Spitz Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Before you become a memorysupittsu8rank/position

Before You Become a Memory / Spitz

A ballad that represents Spitz’s early years, portraying the earnest moments of two people nearing a breakup with a beautiful melody.

Released in October 1993 as a re-cut single from the album “Crispy!”, this song was used as the theme for the lifestyle program “Motto Suteki ni!” and is also known for being the band’s first entry on the Oricon charts.

In 1997, it was featured in a commercial for Ajinomoto gift sets, and it has been cherished ever since.

The lyrics capture the helpless loneliness and gentle gaze before the “you” by one’s side becomes a distant presence—feelings that might seize your heart.

Why not listen quietly on a night when you want to get sentimental and reflect on past loves?

That gentle girlsupittsu9rank/position

Spitz / That Gentle Girl

Released in June 2019 as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Natsuzora, this was their 42nd single.

The track later went on to open the album “Mikke.” Its worldview—juxtaposing the harsh winters of Tokachi, Hokkaido, where the drama is set, with the beauty of the summer that follows—leaves a strong impression.

The vastness of the sky that Masamune Kusano felt during his visit there is brilliantly distilled into a sprightly rhythm and a warm, embracing band sound.

Widely loved, the song earned the band their first No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Digital Singles Chart.

With its easy-to-remember melody, it’s a perfect pick not only for your morning commute to work or school, but also for singing at karaoke.

Nagisasupittsu10rank/position

Spitz / Nagisa

This is a song with a mysterious charm, tinged with the bittersweetness of summer’s end and a dreamlike atmosphere.

The sparkling intro feels like it’s guiding you to the boundary between reality and dreams.

The lyrics penned by Masamune Kusano seem to go beyond a simple love song, encompassing the flow of life and even a profound view of life and death.

It’s filled with poetic beauty that stirs the listener’s imagination.

Released as a Spitz single in September 1996 and included on the classic album “Indigo Chiheisen” (Indigo Horizon), the song also became widely known as the theme for Ezaki Glico’s “Pocky Love Story” commercials.

Why not surrender your heart to the timeless resonance of this masterpiece?

Stargazersupittsu11rank/position

Spitz / Stargazer

A gemlike love ballad sung with Masamune Kusano’s crystal-clear voice, portraying a bittersweet night spent waiting for a reply to a confession.

The protagonist’s feelings—gazing up at the stars while harboring deep affection—are expressed through poetic and beautiful lyrics.

Released in January 2004, the song reached No.

1 on the Oricon chart for the first time in about seven years, serving as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Ainori.” The lyrics, written by Masamune Kusano around the theme of “one night waiting for an answer to a confession,” resonate with a delicate balance of romantic anxiety and hope.

It’s a must-listen for those in long-distance relationships or anyone carrying feelings for someone special.

Words of Lovesupittsu12rank/position

Spitz / Words of Love

Words of Love, included on their highly acclaimed sixth album Honey, released in 1995.

It’s a hidden gem that apparently was even considered as a single, drawing you in with its beautiful melody and gentle sound overflowing with Spitz’s signature color.

As the days pass, feelings for a lover deepen.

Even if it must one day come to an end, the two cherish each other and find happiness.

It’s a song that makes you want to listen closely.

A love song that feels like it nestles up to everyday life and lets you feel the power of music.

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Tears Sparkle☆supittsu13rank/position

Spitz / Tears Sparkle☆

The 12th single by Spitz, depicting lovers dreaming on the night of Tanabata.

Released in July 1995, it became a long-running hit, selling a total of 980,000 copies.

This romantic number overlays images of shining tears and a starry sky.

It was used as the opening theme for TBS’s “COUNT DOWN TV” and in a Sharp commercial, so it may bring back memories of those summers.

The song is also included on the classic album “Honey (Hachimitsu),” where Masamune Kusano’s crystal-clear vocals and Tetsuya Miwa’s arpeggios heighten the sense of poignancy.

Soulmatesupittsu14rank/position

Spitz / Fated Person

A gem of a song whose delicate lyricism finds the meaning of life in everyday moments and whose universal message questions the nature of love in modern society.

Released as a single in November 1997, it is known as a work that symbolizes Spitz’s musical evolution.

Its striking sound—harmonizing the warmth of acoustic guitar with fresh experiments like breakbeats—reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It also drew attention as the theme song for the 1999 film Whisper of the Moon.

Highly recommended for those who want to listen alone on a calm night, or who are seeking support for the heart while standing at a crossroads in life.