Yuzu Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Fukusenkaishu

Yuzu’s song feels like it’s destined to become a summer tradition.

Carried by a soothing acoustic sound, the beautiful harmonies of Kitagawa and Iwasawa resound throughout.

You’ll likely find yourself relating to the lyrics that face the past and affirm the present.

Released in July 2024, this track is included on the album “Zukan” and was also selected as the theme song for the drama “Minami-kun ga Koibito!?” It’s perfect for when you’re tired of daily life or need a little boost.

A single that encapsulates 25 years of Yuzu’s musical journey—be sure to give it a listen!

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Zukan

In Nippon Life’s corporate commercial, footage of athletes in action is intercut with scenes of people drawing courage from their performances.

The song playing as the CM’s energetic BGM is “Zukan” by Yuzu.

Featured on the album of the same name released in July 2024, the track’s lyrics—expressing hope for an unseen future—are sure to encourage many listeners.

Combined with the song’s brisk and beautiful feel, it’s a tune that lifts your spirits as you listen.

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Hane Keisuke

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Imposing Dignity

This is a Yuzu single produced by former rugby team member Atsuji Iwasawa and released in 2004 as an officially sanctioned support song by the Japan Rugby Football Union.

Initially, it was sold exclusively at venues such as the opening matches of the Top League—truly a piece nurtured alongside the electric atmosphere of the stadium.

Later, it was selected as the image song for Nippon TV’s broadcasts of the 2007 Rugby World Cup, reaching the ears of many fans.

Its powerful melody, which urges you to stride forward with pride, and lyrics that inspire the players wearing the cherry blossom jersey, are sure to elevate the excitement of spectators to the highest level.

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Yuzu “I Want to Protect You”

It’s a ballad imbued with a powerful yet gentle vow to protect your loved one no matter what.

It was included on a single released in November 2013 and later featured on the album “Shinsekai” (New World).

Created as the theme song for the film “It All Began When I Met You,” it expresses a desire to stay by a loved one’s side and support them through any hardship—a feeling that overlaps with parental love and makes my heart swell each time I listen.

Give it a listen when you want to reaffirm your love for your child.

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Released in August 2025, this is a rock ballad chosen as the theme song for the TV anime “Pokémon: Episode Mega Evolution,” powerfully singing about the meaning of life and the resolve to live! The Japanese flavor you feel right from the intro is a great touch too.

Since it’s by Yuzu, the vocal range is fairly wide at F3–B4.

However, there aren’t any excessively high notes, so as long as your timing is on point, it’s a song you can sing entirely in chest voice.

Avoid straining your throat—lift your soft palate and keep the breath flowing steadily.

When you make a surprised face, do you feel the space opening toward the back of your mouth? That’s your soft palate.

Momentum matters, so take a solid breath and project your voice without hesitation! It’s also recommended to ride the rhythm and sing with higher energy to boost the vibe.

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Kubota Mami

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Departure Number

It sings about the journey so far—racing forward with everything you’ve got, failing along the way in order to grasp the hopes and dreams that lie ahead—and about how the journey will continue from here on out.

When you keep throwing yourself into the challenge to achieve your goals and make your dreams come true, no matter how tough it gets or how many times you fail, what you gain is immense, isn’t it? This song teaches us the importance of charging ahead with all your might.

When you “graduate” from something, something new is waiting for you, right? It’s a song that gives you a push on the back when you take that first step into a new environment!

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HATSUMI

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Tsukikage

This song weaves a bittersweet love story beneath the moonlit sky.

Yuzu’s warm vocals resonate atop a melody that sinks into the heart.

Included as the B-side to the single “Mata Aeru Hi Made,” released in October 2002, this track poignantly evokes a lonely night scene: gazing up at the moon while remembering a former lover.

Its gentle sound—an exquisite blend of folk and pop—spreads like a soft embrace around the sorrow.

Many listeners will likely relate to the protagonist, who bears the pain of heartbreak yet believes in the day they’ll meet again.

It’s a tender, companionable song you’ll want to hear while looking up at the night sky.