Keisuke Kuwata’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Outdated Rock ‘n’ Roll BandKuwata Keisuke feat. Sano Motoharu, Sera Masanori, Char, Noguchi Goro8rank/position

Keisuke Kuwata feat. Motoharu Sano, Masanori Sera, Char, Goro Noguchi – Old-Fashioned Rock ’n’ Roll Band (Full ver.)

Born from the joined hands of Keisuke Kuwata and other accomplished artists for charity, “Jidaiokure no Rock’n’Roll Band” has captivated listeners’ hearts ever since its emergency release on May 23, 2022, and hasn’t let go.

Imbued with their sincere message, the song conveys a fervent wish for peace through a powerful rock sound.

Its lyrics and melody offer hope, sending a strong cheer to young people living in these trying times.

As a track that contributes to charitable efforts, it’s especially recommended for those who believe in peace and the beauty of joining hands.

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Keisuke Kuwata – Moon (Full ver.)

“Moon,” with its harmonica tone that holds both wistfulness and warmth, is one of Keisuke Kuwata’s signature works.

The powerful harmonica seeps into the heart, paired with lyrics of depth.

Alongside Kuwata’s warm vocal delivery, a delicate love story unfolds, leaving an unforgettable impression after just one listen.

Its musicality hints at why it’s cherished across generations, and it’s a piece that reaffirms the expressive possibilities of the harmonica.

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Keisuke Kuwata – A Letter to You (Full ver.)

A ballad released in 2016 under Keisuke Kuwata’s solo name.

Its lyrics resonate especially with adults who’ve tasted both the bitter and the sweet, repeating farewells and new encounters.

Every time I listen, it takes me back to those days of nervously tuning in to late-night radio.

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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.

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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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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.