Takahashi Yu’s Most Moving Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu1rank/position

Yū Takahashi’s directorial debut MV “Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day” — Omokuri Director Edit Version (Short Size)

A warm, hope-filled song that gently sings about the small happenings of everyday life.

Yu Takahashi’s soft vocals vividly depict scenes like people giving up seats on the train and brief, human connections as strangers pass by.

Released in June 2015, the track was featured in the commercial for Daihatsu’s Cast Activa and, starting in March 2017, has also been loved as the departure melody at JR Akita Station.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you feel blue or need a little push to take a step toward tomorrow.

Listening to it with someone dear will surely leave your heart feeling warm and at ease.

Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu2rank/position

Yu Takahashi - Fukuwarai

Yu Takahashi has many songs that give you the strength to keep going when times are tough and help you stay positive.

This track is exactly one of those: it conveys, in a straightforward way, that smiles are a universal language that transcends linguistic barriers.

The hope that one person’s smile will inspire another’s, creating a happy chain that spreads across the world, really resonates.

Released in February 2011 as Takahashi’s third single, this song became widely loved as the CM song for Tokyo Metro’s “TOKYO HEART.” For some reason, Yu Takahashi’s music brings a deep sense of reassurance—it makes you feel like you have an unfailing ally.

Listening to it gives you that comforting feeling, like a dose of nourishment for the heart—an empowering number.

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Hibon no Hanataba

Takahashi Yu’s “Hibon no Hanataba” is full of realistic lyrics that make you want to say, “So true,” and are easy to relate to.

It depicts days where your heart feels a bit tired—not exactly unhappy, but not particularly happy either.

It sings about things that genuinely apply to anyone, which can hit close to home, but in the end it pulls you in—a gentle, uplifting masterpiece.

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Niji

Known for his powerful vocals and moving lyrics, Yu Takahashi’s songs give courage and hope to many listeners.

This work was released in 2017 and was selected as the ABC Summer High School Baseball Support Song as well as the theme song for “Netto Koshien.” With themes that rally the strength to keep challenging oneself and the courage to face difficulties, it was embraced as an anthem cheering on the players competing at Koshien.

It emphasizes valuing one’s individuality and pursuing one’s own path without being bound by others’ expectations or conventional norms, expressing a firm resolve to move toward one’s dreams and hopes.

It is recommended listening when you want to overcome setbacks and hardships, or when you want to fire yourself up.

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Yu Takahashi “An Empty Kitchen”

“An Empty Kitchen” is a song about facing the loneliness of parting with a loved one.

This tear-jerking, heartrending ballad has been performed since his street-performing days by singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi.

The imagery—“There used to be someone precious in the kitchen, but now it’s become an empty kitchen”—blends with his poignant vocals to resonate deeply with listeners.

Sung with just an acoustic guitar, it’s also a soothing track to listen to when you’re feeling worn out.

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Masaki Takahashi “Arigatou” MV short ver.

Yu Takahashi, whose realistic lyrics resonate with many and who enjoys widespread popularity regardless of age or gender.

This song, released in 2018, was also the theme song for the film “My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler.” It’s packed with gratitude that feels right whether it’s addressed to anyone or received from anyone, but it especially conveys a strong feeling from parent to child—“thank you for being born.” How about gifting it as a cheer song to a child who is earnestly facing something and doing their best?

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Masayoshi Takahashi “BEAUTIFUL” lyric video

This is a song by Yu Takahashi that evokes the image of noticing subtle shifts in the feelings of someone close and trying to be their support.

Centered around an acoustic guitar, the gentle sound emphasizes the warmth of the words.

The talk-like singing style, packed with lyrics, is another highlight, delivering supportive words that resonate deeply in the heart.

It’s a piece that not only gives you courage but also turns your attention toward gratitude for the people close to you—the ones who support you.

It feels like a song that can give you a small push to face forward when you’re feeling down.

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