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Hidetoshi Tokunaga’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Since his debut in 1986, singer Hideaki Tokunaga has been hugely popular for his clear, translucent voice.Although he took a break due to throat surgery at one point, he has continued to perform at the forefront ever since.From single hits like Kowarekake no Radio and Rainy Blue to the cover albums that became major hits in recent years, this ranking is packed with fan favorites.
Hidemi Tokunaga Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki1rank/position
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!
Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki2rank/position
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!
Believe in your dreamsTokunaga Hideaki3rank/position
Singer-songwriter Hideaki Tokunaga continues to captivate listeners with his translucent high-tone voice.
Released as a single in January 1990, this song is known for being used as the ending theme of the Fuji TV anime Dragon Quest.
There’s also a well-known anecdote that the release date was moved to the 16th, the day after Coming-of-Age Day, to avoid a rush of fans at record stores.
Its uplifting lyrics that give you courage to chase your dreams and its refreshing melody warmly embrace the listener.
The overall range is on the higher side, so when singing it at karaoke, try setting a key that suits your voice.
It’s a timeless classic that men in their 40s who watched the anime back then will undoubtedly find themselves humming along to.
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki4rank/position
This is the major debut single by singer-songwriter Hideaki Tokunaga, who has earned enduring popularity with his distinctive high-tone voice and lyrical singing.
Given how many prominent musicians have covered it, chances are everyone has heard it at least once.
The lingering feelings for an unforgettable, precious person intertwine with the rainy scenery, and Tokunaga’s androgynous, translucent vocals double the sense of poignancy.
Its fragile, beautiful melody soothes a wounded man’s heart, making it a quintessential unrequited-love song.
While shining…Tokunaga Hideaki5rank/position
It’s a famous ballad whose melody blends the sparkle of youth with a touch of bittersweetness, and it never fails to make your heart swell.
Released as a single in July 1987, it became widely known through a Fujicolor TV commercial featuring Yoko Minamino.
Taken from the album “BIRDS,” the song portrays the wavering emotions at the moment one opens the door to adulthood, gently accompanying the mix of anxiety and hope that comes with graduation season.
In April 1999, a monument to the song was erected in Senzaki, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture—the hometown of lyricist Akira Otsu—and it continues to be cherished and sung in the local community.
Hideaki Tokunaga’s clear, high tenor seems to gently encourage those about to set off on a new journey.
An evergreen classic, it’s a song I’d recommend to a wide audience, from parents’ generation to the young.
The Last ExcuseTokunaga Hideaki6rank/position
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.
Wednesday MoonTokunaga Hideaki7rank/position
It was released in 1991 as Hideaki Tokunaga’s 11th single.
The song was used in a Kanebo “ZENITH” commercial in which Tokunaga himself appeared, and it became his only single to reach No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
This track is currently out of print.