Shota Shimizu Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Before winter endsShimizu Shota11rank/position

Shota Shimizu “Before Winter Ends” MV

This is a love song recommended for those in long-distance relationships who can’t easily see their special someone.

Shota Shimizu, known for hits like “HOME,” released it in December 2011 as his 12th single.

The lyrics vividly depict winter-specific scenes and the aching feeling of time spent apart, tightening your chest as you listen.

The music video features actors Shota Sometani and Nako Mizusawa, and its drama-like storyline became a hot topic.

As the cold deepens and you find yourself longing for warmth, listening to this song will surely soothe your loneliness.

It might also be perfect for couples who think of each other despite the distance, helping you reaffirm your love.

Sink into it on a long winter’s night.

Love SongShimizu Shota12rank/position

Shota Shimizu “Koi Uta” MV

Koiuta (Love Song) by Shota Shimizu.

It was released in 2021 as a digital-only single.

Shimizu’s heartrending vocals and the wistful melody really sink into your heart.

The song portrays the regret of a love that ended after trying to act more grown-up, along with lingering feelings for the other person that haven’t changed even now.

Written from a down-to-earth perspective, it’s easy to empathize as if it were your own story.

It gently stays by your side when you’re overwhelmed by that helpless sense of loss after a breakup.

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The town where you liveShimizu Shota13rank/position

Shota Shimizu “The Town Where You Live” MV

This is a ballad that paints the feelings of someone who, in unguarded moments, finds themselves searching for traces of a lover who should no longer be there.

It’s a song by singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu, released in October 2010 as his eighth single.

The track is also included on the album COLORS.

You can almost picture the protagonist overlaying the face of the one they can no longer meet onto a lookalike spotted on a station platform or onto familiar cityscapes.

Imagining the city where that person lives and simply wishing to see them—those one-sided feelings are, in a way, the very essence of a lingering “unrequited love” that follows a finished romance.

The melody, like an autumn dusk—lonely yet warm—soaks into the heart.

If there’s someone you can’t forget, listening to this will surely resonate deeply.

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Shota Shimizu “SNOW SMILE” Music Video (Full Size)

This heartwarming winter song portrays the joy of two people who live far apart finally reuniting, and the bittersweet parting that eventually follows.

Released in November 2014 as Shota Shimizu’s 17th single, it also became well-loved as an insert song for Ikspiari’s projection mapping show “Christmas Carol Clock.” The music video, featuring Nana Komatsu and Kentaro as a couple, drew attention for its sweet-and-sour storyline.

Blending R&B and pop, the sound perfectly suits the crisp winter air.

It’s a recommended track not only for those in long-distance relationships, but for anyone who wants to feel someone’s warmth in the cold season.

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Shota Shimizu “Syrup” MV

This is a work released in April 2025 by singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu, beloved for his sweet love songs.

While strongly reflecting his roots in gospel and R&B, the piece is crafted with a restrained, minimal sound.

Over its gentle arrangement, Shimizu’s vocals—highlighting his warm lower register—resonate beautifully, making it a standout track.

The background detail that it samples a song by renowned gospel producer Shaun Martin further conveys his deep respect for the genre.

Its message—singing of the sweetness of love that quietly stays by your side amid the struggles of everyday life and the bittersweetness of living—will surely sink deep into the heart.

Also included on the album “Pulsatilla cernua,” it’s a song best savored late at night.

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Shota Shimizu “Good Life” MV

I’m living a good life because I met good friends who let me be my true self.

Shota Shimizu’s 2018 release “Good Life” expresses the joy of having found a good life.

Until he met the friends who changed his life, he always felt alone, but the song tells of discovering the best place where he can be himself and meeting the best companions and friends there.

Spring, when new lives begin, is also a season full of new encounters.

Like in this song, you might stumble upon a friendship that changes your life.

Listen with that hope in your heart.

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Shota Shimizu “Natsunoowari” from SHOTA SHIMIZU LIVE TOUR 2023 “Insomnia” supported by Taica

As the end of summer draws near, you get that distinctive, aching tightness in your chest, don’t you? In those moments, Shota Shimizu’s timeless ballads gently stay by your side.

They make you feel the memories of a summer romance spreading through your heart like the gradations of a sunset.

The unspoken loneliness the protagonist must be feeling, and the tenderness for days that won’t return, come through vividly in his emotive vocals.

This song is lovingly included on his March 2014 album ENCORE, and is cherished among fans as a hidden gem.

It’s perfect for the threshold of autumn, when the lively season bids farewell and a touch of sentimentality sets in, or for a quiet night spent alone, lost in memories.

If you savor each lyric as you listen, you’ll be drawn even deeper into its world—no question about it.

Please enjoy it that way!

YOU&IShimizu Shota18rank/position

Shota Shimizu – YOU & I with Lyrics [HQ]

Even if you’re in a long-distance relationship, just having someone special can make you feel motivated to give your best every day, right? The song that makes me realize those feelings is Shota Shimizu’s “YOU&I.” Even if we can only meet occasionally, I can understand how the other person feels, and I want to stay by their side no matter what.

Listening to this song makes me feel that physical distance isn’t really an issue in love; what matters is how deeply your hearts are connected.

Even when you can’t meet face to face, you can still build trust! It’s a track that lets you view long-distance love positively—as a time to nurture your relationship together.

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Shota Shimizu “your song” from SHOTA SHIMIZU LIVE TOUR “HOPE” [For J-LOD live2]

“Because you’re here, I can shine.” It’s a warm ballad that sings gratitude to a beloved person.

The song is by Shota Shimizu, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture, and is included on his fourth album, “Naturally,” released in March 2012.

The gentle piano melody and soulful vocals convey a straightforward feeling that one’s world begins to shine thanks to someone special.

This track seems to carry a message that being loved can change who you are, nurturing a sense of self-worth.

On nights when you long to be loved, try listening while picturing the face of the person who supports you.

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Shota Shimizu “PUZZLE” Music Video

It’s a gospel-style cheer song that fills your heart with the bonds of friendship and hope for the future.

The fact that Shota Shimizu returned to his hometown of Osaka and created it together with students from his alma mater adds an extra layer of warmth to the piece.

Released in October 2024, it was later included on the album “Pulsatilla cernua.” The choral performance with around 20 students on THE FIRST TAKE is truly overwhelming.

If you’re taking on a challenge with your team or stepping into something new, listening to it will surely give you courage.

Its polished sound also pairs perfectly with a leisurely café time on your day off.