Kazuya Yoshii’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Kazuya Yoshii – WINNER

Kazuya Yoshii is a singer-songwriter who serves as the vocalist and main composer of THE YELLOW MONKEY.

His sixth single, “WINNER,” which was used as the theme song for the Japanese-dubbed version of the film GOAL! 2, is memorable for its emotional vocals carried by driving guitar strums.

Its message—urging you to keep moving forward no matter the difficulties—can give courage to anyone heading into an important battle.

It’s a fiery rock tune that reminds you of the importance of facing challenges head-on.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Kazuya Yoshii – Mechanism of Pointillism

Kazuya Yoshii, also known as the vocalist of THE YELLOW MONKEY and recognized for his trademark sultry voice, is a singer-songwriter.

His 12th single, “Tenbyō no Shikumi” (The Mechanism of Pointillism), used as the theme song for the film Key of Life, features an ensemble with a distinctly different atmosphere from his band work.

The lyrics give you a push to move forward rather than getting stuck overthinking, and may help lighten the hearts of those who feel immobilized in their daily lives.

It’s a brisk rock tune where the contrast between the airy melody and the tight sound feels just right.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Kazuya Yoshii – Lifeblood

A song newly recorded for inclusion on Kazuya Yoshii’s first best-of album, “18.” The theme of this piece is “songs by male artists with captivating low registers—classic Japanese hits and recommended favorites,” but what will surprise you when you hear this track is Yoshii’s remarkable vocal range.

In the intro and the A section, you can fully savor his highly persuasive, deeply resonant low tones, yet the soaring high notes once the chorus hits are also worthy of special mention.

The way his vocals turn the song dramatically from the B section—where the low pitch continues—into the high-pitched chorus is nothing short of masterful.

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Kei Takahata

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Super Dynamic! – Kazuya Yoshii

It’s the opening theme song of the TV anime Dragon Ball Super, which began airing in 2015, and it was used up to episode 76.

It is sung by Kazuya Yoshii, and its highest position on the Oricon chart was 13th.

The CD also includes an English-lyrics version.

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【WEEKENDER/Kazuya Yoshii】Cover

This is a track from 2006’s solo album “39108,” released by Kazuya Yoshii, the vocalist of the rock band THE YELLOW MONKEY.

You can feel the momentum of a long-awaited weekend that makes you want to take off.

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Kazuya Yoshii – Song of the Future

Even if things are tough right now, “Mirai no Uta,” released digitally by Kazuya Yoshii in 2021, gives you the belief that the future will definitely be bright.

It’s a song I especially want you—someone who feels stuck in the very depths, unable to trust the people around you amid a string of unpleasant realities—to hear.

No matter how rock-bottom things are now, the future will surely be bright, so let’s somehow keep going until we reach that light—that’s the message in this song.

Precisely because it’s painful, it gives you the strength not to give up on hope for the future.

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SAKI

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Kazuyoshi Yoshi - Trembling Sweet Sighs

Kazuya Yoshii, a musician who has long led Japan’s rock scene.

Released in October 2025, this work was written as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama DEEP: “From Here on Out, It’s Hell.” Its deeply layered sound—blending elements of Showa-era kayokyoku and R&B—beautifully complements the drama’s world, which centers on forbidden love and desire.

The string and horn arrangements by Motoki Funayama and Takashi Tsurutani add brilliance, while the deliberately spacious structure leaves a distinctive afterglow.

Immerse yourself in this sophisticated love song for adults.