Spitz Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Spitz / Blue Car

Give it a listen first thing on a sunny summer morning.

It’s a song by Spitz, the popular band known for signature tracks like “Sora no Tobikata” and “Robinson.” Released in March 2006 as their 25th single, its lyrics, which capture the dynamics of a romantic relationship, leave a strong impression and express a leap into a new future.

Blending Masamune Kusano’s distinctive worldview with a beautiful melody, it’s a track that fuses pop and rock.

Be sure to experience this wonderful music for yourself.

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Before You Become a Memory / Spitz

Spitz’s single “Before You Become a Memory,” released in October 1993, is a lyrical love song where earnest longing mingles with a sense of loss.

Originally a recut from the album “Crispy!”, it became the band’s first entry on the Oricon charts after being chosen as a TV program theme song.

It was also used in a commercial in 1997, and has continued to be loved by many across generations.

The lyrics capture that frustrating yet piercing moment before someone precious turns into “a memory,” making it perfect for times when you’re struggling with an ambiguous relationship and unsure of your feelings.

It’s a moving masterpiece that gently accompanies inescapable lingering affection and tenderness—be sure to give it a listen.

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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.

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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?

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Spitz / Stargazer

The drama “Shiro to Kiiro: Hawaii to Watashi no Pancake Monogatari,” which began streaming on Amazon Prime Video in February 2018, stars Haruna Kawaguchi and portrays a college student who dreams of success at a pancake shop, set in Shonan and Hawaii.

The theme song is a track by Spitz, originally released as a single in January 2004 and widely known at the time as the theme for Fuji TV’s romance reality show “Ainori.” Its lyrics, like gazing up at distant stars, and its sparkling sound overlap with the protagonist striving toward her dreams, making your heart swell.

The show also features beloved Spitz songs like “Sora mo Toberu Hazu” and “Masayume” as insert tracks, making it irresistible for fans!

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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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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.