Kenshi Yonezu Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Stagnation is almost the same as decline.Yonezu Kenshi81rank/position

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.Yonezu Kenshi82rank/position

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.

LemonYonezu Kenshi (COVER: B.I.G)84rank/position

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.

orion × COSMOSYonezu Kenshi × Mimasu86rank/position

[Too Emotional Warning] orion/Kenshi Yonezu × COSMOS/Choir Song 2024 ver.

By pairing Kenshi Yonezu’s signature song “orion” with the choral piece “COSMOS” as partner songs, you can create a compelling sonority that differs from singing each one on its own.

Released in 2017, Kenshi Yonezu’s “orion” calls for delicately conveying feelings through the vocals, bringing out the song’s lyrics of love—tender yet powerful.

For the choral piece “COSMOS,” understanding the meaning of the lyrics and singing with an unforced, natural tone will help communicate the piece’s appeal more effectively.

When combining them, it’s best to sing while listening to each other so the resonance blends, without getting thrown off by the other part.

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mayumi

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paprikaFoorin gakudan × Yonezu Kenshi87rank/position

Paprika, sung by Foorin, a unit of five elementary school students, is a song created as a support anthem for Tokyo 2020, the organizing body of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

The lyrics and music were written by Kenshi Yonezu, who became widely known to the general public after appearing on the 2018 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

The song itself was also performed at that year’s Kouhaku, and it has been widely adopted in kindergartens and nurseries, making it very popular among children.

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sasashina

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Kenshi Yonezu New Songs 2025 – Kenshi Yonezu Best Songs Medley 2025

Kenshi Yonezu is a singer-songwriter who, as the immensely popular Vocaloid producer Hachi, is sure to leave his mark on J-POP history.

Many of the numerous buzzworthy and hit songs born from his modern musical sensibilities are ones that almost everyone has heard at least once.

From Lemon, which became a social phenomenon, to Gray and Blue featuring actor Masaki Suda as a guest vocalist, and Paprika, his self-cover of the song he provided to Foorin—the depth of his work seems boundless.

This is a medley that lets you feel Kenshi Yonezu’s musicality and enjoy it to the very end.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Lost Sheep

This commercial, which depicts a dystopian future straight out of a sci-fi movie, features Kenshi Yonezu.

As he walks through a desert alongside a giant wolf-like robot, Yonezu says, “The world is changing at a startling pace.” He continues, “But what humans need doesn’t change all that much,” and then picks up a CalorieMate Liquid.

While clearly conveying that it provides essential nutrition, the ad’s distinctive worldview leaves a strong impression.

Yonezu’s “Stray Sheep” is used in this CM.

If you read the lyrics—written with a sci-fi sensibility in mind—you’ll find countless stories to imagine.

Be sure to listen while following along with the lyrics.

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Hane Keisuke

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