Toshio Majima Popular Song Rankings [2026]
Composer Toshio Mashima was a leading figure in bringing jazz and pop to the wind band world.
He is known for composing required pieces for the All Japan Band Competition and arranging all the wind band versions for the Dragon Quest series, among many other works.
Although he passed away in 2016, his achievements continue to live on in many places today.
In this article, we introduce a ranking of Toshio Mashima’s most popular pieces—be sure to check it out!
Playlist
| Toshio Majima Popular Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | The wind of MayMajima Toshio |  play_arrow | A legend who led Japan’s wind band world, Ma... |
| 2 | Three JaponismesMajima Toshio |  play_arrow | A Japanese-style piece composed by Toshio Majima, structured in three movements |
| 3 | Overture from Dragon Quest I for Wind BandSakkyoku: Sugiyama Kouichi / Henkyoku: Majima Toshio |  play_arrow | A wind band arrangement of video game music |
| 4 | Omens of LoveIzumi Hirotaka, Mashima Toshio |  play_arrow | Known as a staple in wind ensemble repertoire, this piece, T-… |
| 5 | Carpenters ForeverMajima Toshio |  | It turns into an upbeat track that starts with unexpectedly lively music… |
| 6 | Ghibli MedleyMajima Toshio |  play_arrow | Songs like “Carrying You” from Castle in the Sky and Spirited Awa… |
| 7 | Treasure IslandMajima Toshio |  play_arrow | A wind ensemble masterpiece, an arrangement of T-SQUARE’s classic |
| 8 | seagullMajima Toshio |  play_arrow | The melancholic melody of the saxophone resonates in my heart. |
| 9 | Overture from Dragon Quest I for wind ensembleMajima Toshio |  play_arrow | The RPG that captured the hearts of every generation, “Dra… |
| 10 | Coral BlueMajima Toshio |  play_arrow | A wind ensemble piece based on Okinawan folk songs |
| 11 | Concert Selection from Dragon QuestMajima Toshio |  play_arrow | Dragon Quest was released in 1986 and... |
| 12 | Three Japonismes (Orchestral Version)Majima Toshio |  play_arrow | An ambitious East–West fusion work for wind ensemble by Toshio Mashima |