YUI's Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

YOUYUI15rank/position

YUI YOU Acoustic Solo/Cover [chakotan15]

This is a song about lovesickness.

While it conveys lingering feelings for someone after a breakup, by the end it leaves you feeling hopeful—a positive heartbreak anthem.

It’s a track you should listen to when you’re losing confidence.

Give it a try.

NamidairoYUI16rank/position

YUI　『Namidairo-short ver.-』

Speaking of songs that gently embrace the aching feelings deep in your heart, this is the one YUI released in April 2008.

Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Akagawa Jirō Mystery: Four Sisters Detective Agency,” it reached No.

3 on the Oricon charts.

The soft tones of the acoustic guitar nestle close to the listener’s heart.

The lyrics, which empathize with those who have experienced heartbreak or parting from someone dear, are sure to bring tears.

The track is also included on the album “I LOVED YESTERDAY.” Why not listen to it on nights spent alone, when you want to let your emotions flow? YUI’s clear, transparent voice is sure to soothe your soul.

RainYUI17rank/position

YUI　『Rain-short ver.-』

A refreshing breakup song from the era when she performed under the name YUI.

Many of you may already know this, but she now goes by yui and is active as the guitarist and vocalist of FLOWER FLOWER.

With that in mind, even though “Rain” is a breakup song, it has a cool, rock-inspired vibe.

The lyrics don’t get sentimental about a broken heart—“You get dumped, you’re drenched in the rain, it’s the Christmas season, and yet this breakup will be the start of something”—which is rock to the core.

Highly recommended for anyone feeling down after a breakup!

Tomorrow’s wayYUI18rank/position

YUI　『Tomorrow’s way-short ver.-』

A song released in 2005 as her second single.

It was also used as the theme song for the film “HINOKIO,” and it carries a powerful message: “Everyone is born to make their dreams come true, and we should accept the pain that comes with achieving them and keep moving forward.” Even at this point, the strong message-driven quality of YUI’s music could already be said to be well established.

HELLOYUI19rank/position

YUI – HELLO (Official Audio)

This is a pop number by singer-songwriter YUI that captures the thrill of the moment when love begins.

The piece features striking pizzicato plucks, evoking a fresh early-summer breeze where innocence and bubbling joy coexist.

The lyrics, which depict a passionate and slightly dangerous game of love that makes you want to touch a perilous dream, seize listeners’ hearts and don’t let go.

Released as a single in June 2011, it was written as the theme song for the film Paradise Kiss, based on Ai Yazawa’s original work, and is also included on the classic album HOW CRAZY YOUR LOVE.

It might just give you a boost when you’re ready to take a new step or in the mood to dress up and head out.

CookingYUI20rank/position

Cooking by YUI Acoustic Cover

A bittersweet love song that portrays a woman expressing her affection through cooking.

YUI’s warm voice and the heartwarming melody blend beautifully in this piece.

Featured on the album “HOW CRAZY YOUR LOVE,” released in November 2011, the song captures the excitement and happiness of early-stage romance through the story of a woman taking on the challenge of cooking, something she isn’t used to, for the person she loves.

Centered on acoustic guitar, the simple and gentle sound wraps everyday life in a tender sense of small happiness.

It’s a recommended track for when you want to deepen a relationship with someone special or convey your feelings through cooking.

It’s all too muchYUI21rank/position

YUI　『It’s all too much-short ver.-』

Singer-songwriter YUI, whose debut-era vocals were dubbed the “angelic koto tone,” has continued to captivate fans.

Her 14th single, “It’s all too much,” released as a double A-side with “Never say die,” was chosen as the theme song for the film Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler.

The lyrics, which tie in with the film’s story, evoke an image of moving forward precisely because one believes in miracles.

It’s a cool pop tune where the delicate timbre of the acoustic guitar and its contrast with the band sound create a thrilling atmosphere.

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