Hiromi Yakushimaru Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Woman ~from ‘W’s Tragedy’~Yakushimaru Hiroko8rank/position

Woman (From “W No Higeki”)

Woman ~From W’s Tragedy~, featured in the film W’s Tragedy starring Hiroko Yakushimaru—who has been active across a wide range as an actress and singer—was composed by Yumi Matsutoya under the pen name Kureta Keiko, with lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto.

The song depicts the moment when a loved one leaves, unfolding a poignant, heart-wrenching story.

Her vocals, carried by the beautifully expansive tones of the synthesizer, convey a deep sense of sorrow and helplessness.

It is a piece imbued with the wish to remain by a cherished person’s side, if only for the time until morning arrives.

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mutō

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Christmas AvenueYakushimaru Hiroko9rank/position

Christmas Avenue

Since her debut, Hiroko Yakushimaru has enjoyed immense popularity as a central figure in Kadokawa films, and she remains highly active both as an actress and as a singer.

Christmas Avenue, a track from her second album Yume Jūwa, is striking for its clear yet deeply resonant vocals laid over a relaxed shuffle beat.

The lyrics evoke the sparkle of Christmas cityscapes, offering a soothing sense that helps you forget worries and stress.

With delicate strings that create a sense of spaciousness, it’s a Christmas song that never loses its luster, no matter how times change.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Sailor Suit and Machine Gun: ‘In the Midst of a Dream’Yakushimaru Hiroko10rank/position

Sailor Suit and Machine Gun & In the Middle of a Dream.

This is the theme song of the film Sailor Suit and Machine Gun starring Hiroko Yakushimaru.

With this movie and the song of the same title, Yakushimaru shot to stardom.

The film itself has been remade, and the song has been covered by Masami Nagasawa and Kanna Hashimoto, making it a timeless classic.

Yakushimaru’s voice—melancholic yet resolute—perfectly matches the story’s world.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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Hiroko Yakushimaru My Treasure (October 2013)

The theme song for the film Wasao, which stars the Akita dog Wasao who became a sensation for his cute appearance.

It’s sung by Hiroko Yakushimaru, who also plays the lead role in the film.

She was rediscovered as a singer in the drama Amachan, but this movie was released two years earlier, on March 5, 2011.

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Hiroko Yakushimaru – May Map [Bass]

The moment it starts playing, a refreshing number that conjures up lush, green scenery.

It’s a track included on Hiroko Yakushimaru’s 1990 album “HEART’S DELIVERY,” and she’s well known for her debut song “Sailor Suit and Machine Gun.” The pure lyrics about a long-distance relationship and reuniting with a lover are heart-tugging.

Yakushimaru’s clear, expansive vocals are beautiful, and it would be a perfect match for an early-summer drive.

It’s the kind of song you want to listen to while soaking up the May breeze.

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KEI

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Detective Story / Just a Little GentleYakushimaru Hiroko13rank/position

Hiroko Yakushimaru Detective Story (October 2013)

This is the second single overall, released in May 1983.

It served as the theme song for the Kadokawa film “Detective Story.” It’s also a double A-side single that includes the ending theme for the TBS variety show “Waku Waku Animal Land.” Both tracks feature lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and music by Eiichi Ohtaki—quite a lineup.

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Jidai

This work is a cover of Miyuki Nakajima’s classic released in 1975, delivered with a beautifully transparent vocal tone.

Issued as a single in July 1988, it marks Hiroko Yakushimaru’s 11th release.

Originally included on the album “Sincerely Yours,” the song also became familiar as the image song for the film “Downtown Heroes” and the ending theme for the TV program “Naruhodo! The World.” It resonated with many listeners, reaching No.

9 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and selling a total of 89,000 copies.

With a grand theme that speaks to the cyclical nature of joy and sorrow, Yakushimaru sings gently yet with a firm core.

Heard during graduation season, when farewells and new departures intersect, it may warmly encourage you, reminding you that even tears shed now will one day become cherished memories.