Yorushika’s Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Yorushika – Night Journey (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

On quiet nights, memories of days gone by sometimes drift through your mind, don’t they? There’s a song by Yorushika that gently stays by your side in those wistful moments.

Conjuring scenes like swaying on a night train, the track depicts an inner journey of facing forward even while carrying past pain and farewells.

Suis’s clear, translucent voice conveys the stillness and solitude of the night—and the faint hope beyond—seeping deeply into the heart.

Released in March 2020, the song was featured as an insert track in the animated feature film “A Whisker Away.” Why not give it a listen when you want to take your time and sit with the sorrow of heartbreak?

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Yorushika – Howl at the Moon (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A work released in October 2021 with a distinctly literary aura.

Its lyrics, inspired by the poetry collection of the poet Sakutaro Hagiwara, are narrative in nature and depict an inner impulse—like looking up at the moon, fearing one’s own shadow, and breaking into a howl.

From vocalist suis’s cool, crystalline voice, you can sense a poignant loneliness that runs counter to that impulse.

The groovy sound, reminiscent of 1970s funk and soul, and the restrained melodic lines are also striking.

The subtly suspenseful worldview of this piece feels perfect for a night when you want to spend a slightly mysterious, grown-up Halloween.

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Yorushika – Aporia (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika is a duo beloved for their literary lyrics and philosophical themes.

Released in October 2024, this song was written as the ending theme for the TV anime Chi: On the Movements of the Earth.

It captures a thirst for knowledge and unanswered questions through the shimmering timbre of the mandolin and a clear, transparent vocal, quietly kindling a passion in the listener’s heart.

There’s also a unique anecdote that composer n-buna improvised and recorded the mandolin during production, reflecting meticulous attention to sonic detail.

The piece portrays a determination to reach for phenomena that may never yield answers, making it a beautiful medium-tempo tune perfect for gazing up at the night sky and sinking into contemplation.

Liar MoonYorushika25rank/position

Liar

A delicate ballad by Yorushika, where the piano’s quiet melody and vocalist suis’s gentle voice seep into the heart.

Released in June 2020, this song served as the ending theme for the animated film “A Whisker Away,” adding a tender afterglow to the story.

It portrays the protagonist’s profound loneliness and sense of loss as they continue to wait, even as the memory of “you” grows faint.

Layering poetic words, it expresses an unquenchable thirst of the heart.

On an autumn night, why not gaze quietly at the beautiful moon alone and let your thoughts drift to days gone by?

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Yorushika – Moonlight Bath (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika is a duo band consisting of composer n-buna and vocalist suis.

This track unfolds a quiet, mysterious world as if bathed in moonlight.

Yorushika’s characteristically literary lyrics intertwine with suis’s gentle voice and delicate soundscapes to deeply fill the heart.

You can almost see scenes that capture irreplaceable moments within the passage of time.

Released in October 2023, the song was written as the theme for the animated film “Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage.” An ensemble featuring acoustic guitar adds depth to the arrangement.

It’s a perfect song for long autumn nights when you want to sit quietly with your thoughts.

fall from favor; leaving the capital in disgrace (metaphor for a decline in status or being sidelined)Yorushika27rank/position

Yorushika – Downfall from the Capital (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A song by Yorushika released in April 2023.

Regarding the mixed voice in this track, it’s used very effectively, especially in the brief moments where the pitch suddenly rises—most notably around the A-melody parts—to express a gently airy high tone.

This is not a head voice that relies on nasal resonance like typical falsetto; instead, try practicing by aiming the voice broadly toward the entire upper palate.

Since the sections using mixed voice are very short, I think this song is also useful for practicing smooth transitions between vocal registers.

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Yorushika – Matasaburo (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Having graduated from elementary school and grown a little closer to adulthood, you may sometimes feel lonely or isolated.

In those moments, “Matasaburo” will be by your side.

Released in 2021 by the rock band Yorushika, it was created based on Kenji Miyazawa’s novel “Matasaburo of the Wind.” When you start junior high school and struggle with relationships in your class or club activities, its refreshing lyrics can lighten your heart.

If you’re a student who likes Vocaloid or band sounds, be sure to give it a listen!

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