Shota Shimizu Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Because of youShota Shimizu29rank/position

Because of you

A moving medium-tempo ballad that portrays the bond of two people in love and a relationship that deepens even as they hurt each other.

The gently embracing, soulful vocals and lyrics that straightforwardly sing of unwavering love despite physical distance are sure to resonate with couples in long-distance relationships.

Written, composed, and arranged by Shota Shimizu, this track is included on the album “FLY,” released in June 2017.

Featuring a warm arrangement centered on piano and strings, it’s a song you’ll want to play on special anniversaries.

Perfect as background music for a couple’s drive, and also recommended for conveying your feelings to a long-distance partner.

tomatoShota Shimizu30rank/position

tomato

A gem of a ballad that draws you in with its heartwarming melody.

Written by singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu, it’s included on the album “Pulsatilla cernua,” released in June 2025.

The song layers his signature soulful vocals over a laid-back R&B tempo to create an irresistibly comfortable groove.

The lyrics, expressed in unadorned words, depict the forms of love found in everyday life.

It’s perfect for moments spent thinking of someone special, or as soothing background music for a calm night.

Like the windShota Shimizu31rank/position

Like the wind

This is a song by Shota Shimizu, a talented young male singer.

It became famous for sampling “Yearnings of the Wind” from the popular game Chrono Trigger, and it’s a karaoke classic that shines even in scenes with many ballad lovers, gamers, and young women.

Your voiceShota Shimizu32rank/position

Shota Shimizu Your Voice

This song makes me feel like that person I sometimes drift into thinking about is about to come to mind.

Even if we can’t meet or talk, it’s a bittersweet song where, like the moment puzzle pieces click into place, the sudden image of someone you love flashes before you and unsettles your heart.

Sakura MelodyMiliyah Kato × Shota Shimizu33rank/position

Miliyah Kato × Shota Shimizu 'Sakura Melody'

Sakura Melody is a collaborative track by Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu, who also drew attention with their collaborations on Love Forever and FOREVER LOVE.

Included on the compilation album THE BEST, created as part of their joint project, the song was written by Noriyuki Makihara.

Set to a poignant melody that evokes the fleeting impression of cherry blossoms, it sings of a springtime parting—a separation chosen for each other’s future.

The melody, likening those bittersweet feelings to cherry blossoms, perfectly suits a woman’s delicate sensibilities.

DON’T FORGET MY NAMEShota Shimizu34rank/position

Shota Shimizu 'DON’T FORGET MY NAME' Music Video

A deeply resonant ballad by Shota Shimizu.

Released in May 2025, it serves as the lead track on the album “Pulsatilla cernua.” The song conveys an earnest desire for listeners not to forget their bonds with loved ones, even while walking a solitary path.

The music video’s beautiful visuals set in the city of Osaka are also striking.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those facing a turning point in life or thinking of someone dear who lives far away.

FallinShota Shimizu35rank/position

Shota Shimizu 'Fallin' MV

Shota Shimizu is known for his sweet, sexy vocals.

His digital-only single “Fallin,” released in 2023, is a track that lets you fully savor that charm.

It served as the lead single from his June 2023 album Insomnia, with lyrics that depict the pain and inner conflict of being in love, woven into a poignant love ballad.

The more experiences you’ve had in love, the more the words resonate—making it a song we especially recommend to seasoned adults.