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Urashima Tarō’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2025]
Credited as Urashima Taro, the one who delivers the moving vocals in the au Santaro series commercial song “Umi no Koe” is actor Kenta Kiritani, who also appears in the commercials himself.
In this song, he actually plays the sanshin and sings about his feelings for Otohime.
It has broad popularity, including being used as a walk-up song by professional baseball players.
This time, we’ll introduce a ranking of songs that were especially popular in karaoke.
Urashima Tarō’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2025]
Voice of the SeaUrashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani)1rank/position
In the midst of your busy daily life, do you find yourself unable to make time for someone important and holding onto the feeling of “I want to see you”? This song, carried by the sound of the sanshin—Okinawa’s traditional instrument—expresses pure feelings for someone far away.
It was created by Dentsu CM planner Makoto Shinohara and BEGIN’s Masaru Shimabukuro.
Composed in 2015 for au’s Santaro commercial series, it shot to No.
1 on 13 music sites shortly after its digital release.
It also won the Excellence Award at the 58th Japan Record Awards.
Kenta Kiritani’s unadorned vocals gently resonate with those in long-distance relationships or anyone thinking of a loved one living apart due to work.
You’ll surely relate to the protagonist, who listens to the voices of nature while thinking of their beloved.