Koji Tamaki Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Koji Tamaki “Rural Landscape” (HD)

A number whose powerful message—affirming that just being alive is wonderful no matter the circumstances—resonates deeply, as it portrays people grappling with troubles in everyday life.

Koji Tamaki’s solo single “Den-en,” released in July 1996, became widely beloved as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama Coach, in which he starred.

The song strongly reflects Tamaki’s own experiences during a time of mental anguish, and his soul-baring vocals sparked a huge response, achieving the highest individual performer rating of 59.9% at the 47th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s the perfect track for lifting yourself up when you’re feeling down or for getting fired up together with friends.

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Melody

Koji Tamaki has produced numerous masterpieces as a solo artist while working in parallel with the rock band Anzenchitai.

The single I’d like to recommend, which fully captures his acoustic charm, was released in May 1996.

Selected as the ending theme for TBS’s “Tetsuya Chikushi NEWS23,” the track is also included on the album CAFE JAPAN, and is notable for its warm acoustic guitar tones and wistful melody.

Its pared-down, unadorned arrangement lets the singer’s emotions come through directly.

The song’s world is fully conveyed even in a simple voice-and-guitar performance, making it perfect for times when you want to immerse yourself in the music.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Koji Tamaki “Searchlight” – Ending theme of the NTV drama series “Tokyo Bandwagon: A Downtown Extended Family Story.”

Koji Tamaki is an artist whose singing shakes the heart—and surely moves many to tears.

His song “Searchlight” is one that will likely make many listeners cry as well.

Released in 2013 as his 25th single, it served as the ending theme for the drama “Tokyo Bandwagon: A Downtown Family Story.” There are surely many people who feel down and are searching for something to lean on.

This is a tear-jerking number that will resonate with such hearts—one to listen to carefully and let sink in.

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Koji Tamaki “Fanfare” MUSIC VIDEO (Theme song for TBS Sunday Theater ‘The Royal Family’)

Koji Tamaki, a singer-songwriter known as the vocalist of the rock band Anzenchitai and for his versatile talent as an actor.

The single released in November 2025 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “The Royal Family” is striking for its exhilarating, fast-paced melody and his overwhelming vocal prowess.

Drawing on experiences from his childhood in Hokkaido and likening the figure of a horse to the journey of life, the song offers a warm message to those who, though sometimes hurt, strive to live for what they hold dear.

It’s a powerful pop number whose profound lyrics—reflecting his career and worldview—resonate deeply.

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present

A heartwarming song by Koji Tamaki that celebrates the importance of finding small joys hidden in everyday life.

Released in November 2005, it was used as the theme song for the NTV drama “Ai no Uta.” As a lead single from the album “PRESENT,” the track reached No.

13 on the Oricon charts.

Tamaki’s powerful yet gentle vocals beautifully capture the lyrical worldview that treats ordinary moments as “presents.” It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you pause amid a busy day and wish to notice the love around you.

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Yosui Inoue / Anzen Chitai - Harmony at the End of Summer

A classic with a gently soothing tone, “Natsu no Owari no Harmony” (Harmony at Summer’s End).

Created by Yosui Inoue and Koji Tamaki and released in 1986, it remains beloved even among younger generations today.

It’s also a very singable piece.

Most notably, there’s no use of falsetto at all.

While many of Koji Tamaki’s songs span a wide vocal range, this one—partly due to its lyrics—keeps to a calm melody throughout.

However, because it features many long sustained notes, when you actually sing it, try not to overengage your diaphragm; ease up slightly and sing with a bit less volume.

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Ikanaide

This song straightforwardly expresses the regret and pain of having to part.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Sayonara Li Xianglan.” The piano- and strings-centered sound is striking, and you can feel the growing intensity of the suffering as the arrangement gradually builds.

The details of what happened between the two aren’t described, focusing solely on the feeling of not wanting to be separated.

The tense soundscape, the raw, unfiltered anguish conveyed directly, and the slightly raspy vocals that accentuate the sorrow make this a track that truly moves the heart.

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