Yuzu Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Bridge of Gloryyuzu1rank/position

Yuzu “Eikou no Kakehashi” Music Video

Released in July 2004 as the theme song for NHK’s Athens Olympics broadcast, this is Yuzu’s 21st single.

It’s also included on the album “1~ONE~.” The lyrics, which affirm the life you’ve lived so far, resonate deeply.

If you listen to it right before heading into an interview or when you’re feeling down because results aren’t coming, it’s sure to give you confidence.

Borrow strength from this song and give your all to your job hunt!

Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu2rank/position

Yuzu “Friend ~The Time of Departure~”

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

Yuzu 'Natsuiro' MUSIC VIDEO

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

Muscat/Yuzu [Sports Day and Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

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

Yuzu “Ame nochi Hareruya”

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

Yuzu - Hikare

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

Aitai

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.