Blue BenchSasuke1rank/position

Blue Bench / Sasuke

This song portrays the heartache of love, expressing the protagonist’s deep longing and regret as they look back on a past romance.

Memories of a tree-lined road, a train station, and the symbolic “blue bench” are recounted, conveying the lingering pain of an unforgotten love.

Released in April 2004 as an indie debut single and sold only at CD shops in their hometown of Ōmiya, it spread by word of mouth and became an extraordinary hit.

In March 2009, it even reached No.

1 on the iTunes J-POP chart, and it remains a beloved song to this day.

Highly recommended for anyone who feels the bittersweetness and regret of love, as it will resonate deeply with the heart.

Graduation DaySasuke2rank/position

Graduation Day

Sasuke’s work is marked by a warm, gentle vocal delivery that tenderly embraces the joy and melancholy felt by students at graduation.

Memories of familiar hills and classrooms, farewells to friends, and hopes for the future are all expressed through lyrics and melodies that resonate deeply.

Released in January 2006, the song was also featured in a commercial for the music streaming service MUSIC.

JP, capturing the hearts of many.

It’s a must-listen not only for students about to graduate, but for anyone facing an important milestone.

This wonderful support song gives you the courage to take a new step forward.

She / her / girlfriend (context-dependent)Sasuke3rank/position

She / Sasuke

It’s a classic song by a Heisei-era folk duo that was hugely popular at the time.

“Aoi Bench” is well-known, but I want people to sing this wonderful gem too.

It captures those indescribable adolescent feelings so well in both the lyrics and melody, and the chorus in particular makes me feel wistful when I think back to those days.

But the song ends on a positive note, so it’s really satisfying to sing.

Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke4rank/position

Rainy Amusement Park

This is a ballad that poignantly depicts memories of a couple’s date at an amusement park and their bittersweet parting.

It weaves together contrasting scenes: a past moment of riding a carousel in the rain, and the present, where the narrator catches sight of a former lover with shorter hair, looking happy.

The lingering attachment the protagonist still feels, along with a quiet resolve to face forward and live on, gently presses on the heart.

A warm sound centered on acoustic guitar and piano highlights the story-rich lyrics.

Included on Sasuke’s album “Smile,” the piece was released in October 2004, reached No.

3 on the Oricon charts, sold over 450,000 copies, and was certified Platinum.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a rainy day, especially when you’re trying to heal the pain of a broken heart.