yama's Popular Song Rankings [2026]

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yama – Harbinger of Spring (Official Video)

This song gently stays by your side when you suddenly feel anxious or lonely about starting a new life.

Sung by yama, Haru wo Tsugeru has a crisp beat and an urban vibe that feels pleasant, conjuring scenes of late-night introspection alone.

Released digitally in April 2020, it resonated widely online and has continued to be loved, surpassing 300 million streams by June 2022.

The lyrics, which portray ideals and inner conflicts far removed from reality, have a raw resonance that sets them apart from straightforwardly cheerful anthems.

If you gift it to a friend moving to Tokyo after graduation to start living alone, it’ll be a reassuring charm that gently wraps them up on sleepless nights!

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yama × Bocchi Boromaru “Hello” MV (TV anime “Pokémon” opening theme)

A heartwarming collaborative piece by yama and Bocchi Boromaru, brimming with positive energy as a rousing anthem.

It carries a message that awakens hope for the future and a spirit of adventure, with a simple yet powerful melody that resonates deeply.

The song is approachable for a wide audience and was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon starting in October 2023.

In December 2023, it was released on CD in two formats: a standard edition and a limited-time production edition.

As a positive track that makes you want to sing along with someone, it’s perfect for cheering at sports days and athletic festivals.

Raise your voices together with friends under the blue sky, and it will surely become a wonderful memory.

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yama 'Unraveling Love' MV

This is a song by yama that portrays, from a unique perspective, the complex emotions of anxiety and regret that arise when you begin to question your relationship with your partner.

It delicately expresses the wavering feelings of someone troubled by their bond with the one they love—considering letting go as one possible choice, yet never losing their feelings for the other person.

The track is included on the album Shikisai, released in November 2022.

It’s a song that gently stays by the side of those who struggle with relationships with someone important to them, even as they find it hard to be honest with their own feelings.

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yama “To the Nameless Days” MV

This song delicately depicts the ephemerality of youth and the journey of growing up.

It weaves vivid expressions of the loneliness felt amid the bustle of the city and reflections on days that slip by.

Yama’s androgynous, husky voice deepens the song’s lyrical world.

Released digitally in February 2021, the track was tied in with a Seven-Eleven web anime.

It’s a song we hope not only high school students on the cusp of graduation will hear, but everyone facing the anxieties and expectations of stepping into a new environment.

Its heartfelt melody and lyrics are sure to gently nudge you forward.

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yama “Paralysis” MV

A song by yama that delicately portrays young people’s emotions.

Released in February 2021 as the opening theme for the TV anime “2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team.” The lyrics, centered on anxiety, inner conflict, and loneliness, resonate deeply with listeners.

The soothing synth textures and yama’s clear, translucent vocals are especially captivating.

The track is also included on yama’s first album, “the meaning of life.” It’s a great pick even for those who feel nervous about singing at karaoke: the melody unfolds with a steady rhythm that’s easy to sing, and putting your feelings into it will bring out the song’s appeal even more.

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yama – Cream (Official Video)

This is a classic piece where gentle vocals and the sound of an electric piano resonate pleasantly.

Released in May 2020 as yama’s second single, it captivates with a world of lyrics that depict everyday scenes alongside a wistful melody.

Through vivid imagery—like a balcony with a blue railing or a madder-red sky—the protagonist’s inner world is reflected, resulting in a work that leaves a strong impression of floating, as if drifting in a daydream.

In addition to being included on the album “awake&build,” the song was written and composed by the Vocaloid producer Kujira, with arrangement by Saburo and Sankakuzuwari.

It’s a recommended track for when you feel worn out by daily life or want to relax with music at dusk.

It’s a moving song that resonates with the small joys and melancholic feelings one experiences in life.

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yama『Oz.』MV

A song brimming with poignancy and loneliness.

This track by yama was used as the ending theme for the anime Ranking of Kings.

Centered on the themes of human weakness and strength, it sings about acknowledging the vulnerabilities everyone has and the importance of supporting one another.

Released in August 2021 and included on yama’s major second single, this piece is recommended for those who feel lonely or want to feel a bond with someone special.

Yama’s androgynous, husky vocals and the lyrical piano tones leave a lingering resonance that sinks deep into the heart.