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Hideki Saijo’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Here is a ranking of popular songs by Hideki Saijo—known affectionately as Hideki—who delighted fans by making multiple comebacks as a singer even after suffering repeated strokes.

With his wild, sharp looks and powerful voice, Hideki gained popularity as one of the “New Big Three.” He produced numerous hits, including rock-style kayōkyoku (Japanese pop songs) and covers of overseas artists.

Hideki Saijo’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (21–30)

Misty BlueSaijō Hideki21rank/position

Hideki Saijo_Misty Blue
Misty BlueSaijō Hideki

It was released in 1985 as Hideki Saijo’s 51st single.

The song was used in a commercial for KOSÉ Cosmetics’ “Natsu Onna Sonia,” and there’s an anecdote that during the period when the song was being used in KOSÉ’s ad campaign, The Night Hit Studio—sponsored by Shiseido and Noevir, which were competitors of Kanebo—had Hideki Saijo appear performing a different song.

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Storm of PassionSaijō Hideki22rank/position

Among the New Big Three, Hideki Saijo was the most powerful, with a rock-style vocal.

Even among his many hit songs, this one is a killer tune with a strong rock flavor.

It also features call-and-response, so it really fires up the crowd when you sing it at karaoke.

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Young manSaijō Hideki23rank/position

[Senior Exercise] Exercise Dance to Hideki Saijo’s “Y.M.C.A.” #caregiving #dance #exercise #exerciseDance #agingIssue #health #stretching #physicalTherapist #workout
Young manSaijō Hideki

This is a single released in February 1979, featuring an appealingly bright and positive message.

Its simple choreography, enjoyable for everyone, incorporates wrist movements that are effective for maintaining motor function.

The song spent nine consecutive weeks at No.

1 on TBS’s music program “The Best Ten,” and in 1980 it was selected as the entrance march for the 52nd National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

Widely loved as one of Hideki Saijo’s signature songs, it offers a wonderful opportunity to refresh both mind and body by moving along to a melody everyone knows.

It’s a work that becomes even more enjoyable when shared with friends.

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My Dear EllieSaijō Hideki24rank/position

Ellie, My Love – Hideki Saijo / Beloved Ellie – Hideki Saijo
My Dear EllieSaijō Hideki

Here is the cover version by Hideki Saijo, who was in the same school year as Keisuke Kuwata.

Saijo appeared as a guest at Southern All Stars concerts, and Kuwata also covered several of Saijo’s songs, giving a clear sense of mutual respect.

Saijo’s straightforward singing brings out the charm of this song.

Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)
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