Kobukuro’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Wings of the HeartKobukuro36rank/position

Kobukuro - Kokoro no Hane (Heart’s Wings) FAN’S MADE LIVE ver (Full ver)

Kokoro no Hane is a song included on Kobukuro’s best-of album ALL SINGLES BEST 2, released in 2012.

It originally dates back to their days as street musicians and has long been a fan favorite.

Looking up at the sky that connects us, he thinks of his girlfriend in a distant town…

It’s lovely not only to let his longing grow, but to make up his mind to actually go and see her.

Goodbye, HEROKobukuro37rank/position

Sayonara HERO - Kobukuro

Kobukuro is a musical duo that heals listeners’ hearts with dramatic ballads.

They’re known for powerful message songs delivered with assured vocal prowess.

While they often create songs with a warm atmosphere, “Sayonara HERO” is a powerful, passionate rock tune.

It’s included on their 2009 album “CALLING” and was created for the musician Kiyoshiro Imawano.

The track is filled with emotional feelings for a hero they once admired.

It’s also recommended to listen while thinking of someone you looked up to in your childhood.

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mutō

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Star SongKobukuro38rank/position

Kobukuro “Star Song”

A track by Kobukuro included on their album “Star Made,” released on August 4, 2021.

As the title suggests, it’s a gentle song that evokes a quiet summer night sky, and musically it’s very much in their style—easy to hum and approachable.

If you focus on singing carefully throughout, it shouldn’t be too hard to score high at karaoke.

That said, the high notes in the chorus might be a bit tough for the average male singer, so it might be a good idea to check the key settings in advance.

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Kei Takahata

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heartKobukuro39rank/position

Kobukuro - Kokoro (Heart)

The song “Kokoro” (“Heart”) is a number that gives you an opportunity to face your own heart.

Released in 2017, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “I’m Taking a Break at Work Now” (Chotto Ima Kara Shigoto Yamete Kuru), and the music video features NAOTO from EXILE and Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE.

The track unfolds at a relaxed pace, as if having a gentle conversation with your heart, making it easy to sing without rushing.

If the key feels a bit high, try lowering it a few steps so you can sing more comfortably and freely.

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SAKI

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The Way Back to the FutureKobukuro40rank/position

Kobukuro – The Road Back to the Future

Released by Kobukuro in September 2006 and included on their classic album ALL SINGLES BEST—which became a massive hit with total sales exceeding 3.5 million copies—this song was also used as the image song for NTT West’s telegram service.

The lyrics, which open with a melancholic autumn scene, poignantly portray the regret of not being able to be honest and the earnest wish to face each other once more, tightening the chest.

With its warm, acoustic sound and the duo’s powerful vocals gently nestling close to the heart, it is a gem of a ballad perfect for listening to deeply on long autumn nights.

Tokyo’s WinterKobukuro41rank/position

Tokyo no fuyu

This song is the first track on the 2004 album “MUSIC MAN SHIP,” which also includes “Eien ni Tomo ni” (“Forever Together”).

It not only showcases Kobukuro’s signature appeal—the beautiful harmonies of the two vocalists—but also features moments of powerful singing.

Set in winter, the lyrics poignantly depict thinking of a cherished person the way one looks ahead to spring; it’s a hidden gem that truly moves the heart.

It was used in a DENSO Sensing System commercial—did you know that?

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Hane Keisuke

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footprint(s)Kobukuro42rank/position

Kobukuro 'Footprints' Lyric Video

A song that gently weaves a farewell to a beloved presence.

Looking back on days spent with a cherished dog, it portrays with warmth the traces that presence left on the heart, even as it accepts an eternal parting.

Its acoustic sound and melody offer comfort to the feelings of pet loss—an experience many may face.

Included on Kobukuro’s album “QUARTER CENTURY,” released in September 2024, this piece gives courage to move forward: to carry the sorrow of losing a loved one while never forgetting gratitude for the time shared.

It is a song that will bring deep empathy and healing to those who have lost a precious family member.