Kazuyoshi Saito Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

HAPPYSaitō Kazuyoshi29rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – HAPPY [Lyric Video]

Kazuyoshi Saito is a renowned singer-songwriter with a career spanning over 30 years, admired by many fellow musicians for his unique, uncompromising stance that resists trends.

A devoted Loudness fan and former metalhead in his youth, Saito possesses a broad musical range that defies categorization, excelling in rock, pop, and ballads alike.

His subtly awkward, deeply expressive vocals and lyrics are also irresistibly appealing.

Released in April 2025, Saito’s “HAPPY” is an anthemic track propelled by rough-edged guitar sounds, written as the theme song for the TV program “Saturday LIVE News Zigzag.” It’s a song you’ll definitely want to try at karaoke: its wistfully moving melody is sure to resonate across generations.

The rapid-fire vocal line that appears in the chorus takes a bit of practice, but once you get used to it, it isn’t difficult—so sing it repeatedly until you can deliver it smoothly!

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KOH-1

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Chianti’s SongSaitō Kazuyoshi30rank/position

Chianti's Song

This piece suddenly brings back memories from when I was little.

“Kanty no Uta” was originally the ending theme of the anime Andersen Monogatari, which aired starting in 1971, and Saito covered it.

It’s included on her 20th album, 202020, released in 2020.

Perhaps because of the soothing melody and vocal work, I naturally find myself reflecting on life, overwhelmed with emotion.

If we’re going to perform it, I’d like to sing as gently as possible to capture that atmosphere.

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Araki Jakkan

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tremoloSaitō Kazuyoshi31rank/position

tremolo

If you want to make a moist, mature ballad your own, this is the song for you.

Tremolo is a track from the twelfth album, I ♥ ME, released in 2007.

It’s a heartfelt love song that pairs gently swaying guitar sounds with Saito’s tender vocals, drawing you in with its clear, transparent atmosphere.

As it’s a ballad, the melody is, of course, on the relaxed side.

You should be able to sing it calmly while seated.

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Araki Jakkan

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I look up as I walkSaitō Kazuyoshi32rank/position

I look up as I walk

“Alright then, let’s just do it like every other year!” As the meeting was about to end without much discussion, Ayumi, played by Yumi Kawai, mustered her courage and said, “Wait a moment, please—I’d like us to reconsider.” Her boss and colleagues sat back down and listened to what she had to say.

On her way home that day, having taken a brave step and had a wonderful experience, she enjoyed a glass of draft beer that looked absolutely delicious.

Beer after a job well done really does taste amazing, doesn’t it?

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Hane Keisuke

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Where shall we go?Saitō Kazuyoshi33rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito — Where Shall We Go

A philosophical song that seems to say it all in the very first line: “We think about where we’re headed tomorrow.” Then, in the second line, “More than that, let’s enjoy tonight more than anyone,” it immediately spoils that mood—in a way that feels very much like Secchan, I suppose (lol).

And even after enjoying tonight more than anyone, we still end up thinking about where we’re headed tomorrow—and we end up forgetting it, too.

Dramatic momentSaitō Kazuyoshi34rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Dramatic Moment [Music Video Short ver.]

Judging from the title, it’s dramatic, and the tone of the song is dramatic and serious as well.

From the lyrics, it seems the “dramatic moment” might be when the singer thinks, “I realized I’m not alone.” But in the latter half, there’s the line, “Don’t let this feeling change; don’t let it change again so soon.” It makes me wonder whether the “moment when this feeling changes again so soon” is, in fact, the dramatic moment.

She / her / girlfriend (context-dependent)Saitō Kazuyoshi35rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito - She (Acoustic Version) Cover

The sense of loss that accompanies heartbreak is an almost universally human emotion, and when you add a man’s clinging regret to it, the output tends to be nothing but pathetic.

But that’s where Kazuyoshi Saito is different.

By using the moon—often considered a symbol of madness—as a motif, he turns it into a magnificent work of lyrical poetry, elevating it into art; it’s nothing short of a divine song.

In particular, the bridge line “I can’t hear the goodbye from that day” is a stunning turn that gives you goosebumps, evoking a kind of catharsis in anyone, regardless of gender.