A collection of smash-hit songs he composed! Katsuo Ohno’s most popular tracks ranked
Katsuo Ohno is a music producer who has performed with numerous bands, including The Spiders, PYG, and the Kyoji Inoue Band.
He is well known for providing songs to many singers, including Kenji Sawada, and is famous for hits like “As Time Goes By” (Toki no Sugiyuku Mama ni) and “Do as You Please” (Katte ni Shiyagare).
He has also composed scores for TV dramas such as “Taiyo ni Hoero!” and the anime “Detective Conan,” so many people across generations have likely encountered his music.
This time, we’re introducing a ranking of Katsuo Ohno’s most popular songs—don’t miss it!
A collection of smash-hit songs he composed! Katsuo Ohno’s most popular tracks ranked
Detective Conan Main ThemeŌno Katsuo1rank/position
The theme song from that famous detective anime that has been beloved since the TV broadcast began in 1996.
Its thrilling, fast-paced sound—where jazz and rock fuse—is striking, isn’t it? Listening to this piece brings to mind the protagonist uncovering the truth with sharp deductions.
The cool main melody on piano combined with the passionate rhythm driven by guitar further enhances the mysterious atmosphere.
And when two players lock in perfectly, the exhilaration of delivering a thrilling performance is truly exceptional.
Detective Conan Main ThemeŌno Katsuo2rank/position
The main theme of Detective Conan is an immortal masterpiece that has captivated countless fans.
Katsuo Ohno, who produced the piece, superbly expresses the dramatic power of music through this work.
The dynamic brass melodies resonate deeply, and the instantly memorable tune leaves a distinct presence after just one listen.
The harmony, woven as each part intertwines exquisitely, contains both the joy of performance and technical challenges.
Universally acclaimed, this piece is highly recommended for concerts and events.
Original song for the commercialŌno Katsuo3rank/position
This is a collaboration commercial with the quintessential Showa-era detective drama “Taiyo ni Hoero.” Original cast members such as Raita Ryu, Akira Onodera, Hiroshi Katsuno, and Ryo Kinomoto all appear, and Tommy Lee Jones shows up as a rookie detective at the Nanamagari Police Station.
The Boss, originally played by Yujiro Ishihara, is portrayed here by the impressionist Yutaro.
With its lavish and stylish direction, the commercial drew attention among longtime fans.
For the background music, a medley-style arrangement of the theme song and insert tracks composed by Katsuo Ohno is used.
Bark at the Sun!Ōno Katsuo4rank/position
The theme song of “Taiyo ni Hoero!” This tune is so familiar that many of you have probably tried playing it by ear—or thought about giving it a try.
If you’re going to do it, go ahead and finish it off in a solid, stylish way.
Taiyo ni Hoero OP ThemeŌno Katsuo5rank/position
This is a piece by Katsuo Ōno, who is second to none in Japan when it comes to writing macho theme songs.
The theme for Taiyō ni Hoero!, a smash-hit drama synonymous with Yūjirō Ishihara and a launchpad for stars like Kenichi Hagiwara and Yūsaku Matsuda, is a magnificent composition that, with just one listen, foreshadows the battles of wistful, world-weary men.
Detective Conan ThemeŌno Katsuo6rank/position
The theme song of the anime Detective Conan, which holds the record as the longest-running anime program, is Detective Conan Main Theme.
Composed by Katsuo Ono, who is also known for composing the music for Taiyo ni Hoero!, it’s a popular number often heard in brass band performances and used as a cheer song at high school baseball games.
The minor-key melody is really cool, so I think many people want to try playing it on the piano.
A point that makes it recommendable for beginners is that, despite the tempo, the melody line feels calm, and the hand movement isn’t actually that fast, so you can play it even if your fingers don’t move very quickly.
