Shota Shimizu Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Good LifeShota Shimizu15rank/position

Shota Shimizu “Good Life” MV

I’m living a good life because I met good friends who let me be my true self.

Shota Shimizu’s 2018 release “Good Life” expresses the joy of having found a good life.

Until he met the friends who changed his life, he always felt alone, but the song tells of discovering the best place where he can be himself and meeting the best companions and friends there.

Spring, when new lives begin, is also a season full of new encounters.

Like in this song, you might stumble upon a friendship that changes your life.

Listen with that hope in your heart.

End of SummerShota Shimizu16rank/position

Shota Shimizu “Natsunoowari” from SHOTA SHIMIZU LIVE TOUR 2023 “Insomnia” supported by Taica

As the end of summer draws near, you get that distinctive, aching tightness in your chest, don’t you? In those moments, Shota Shimizu’s timeless ballads gently stay by your side.

They make you feel the memories of a summer romance spreading through your heart like the gradations of a sunset.

The unspoken loneliness the protagonist must be feeling, and the tenderness for days that won’t return, come through vividly in his emotive vocals.

This song is lovingly included on his March 2014 album ENCORE, and is cherished among fans as a hidden gem.

It’s perfect for the threshold of autumn, when the lively season bids farewell and a touch of sentimentality sets in, or for a quiet night spent alone, lost in memories.

If you savor each lyric as you listen, you’ll be drawn even deeper into its world—no question about it.

Please enjoy it that way!

YOU&IShota Shimizu17rank/position

Shota Shimizu – YOU & I with Lyrics [HQ]

Even if you’re in a long-distance relationship, just having someone special can make you feel motivated to give your best every day, right? The song that makes me realize those feelings is Shota Shimizu’s “YOU&I.” Even if we can only meet occasionally, I can understand how the other person feels, and I want to stay by their side no matter what.

Listening to this song makes me feel that physical distance isn’t really an issue in love; what matters is how deeply your hearts are connected.

Even when you can’t meet face to face, you can still build trust! It’s a track that lets you view long-distance love positively—as a time to nurture your relationship together.

SyrupShota Shimizu18rank/position

Shota Shimizu “Syrup” MV

This is a work released in April 2025 by singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu, beloved for his sweet love songs.

While strongly reflecting his roots in gospel and R&B, the piece is crafted with a restrained, minimal sound.

Over its gentle arrangement, Shimizu’s vocals—highlighting his warm lower register—resonate beautifully, making it a standout track.

The background detail that it samples a song by renowned gospel producer Shaun Martin further conveys his deep respect for the genre.

Its message—singing of the sweetness of love that quietly stays by your side amid the struggles of everyday life and the bittersweetness of living—will surely sink deep into the heart.

Also included on the album “Pulsatilla cernua,” it’s a song best savored late at night.

your songShota Shimizu19rank/position

Shota Shimizu “your song” from SHOTA SHIMIZU LIVE TOUR “HOPE” [For J-LOD live2]

“Because you’re here, I can shine.” It’s a warm ballad that sings gratitude to a beloved person.

The song is by Shota Shimizu, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture, and is included on his fourth album, “Naturally,” released in March 2012.

The gentle piano melody and soulful vocals convey a straightforward feeling that one’s world begins to shine thanks to someone special.

This track seems to carry a message that being loved can change who you are, nurturing a sense of self-worth.

On nights when you long to be loved, try listening while picturing the face of the person who supports you.

White LoversShota Shimizu20rank/position

Shota Shimizu - White Lovers

Shota Shimizu covers Keisuke Kuwata’s classic, a bittersweet love song set against a winter snow scene, with his own unique interpretation.

While honoring the emotion of the original, he blends his soulful vocals with R&B elements to create a more polished, contemporary sound.

MANABOON’s arrangement is also outstanding, vividly evoking the stillness of winter and the imagery of snow.

It’s a perfect song for anyone who wants to feel the preciousness of time spent with a loved one in the cold season, and the warmth of a love that stays connected even when you’re apart.

Curtain Call feat.TakaShota Shimizu21rank/position

Shota Shimizu “Curtain Call feat. Taka” MV

Led by grand strings, the piano melody and the overlapping emotional vocals truly move the heart.

This song by Shota Shimizu and Taka from ONE OK ROCK radiates an overwhelming appeal through the powerful back-and-forth of their vocals.

While confronting the reality that not everyone can be the star, its message—keep walking until the day you shine—gently gives you a push forward.

Released in July 2021 as the lead track from the album “HOPE,” the piece also made headlines for surpassing 100 million streams.

It’s a refined power song that’s perfect for those moments when you’re feeling a bit down and need the strength to face forward again.