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.
Playlist
| Koichi Sugiyama’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Overturesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The significance of the Dragon Quest theme song |
| 2 | The Hero’s Challengesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | A legendary song that embodies a hero’s fighting spirit |
| 3 | Fly through the great skysugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The Allure of Dragon Quest III’s Soaring Melody |
| 4 | To fight in the great skysugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Masterpieces of Dragon Quest music: the heat and emotion of battle |
| 5 | Dragon Quest ‘Overture’sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Among the background music (BGM) from the game Dragon Quest... |
| 6 | Glimmers of Lovesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The moving masterpiece from Dragon Quest XI resonates with the heart. |
| 7 | Adventure journeysugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The iconic field theme from Dragon Quest—moving and emotional. |
| 8 | Overture from Dragon Quest I for Wind BandSakkyoku: Sugiyama Kouichi / Henkyoku: Majima Toshio |  play_arrow | A wind band arrangement of video game music |
| 9 | Gypsy Dancesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | An emotionally rich battle theme inspired by Gypsy music |
| 10 | Dragon Quest V “Overture”sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The Dragon Quest Overture is perfect for a piano duet |
| 11 | To the wide worldsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Anticipation of an adventure into the vast world of sky, sea, and earth |
| 12 | In Search of Lost Timesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The moving music of Dragon Quest XI |
| 13 | And then, into legendsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The famous Dragon Quest III song “To the Legendary…” |
| 14 | Across the open plainsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The iconic travel theme from the first Dragon Quest |
| 15 | The city is alive.sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | A refreshing and lively town theme from Dragon Quest V |
| 16 | A Far Journeysugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The memorable companion theme from Dragon Quest II |
| 17 | Overture from Dragon Quest Isugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The orchestral piece is captivating and moving. |
| 18 | Symphonic Suite Dragon Quest: Overturesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The moving theme music of Dragon Quest |
| 19 | Combat -Life or Death-sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The memorable battle theme from Dragon Quest IV |
| 20 | face it boldlysugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Dragon Quest VI: the Murdaw battle’s famous track, “Daring to Stand Against Him” |
| 21 | Endless Worldsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Epic, moving music for adventures with friends |
| 22 | Fanfare for GI (Kanto)sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Among the fanfares that play before a horse race starts… |
| 23 | Searching for a Love Songsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The classic Dragon Quest II password screen theme |
| 24 | Wandering Theme ~Drifting in Silence~ Another Worldsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | This is the field theme from Dragon Quest VI. It s… |
| 25 | Chromatic Marchsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Horse racing entrance theme composed by Koichi Sugiyama |
| 26 | Torneko’s Themesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Torneko, a character from Dragon Quest IV... |
| 27 | Dragon Quest Concert Selectionsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | A wind ensemble medley depicting a hero's tale |
| 28 | Finalesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The ending credits theme from the first Dragon Quest |
| 29 | Heavenly Prayersugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The moving Angel Realm BGM from Dragon Quest IX |
| 30 | In the dappled sunlightsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The soothing Dragon Quest VI track 'Komorebi' is popular. |
| 31 | Rondo of the Royal Palacesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The very first thing you hear in Dragon Quest III… |
| 32 | Dragon Kingsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The iconic final boss theme from the original Dragon Quest |
| 33 | Overture from the Suite “Dragon Quest”sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Although it is music used within the game… |
| 34 | Monster Appearssugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The tension-filled boss battle theme from Dragon Quest VI |
| 35 | This feeling…sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The essence of the moving music in Dragon Quest VIII |
| 36 | This road, my journey.sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The moving/heartfelt ending theme of Dragon Quest II |
| 37 | Ole! Silvia!sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Sylvia's theme, a glamorous and bright musical tone |
| 38 | Grade Equus Marchsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | A famous horse-racing march composed by Sugiyama |
| 39 | Dragon Quest V “Wedding Waltz”sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The Wedding Waltz from Dragon Quest V has been arranged for piano duet |
| 40 | From Dragon Quest: “Overture March”sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The grand sonic world of the Dragon Quest Overture |
| 41 | Melody of the Bladesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Memorable battle themes from Dragon Quest X |
