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Koichi Sugiyama’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

It’s not widely known, but Koichi Sugiyama originally worked in television as a director and similar roles.

The legendary music show “The Hit Parade” was a project conceived by Koichi Sugiyama.

He later left the company to focus on composing, and since then he has been involved in numerous commercial jingles, anime, and video game music up to the present.

This time, we present a ranking of Koichi Sugiyama’s most popular songs.

Koichi Sugiyama Popular Song Rankings [2026] (71–80)

I won’t lose.sugiyama kouichi78rank/position

No way I'm losing! Symphonic Suite Dragon Quest IX
I won't lose.sugiyama kouichi

It was used as the background music for regular battle scenes in Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies.

Apparently, there was originally a different track intended for the battle scenes, but when that BGM was inserted for test play, game designer Yuji Horii commented that it was “catchy in a way that would get tiring.” Composer Koichi Sugiyama agreed, created a different piece, and this one was adopted instead.

utatane
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“Dragon Quest” Overture / Overture Marchsugiyama kouichi79rank/position

If you’ve played Dragon Quest, you’ll probably think, “Oh!” That’s right—the Overture March.

It might feel a bit too ominous to be called a fight song, but if you like both Dragon Quest and Power Pro, it’s a track that’ll make you happy.

I’d want to listen to it in a pinch.

sasashina
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a tranquil row of housessugiyama kouichi80rank/position

【DRAGON QUEST VII】 Tranquil Row of Houses
a tranquil row of housessugiyama kouichi

Fishbell, the starting village of Dragon Quest VII.

It’s a piece that evokes the simplicity and rustic charm of a small fishing village and the vistas of a bountiful sea.

It’s a peaceful village with the protagonist’s home and the mansion of his childhood friend Maribel, known for its local specialties of seafood, steamed buns, and rice crackers.

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Koichi Sugiyama Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (81–90)

Hero’s Hometownsugiyama kouichi81rank/position

[DRAGON QUEST IV] Hometown of the Hero
Hero’s Hometownsugiyama kouichi

This is the field BGM that plays in Chapter 5 of Dragon Quest IV.

Matching the sad story of Chapter 5, where the Hero’s village is attacked, the music has a somewhat lonely tone.

As the field BGM used in the memorable final part of the story, it’s a highly popular track across the Dragon Quest series.

Hane Keisuke
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The strong onessugiyama kouichi82rank/position

[DRAGON QUEST VII] The Strong Ones
The strong onessugiyama kouichi

This is the battle theme that plays when you face boss-level enemies in Dragon Quest VII: Warriors of Eden.

From the opening, the dissonance and the pounding timpani rolls foreshadow the fierce fight to come and instantly heighten the tension.

It’s not just intense, though—the piece develops into a slightly comical phrase in the latter half, showcasing Koichi Sugiyama’s signature playful touch.

It’s included on the album Symphonic Suite “Dragon Quest VII” Warriors of Eden + Original Soundtrack, released in September 2000.

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