Toshinobu Kubota Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

SOUL BANGIN’Kubota Toshinobu21rank/position

Toshinobu Kubota – SOUL BANGIN’ [Official Video Short ver.]

SOUL BANGIN’ is a 1999 track by Toshinobu Kubota, memorable for its upbeat, irresistibly danceable melody.

In 2017, it was reworked as “SOUL BANGIN’ ~B.LEAGUE EARLY CUP Version~” and chosen as the theme song for the B.League Early Cup.

The original lyrics already conveyed the mindset of basketball players striving for greater heights, but the 2017 version was revised to evoke the atmosphere of an actual game even more strongly.

With its driving groove, the song gently eases the tension of a high-stakes match while warmly encouraging the players as they push for victory.

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sound of rainKubota Toshinobu22rank/position

Toshinobu Kubota – The Sound of Rain [Official Video]

Released on November 1, 1991.

It was the Camelia Diamond commercial song.

With its mature vibe, just listening to it brings rainy scenes to mind.

Around that time, quite a few rain-themed songs sold well, but this one didn’t do as well—its peak position was 34th, with sales of 39,000 copies.

Downtown of DespairKubota Toshinobu23rank/position

Released on June 21, 1986.

It’s his debut single.

Even before his major-label debut, he had been writing songs for idol singers such as Toshihiko Tahara, but as a singer he was still unknown.

In an era when 80s J-pop was dominated by kayōkyoku, there was little understanding of Kubota’s musicality, and his support was limited to a small niche.

On the Oricon charts, it peaked at No.

53, with total sales of 11,000 copies.

AHHHHH!Kubota Toshinobu24rank/position

Toshinobu Kubota – AHHHHH ! [Official Video Short ver.]

Toshinobu Kubota’s 20th single.

It reached the Top 10 on the Oricon singles chart in 1998 and was also used as a cheer song for a feature segment on Nippon TV’s “Susunu! Denpa Shonen.” His R&B-based tracks—he’s often called a pioneer of Black music in Japan—seem to have an addictive quality that people who get into them can’t get enough of.

Always RemainKubota Toshinobu25rank/position

Toshinobu Kubota – Always Remain [Official Video]

A song by singer-songwriter Toshinobu Kubota, a leading figure in Japan’s R&B scene.

It depicts a warm love in which a cherished person transcends mere memories to live on forever in one’s heart.

The soulful vocals, expressing feelings that remain unchanged even when apart, melt gently into the slightly wistful air of autumn.

Released as a single from the album “As One” in November 2000, the track was used as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Hamidashi Keiji Jounetsu Kei.” A 2000s R&B ballad that tenderly embraces sentimental emotions.

Be wanabeeKubota Toshinobu26rank/position

Be wanabee

A single released on October 1, 1990.

It was used as the theme song for TBS’s “Sekai Fushigi Hakken!” (“The Discovery of World Mysteries”), and its exotic tone matched the show’s image.

This song isn’t bad either, but perhaps because the album left such a strong impression, it feels a bit lacking in impact.

It peaked at No.

16 and sold 41,000 copies.

Their initial peak period was nearing its end.

Because Of UKubota Toshinobu27rank/position

Toshinobu Kubota – Because of U

This is a soothing song by Toshinobu Kubota, an artist widely acclaimed for his funky vocal style and excellent track sense.

Its chic flair draws you in with a glamorous mood, and the stylish progression—perfect for Tanabata—creates a delightful sense of comfort.

GIVE YOU MY LOVEKubota Toshinobu28rank/position

Toshinobu Kubota – Give You My Love

A single released on June 21, 1990, while the best-of album “the BADDEST” was a major hit and its momentum hadn’t yet faded.

It’s a danceable track with a black-music flavor, similar to the artist’s previous singles.

It’s not bad, but the album’s polish is so high that this might come off as a bit understated.

It peaked at No.

3 and sold 154,000 copies.

Summer MeridianKubota Toshinobu29rank/position

Toshinobu Kubota – Meridian of Summer

Since the 1980s, among Japanese musicians working with Black music as their foundation, the biggest star is Toshinobu Kubota.

This song is a romantic ballad with a summer theme, and when you listen to it calmly now, you realize he’s truly a great singer.

It really helps you chill out in the heat.

GODDESS ~The New Goddess~Kubota Toshinobu30rank/position

Toshinobu Kubota – GODDESS ~New Goddess~ [Official Video]

The third single, released on February 26, 1987.

It was used in a Daihatsu commercial, helping Toshinobu Kubota’s music reach an even wider audience.

At the time, there were no Japanese singers with a similar musical style, so it sounded fresh.

It peaked at No.

21 and sold 51,000 copies.