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Kenshi Yonezu Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Kenshi Yonezu, originally famous as the Vocaloid producer “Hachi.” Some of the songs released under the Hachi name are also performed by him as Kenshi Yonezu.
They have a wonderful feel that’s distinct from his Vocaloid works.
Here’s a ranking of Kenshi Yonezu’s popular songs.
Kenshi Yonezu Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi1rank/position
A Heisei-era classic whose transparent acoustic guitar tone and sentimental melody strike straight to the heart.
It’s a signature early hit by Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter who leads the J-pop scene.
Included as the fourth track on the album YANKEE, released in April 2014, it also gained wide attention as a Tokyo Metro commercial song.
It delicately portrays complex emotions—a mix of the joy of meeting someone precious and the anxiety of a parting that may come someday—leaving your heart trembling with every listen.
Though it was never released as a single, it has remained beloved for years, with the music video garnering hundreds of millions of views.
It’s perfect for a solo acoustic performance as well; why not try singing it while laying bare your vulnerabilities yet striving to look ahead with earnest resolve?
LemonYonezu Kenshi2rank/position
A bittersweet yet beautiful melody, this ballad seeps deeply into hearts burdened by the pain of loss.
Kenshi Yonezu’s experience of losing his grandfather during the production period is strongly reflected, imbuing the song with love for days that will never return and a prayer for repose.
Written as the theme song for the TBS drama “Unnatural,” it became a social phenomenon upon its release in March 2018 thanks to its singular worldview.
As of March 2025, the music video has surpassed 900 million views, earning record-breaking acclaim in Japanese music history.
It’s a perfect listen on a quiet, rainy night or when you want to sink into gentle nostalgia for someone dear.
This masterpiece softly stays close to the sorrow deep within and wraps it in kindness.
peace signYonezu Kenshi3rank/position
Peace Sign was written as the opening theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia.
Set to a driving guitar-rock sound, it depicts the resolve to become stronger for someone important while confronting past inadequacies and weakness.
Its straightforward message resonates in the chest, as if giving listeners a powerful push forward.
Released as a single in June 2017, the song was crafted with a classic, anison-inspired feel, reflecting Kenshi Yonezu’s childhood admiration for anime songs.
In October 2024, its music video surpassed 300 million views, a testament to its lasting popularity.
It’s an energetic number perfect for when you want to shift your mindset positively or need a boost of courage.
MetronomeYonezu Kenshi4rank/position
Let me introduce a delicate ballad that traces the way hearts fall out of sync over time.
Comparing two people to metronomes keeping their own tempo, the lyrics portray how a rhythm that once matched gradually drifts apart—piercingly resonant, isn’t it? Even after the breakup, the lingering attachment and regret that lead one to wish for the other’s happiness yet still hope for a reunion are sure to bring listeners to tears.
This song is included on the album “Bremen,” released in October 2015.
It’s also known for the fact that Kenshi Yonezu not only wrote and composed it, but also created the music video, drawing about 200 original illustrations.
A song about the emotional distance that love alone cannot prevent, it’s one to hear on nights when the pain of heartbreak won’t fade, or for anyone who just can’t forget someone.
orionYonezu Kenshi5rank/position
A song imbued with an earnest wish to be united with someone precious, like constellations shining in the winter night sky.
The words, as if praying to God, convey the lover’s anxiety and pure heart, and feel like a gentle push for someone hesitating to confess.
Released as a single in February 2017, it was also included on the acclaimed album BOOTLEG.
It’s known as Kenshi Yonezu’s first song written specifically for an anime, and as the ending theme for March Comes in Like a Lion, it has been deeply cherished alongside the work’s worldview.
It’s a perfect song for a Valentine’s night when you want to express your feelings to someone you love but can’t find the courage.
When you’re thinking of someone beneath the cold winter sky, this piece will surely wrap you in warmth.
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi6rank/position
How about a slightly mellow piano duet arrangement? Here is a performance of a piano duet arrangement of the famous song “Uchiage Hanabi” by DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu.
The original “Uchiage Hanabi” is the theme song for the film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?”—a romance with branching storylines.
It’s a different kind of appeal from intense coolness, but the quiet opening shines on the piano, and having two players expands the range, creating an almost orchestral sense of breadth.
When the chorus kicks in, it feels like a musical drama, with stillness and motion expressing the shifting timeline of the work.
When performing, delicate music can falter with just a slight change in touch; it’s fragile, so when entering the chorus, you’ll want to avoid letting roughness stand out.
This is a highly recommended piano duet arrangement that speaks to the heart.
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi7rank/position
This work, which became a major talking point thanks to the miraculous collaboration between Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda, is included on the classic 2017 album BOOTLEG.
It portrays two childhood best friends who, though they grow up and walk separate paths, continue to draw strength from each other’s existence.
The worldview, likened to the colors of the sky at dawn, makes you feel the un-fading strength of their bond, no matter how much time passes or how circumstances change.
When you feel a sudden loneliness amid days of passing by one another, or find yourself yearning to see an old friend, listening to this song will surely be there for your heart.
It’s a soul-stirring masterpiece that seems to bless the “now,” where each of us is living earnestly in our own place!