Sakai Yu’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Yu Sakai – Rose and Rose / YU SAKAI – Rose & Rhodes [Music Video] #YuSakai #YuSakai (in Japanese)

Released in 2010, this is one of Yu Sakai’s signature songs.

It’s an R&B-flavored mid-tempo ballad that’s easy to groove to—some of you may have heard it before.

The melody has pronounced contrasts—narrative lines, bouncy phrases, then sustained long tones—making it easy to focus on adding vibrato to the tail ends of notes.

The smooth, distinctive transitions from chest voice to falsetto are notable as well, along with a technique of gently shaking the voice.

If you sing while really feeling the groove in your body, vibrato should come naturally.

In fact, leaning into the groove a bit exaggeratedly might be just right!

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Kubota Mami

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Our Elegy (You and I)sakaiyuu2rank/position

Yu Sakai / Our Elegy

This autumn classic comes from artist Yu Sakai, who commands overwhelming support thanks to his warmly expressive vocals and exceptional sound craftsmanship.

The track unfolds with a polished finish that enhances its stylish, festive mood and energetically lifts the atmosphere.

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Sakai Yu – Getting To Love You [Lyric Video]

Yu Sakai is a singer-songwriter who has won popularity with his advanced piano technique and husky vocals.

Because he releases many pop songs, he’s often seen as a straight-ahead singer-songwriter, but he’s actually influenced by hardcore neo-soul artists like D’Angelo and Bilal, and some tracks on his albums are deeply soulful R&B.

Getting To Love You is a work that showcases the R&B he excels at.

If you’re into groovy sounds, this is a must-check.

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Ryo

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「Pasadena」Music Video

A heartwarming number that expresses deep affection for Pasadena, California, and traces the roots of a music career.

It’s a song by singer-songwriter Yu Sakai, released as a digital single in December 2024.

Commemorating the 15th anniversary of his major-label debut, the track was recorded in Los Angeles, where he began his musical journey at age 22.

The lyrics, distilling past experiences and hopes for the future, gently encourage those standing at life’s crossroads.

It’s a perfect tune to accompany a leisurely weekend drive.

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Yu Sakai / Jasmine [Film Ver.]

I’m captivated by the beautiful sound of the piano.

This is a song by Yu Sakai, a singer-songwriter from Kochi Prefecture.

It was released in 2015 as his sixth single.

It’s a warm love song filled with a message to a loved one.

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Araki Jakkan

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Sakai Yu / Room

This is a heartbreaking breakup song by Yu Sakai, showcasing his overwhelming performance with a soaring high-pitched voice.

The beautiful orchestral sound, highlighted by piano, makes the track truly moving.

It’s a song that leaves you in awe of Yu Sakai’s composing talent—turning the loneliness and solitude conveyed in straightforward words into something so profoundly touching.

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Yu Sakai / Summer Again (Short Ver.)

Yu Sakai is an artist rooted in Black music like R&B and soul.

His track Summer Again is one of his go-to summer songs.

I say “go-to,” but the song itself has a really strong personality.

Case in point: the music video was shot at that pool.

It’s got a bit of a sultry vibe.

The song uses vocal runs, but with a few tricks it’s actually easy to sing.

If you deliver the lines with a slightly tossed-off, spit-out feel, it should be easier to pull off!

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Ryo

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