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Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Among Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s appeals are his songs filled with passionate messages like patriotism and love for one’s hometown, as well as his way of life, including his upbringing.
Many people have surely been moved by that rugged, manly image.
Here, we present a ranking of his most popular songs that embody the way of life of such a man.
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi Popular Song Ranking [2026] (1–10)
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi1rank/position
A classic song that comes to mind when you want to send heartfelt cheers to a friend standing at a major crossroads in life.
Written by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi to celebrate a friend’s wedding, it was included on his album “Kanpai,” released in September 1980, and later re-recorded and released as a single in February 1988.
Its melody, resonating with a powerful vocal, fits not only weddings but also moments of new beginnings like graduations and retirements.
In 2010, it was featured in a Kirin Lager Beer commercial, and it has continued to be loved across generations.
Emphasizing hope for the future more than the sadness of parting, this piece is perfect for linking arms and singing together with friends.
Play it at a meaningful farewell where you want to hold back tears while giving someone a gentle push, and the entire venue will be wrapped in warm emotion.
PrayerNagabuchi Tsuyoshi2rank/position
This is a folk ballad that feels like a raw cry of the soul, based on Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s real-life experience of suddenly losing the one he loved in his youth.
The sound of a single acoustic guitar strummed hard and his wrung-out vocals convey a visceral sense of irreparable regret and frustration.
This piercing prayer will surely seize the listener’s heart.
Released as a single in July 1979, it was also included on that year’s album Gyakuryu.
His solo live performance of the song has been praised as its very essence.
When you’re carrying deep loss, encountering the fierce emotions poured into this piece may paradoxically bring a strange feeling that your own sorrow is being purified.
RUNNagabuchi Tsuyoshi3rank/position
“RUN” is Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s 26th single, released in 1993.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “RUN,” in which Nagabuchi starred.
The song conveys a desire to seek unvarnished truth and love rather than money.
dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi4rank/position
This is a song that expresses the feelings of a young man who longs for Tokyo.
It portrays the protagonist struggling with the gap between dreams and reality, set to a moving melody.
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s powerful vocals leave a strong impression and stir the listener’s heart.
Released in October 1988, it was used as the theme song for a TBS television drama.
It was also included on the album “Showa” and has been loved by many.
It’s guaranteed to liven up karaoke at company parties and class reunions.
Wandering Love SongNagabuchi Tsuyoshi5rank/position
People in their early 40s belong to a generation for whom laid-back, Unicorn-style rock was trendy, while those in their late 40s grew up exposed to more masculine rock as well.
Many of you may even have listened to Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s songs.
With that in mind, I recommend “Junrenka.” This piece incorporates some folk elements and is arranged primarily in the lower-mid to mid vocal range throughout.
Although a slightly higher phrase appears toward the end of the chorus, it still sits around the mid-high range, so you should hardly encounter any issues from a vocal production standpoint.
to our placeNagabuchi Tsuyoshi6rank/position
It’s a song packed with the early charm of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, offering a slightly different flavor from the image later known as his “scream of the soul.” Set to a country-style arrangement, it portrays a man whose infidelity has been discovered, making somehow endearing excuses while coaxing his girlfriend to cheer up.
The lively sounds of fiddle and banjo, paired with his earnest vocals, may well bring a smile to your face.
Released in March 1979 as a single and included on his re-debut album “Kaze wa Minami Kara” (“The Wind Blows from the South”), it’s also well-known as a concert staple that sparks call-and-response from the crowd.
If things get awkward with your partner, you might try making up with the same bright, straightforward approach as the song’s protagonist.
Salty crescent-moon nightNagabuchi Tsuyoshi7rank/position
‘Salty Crescent Moon Night’ is Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s 22nd single.
When it comes to Nagabuchi, ‘Tonbo’ might be the most famous, but this song is nearly as popular.
No wonder—it was his third consecutive number-one hit following ‘Tonbo’ and ‘Gekiai’! What’s more, it also served as the theme song for the film Water Moon, in which he starred.