MIYAVI Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Afraid To Be CoolMIYAVI29rank/position

MIYAVI – 「Afraid To Be Cool」Music Video (short version)

Known for playing without a pick and using a slap technique, MIYAVI is not only a guitarist but also active as a singer.

His track “Afraid To Be Cool” features a bouncy, fast-paced guitar sound and drum beats that lift your spirits.

The song is used in the Asahi Dry Zero “Heat” commercial starring pro golfer Ryo Ishikawa.

It feels as though the heat of competition—and the cooling refreshment of Dry Zero—are emphasized through the imagery of deserts and water droplets, along with the song’s blend of power and cool atmosphere.

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kappamaki

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Chillin’ Chillin’ Money Blue$MIYAVI30rank/position

Chillin’ Chillin’ Money Blue$

With its raw, lifelike guitar playing ringing in your ears, this track is called “Chillin’ Chillin’ Money Blue$.” Instead of the modern, almost mechanical style, the guitar has a conversational feel with a wide dynamic range—that’s the real charm.

The arrangement is simple—just guitar, drums, and vocals—but each element is so refined that it keeps you engaged right to the end.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Futuristic LoveMIYAVI31rank/position

Futuristic Love

With its striking intro featuring effects, this track is called “Futuristic Love.” The cool vocals pair perfectly with the riff built around MIYAVI’s signature cutting technique.

Instead of having a clearly defined chorus like typical J-pop, it follows a more Western-style structure that develops a single phrase progressively—listen with that in mind.

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Saitō Ayumu

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GanryuMIYAVI32rank/position

Ganryu

This is a collaborative track with the breakbeats unit HIFANA.

The visuals synced with the scratching at the beginning of the music video are fascinating as well.

In live performances, HIFANA doesn’t use sequencers or pre-programmed tracks; they play rhythms by hitting sampler pads.

Together with their soul-stirring beats and MIYAVI’s full-throttle slapping, this track is an incredibly fiery piece.

Guitar SlapMIYAVI33rank/position

MIYAVI Guitar Slap

MIYAVI (real name: Takamasa Ishihara, born September 14, 1981) is a Japanese musician.

His activities span not only Japan but the world, and he has successfully completed four world tours.

He plays using a pickless slap technique.

The percussive slap tones, reminiscent of a bass, create a dynamic sound.

Ha Na BiMIYAVI34rank/position

Ha Na Bi

“Ha Na Bi” explodes with MIYAVI’s signature guitar slapping—arguably his defining trademark.

The sound is impressively full for an acoustic guitar, making it incredibly satisfying to listen to, and the upbeat rhythm just gets you moving.

The incorporation of distinctly Japanese scales and instruments in places might also be one reason he became so well-known overseas.

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Saitō Ayumu

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I Love You, I Love You, I Love You, And I Hate You.MIYAVI35rank/position

I Love You, I Love You, I Love You, And I Hate You.

When you think of MIYAVI, you picture flashy guitar slapping, but this song is incredibly simple! The guitar phrasing feels pared down to the bare essentials, and the arrangement is just guitar, vocals, and drums.

The fact that it still works so well despite being this simple is what makes MIYAVI amazing.

It seems perfect as background music for studying, too.

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Saitō Ayumu

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