Hidetoshi Tokunaga’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2026]

Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki1rank/position

Hideaki Tokunaga – The Broken Radio

This was his 10th single and one of Hideaki Tokunaga’s signature songs.

It reached No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and became a huge hit ballad, selling a total of about 360,000 copies.

He also performed it at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2006 and 2009, and it continues to be loved across generations.

Many people do impressions of Hideaki Tokunaga, but when you sing it at karaoke, I hope you’ll sing boldly in your own voice! The overall vocal range of the song is F#3 to A4, which may be comfortable for many male singers, but the chorus stays on the higher side, so if you’re not familiar with the song you might end up straining your throat.

It’s very important to keep your throat open and direct your breath toward the notes! Lift those facial muscles and sing with expression!

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HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA – Rainy Blue

It’s a quintessential heartbreak ballad from the late Showa to early Heisei era, and when you sing it at karaoke, it really lends itself to a gentle, heartfelt delivery.

Since it’s a ballad, the tempo is slow, and you can take solid breaths with each phrase, so it’s easy to sing.

The overall vocal range is quite wide, from B2 to C#5, but you might not need to worry about technique—just lean into the emotion and push through.

The melody at the end of the song gets very climactic, so there are probably many people who practice just that part.

Use your falsetto well, avoid over-belting, and aim to resonate more in the head voice as you sing!

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Hideaki Tokunaga – Rainy Blue ~1997 Track~

Known as a poignant heartbreak ballad, this song was released to the world in January 1986 as Hideaki Tokunaga’s debut single.

While being beaten by the rain, the protagonist reflects on a love that has ended, expressed through delicate lyrics and melody.

The sorrow and loneliness contained in the phrase “Rainy Blue” resonate deeply with listeners.

This work widely showcased Tokunaga’s talent as a vocalist and went on to become a classic, covered by many artists thereafter.

It’s recommended for those who want to sing a tender, emotive song.

Why not express the feelings you keep in your heart through song at karaoke with friends or a partner?

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Hideaki Tokunaga – While Shining...

This is one of Hideaki Tokunaga’s signature songs, released during the late 1980s to 1990s when he produced numerous hits.

Celebrating the importance of cherishing everyday moments of sparkle while moving forward with dreams and memories in your heart, the song was also used in a Fujifilm “Fujicolor” commercial.

After its release in August 1987, it became Tokunaga’s first big hit to enter the Oricon Top 10, leading to his first concert at the Nippon Budokan in December of the following year.

With lyrics that can be sung with honest feeling and Tokunaga’s clear, transparent vocals, it’s a captivating track.

Highly recommended for men in their 50s who are working hard at their jobs and at home.

Try belting it out at karaoke and rediscover the sparkle in your everyday life.

The Last ExcuseTokunaga Hideaki5rank/position

HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA - The Last Excuse

“The Last Excuse,” one of Hideaki Tokunaga’s signature songs that is quiet, gentle, and deeply soothing, is a recommended make-up karaoke song.

If you sing it at karaoke when you’re quarrelling with your partner over a small argument or misunderstanding, it feels certain that happy smiles will return to the two of you.

HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA MedleyTokunaga Hideaki6rank/position

Hideaki Tokunaga - Best Medley of Original Songs

This is a medley by a male singer-songwriter known for many hit songs.

His distinctive husky voice is a hallmark, and his music, which gently seeps into the heart, captivates many people.

It’s the kind of medley you’ll want to relax to on a rainy night.

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HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA – Falling in Love -Fall in Love-

This is a cover in which Hideaki Tokunaga sings, from a male perspective, a song that has come to be loved by many as a quintessential romance song from a woman’s point of view.

Released in July 2007, it drew attention as the lead single from the album “VOCALIST 3.” The original, sung by Akiko Kobayashi, was a smash hit in 1985 as the theme song for the TBS drama “Friday Wives III: Falling in Love.” Tokunaga’s rich, resonant voice offers a new angle on the bittersweetness and joy of the moment you fall in love.

It’s a recommended track for when you want to savor the flutter of a new romance or reminisce about days gone by.