Keisuke Kuwata’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

I Want to Be Embraced in a Sea of Tears ~SEA OF LOVE~Kuwata Keisuke57rank/position

Southern All Stars – I Want to Be Held in a Sea of Tears ~SEA OF LOVE~ [Official Music Video] Short ver.

When you think of Southern All Stars, you think of Shonan, and when you think of Shonan, you think of the sea.

The song is a quintessential Southern All Stars-style kayō rock, and you can listen to it with ease.

Plus, by listening to it repeatedly, you’ll discover new things each time, which I think is wonderful in itself.

Blow away your tears!!Kuwata Keisuke58rank/position

Keisuke Kuwata – Blow Away the Tears!! (Short ver.)

This one also has that signature Beatles-plus-Rolling Stones vibe, and on top of that Kuwata delivers it with a voice like Bob Dylan singing soul or funk.

It’s a brilliant combination, and with such great taste, there’s no way this wouldn’t be a hit.

A Million Red RosesKuwata Keisuke59rank/position

Keisuke Kuwata - A Million Red Roses

It’s a song that conveys a hopeful message, calling on us to move forward toward tomorrow while carrying various emotions such as joy and sorrow.

After being released in 2016 as the B-side to “Yoshiko-san,” it was included on the 2017 mini-album Karakuta.

Written specifically as the theme song for Fuji TV’s news program Your Time, it even features the name of the show’s host, Saya Ichikawa, which adds to its playful charm.

With minimal melodic rises and falls that emphasize the sound of the words, it’s also particularly easy to sing.

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Midnight DandyKuwata Keisuke60rank/position

Keisuke Kuwata – Midnight Dandy (Full ver.)

A quintessential track from the early days of Keisuke Kuwata’s solo career, steeped in a hard-boiled atmosphere.

Released in October 1993, the song seems to portray a lone man navigating the city nights while carrying a sense of emptiness and futility about life.

It’s a piece that resonates deeply with adults who have been through many experiences.

The gritty yet wistful rock sound, paired with vocals that feel wrung from the soul, is irresistibly cool.

Created to commemorate the sixth anniversary of his solo debut, this classic was later included on the album “Kodoku no Taiyō” (The Sun of Loneliness).

Young PlazaKuwata Keisuke61rank/position

Keisuke Kuwata – Wakai Hiroba (Full ver. + “Garakuta” album trailer)

Keisuke Kuwata’s “Wakai Hiroba” was released in 2017 and is included on the album “Garakuta.” With a sound that evokes a retro feel inspired by kayōkyoku (Japanese pop of past eras), the song proceeds with a gentle tone throughout.

The lyrics are sprinkled with retro words that reflect the times, giving the impression of a passionate romance being expressed.

As a commercial song, it was used in a UNIQLO ad promoting jeans, brightly conveying how attractive the jeans are through Haruka Ayase’s “binge buying” portrayal.

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fireflyKuwata Keisuke62rank/position

Southern All Stars – Firefly [Live at Miyagi Stadium, 2013]

It was also used as the theme song for a movie.

Keisuke Kuwata often writes lyrics about things like love and romance, but he’s amazing when he sings songs like this, too.

I feel that the older he gets, the more persuasive and cooler he becomes.

I’d love to become a suave guy like that.

Traces of someone’s windKuwata Keisuke63rank/position

Traces of someone's wind

It’s a film depicting the gentle interactions among people in a specialty picture-book store, expressing those tender exchanges in parallel with the soft, comfortable feel of Uniqlo’s Extra Fine line.

The warm smiles shown by the characters, including Haruka Ayase, further enhance the cozy atmosphere of the visuals.

Emphasizing that commercial’s mood is Keisuke Kuwata’s “Dareka no Kaze no Ato,” a track from his 1988 release “Keisuke Kuwata.” The floating, seaside-evoking sound is striking, and a soothing kindness can be felt throughout.

Including the vocals, there’s also a refreshing air to it, making it a song that relaxes the listener’s heart.

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