Kenshi Yonezu Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Kenshi Yonezu “Spinning Globe” × Hayao Miyazaki “The Boy and the Heron”

After starting out as a Vocaloid producer, Kenshi Yonezu began his career as a singer-songwriter and has now become an indispensable figure in the J-pop scene.

These are some of the words he once posted on his X account: to gain something, you have to let something go, and it’s better to take action in pursuit of something new than to remain as you are.

They’re words that give you strength when you want to act but can’t take the first step, or when you’re stuck and struggling—moments when you feel like you might come to a halt.

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Hane Keisuke

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I'm so embarrassed I can't stand it.

Kenshi Yonezu’s classic “Hazukashikutte Shouga Nee” is striking for its unique chord progression.

Many of his songs feature phrases that jump suddenly from chest voice to falsetto, and I think many people find that challenging.

In this song, such phrases do appear in the chorus, but the pitch is actually manageable with mixed voice, so it’s not really the hard part.

The truly difficult section lies in the low notes of the A melody.

The song’s lowest note is a very low low E, and it sustains that range for quite a long time.

Since people in their teens and twenties today tend to have lighter, more youthful voices, those who can convincingly sing the A melody of this piece are likely quite rare.

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Ryo

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Kenshi Yonezu 1st Album 'diorama' Crossfade

This is the first track on the independently released debut original album, diorama.

The title perfectly embodies the album, which was created around the concept of an imaginary town.

It’s a song that, strangely enough, evokes a sense of nostalgia.

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B.I.G (B.I.G)-Lemon (Kenshi Yonezu COVER)

A singer-songwriter who can be considered one of the most important artists in today’s J-POP scene, Kenshi Yonezu’s 8th major-label single.

Written as the theme song for the TV drama “Unnatural,” this track is also known for propelling Yonezu—who had previously gained popularity as the Vocaloid producer Hachi—into nationwide recognition.

It drew further attention when BTS’s Jungkook performed it a cappella at a live show, and its popularity is evident from the fact that it topped the J-POP chart in Korean karaoke for three consecutive years.

It’s a masterpiece that will go down in J-POP history, beloved not only in Japan but also in Korea.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Kenshi Yonezu 3rd Single “Flowerwall” crossfade

This is the B-side track from the third major single, “Flowerwall.” With piercing lyrics that depict the universal feelings of guilt and the subconscious desire for forgiveness, paired with a satisfying shuffle-beat sound, it’s a song you’ll want to listen to over and over and savor.