Fumiya Fujii’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2025]

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TRUE LOVE / Fumiya Fujii

For those of you now in your 40s who spent your teenage years in the 1990s, you might associate Fumiya Fujii more with his work as a solo artist than with The Checkers.

Fujii is active in many fields beyond music, but his most famous song as a solo singer is TRUE LOVE, released in 1993 as his solo debut single.

It’s fascinating that there are many anecdotes surrounding the song’s creation—such as the fact that Fujii had no prior experience composing before writing it, and that the odd time signature in the intro came from a mistake he made while recording the demo, which was kept as is.

It’s a massive hit so iconic it appears in textbooks and remains a karaoke favorite, yet it’s based on classic chord progressions and features a straightforward melodic development, making it very easy to sing.

One point to note: in the first chorus he sings certain parts in falsetto, while in the second chorus he sings those parts in chest voice—so keep that in mind and deliver it with strength.

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Another Orion..

A massive hit by Fumiya Fujii that begins in silence and gradually unfolds a deeply moving worldview.

Released in August 1996, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts and sparked a huge response, remaining on the charts for 22 weeks.

It also gained attention as the theme song for the TBS drama “Shards of Glass.” Centered on themes of parting, reunion, and growth, the lyrics—imbued with gratitude and resolve toward a loved one—resonate with many listeners.

The grand yet gentle, wistful melody feels like spending a night beneath a starry sky.

When you stand at a crossroads in life, listening to this song will surely give you the courage to look ahead.

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Go the Distance (Hercules)

It’s a famous song from Hercules that was nominated for both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes.

The Japanese version drew attention because Fumiya Fujii, the former lead vocalist of The Checkers, performed it.

It’s an uplifting song, and singing it always boosts my spirits.

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Fumiya Fujii LIVE “Goddess (Eros)”

It was released in 1994 as Fumiya Fujii’s third single.

The song was used in a commercial for Mitsutaka’s “Boutique JOY,” and it reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It drew attention for having lyrics by Fumiya Fujii and music composed by Kazutoshi Sakurai of Mr.

Children.

For Sakurai, providing a song to another artist is quite rare.