Kyoko Koizumi’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Memories of the Sea BreezesAmano Haruko (Koizumi Kyoko)15rank/position

Sea Breeze Memory / Haruko Amano (Kyoko Koizumi) Cover

This insert song was produced with the premise that Haruko, the mother who once dreamed of becoming an idol, sang it in her youth within the NHK morning drama series “Amachan.” Its sound distills the essence of 80s Japanese pop and refines it with a modern touch, carrying the bittersweet feelings of first love woven by screenwriter Kankuro Kudo.

In step with the drama’s storyline, the lyrics stir memories of a first love that many of us have experienced, striking right at the heart.

Released as a single in July 2013, it peaked at No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

At the year-end NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, the song drew major attention when the in-story singers performed it in a relay format.

It’s a classic perfect for karaoke when you want to bask in nostalgia or revisit the days of your youth.

100%Koizumi Kyoko16rank/position

Kyoko Koizumi / “100%” (from the new album ‘Koizumi Chansonnier’)

This is a masterpiece featuring a song provided by singer Yu Sakai.

Kyoko Koizumi delivers it with abundant adult charm, capturing the sweetness of a woman who stakes her life on love and her single-minded devotion.

It’s a track that even young listeners will find themselves admiring, thinking, “I want to be an adult like that.”

The Stardust MemoryKoizumi Kyoko17rank/position

Kyoko Koizumi – The Stardust Memory (Live at Nakano Sunplaza Hall, 2022.3.21)

This song became a hot topic because it was written by Toshihiko Takamizawa, the guitarist from THE ALFEE.

The portrayal of a girl stretching to reach an adult kind of love fits Kyoko Koizumi’s persona perfectly.

It poignantly sings of glittering scenes and shifting emotions, likening them to stars.

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sasashina

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Half-GirlKoizumi Kyoko18rank/position

Kyoko Koizumi Half Girl

The female singer Kyoko Koizumi, also known by her nickname “Kyon Kyon.” The song in the video was released in 1983 as her sixth single.

Its charm lies in the cute lyrics that capture the feelings of a girl gradually growing up.

Perhaps some of you even devoted your youth to her?

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Araki Jakkan

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Summer Time MachineKoizumi Kyoko19rank/position

Kyoko Koizumi – Summer Time Machine 1982–2022 (Official Video)

A song by Kyoko Koizumi released in 1988; in 2022, as part of her 40th debut anniversary project, a self-duet version featuring her voice from back then and her voice in 2022 was also released.

The lyrics unfold from a scene where she encounters something that reminds her of her past self, shifting into a reflection on summers long ago.

The progression from the floating, gentle impression of the opening sound to a powerful band sound that seems to express straightforward youth also feels like it emphasizes the story depicted in the lyrics.

It’s a song that conveys a determination to live earnestly so as not to be outdone by the former self who faced whatever was in front of her with honesty.

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kappamaki

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Dawn MEWKoizumi Kyoko20rank/position

Dawn Mew (2024 Mastering)

Kyoko Koizumi’s singing voice resonates in the heart in this song filled with both poignancy and tenderness.

Centered on themes of love, parting, and renewal, it portrays the interplay of complex emotions.

The melody is as delicate as a cat and evocative of the air at daybreak—truly memorable.

Released in July 1986, the song was also performed at that year’s NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, capturing the hearts of many viewers.

Its lyrics, where the joys and pains of romance intersect with hopes for the past and the future, are sure to comfort those struggling with relationships with someone dear.

Ever-Summer GirlKoizumi Kyoko21rank/position

Ever-Summer Girl

A girl’s shyness in her first swimsuit, and the boy’s gaze fixed on her.

Capturing that flutter of summer—sung, remarkably, from a male perspective with a hint of mysterious allure—is Kyoko Koizumi’s song.

Released as a single in April 1985, it features lyrics by Midori Hifumi, music by Kohei Sai, and an arrangement by Tatsumi Yano that evokes a Beach Boys-like pop sound.

It topped the Oricon Weekly Chart and sold about 267,000 copies, conveying the fervor of the time.

You can enjoy a different arrangement on the album “Flapper,” and it was even used in a commercial in 2021.

Put it on during a summer drive or event, and it’s sure to lift your spirits!