Keisuke Kuwata’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Flame Choir [Choir (Kwaia)Kuwata Keisuke11rank/position

Keisuke Kuwata – Choir of Flames [Choir] (Full ver.)

It’s a UNIQLO commercial set in an airport that captures the excitement of setting off on a trip.

Featuring Haruka Ayase, Hassan Kunikuni, and Hannah Kirishima, it showcases the look of the Tuck Wide Pants while conveying the brightness of departure through the tagline and their expressions.

The song that colors the CM is Keisuke Kuwata’s “Honō no Seikatai [Choir].” Its pop, light sound is striking, evoking a refreshing atmosphere like a summer breeze.

The layered chorus in the hook—seemingly conscious of the title—is also memorable, further emphasizing a sense of fun.

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Keisuke Kuwata – Nagisa Hotel (Full ver.)

It’s a dream-pop ballad that sings of memories of a bygone love and nostalgia for a place that no longer exists.

This is a solo work by Keisuke Kuwata, who has long been at the forefront of Japan’s music scene, written specifically for inclusion on his best-of album “Itsumo Dokokade,” released in November 2022.

The song was inspired by a hotel that once actually stood in Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture, and its lyrics—evoking imagery like an empty, waterless pool—convey a poignant longing for lost time.

It’s also well-known as a UNIQLO commercial song featuring Kuwata himself, so many listeners may have thought, “What a great track.” Here, his increasingly seasoned vocals and the gentle melody showcasing his signature “Kuwata-bushi” style create a fragile yet warmly enveloping world.

It’s a perfect song for nights when you want to bask in memories of someone dear.

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Keisuke Kuwata – A Song Dedicated to My Beloved (Full ver.)

This work by Keisuke Kuwata, a song about the sorrow of losing someone dear, is a track that, along with its aching sadness, gives you the courage to face forward.

The grief expressed through images of the sea and waves, the unfailing tears, and the scene of lying alone amid the cries of cicadas and the sea wind are especially striking.

Included on the album “I LOVE YOU -now & forever-,” released in July 2012, it sold 432,000 copies in its first week on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart.

As a piece that speaks for the emotions felt after the earthquake disaster, it has comforted many people.

Give it a listen when you want to think of someone important and let your tears flow.

The Truly Scary Side of Love and RomanceKuwata Keisuke14rank/position

Keisuke Kuwata – True Love and Romance Are Actually Scary (Short ver.)

This is a single by Keisuke Kuwata released in August 2010.

It sold 110,000 copies in its first week and reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

It was also performed at that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Incidentally, there are two versions of the promotional video.

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Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibito-tachi (Short ver.)

This is a signature Christmas song by Keisuke Kuwata, who went solo after Southern All Stars.

As expected from Kuwata, he gifted us a wonderful, tear-jerking Christmas song.

“Shiroi Koibitotachi,” released in 2001, is something you hear every Christmas season.

Many people probably remember those days when they listen to this song.

Spending Christmas with the sweet, bittersweet memories of your former self might be nice, too.

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Keisuke Kuwata – Sad Feelings (Just a Man in Love) (Full ver.)

This is the solo debut single by Keisuke Kuwata, the vocalist of Southern All Stars.

At first listen it has a bright, breezy sound, but beneath that lies the inescapable loneliness of a man heartbroken in love.

The contrast between the cheerful tone and the heartrending lyrics may, if anything, tighten many listeners’ chests.

Released in October 1987, it was later included on the album “Keisuke Kuwata.” Please take your time and give it a careful listen.

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Keisuke Kuwata / Thank You by Tomi-san

It’s a song that reflects on the scenery of one’s hometown and the people who supported you there, speaking heartfelt gratitude straight from the heart.

It was included as the closing track on the 2002 album “ROCK AND ROLL HERO.” It has been said that the song was written with feelings for Chigasaki—a place of great importance to Keisuke Kuwata—and with thanks to the people involved.

The gentle, piano-centered arrangement paired with expansive, expressive vocals is memorable, evoking the warmth of a choral piece.

Imagining a choral singing style that delivers the words plainly and directly should make it easier to sing.

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Keisuke Kuwata – BAN BAN BAN [Live at Tokyo Dome, 2022]

This is the debut single by KUWATA BAND, known for its upbeat sound and bittersweet lyrics.

Used in a Shiseido commercial, the song was released in April 1986 and spent 13 consecutive weeks in the Oricon Top 20.

Showcasing Keisuke Kuwata’s outstanding songwriting and composition, it expresses the pain of heartbreak and lingering feelings for past love through a blend of English and Japanese.

Its lyrics, portraying a fleeting summer romance, resonate deeply with listeners.

In 2022, it was also featured in a UNIQLO commercial, continuing to be cherished across generations.

It’s a recommended track for moments when you want to feel the ache of a breakup or reminisce about summer memories.

EARLY IN THE MORNING ~Morning of Departure~Kuwata Keisuke19rank/position

Keisuke Kuwata EARLY IN THE MORNING ~Morning of Departure~

The funky tune “EARLY IN THE MORNING ~The Morning of Departure~” is perfect for mornings when you want to get hyped.

It was the B-side to the single “Hontō wa Kowai Ai to Romance,” and the subtitle was added when it was included on the album MUSICMAN.

Despite being a morning theme song, it’s unrestrained with Kuwata’s signature energetic eroticism.

It’ll likely boost your voltage for daily routines like workouts or running.

Different versions were used as theme songs in 2010 and 2011.

It’s incredibly easy to groove to, so definitely give it a spin when you need a lift.

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Keisuke Kuwata – Let’s Try Again ~Kuwata Keisuke ver.~ (Short ver.)

A light, breezy track with the snappy charm of rhythm and blues, highlighted by an impressive piano.

Kuwata’s vocals have great pacing, and his unique melodic sensibility meshes perfectly with it.

The music video, which seems to critique modern times, is also compelling.