In addition to her work as the vocalist for Lily Chou-Chou, Salyu has been very active as a solo artist as well, so let me introduce her songs in a ranking format! She began her career in 1997 at the young age of 17, and her highly acclaimed vocal ability—praised by many artists—is definitely worth a listen.
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- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
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Salyu Popular Song Rankings [2026] (1–10)
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The piano tone is so beautiful.
It’s a song by Salyu, a female singer from Kanagawa Prefecture.
It was released in 2010 as her 13th single.
You can almost see a vast, expansive sky.
It’s a track that can put you in a positive mood from the morning.
A Little Love SongSalyu2rank/position

This is the Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS commercial “A Mysterious 4-gram Card: Life at a Crossroads,” featuring Araki Sugo and Misaki Hattori.
A credit card is just one of many payment methods, but this ad captures moments where hearts connect through it.
What makes this warm, dramatic CM even more memorable is the BGM, “Chiisana Koi no Uta.” Originally a signature song by MONGOL800, the commercial uses a cover version by Salyu.
Her tender yet resolute vocals and the beautiful choral work make for a wonderful arrangement—be sure to listen closely.
HALFWAYSalyu3rank/position

A song sung by Salyu that has a mysterious charm, making you feel as if you’ve slipped into a fairy-tale world when you listen.
The piece conveys a whirlwind of emotions and conflicts felt by today’s younger generation.
Her gentle voice carries a unique sense of healing.
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This song is captivating for its resonant vocals and profound lyrics.
Salyu’s transparent voice gently delivers encouragement to those facing life’s hardships.
Marked by a beautiful piano tone, the track was released in July 2006 as Bank Band with Salyu and was also used as the theme song for TBS’s news program “Tetsuya Chikushi NEWS23.” The lyrics penned by Kazutoshi Sakurai carry thoughts for people who have experienced natural disasters, reminding us of the importance of supporting one another.
It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone feeling worn out by daily life.
A ship riding the windSalyu5rank/position

Salyu is a female singer from Yokohama.
She is a gifted artist highly praised by prominent Japanese musicians such as Kaela Kimura, Shiho Ochi of Superfly, and Kazutoshi Sakurai of Mr.
Children.
“Kaze ni Noru Fune” (A Ship Riding the Wind) is a single released in 2005.
It conveys a message that even painful experiences will someday become something you can say, “Because that happened, I am who I am today.”
VALON-1Salyu6rank/position

Your eyes are really drawn to the distinctive MV in the first half.
Footage from bygone eras has a way of capturing the heart, doesn’t it? Salyu’s uniquely natural, immersive vocals and the melody fit so well, and that slightly wistful atmosphere is irresistible.
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Her signature ballad draws you in with overwhelming vocal power and expressiveness.
It makes you suddenly recall the many things you’ve passed through, reconsider your own behavior, and picture the faces of the people you met and then parted from.
It’s a song that resonates especially with those who’ve accumulated their share of history.
Why not take some time now and then to sink into deep reflection?


