Hiroko Taniyama Popular Song Rankings [2026]
Debuting in 1972, Hiroko Taniyama is known for her fantastical musical style.
She has built—and steadfastly protected—a uniquely her own musical world, yet she is also renowned for her broad popularity.
This is evidenced by the wide range of artists for whom she has written songs, from idols to singers considered living legends.
One could say she has a strong ability to “translate” surreal worlds into accessible, popular expression.
Playlist
| Hiroko Taniyama Popular Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | COTTON COLORTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | Tani..., which drew attention online as being “scary.” |
| 2 | I can’t go back to the Cat ForestTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | A song longing for its hometown from a cat's perspective |
| 3 | someone else’s childTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | Hiroko Taniyama’s poignant songs move the heart. |
| 4 | Song of the Pitch-Black ForestTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | A nursery rhyme with mysterious lyrics and an eerie melody |
| 5 | Suzukake Street, 3-chomeTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter who draws attention for their fantastical worldview… |
| 6 | A Doll’s HouseTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | “Country Girl” and many other hit songs... |
| 7 | You broke.Taniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | Expressing deep emotions of pain and love through song |
| 8 | The Feelings of a TailTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | A love song told from a cat’s point of view |
| 9 | Song of the TengusaTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | Sing of Minabe Town’s nature and the charms of the countryside |
| 10 | Come to the forestTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | A story of “me,” a dweller of the forest, and “you,” who has gone away. |
| 11 | The cat goes.Taniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | A pop song that sings about observing a cat taking a walk |
| 12 | CatdayTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | A story about taking a day off work on a weekday due to a cold and spending a do-nothing day with my husband. |
| 13 | The Girl of the Heptagonal PyramidTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | The man, unable to ever meet you in the heptagonal pyramid tower, cries out his love for the girl. |
| 14 | Dream SoupTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | Hiroko Nakanishi, a singer born in 1956 |
| 15 | Hide-and-seek at homeTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | It was originally offered to the singer Yuki Saito… |
| 16 | Teru’s SongTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | Aoi Teshima’s theme song for Tales from Earthsea, a tour de force by Hiroko Taniyama |
| 17 | Goddess of the Crescent MoonTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | Hiroko Taniyama’s “Goddess of the Crescent Moon” is a scary song about the moon stalking its prey. |
| 18 | I miss youTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | When we think of a stalker, we imagine one-sided feelings and the target’s discomfort… |
| 19 | kingdomTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | The tale of a lonely kingdom in a fairy tale |
| 20 | Good morning, crayonSakushi / Sakkyoku: Taniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | A fun song where crayons turn into food |
| 21 | If we make it togetherSakushi: Taniyama Hiroko / Sakkyoku: Tanimoto Arata |  play_arrow | The Cooperation Story of Mr. Shape and Ms. Color |
| 22 | Teru’s SongTeshima Aoi / Taniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | The theme song of Tales from Earthsea—Aoi Teshima’s a cappella is beautiful. |
| 23 | SAKANA-GIRLTaniyama Hiroko |  play_arrow | A poignant song that expresses Hiroko Taniyama’s feelings toward fish. |