Eiichi Ohtaki Popular Song Rankings [2026]
Here is a ranking of popular songs by Eiichi Ohtaki—who, in addition to his solo work, created numerous timeless masterpieces still sung today with groups like Happy End and Niagara Triangle—representing Japan’s music scene.
He is also one of Japan’s leading composers, having produced major hit songs for top enka singers and hugely popular idol groups.
Playlist
| Eiichi Ohtaki Popular Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | You are in full color.Ohtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s classic song “Kimi wa Tennenshoku” actually has a surprisingly narrow vocal range and is easy to sing. |
| 2 | Happy endingOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s bittersweet love song, a heart-trembling moment |
| 3 | Karen in LoveOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s refreshing summer rock song |
| 4 | Rock ‘n’ Roll New Year’s Gift MoneyOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | A song that expresses the New Year in rock and roll |
| 5 | In the Canary IslandsOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s city pop has influenced modern J-pop. |
| 6 | Early summer rainOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Feeling refreshed by the early-summer rain |
| 7 | Rainy WednesdayOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s summer classic, a piece of music brimming with emotion. |
| 8 | Farewell, Siberian RailwayOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | The masterpiece Eiichi Ohtaki gave to Hiromi Ohta |
| 9 | If I can see you in my dreamsOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | A classic with a wistful melody by Eiichi Ohtaki |
| 10 | Always absorbedOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s captivating a cappella song |
| 11 | Blue Valentine’s DayOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | The heartbreak of a Valentine’s Day breakup |
| 12 | speech balloonOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s literary and wistful love songs |
| 13 | Demae IcchoOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | The Demae Iccho commercial jingle was composed by Eiichi Ohtaki. |
| 14 | Two People in LoveOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | A Treasured Collection of Masterpieces by Eiichi Ohtaki |
| 15 | Fussa Strut (Part II)Ohtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s funky 1975 track |
| 16 | To my Saturday night loverOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Kozue Baba’s Late-Night Business Theme Song |
| 17 | FUN×4Ohtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s Masterpieces and Musical Influence |
| 18 | Pap-Pi-Doo-Bi-Doo-Ba StoryOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Naoya Ōtaki’s playful, tropical song |
| 19 | poorOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Soul-funk version of Eiichi Ohtaki |
| 20 | Olive AfternoonOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Savoring summer in an olive-hued afternoon |
| 21 | Peppermint BlueOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s final album “Each Time” |
| 22 | tousled hairOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | The first song by Eiichi Ohtaki to use strings |
| 23 | oversleeping in the morningOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki's jazzy arrangement |
| 24 | Like the blue skyOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | A lively love song with the same chord progression as 'If We Meet in a Dream' |
| 25 | CIDER’74Ohtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s Mitsuya Cider commercial |
| 26 | Love’s Choo-Choo TrainOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s rock-oriented single from ’71 |
| 27 | Flying WhaleOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Paul-like classical piece |
| 28 | Because of the heatOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | An unreleased song by Eiichi Ohtaki, a summer song |
| 29 | Christmas Ondo (Christmas Bon Dance)Ohtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Depicting a Christmas scene with humor |
| 30 | Mitsuya CiderOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Enjoy summer with the Mitsuya Cider hand game |
| 31 | Love TrainOhtaki Eiichi | play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s Western-style rock debut song |
| 32 | A Midsummer Day’s DreamOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | A Midsummer Daydream emphasizes a triple meter rhythm... |
| 33 | Fall in love on Side AOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | A signature song of Niagara Triangle |
| 34 | Velvet MotelOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s classic album “A Long Vacation” |
| 35 | heavy; weighty; serious; profound; feelings/emotions (context-dependent)Ohtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Ohtaki adopted a new arrangement on the advice of an engineer. |
| 36 | UrarakaOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s rock-style boogie tune |
| 37 | Niagara MoonOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | A beautifully adult, Cuban-style classic |
| 38 | pinky promiseOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s deep, husky singing voice is captivating. |
| 39 | Because of the heatOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Introducing a new frozen product in the Pocari Sweat summer commercial |
| 40 | Town of WatercolorsOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | A beautiful song with a 12-string guitar, bongo beats, and a gentle singing voice |
| 41 | Flying Mr. KanazuchiOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s vocal expression in the July song |
| 42 | A Happy EndingOhtaki Eiichi | play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki scores a major hit with Love Generation |
| 43 | This love is awesome!Ohtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Characterized by Eiichi Ohtaki’s distinctive vocal style |
| 44 | That’s not me.Ohtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | A song that retains traces of the Happy End era |
| 45 | Bachelor GirlOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Introduction of Eiichi Ohtaki's Bachelor Girl |
| 46 | Summer RivieraOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s “Summer Riviera,” a romantic classic |