Kazuyoshi Saito Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

One more timeSaitō Kazuyoshi51rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – One More Time [Music Video Short ver.]

The 41st single is the first release marking the 20th anniversary of their debut, and it also serves as the theme song for the film Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant Sea.

As fellow singer-songwriters of the same generation, there’s Masayoshi Yamazaki’s classic “One more time, One more chance.” Giving this title might make music lovers think it’s a show of rivalry toward that masterpiece, wouldn’t you agree?

I wonder what it was about me that you liked.Saitō Kazuyoshi52rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – I wonder what it is about me that you came to love [Music Video Short ver.]

Released in 2007, this is Kazuyoshi Saito’s 32nd single.

Its understated melody pairs with quietly poignant lyrics.

As the title suggests, he asks his girlfriend what it is she loves about him.

Why people fall in love with someone is something only that person can truly understand, isn’t it?

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Ode to JoySaitō Kazuyoshi53rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Song of Joy [Music Video Short ver.]

This is a song released in 2003 by Kazuyoshi Saito, known for his signature tracks “Utautai no Ballad” and “Wedding Song.” The music video featured Matsuko Deluxe, a prominent cross-dressing TV personality, which became a hot topic at the time.

Listening to the opening lyrics, you might think the protagonist has lost something precious and is in despair, but in the latter half, the tone shifts to a hopeful resolve to start over.

It’s not a bright, happy song, but it conveys the joy of difficult days coming to an end and a new beginning taking shape.

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She said.Saitō Kazuyoshi54rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito 'She Said (with Lyrics)' covered by Shimpei

A laid-back yet cool number where lyrics that expand and shrink in scale dock perfectly with a classic, straightforward, large-scale three-chord song in the so-called “Summer Time Blues” vein.

But these kinds of slightly clumsy-leaning lyrics are common with Kazuyoshi Saito—doesn’t his wife get mad at him? Yay!

Come for loveSaitō Kazuyoshi55rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Come for Love [Music Video Short ver.]

A passionate love song that portrays the heart of a woman who lives for love.

“Ai ni Kite,” included on the 12th album I ♥ ME released in 2007, is a mid-tempo track chosen for UHA Mikakuto’s e-ma throat lozenges commercial.

The way its straightforward lyrics—“I want to see you”—are paired with an understated, unforced melody feels very much like Saito-san’s style.

It’s great for karaoke, of course, and I think it’s also perfect for solo performances on guitar or piano.

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Araki Jakkan

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Let’s go on the offensive.Saitō Kazuyoshi56rank/position

Let’s go on the offensive!

Kazuyoshi Saito’s single “Semete Ikōze!” released in 2015—also featured as the jingle for House Foods’ ‘Ukon no Chikara’ commercial—is a song we especially want those who’ve lost confidence to hear, whether from making mistakes at work or feeling nervous under the weight of a big project.

With the laid-back vibe characteristic of “the Kazuyoshi Saito style,” yet powered by very strong lyrics, it’ll give you a solid push forward if you’re facing a nerve-wracking moment on the job.

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moonlightSaitō Kazuyoshi57rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Moonlight [Music Video Short.]

A medium-tempo 6/8 number with a pleasantly strummed acoustic guitar.

It feels like a “hidden gem” where the singer-songwriter essence shines like the moon—making you think that this kind of song might be the origin of Kazuyoshi Saito, who can charge full-on into rock or deliver a lyrical ballad with equal ease.

I went to the sea.Saitō Kazuyoshi58rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito went out to the sea.

Kazuyoshi Saito shot to prominence when his 2011 release “Yasashiku Naritai” became a massive hit.

“Umi ni Dekaketa” (“Went Out to the Sea”), included on his seventh album “COLD TUBE” released in 2000, is an acoustic tune featuring lyrics that beautifully portray the sea.

His emotional vocals pair exquisitely with the clear sound of the acoustic guitar, creating a strange sensation that makes you feel as if you’re standing right on the shoreline just by listening.

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Transparent mapSaitō Kazuyoshi59rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Transparent Map [Official Audio]

Saito Kazuyoshi’s new song, woven with a gentle melody and warm vocals, is a heartwarming story that softly portrays a life turning point brought on by changes in one’s home.

Amid the mix of hope and anxiety for the future, it serves as an encouraging anthem that powerfully supports a new step in life.

Released digitally in February 2025, the piece was written for SUUMO’s web movie “Jinsei no Matorizu” (“Life’s Floor Plan”) and has been gaining attention alongside the commercial featuring actress Yu Aoi.

This song offers quiet companionship to those preparing for a move or a new chapter, and to anyone about to open a fresh page in their life.

Mirror, mirrorSaitō Kazuyoshi60rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Mirror, Mirror [Music Video]

Have you ever found yourself wanting to question the person reflected back at you when you catch a glimpse in the mirror? This is a powerful rock tune that carries the resolve to keep moving forward, trusting only in one’s own convictions despite doubts and anxieties.

Singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito—known for songs like “Utautai no Ballad”—wrote it as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Okome no Onna: National Tax Agency Document Investigation Division, Miscellaneous Nations Office,” which began airing in January 2026.

Its lyrics, which teach the importance of not betraying yourself in an era where right and wrong waver, are deeply in sync with the drama’s worldview and are sure to encourage listeners every time they hear it.

With warm vocals and guitar tones that resonate in the heart, it’s a song you’ll want people to hear precisely when they’re troubled and on the verge of stopping in their tracks.