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Yuzu Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Yuzu, the Heisei-era pop duo beloved by people of all ages.
This time, we’ve compiled a ranked list of their most popular karaoke songs on YouTube.
It’s updated monthly, so be sure to check it out.
Yuzu Popular Song Rankings [2026] (1–10)
Bridge of Gloryyuzu1rank/position
It’s a grand, ballad-style anthem that colored the music scene of the Heisei era—one that everyone’s heard at least once! It carries a warm message that gently affirms how the struggles and steep paths we never showed others have shaped who we are today.
The beautiful melody woven by piano and strings is sure to give you the courage to move toward the future without hesitation.
Created by Yuzu, this piece was released as a single in July 2004 and moved the entire nation as the official theme song for NHK’s coverage of the Athens Olympics.
It was later included on the album “1 ~ONE~” and peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
It’s a timeless masterpiece, perfect for those striving through life’s turning points or for milestone moments like graduation ceremonies!
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu2rank/position
Released in 2013 and also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” this number was chosen as the set piece for the middle school division in the 80th NHK National School Music Competition, so many people may have sung it in chorus.
It was created out of feelings for the staff who supported the tour after the Great East Japan Earthquake, and its theme is the strong bond that connects us under the same sky even when we’re apart.
Its beautiful melody and Yuzu’s signature warm harmonies really resonate in the heart.
It’s a song of encouragement that you’ll especially want to hear during the season of farewells.
Summer Colorsyuzu3rank/position
For the perfect song to brighten up your summer Instagram Stories, we recommend the debut single from the folk duo Yuzu! Released in June 1998, this track’s exhilarating, fast-paced melody lifts your spirits the moment you hear it.
Its sense of speed and vibrant arrangement make it ideal for capturing a sunny moment as a special memory.
It’s also featured on the classic album “Yuzu Ikka,” and in 2017 it was used in a commercial for ice cream.
Add your own touch of summer color to a drive with friends or a seaside sunset.
Muscatyuzu4rank/position
This song is characterized by its energetic tone and bright vocals.
It was released in July 2018 as the theme song for the anime Crayon Shin-chan.
With a fun atmosphere that blends pop sounds with elements of ska and reggae, it’s sure to get audiences excited at live performances.
The lyrics carry a message of breaking free from everyday stress and refreshing your mood.
It’s a perfect track for elementary school sports days and dance events.
The choreography is easy for anyone to dance to, making it enjoyable for parents and children alike.
Why not dance and have fun to this refreshing, uplifting song—like a muscat grape—alongside Yuzu’s warm vocals?
Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu5rank/position
This is a song that brought warm emotion to living rooms across Japan as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Gochisousan.” Released in November 2013 as a double A-side single with “Mamotte Agetai,” it incorporates the melody of “Sakura-iro no Waltz” by shinobue flutist Kazuya Sato, and weaves in the second movement of Dvořák’s Symphony No.
9 “From the New World” during the interlude.
Set to a lilting 3/4 waltz rhythm, the lyrics sing of hope—that even painful days will surely turn into sunny ones—radiating a gentle, comforting warmth.
When you’re feeling down or overwhelmed by anxiety, the harmonies of this song will surely brighten your heart.
Shineyuzu6rank/position
It’s a track with a powerful message urging you to believe in your inner potential and keep moving forward.
Featuring Yuzu’s signature harmonies and an energetic, vibrant rhythm, “Hikare” was released in February 2014 as their 41st single and served as the lead single for the album “Shinsekai.” It was also used in a Nippon Life commercial.
The acoustic resonance and expansive arrangement feel wonderfully soothing.
And the lyrics—“It’s not too late, even now”—blow away those anxious feelings.
I want to see you.yuzu7rank/position
In April 2009, Yuzu released a gem of a ballad imbued with a stirring melody and deep feelings for a loved one.
Created by Kitagawa as an expression of gratitude and love for his late father, the song touched many hearts as the theme for the NHK drama “Ghost Friends.” Carried by a warm piano tone and a beautiful string arrangement, it gives voice to a heartfelt wish for a beloved person who has been lost.
Their moving performance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen remains fresh in memory, and the song was also included on the album “Yuzu Iroha 1997–2017,” where it continues to be cherished.
It is a piece that gently stays close to the hearts of those who have experienced the parting of a dear one or who carry feelings they cannot fully express.
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu8rank/position
This song by Yuzu features a heartwarming melody and lyrics that are perfect for a kindergarten graduation ceremony.
Centered on themes of parting with friends and embarking on a new journey, the lyrics gently resonate with the feelings of graduating children.
Released in September 2013, the song was also selected as a set piece for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
Yuzu’s warm harmonies and hope-filled lyrics are sure to elevate the ceremony’s atmosphere.
It’s also recommended as background music to celebrate the children’s new beginnings, creating wonderful memories that will stay in their hearts.
Until we meet againyuzu9rank/position
This song by Yuzu is perfect for seasons of parting and graduation.
Set to a gentle melody, the lyrics express a wish to reunite with someone important.
It was released in October 2002 and was also used as the theme song for the film “Doraemon: Nobita and the Windmasters.” It’s included on the album “Yuzu Smile” as well.
When children sing it at kindergarten graduation ceremonies or recitals, it will surely become a memorable experience.
Its bright, positive lyrics will gently encourage children as they embark on a new chapter.
Linking arms or holding hands while singing can also deepen their bonds with friends.
flowersyuzu10rank/position
Yuzu’s new work symbolically portrays light and darkness, hope and despair.
It conveys a powerful strength that lets flowers bloom even from the depths of the sea, along with anticipation for the future.
The fusion of acoustic and digital sounds leaves a fresh impression.
Released as a collaboration with the smartphone game “Monster Strike,” the music video is also notable for its innovative visuals that move between a barren wilderness from 500 years ago and the present day.
It’s a song that will encourage you when facing difficulties or when you want to look ahead and keep pushing forward.