Hidetoshi Tokunaga’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Summer RadioTokunaga Hideaki29rank/position

HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA – Summer Radio

Hideaki Tokunaga’s clear, translucent voice vividly captures the sadness of summer’s end and the faint memories of young love.

The lyrics paint scenes like a kiss in an inlet and the sound of a radio heard from a boat in a sudden evening shower.

It brings to mind a bittersweet page of youth, like a scene from a short film.

Released in July 1986 as his second single, the song was also included on his album “radio” in August of the same year.

It’s perfect for moments of quiet reflection on a summer evening or as a companion on a drive.

Legend of DreamsTokunaga Hideaki30rank/position

Hideaki Tokunaga / Dream Legend

This is the number that opens the cover album “COVERS,” released in January 2026.

The original is a song by Stardust Revue, released in 1984 and also well known as a Calpis commercial song.

There’s a story that Tokunaga, shocked by Kaname Nemoto’s voice coming from the TV, ran out to buy the record—making this work something of a starting point for him.

It’s one of the great Japanese songs that gently gives a push to those setting off toward their dreams.

A seagull is a seagull.Tokunaga Hideaki31rank/position

Hideaki Tokunaga - A Seagull Is a Seagull

This is a song originally covered by Naoko Ken, a cover of a Miyuki Nakajima track that expresses the aching feelings of an adult woman, and then covered again by ballad icon Hideaki Tokunaga.

It has a different vibe, and it’s a track I’d love for you to listen to by the sea.

How about it for a night when you feel like crying by the ocean?

May it be filled with kindnessTokunaga Hideaki32rank/position

Hidetaka Tokunaga / So That It Overflows With Kindness

Hideto Tokunaga, whose crystal-clear voice continues to captivate many, covers JUJU’s famous song that gently sings of profound feelings for a loved one.

Included on his March 2010 release, the album “VOCALIST 4,” the track was also used as the theme song for the film “Evergreen Love (Shokubutsu Zukan).” In this rendition, Tokunaga’s soft vocals further enhance the song’s appeal.

It’s a perfect piece for expressing your feelings to someone irreplaceable—whether a partner, family member, or dear friend.

Why not let its heartwarming melody carry your emotions to them?

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Tokunaga Hideaki33rank/position

HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA - Hanamizuki -

This is a heartfelt cover by Hideaki Tokunaga of one of Yo Hitoto’s signature songs.

While preserving the original’s gentleness and warmth, Tokunaga’s characteristically expansive and powerful voice dramatically changes the song’s impression.

Originally released by Yo Hitoto in 2004, the track captivated many listeners, including an impressive run of 125 consecutive weeks on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The lyrics—expressing deep love for someone precious and hopes for the future—are particularly memorable, making it a popular choice for weddings and other special occasions.

Why not listen to it while thinking of someone dear, whether a partner or a family member?

I want to see you.Tokunaga Hideaki34rank/position

Hideaki Tokunaga - I Want to See You

This is a gem of a cover that reinterprets the classic hit sung by Chikaco Sawada in 1990 from a male perspective.

Included on the album “VOCALIST,” released in September 2005, it marked a significant turning point in Hideaki Tokunaga’s musical career.

His delicate, warm vocals gently envelop the original song’s bittersweet emotion, expressing deep love and heartache for a former partner through a distinctly male lens.

It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone who has lost a lover or carries unspoken feelings for someone dear.

To get dumpedTokunaga Hideaki35rank/position

Hidemi Tokunaga - To Be Dumped (1988)

A track included on Hideaki Tokunaga’s second album, “Radio.” Released in 1986, the album is significant as it marks the period when Tokunaga’s musical style began to take shape.

With lyrics by Ichiko Takehana and composition by Tokunaga himself, this piece is a ballad that portrays the heartbreak of a painful breakup.

Within its simple arrangement, Tokunaga’s vocal prowess stands out, and the lyrics reflect emotions that cannot accept the end of a romance and the inner turmoil that follows.

It expresses the complex feelings of regret—“I wish I had done things differently”—after a breakup, along with the preciousness of past memories, making it a song that listeners who have experienced heartbreak should definitely hear.