Aimer’s Ballad Songs: Popular Song Rankings [2026]

TorchesAimer8rank/position

Aimer “Torches” MUSIC VIDEO (Vinland Saga ending theme / new album “Walpurgis” on sale 4/14!)

“Torches,” released as a single in 2019 and later included on the 2021 album Walpurgis, is a ballad by the singer Aimer, who has been supported by music fans since her debut and gained widespread recognition with “Zankyosanka.” It was used as the ending theme for the anime Vinland Saga.

The song resonates with a somewhat fantastical, distinctly Aimer-like, beautiful worldview.

Alongside her vocals, its powerful message—like carving a path through uncharted lands—strikes the heart.

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KEI

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cold rainAimer9rank/position

TV Anime "Mo Dao Zu Shi" Xianyun Arc Non-Credit Ending Movie [Aimer "cold rain"]

It’s an anime ballad that unfolds a grand, expansive world.

Chosen as the ending theme for season 2 of the anime “Mo Dao Zu Shi,” it’s sung by Aimer, a singer known for her husky voice.

The track is included on her sixth album, “Walpurgis,” released in 2021.

Its ethereal tone alone evokes the storytelling of the anime.

Another appeal is the profound, thought-provoking message in the lyrics that makes you reflect on your own life.

Try listening to it alone, taking your time to savor it.

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Araki Jakkan

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everlasting snowAimer10rank/position

Aimer – everlasting snow『Audio Version』

When it comes to the ballad queen of the Reiwa era, many people probably think of Aimer.

Among her works, the Christmas ballad I especially recommend is “everlasting snow.” The vocal range is a touch on the high side at mid2A to hiF, but it stays within a generally accessible range, and the pitch movement isn’t overly dramatic.

Overall, it’s a song that’s relatively easy to sing, but since the verses (A-melody to B-melody) feature frequent low falsetto, those who struggle with head voice might consider boldly raising the key to make the falsetto parts easier to produce.

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Ryo

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Spring GoesAimer11rank/position

Aimer “Spring Is Gone” MUSIC VIDEO (Starring: Minami Hamabe / Theatrical Feature “Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel]” III. spring song Theme Song / FULL ver.)

Aimer is an artist who has earned high praise from younger generations, leveraging a singing style reminiscent of Adele and a characteristically light, Japanese vocal tone.

While strongly influenced by R&B and jazz, in recent years she has mainly been releasing songs that evoke baroque pop and folk music.

“Haru wa Yuku” also features a melody close to that kind of folk-inspired sound.

The track was released as the theme song for the anime film Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] III.

spring song, and the film’s worldbuilding pairs extremely well with the melody—so be sure to check it out.

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Ryo

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moonlightAimer12rank/position

Aimer 'Tsukikage' Lyric Video

A gem of a ballad by Aimer that portrays the delicate interplay of sorrow and hope.

The protagonist’s feelings as they walk along a moonlit path are woven into her distinctive husky voice and ethereal melody.

Included on the single “Sign,” released in August 2024, this song symbolically expresses a dialogue with a wounded heart and the process of healing.

It conveys a strength that never loses its shine, even in the darkness.

A track that stands beside those troubled by love or standing at a crossroads in life, offering quiet courage.

March of the PetalsAimer13rank/position

Aimer “March of the Petals” Starring: Mirei Sasaki (Hinatazaka46) (5th albums “Sun Dance” and “Penny Rain” released on 2019/04/10)

A spring song packed with Aimer’s whispery voice, accented delivery, and soaring high notes—her unique and one-of-a-kind worldview.

In the chorus, there’s a slightly backward-looking feeling yet a sense of rising, conveying both the bittersweetness and warmth of spring.

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utatane

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A Gentle BallAimer14rank/position

Aimer “Gentle Ball” Lyrics/English/Indonesian | NHK “Minna no Uta” | 25th single “SCOPE”

Set at a starlit nighttime ball, this enchanting work spins a fantastical tale.

Aimer’s husky voice blends exquisitely with the classical waltz motif, vividly portraying mysterious scenes unfolding in the stillness of the night.

Beautiful like a fairy tale yet tinged with a certain wistfulness, its world seems to mirror the feelings of a girl wavering on the boundary between dreams and reality.

Included on the single “SCOPE,” released in February 2025, and broadcast around the same time on NHK’s Minna no Uta, this piece is made all the more magical by arrangements from Ryota Nakano and Yusuke Tanaka.

It’s a song that will stay close to your heart—whether you’re spending time with friends after school in an empty classroom or lost in thought while gazing up at the night sky.