Toshinobu Kubota Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Nyte FlyteKubota Toshinobu31rank/position

Toshi Kobuta – Nyte Flyte(Louis)

This is a single released in 2010.

It is also included on the album Timeless Fly.

The song is powerfully moving and achingly beautiful, delivered with deep emotion.

You’ll be hooked by the vocals, whose strength holds its own even against the grandeur of the chorus.

SUKIYAKI ～Ue wo muite arukou～Kubota Toshinobu32rank/position

Toshinobu Kubota – SUKIYAKI ~I Look Up as I Walk~ feat. Musiq Soulchild [Official Video Short ver.]

A track created in collaboration with American R&B singer Musiq Soulchild.

It’s a rich cover of SUKIYAKI’s “Ue o Muite Arukou,” reimagined in English with an R&B sound that carries a Japanese flair.

Give it a listen to hear how Toshinobu Kubota’s sensibility transforms “Ue o Muite Arukou.”

Ti AmoKubota Toshinobu33rank/position

Ti Amo [Cover] Toshinobu Kubota [With Lyrics (in the comments)]

The original song is by EXILE, as everyone knows, but his cover of “Ti Amo” was irresistibly captivating and became a hot topic.

Fans who heard it raved, saying, “It’s already his song now!” It’s a track where you can savor a different side of his appeal.

Wednesday LoungeKubota Toshinobu34rank/position

wednesday lounge

Toshinobu Kubota, whose funky personality is recognized by everyone including himself, has worked on a wide range of music—soul, R&B, and J-pop—and in his early twenties he wrote songs for idols everyone knows (Toshihiko Tahara, Miho Nakayama, Kyoko Koizumi, etc.).

He made his official debut in 1986, and later, in 1993, he moved his base to Manhattan in the United States.

Wednesday Lounge was created because Wednesday was the most relaxing, restful day at that time (since Saturdays and Sundays were crowded).

The shop’s name is fictional, but the light, easygoing vibe feels very American—and very Kubota.

Dream with YouKubota Toshinobu35rank/position

Toshinobu Kubota – Dream with You [Official Video Short ver.]

It’s a poignant love song that really resonates with the heart.

Toshi Kubota’s gentle vocals leave a strong impression, and the track was released in May 1993.

It gained attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Chance!” The song embodies the importance of continuing to chase your dreams and the feelings you have for the one you love.

Listening to it makes you feel a bit like the protagonist of a drama.

If you play it around Christmas, it might bring back memories of time spent with a lover.

Be sure to sing it with all your emotions.

Rainbow Grand SlamKubota Toshinobu36rank/position

Toshinobu Kubota / Rainbow Grand Slam (H2 OP) (Acoustic Cover)

This is the opening theme song for the baseball anime H2.

There’s a unique anecdote that Toshi Kubota’s experience on a baseball team during his school days was reflected in the song.

While it’s a characteristically funky track of his, it also carries a powerful sense of sport.

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kappamaki

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TAWAWA Hit ParadeKubota Toshinobu37rank/position

TA WA WA Hit Parade

The B-side to the fourth single, “CRY ON YOUR SMILE,” released in October 1987.

In contrast to the A-side, it’s an upbeat, catchy pop track with a memorable chorus that sticks in your head.

On the two-disc fourth best-of album “THE BADDEST ~Hit Parade~,” released in 2011, this song appears at both the beginning and the end, truly framing the collection as a hit parade.

FUNKY DOGSKubota Toshinobu38rank/position

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If you want someone to deliver a truly soulful number, he’s the one—many of you probably feel the same.

This is a track by Toshinobu Kubota, a singer who’s also very active overseas.

It was released in 2003.

It grabbed attention when it was chosen as the opening theme for the sketch comedy show Warau Inu no Jounetsu, which featured the duo Ucchan Nanchan, among others.

Riding an R&B groove, it sings of an unstoppable love.

The beat is so catchy that before you know it, you’ll find your body swaying along—and you’ll want to clap your hands too.

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Araki Jakkan

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JAM fo’freedom（SASUKE Remix）Kubota Toshinobu + SASUKE + RUN THE FLOOR39rank/position

B.LEAGUE 2019-20 SEASON CONCEPT MOVIE

“JAM fo’ freedom,” included on Toshinobu Kubota’s 2019 album “BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE,” was selected as the official theme song for the B.LEAGUE 2019–20 season.

It’s a groovy dance track that’s quintessentially Kubota, and just listening to it lifts your spirits.

The lyrics, which seem to portray athletes who are always striving for greater heights, are also a perfect fit for a theme song that energizes basketball.

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Hamada Takuya

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Life Like ThisWONK,Kubota Toshinobu40rank/position

WONK, Toshinobu Kubota – Life Like This (Visualizer)

It’s a gem of a soul number that stirs the heart with a miraculous cross-generational collaboration.

The uniquely wavering beat crafted by the experimental soul band WONK is stylish and downright cool.

On top of that, the groove woven by Toshinobu Kubota and WONK’s Kento Nagatsuka on vocals is absolutely stunning.

The song asks how we choose to live, even in a world swirling with conflict and anxiety.

And yet, it radiates a powerful resolve to keep our feet on the ground and face forward.

Released in September 2024, the track conveys the mutual respect both parties have for each other’s music.

When the daily news wears you down or you need the courage to take a step into the future, listening to this will surely give you a push.