Mayo Okamoto’s Popular Song Ranking [2026]

TOMORROWMayo Okamoto1rank/position

Mayo Okamoto “TOMORROW” — from the DVD released on March 2: ‘Mayo Okamoto 20th Anniversary Tour ~Your Only Story Is Here~’

With its light, lilting piano tone, this catchy pop tune carries a hopeful, forward-looking message that has encouraged many listeners.

Mayu Okamoto’s debut single “TOMORROW,” released in May 1995, was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Second Chance” and became a record-breaking hit.

The following year, it was even chosen as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, making it widely beloved.

With few large melodic jumps and a range that’s easy to sing without strain, it’s comfortable even for those who struggle with high notes.

It’s a perfect karaoke classic when you want to lift everyone’s spirits or cheer someone up.

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Mayo Okamoto — alone

A gently woven ballad that carries hidden feelings along with a piano melody.

Released by Mayo Okamoto in November 1996, this song portrays the heartrending emotions of a woman whose boyfriend is taken by her close friend.

Though she puts on a brave face and smiles for those around her, she continues to carry loneliness in her heart.

The pain she feels upon glimpsing the couple by chance on a station platform, and her yearning not for sympathy but for true love, are expressed with delicate nuance.

This piece is a long-cherished ballad she had nurtured since before her debut.

It’s a song that quietly stays by the side of anyone trying to look forward while bearing the pain of heartbreak.

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Mayo Okamoto “ANNIVERSARY” Music Video

Perfect for birthdays and weddings alike, “ANNIVERSARY” fits the bill.

It’s the B-side to Mayo Okamoto’s single “Sono Mama no Kimi de Ite.” As the title suggests, it’s themed around special anniversaries and expresses gratitude to a partner who has supported you all along.

Preparing it for a special day could both surprise and move your loved one.

By the way, the a cappella version included on the mini-album “crystal scenery” is also recommended.

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It’s so heartbreaking it makes me want to cry.Mayo Okamoto4rank/position

Mayo Okamoto “So Heartbreaking It Makes Me Cry” Music Video

Singer-songwriter Mayo Okamoto, who marked her 20th anniversary by also beginning activities as a pianist and in 2023 energetically expanded her musical pursuits to include producing an idol group, has been drawing attention.

Her 5th single, “Nakechau hodo Setsunai kedo,” used as the ending theme for the TV anime Cutie Honey F, features a clear, piano-centered ensemble that feels wonderfully refreshing.

The lyrics, which wish for a future with someone precious, convey a strength of feeling that isn’t diminished by physical distance.

It’s a catchy pop tune in which her gentle vocals highlight the beauty of unwavering emotion.

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Hapi Hapi Birthday / Happy Birthday - Okamoto Mayo

Mayu Okamoto’s “Hapi Hapi Birthday” is the perfect song for a child’s first birthday party.

Its gentle vocals and heartwarming melody celebrate your child’s birth and let the whole family share in the joy.

The lyrics, filled with love and gratitude for someone special, will resonate with parents as well.

Since it’s a familiar song that aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” it’s also recommended as background music for a commemorative video, or to play during entrances and exits at the party.

With wishes for your child’s growth, let’s all sing “Happy Birthday” together!

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Mayo Okamoto “Beyond This Starry Sky” Music Video

It’s a ballad with a striking sound that seems to portray the agony of being unable to accept a painful farewell.

Based on a fan letter from someone who lost a loved one, the song carries an atmosphere that expresses their grief in their stead.

It depicts looking back on shared memories while piling up regrets, and the way one becomes frozen in place.

By the end, you can also feel the strength of gradually accepting that deep sorrow and trying to move forward.

Perhaps properly expressing sadness and regret is also necessary in order to take the next step.

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I can’t turn it into a memory - Mayo Okamoto

A single released by Mayo Okamoto in 1998.

With its gentle piano tones and Okamoto’s clear, transparent vocals, it’s a song that resonates deep in the heart.

When you’re feeling sentimental and thinking of someone precious you’ve since parted ways with, listening to it will likely make it hard to hold back your tears.

Even when you throw yourself into new encounters or things you’re passionate about, there are times when those memories resurface somewhere in your heart, aren’t there? I think those days that truly existed have, at times, given you strength.

Please take care to make time now and then to remember.

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KEI

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