Okazaki Taiiku Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Okazaki Taiiku “Shiki” Music Video

A gemlike ballad by Okazaki Taiiku that depicts the transience and beauty of life.

From memories of preschool, to the loneliness of youth, and finally the loss of memory in old age, it portrays a person’s life across three times of day—morning, evening, and night.

Setting aside Okazaki Taiiku’s characteristic humor to confront the theme of life’s end, this work was included on the album “XXL” and released in June 2017.

For those living with dementia and those who have seen a loved one through their final moments alike, it offers profound empathy and comfort to all who face farewells and the fading of memories.

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Okazaki Taiiku “FRIENDS” Music Video

Okazaki Taiiku, known for the appeal of his unique worldview, portrays the question of what friendship is from an interesting perspective in this song as well.

The first half depicts a longing for friends—reflecting on how they met and seeking companions who can support each other.

However, as the song progresses, it shifts toward the idea that people with many friends are foolish and that being alone is the truly wonderful state.

Watching the music video helps you grasp in detail the true nature of the lyrics, which are presented in a dialogue format.

It’s amusing, yet at the same time, it’s a song that leaves you with a bittersweet feeling.

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Potato Expedition Team “Eclair (Live Version)” Music Video

The track “Éclair” from Okazaki Taiiku’s first album, BASIN TECHNO, has been gaining word-of-mouth popularity.

It’s a song that portrays the frustration and boredom of days when things don’t go well, and the determination to do one’s best in pursuit of a dream within that.

It dramatizes ordinary exchanges that anyone might have experienced, making it a motivational anthem that anyone can relate to.

Experience Okazaki Taiiku’s passionate vocals and the classic, straight-ahead rock sound.

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Okazaki Taiiku “Space and Nagano” Music Video

This work captures the complex yet affectionate feelings Okazaki Taiiku holds for his hometown.

Released in March 2024 as one of the tracks on the digital-only EP “Suplex,” this song features a melody line that reportedly came together in just about five minutes—so naturally that he himself has called it a “throwaway track.” Through the contrasting motifs of the vastness of space and the nearness of home, it carefully portrays the sense of emotional distance and belonging we experience in everyday life.

It’s a song best savored by those living away from their hometown of Nagano, or anyone who finds themselves wanting to reflect on their roots.

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Okazaki Taiiku “Family Structure” Music Video

This is Okazaki Taiiku’s family song “Kazoku Kousei” (“Family Structure”).

The first half is literally just listing the family structure in a matter-of-fact way, but little by little a story begins to emerge.

True to Okazaki Taiiku’s style, it’s catchy and the lyrics are playful.

At the same time, it paints a clear picture of the family, making it easy to visualize in your head.

It’s a family song that’s fun, makes you chuckle, and leaves your heart feeling warm and fuzzy.

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Okazaki Taiiku “Midnight Express (Live Version)” Music Video

“I’m so glad to be alive”—this work is a cover of a classic by the Flower Companyz that delivers that primal emotion straight to the heart.

In December 2021, it was sung by Taiiku Okazaki as the CM song for the SMBC Group, and together with the story of a rugby team’s star player and a benchwarmer each moving forward on their own path, it evoked deep emotion.

The lyrics, which sing of the impatience of life and the undying hope for the future, resonate in the heart through Okazaki’s earnest vocals.

It’s a motivational anthem that gives you a powerful push from behind—perfect for times when you’re unsure about something or need energy for tomorrow.

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Okazaki Taiiku “Knock Out” Music Video

A hot-blooded rock number packed with a fierce determination to charge forward as your true self! Its heavy metalcore sound blends seamlessly with lyrics laced with humor, powerfully expressing the resolve and courage of a challenger.

Released in April 2023 as the opening theme for the TV anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES,” this track further evolves the musicality of Okazaki Taiiku, who made his major debut with the album “BASIN TECHNO.” Perfect for those crucial matches or moments before a big challenge when you need to fire yourself up.

With adrenaline-pumping sound, it’s sure to ignite your fighting spirit.