| 42 | with all one’s mightsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | BGM of the online RPG Dragon Quest X |
| 43 | Gallop of a White Horsesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | JRA’s entrance theme: a white horse gallop set to Dragon Quest music. |
| 44 | The Mysterious Towersugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Explanation of the mysterious tower BGM from Dragon Quest VIII |
| 45 | Polka of the Tavernsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The memorable tavern theme from Dragon Quest IX |
| 46 | Let out a battle crysugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | A powerful battle theme that stirs excitement for the fight |
| 47 | Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride – ‘Engaging in the Flames of War’sugiyama kouichi |  | The regular battle themes in video games are captivating. |
| 48 | A tranquil row of housessugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming piece that paints the tranquil scenery of my hometown |
| 49 | Unflinching Couragesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The Allure of Dragon Quest XI’s Epic Battle Music |
| 50 | shrinesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Dragon Quest II–V Shrine BGM Medley |
| 51 | Godzilla 1989sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Godzilla vs. Biollante Battle Theme |
| 52 | Dragon Quest Shrinesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | In the popular game Dragon Quest, a pi... |
| 53 | Dragon Quest Battle Themesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The Dragon Quest theme resounding passionately at high school baseball games |
| 54 | Dragon Quest / Overture ‘Loto’s Theme’sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Koichi Sugiyama, one of Japan’s most representative composers... |
| 55 | From Dragon Quest I Overture (from the Piano Music Collection “Dragon Quest” I, II, III Official Score Book, supervised by Koichi Sugiyama (Sheet Music))sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The appeal of the Dragon Quest theme song and recommended performances |
| 56 | Dragon Quest V: Overture Marchsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | It’s the famous “Overture” from Dragon Quest. Sh… |
| 57 | Dragon Quest Overturesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Introduction commercial for the Dragon Quest VII remake |
| 58 | Paddock Marchsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Entrance theme of Kanto Horse Racing, composed by Koichi Sugiyama |
| 59 | Lotto Themesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Asahi can commercial features Bananaman and a popular actor. |
| 60 | Fivefold Demon Towersugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Mystical Japanese-style BGM from Dragon Quest X |
| 61 | From the Symphonic Suite “Dragon Quest VII: Warriors of Eden” — “Magic Carpet”sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The Melody of Adventure Played by the Flute |
| 62 | Symphonic Suite Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride — “Into the Heat of Battle ~ Confronting the Undying Foe”sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | One thing that’s hard to do without at cultural or school festivals is the wind ensemble… |
| 63 | Companions of the Herosugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | A famous Dragon Quest song: The Hero’s Companions |
| 64 | The hero sets forthsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | BGM that depicts the hero’s hope and determination |
| 65 | The Lost Worldsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | A melancholic melody that colors the world of the past |
| 66 | Melody of Lovesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Dragon Quest V Sarabona wedding BGM |
| 67 | in the midst of the flames of warsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Dragon Quest V battle theme, a music brimming with tension |
| 68 | A delightful encountersugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Monsters and adventures, and Soshina’s quips are funny. |
| 69 | Torneko the Arms Merchantsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming Dragon Quest classic, together with Torneko |
| 70 | Tower of Deathsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Death Tower BGM: an eerie timbre that evokes fear |
| 71 | At the risk of one’s lifesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The Dragon Quest II final boss battle BGM is heavy and imposing. |
| 72 | The decisive battlesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The moving story behind the final battle BGM of DQ9 |
| 73 | Memory of the Seasugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The majestic music of the vast ocean stirs the heart. |
| 74 | Gavotte of the Royal Palacesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The castle’s BGM is elegant and impressive. |
| 75 | Wedding Waltzsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Koichi Sugiyama-composed DQ masterpiece |
| 76 | Open a path through bloodsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The powerful battle BGM of Dragon Quest VII |
| 77 | A moment in the citysugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Nostalgic BGM that plays the comfort of the city |
| 78 | I won’t lose.sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Dragon Quest battle theme: a masterpiece born by chance |
| 79 | “Dragon Quest” Overture / Overture Marchsugiyama kouichi | play_arrow | The Overture March from Dragon Quest is a masterpiece. |
| 80 | a tranquil row of housessugiyama kouichi |  | Fi..., the starting village in Dragon Quest VII |
| 81 | Hero’s Hometownsugiyama kouichi |  | Sad village BGM from Dragon Quest IV, Chapter 5 |
| 82 | The strong onessugiyama kouichi |  | The tension and playfulness of the Dragon Quest battle theme |