Nana Mizuki’s classic and popular songs
Here are some songs by Nana Mizuki, who is active as a voice actress and singer and has made her mark in anime and radio.
While taking on numerous voice acting roles in anime and films, Nana Mizuki has also released many songs, several of which have been selected as theme songs for anime and TV programs.
It seems that the backbone of her singing lies in the rigorous training her father put her through from a young age with the aim of making her an enka singer.
As a child, she reportedly entered so many competitions that she was known locally as a “nodo-jiman taikai arashi,” or a regular ringer who swept local singing contests.
Now, please enjoy the songs of Nana Mizuki, whose past of intense training has led to her present-day success.
Nana Mizuki’s classic and popular songs (1–10)
Innocent StarterMizuki Nana
This is the opening theme of the TV anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha.
According to the producer, it seems that Nana-sama herself spent a lot of time carefully reading through the script of the anime to create this song.
When I first heard it, I got goosebumps—the song has a strength within its gentleness.
ADRENALIZEDMizuki Nana
A digital rock tune that turns 500 km/h-class speed into sound, linking with the world of an anime depicting next-generation racing! Sung by Nana Mizuki, this track is her 42nd single, released in April 2024, and it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime HIGHSPEED Étoile.
The sharp beats, driving drums, and powerful vocals layered on top create a thrilling impact that makes your adrenaline surge just by listening! If you play it before a do-or-die moment, it’s guaranteed to give you the power to floor the accelerator and surge forward!
SynchrogazerMizuki Nana
I love this song too, and I was really shocked the first time I heard it! When you think of Nana Mizuki, you think of anime songs.
Of course she has lots of cool tracks, but Synchrogazer packs in so many sounds and elements—orchestra, rock, electro, synths, electric guitar—and on top of that you get Nana Mizuki’s powerful high notes.
It’s such a cool song that makes your eyes sparkle as you listen! What’s amazing about Nana Mizuki is how she switches between different ways of delivering high notes.
She does use a lot of head voice, but she makes sure to sing the climactic parts in chest voice.
The way she changes her singing style to match the song’s image really shows her skill as a voice actress! Be sure to check out her other songs too!
ETERNAL BLAZEMizuki Nana
This is a song by Nana Mizuki that drew attention as the opening theme for the anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A’s.
Fans have said things like, “Her overwhelming vocal power gives me goosebumps,” and “It conveys hope and strength.” The lyrics, which depict hope and despair, strength and fragility, and the importance of bonds, leave a strong impression.
Released in October 2005, it enjoyed high popularity from the start, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Its unique sound, fusing symphonic arrangements with rock elements, combined with Mizuki’s powerful vocals, makes it a track that resonates deeply with listeners.
Hime-murasakiMizuki Nana
It’s a song from the anime Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls.
The music has a somewhat old-fashioned feel, and the lyrics are so heartrending that just listening to it makes you feel like tears might fall.
The singing style features a strong vibrato, and overall the image is close to a ballad.
Deep loveMizuki Nana
It’s a bittersweet pure-love song.
The harp’s timbre heightens the sense of longing even more.
Just listening to it makes me feel like I’m about to cry.
I really love the lyrics, “No matter how much I think of you, it won’t reach you—unless I give it a voice, unless I start to move,” because I can relate to them.
Star of LoveMizuki Nana
It’s the ending theme song of the anime film Space Battleship Yamato 2199 Chapter 7, and it has a warm, ballad-like feel.
It was originally planned to be orchestral, but for various reasons it ended up in this form.
The high vibrato resonates beautifully, and the very gentle singing voice warms the heart.