sachiko Kobayashi—the final boss of the enka world—singing it, how could you not get excited? I highly recommend it even to those who don’t play pachinko or pachislo!
snow camelliaKobayashi Sachiko4rank/position
Yukitsubaki is one of Sachiko Kobayashi’s signature songs and holds great significance in her career as it was her first single after becoming independent from her agency.
The lyrics were written by the master Tetsurō Hoshino—his first single with her since “Mō Ichido Dake”—at Kobayashi’s own request, and she delivers a stirring performance of a grand, classic enka.
It’s also extremely popular for karaoke, so many enka fans are likely to belt it out at karaoke.
As mentioned, it’s a quintessential enka number, so techniques like kobushi (melodic turns) and vibrato appear, but the overall range is average, with no standout high notes or extended long tones.
Therefore, anyone who has a grasp of enka fundamentals should be able to sing it without difficulty.
Memories SakeKobayashi Sachiko5rank/position
A masterpiece whose wistful melody and heartrending lyrics resonate deeply.
The lyrics portray a woman recalling a past love as she drinks, a theme that has struck a chord with many and kept the song beloved for years.
Released in January 1979, it was originally a B-side, but its popularity on cable radio led to it becoming the A-side.
It ranked No.
1 on that year’s “The Best Ten” annual chart and also won the 21st Japan Record Awards’ Best Vocal Performance.
The song is extremely demanding to sing, requiring rich expressiveness and a wide vocal range.
It’s a perfect piece for testing one’s enka singing ability.
MaybeKobayashi Sachiko & Miki Katsuhiko6rank/position
The harmony woven by the two singers resonates deeply in the heart—this is the definitive enka masterpiece.
The acclaimed album “Moshikashite,” which revives a song originally released in 1984, is imbued with aching longing and a powerful wish.
It beautifully portrays a heart where affection for another and lingering anxieties are intermingled, and the stirring melody further elevates those feelings.
This work was also performed at the 35th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, capturing the hearts of many viewers.
It’s a gem that listeners of all ages—from seniors to entire families—can enjoy, and we’d be delighted if you chose it as a cherished song for your precious memories.
Oshanti Mighty GirlKobayashi Sachiko7rank/position
A heart-thumping sound grounded in dance music! This is the Vocaloid version of the piece that Sachiko Kobayashi—known as the Queen of Enka—released in July 2024 to mark her 60th year in show business and her 100th single.
The vocals, beautifully harmonized with dance beats and electronic sounds, leave a strong impression, and the lyrics carry a message of enjoying life with a positive outlook.
Why not give this vibrant, irresistibly groove-inducing music a listen?