Takahashi Yu’s Popular Song Rankings [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)

Singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi encourages people with down-to-earth words.

His song “Ashita wa Kitto Ii Hi ni Naru” (“Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day”) helps you laugh off today’s bad moments and feel positive.

Released in June 2015, the track is widely known for being featured in the commercial for Daihatsu’s Cast.

A music video directed by Takahashi himself was also produced, leaving an impression with its warm visuals capturing everyday scenes.

The powerful lyrics—believing that tomorrow will be a good day even after failure—gently support those feeling anxious about a new chapter in life.

For everyone diving into a new environment, this song will give you a gentle push forward!

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Yuu Takahashi “Niji (Rainbow)” MV – YouTube Limited Edit Version

This powerful anthem of youth and hope features Yu Takahashi’s warm vocals that gently resonate with the heart.

Written in 2017 as the ABC Summer High School Baseball support song and the theme for “Netto Koshien,” it has been cherished by many as a cheer song for the players competing at Koshien.

Throughout the lyrics, the determination to overcome setbacks and hardships and to strive to create miracles with one’s own hands is strongly emphasized, giving listeners courage and inspiration.

It’s a recommended track not only for high school baseball fans, but also for anyone chasing a dream or wanting to support someone who is.

Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu3rank/position

Yu Takahashi - Fukuwarai

A song about the power of smiles that connect people.

It’s a signature work by singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi, released as a double A-side single in February 2011.

The track is also included on the album “Real Time Singer-Songwriter,” and was featured in Tokyo Metro’s “TOKYO HEART” commercial; in 2017, it was also used in the Tsukiji Gindaco 20th Anniversary “Grand Founding Festival” commercial.

Notably, it was created in under an hour, inspired by words from a radio program listener.

Share your overflowing gratitude to the teacher who supported you, along with this song.

Bouquet of the ExtraordinaryTakahashi Yuu4rank/position

Hibon no Hanataba

If you can be with the one you love, every day is an anniversary! It’s a ballad whose straightforward message of love strikes the heart.

The song is by Yuu Takahashi, a singer-songwriter from Akita Prefecture, and is included on his sixth album, “STARTING OVER,” released in 2018.

Takahashi’s unadorned vocals perfectly match the feelings woven into the lyrics, resulting in a performance that makes your heart tremble.

It’s a passionate love song that will make you cherish your everyday moments with your partner even more than before!

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Araki Jakkan

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Yu Takahashi – “The Reason I Was Born” MV short ver.

At this coming-of-age milestone, why not take a moment to feel the bonds of life and gratitude to your family anew? This work is a heartwarming number released as a single by Yu Takahashi in 2016, written to celebrate a dear friend’s wedding.

It gently sings about the grand theme of why people meet and come together, resonating deeply with listeners.

The music video, composed of over 2,000 wedding photos gathered through a public call for submissions, also became a talking point.

When you, who are about to climb the steps into adulthood, feel like expressing thanks to the parents who raised you—or when you want to reflect on your roots—this song will be there by your side.

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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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Yuuki

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Masayoshi Takahashi “BEAUTIFUL” lyric video

It’s a warm song by singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi that gently stays by your side and supports your heart.

The lyrics, written as a message from “me” to “you,” who seems to be struggling, are particularly striking.

Reading them, you can tell that “I” notice the worries that “you” carry—worries others failed to see—and offer many warm words.

If you’re feeling worn down by something you’re struggling with, listening to this song will help you regain a bit of confidence and start facing forward again.

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Hane Keisuke

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Yu Takahashi “Graduation”

Singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi, who has won the hearts of many through his street performances, released this, his sixth single, in January 2012.

It was used as the opening theme for TBS’s “CDTV” and as the campaign song for JR East’s “Let’s Wave at the Steam Locomotive!! – Along-the-Line Smile Project.” Created based on messages sent to a radio program, the song affirms not only graduating from school but also setting out from sorrow and anxiety with powerful positivity.

In spring, when many dive into new environments, listening to it when you want to rally yourself may spark the energy to move forward.

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Yu Takahashi “Wonderful Everyday”

It’s a song that startles me into checking in with myself.

The way it flows briskly from a minor melody to one that feels filled with hope showcases a talent that’s uniquely his.

From this song, you receive the strength to wrestle with difficulties—not straightforward, not easy, but truly surmountable.

And it’s a song that makes you realize what matters most.

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Yoshizaki Keiko

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Yu Takahashi "HIGH FIVE" Lyric Video

Takahashi Yu’s cheer song brings back the heat of the moment when you exchanged high-fives with your teammates.

It doesn’t just celebrate victory; it warmly affirms everything—including the grueling practices and days of inner struggle that led up to it.

Released in February 2022, this piece was written as the theme song for the NHK BS1 Special “Glory of the Samurai: Eight Months to Japan’s Baseball Gold.” It’s a renowned track also featured on the album ReLOVE & RePEACE.

Though the song was crafted to accompany Samurai Japan’s journey, its message is sure to resonate with all children devoted to their club activities.

It’s perfect for playing at a graduation ceremony, when teammates link arms and honor each other’s efforts to date.

It will give a powerful push to those heading toward their next stage.