HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA’s Heartbreak Songs: Popular Song Rankings [2026]

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HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA – Rainy Blue

The debut song by Hideaki Tokunaga, a poignant love story that begins in a late-night phone booth.

Its lyrics—quintessentially Showa—paint cinematic scenes of urban stillness and rain, perfectly intertwined with delicate, emotionally rich vocals to create a gem of a track.

Released in January 1986, it reached No.

90 on the Oricon charts.

A rearranged version released in November 1997 rose to No.

31, capturing the hearts of many.

By portraying heartbreak and loneliness as universal themes, it remains a beloved classic that resonates even today.

It’s the kind of bittersweet love song you’ll want to play on a rainy day—why not give it a listen?

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Hideaki Tokunaga – Rainy Blue ~1997 Track~

A massive hit by Hideaki Tokunaga, known for many cover songs.

Its highly expressive lyrics are musically acclaimed, and it’s a quintessential Japanese breakup song covered by a wide range of artists.

It has long been a beloved and highly popular choice for karaoke.

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HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA – Spring Snow

In the lyrics, “snow” is sung as a metaphor for love.

It’s a song that lets you fully savor Hideaki Tokunaga’s soprano husky voice.

It’s truly a springtime heartbreak song! Listen to how this melting “love” finds its way.

I especially recommend it to those who enjoy melancholic melodies.

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Hideaki Tokunaga / The Last Excuse

Hideaki Tokunaga’s “Saigo no Iiwake” (The Last Excuse) is his sixth single in total and was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s series “Naoki Prize Author Suspense.” The lyrics were written by Keiko Aso, and the music was composed by Tokunaga himself, who is said to have been moved to tears for the first time while composing the song.