Yazawa Saru's Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Be cool!yazaru1rank/position

Yāen / Be cool!

This is a Yāen song that sharply calls out social hypocrisy.

Released in February 1999, it was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Tunnels no Minasan no Okage Deshita.” It is also known as the song Yāen performed at the 50th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Its lyrics leave a deep impression, depicting the contradictions of modern society and individual struggles while encouraging listeners to reexamine themselves and society.

The contrast between its catchy dance-number appeal and its profound lyrics is compelling, resonating with listeners over a rhythmic groove.

Fish Fight!yazaru2rank/position

Yaen – fish fight

This is the 11th and final single by Yaen, a unit formed by Tunnels and the staff of the TV show “Tunnels no Minasan no Okage Deshita.” The song features a crucian carp (funa) as the protagonist, who, while harboring an inferiority complex toward other fish like koi, strives to live with strength.

Although the song’s worldview is rather hard to grasp, it’s extremely catchy and easy to get into.

SNOW BLINDyazaru3rank/position

SNOW BLIND

It’s a heartwarming song by Yāen that evokes a deep-winter, snow-laden landscape.

Released in December 1998, this single was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Tunnels no Minasan no Okage Deshita.” It was also featured in a Nomura Securities commercial, reaching a wide audience.

With lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and music by Tsugutoshi Gotō, the piece skillfully portrays human emotions through the cold of winter and falling snow.

Feelings of loneliness, wistfulness, and hope for the future are woven into the lyrics, delivering a message that resonates deeply with listeners.

Highly recommended if you’re looking for a song to warm the heart during the cold season.

First impressionYazaru feat. CA4rank/position

Yāen feat. CA / First Impression

An urban ballad by an unconventional unit born from a TV show.

Its polished sound and the transparent vocals of a cabin attendant selected from the audio staff weave together a gem-like love song depicting a man and woman’s encounter and transformation.

Released by avex trax in February 2000, this was Yaen’s seventh single.

Chosen as the opening theme for the Fuji TV drama “Omiai Kekkon,” it became a major hit, reaching No.

4 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The sophisticated melody crafted by Tsugutoshi Goto and the striking lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto create a world that resonates with those troubled by love, retaining a timeless allure even today.

Screamyazaru5rank/position

Yazaru, a scream

Released in 1998, it was chosen as the theme song for “Tunnels no Minasan no Okage Deshita.” Yaen was an unusual unit formed around Tunnels members Takaaki Ishibashi and Noritake Kinashi, with the rest of the members being backstage staff from the same show.

All of their songs were composed by Tsugutoshi Goto, with most of the lyrics written by Yasushi Akimoto.

The choreography was handled by TRF’s SAM, ETSU, and CHIHARU, making it a lavish project.

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