A masterpiece by Yoko Kanno. Recommended songs.
Yoko Kanno is so active across so many fields—anime, commercials, games—that it’s hard to imagine anyone who hasn’t heard her music.
Did you know she also composed and arranged “Ray of Water,” performed by Arashi at the national celebration honoring the Emperor’s enthronement?
In this article, we’ll introduce some of Yoko Kanno’s masterpieces and recommended tracks.
From nostalgic anime songs to famous commercial jingles, they’re all must-listen gems.
Take this opportunity to dive into the world of Yoko Kanno!
Playlist
| A masterpiece by Yoko Kanno. Recommended songs. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Inner UniverseOriga |  play_arrow | The mystical music of Ghost in the Shell |
| 2 | Cocoon of the MoonOkui Aki |  play_arrow | The moon’s cocoon has a sense of weightlessness and mystery |
| 3 | riseOriga |  play_arrow | The enigmatic theme song of Ghost in the Shell |
| 4 | LionMay’n / Nakajima Ai |  play_arrow | Macross F theme songs are standard tunes |
| 5 | TrianglerSakamoto Maaya |  play_arrow | With a sustained long note in the chorus and a transparent voice, into a vast world |
| 6 | Interstellar FlightNakajima Ai |  play_arrow | The charm of a lively, tomboyish song |
| 7 | Tank!shiitoberutsu |  play_arrow | Introduce the theme song of Cowboy Bebop |
| 8 | Flowers will bloom. |  play_arrow | A cheer song inspired by the Great East Japan Earthquake |
| 9 | Genesis of AquarionAKINO |  play_arrow | Aquarion is a masterpiece. |
| 10 | Sea of MiraclesSakamoto Maaya |  play_arrow | The opening theme of Record of Lodoss War, with Maaya Sakamoto’s folk-style singing voice |
| 11 | Seeds of Life |  play_arrow | A soothing piano piece composed by Yoko Kanno |
| 12 | VOICESNii Akino |  play_arrow | Akino Arai’s mysterious song VOICES |
| 13 | Memory of TimeSEIKA |  play_arrow | Introducing the appeal of SEIKA’s song “Memory of Time” |
| 14 | I don’t need promises.Sakamoto Maaya |  play_arrow | A deep obsession that goes beyond anime songs |
| 15 | Starwing ParadoxChelly (EGOIST) |  play_arrow | Game theme song by Yoko Kanno and Chelly |
| 16 | was laughingSukoshi |  play_arrow | The captivating structure of anime ending songs |
| 17 | HemisophiaSakamoto Maaya |  play_arrow | Theme song of RahXephon |
| 18 | Ray of Waterarashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s celebratory song moved Princess Masako |
| 19 | i doIlaria Graziano |  play_arrow | Introduce songs from Ghost in the Shell |
| 20 | Step after the rainatarashii chizu |  play_arrow | A bright, hopeful song by Atarashii Chizu |
| 21 | Blue feat. MayaKanno Yōko |  play_arrow | Honda's transparent vehicle commercial |
| 22 | Tank!Kanno Yōko |  play_arrow | The jazz theme song of Cowboy Bebop, Tank! |
| 23 | Trifle SongKanno Yōko |  play_arrow | Yoko Kanno healing-type songs |
| 24 | Green BirdKanno Yōko |  play_arrow | A solemn beauty that resonates in the heart in anime songs |
| 25 | TorukiaKanno Yōko |  play_arrow | Yoko Kanno’s beautiful music resonates around the world. |
| 26 | Our Days with the Sea and MagicKanno Yōko |  play_arrow | Yoko Kanno is/was [working on/behind] a song to support recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake... |
| 27 | Flowers will bloom.Kanno Yōko |  play_arrow | We Won’t Forget the Great East Japan Earthquake: The Song of Hope “Flowers Will Bloom” |
| 28 | Kanno Yōko |  play_arrow | Yoko Kanno is a music producer from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. |
| 29 | “Macross F” O.S.T. 2 Nyan Tora.Kanno Yōko |  play_arrow | Macross Frontier: The allure of its love triangle and music |
| 30 | Anime “Kids on the Slope” Original SoundtrackKanno Yōko |  play_arrow | Sakamichi no Apollon soundtrack with a jazz theme |
| 31 | Kanno Yōko |  play_arrow | A commercial video in which Masaki Aiba talks about the future in a healthy way |
| 32 | Seeds of LifeKanno Yōko |  play_arrow | Yoko Kanno’s piano piece shines in a Cosmo Oil commercial |
| 33 | Tenko ~ Tiger WomanKanno Yōko |  play_arrow | The main theme song of the Taiga drama 'Naotora' has a brilliant, flamboyant tone. |
| 34 | Kanno Yōko | A future-support commercial for the younger generation | |