Energetic live performances at home and abroad are making waves! Ranking of Anly’s most popular songs
Singer-songwriter Anly has been drawing attention for her musicality that spans from old-school to modern styles.
Influenced by her father, she began playing guitar from a young age and soon started teaching herself by covering songs.
She made her major debut in 2015, and her first through third singles were consecutively selected as theme songs for TV dramas—proof of how much attention she’s garnered.
This time, we’re introducing a ranking of Anly’s most popular songs!
Energetic live performances at home and abroad are making waves! Ranking of Anly’s most popular songs
smileAnly1rank/position
It’s one of those warm songs that makes you want to keep smiling especially when times are tough, isn’t it? In this track by Anly, a singer-songwriter from Ie Island in Okinawa, the gentle tones of the acoustic guitar and her direct, powerful vocals resonate deep in the heart.
From the lyrics, you can feel a strong resolve to think of the loved ones by your side and keep moving forward no matter how difficult the situation.
The song was written as the theme for the special drama “Boku no Inochi,” which aired in March 2016 and was based on the true story of a boy battling a serious illness and his family.
In the video filmed on her hometown of Ie Island, the expressions of the island’s people add even more emotional depth to the song.
When you want to be reminded of the bonds you share with those you love, or need a gentle nudge forward, listening to this will surely bring warm tears to your eyes.
Beyond the light that illuminates this darknessAnly+Sukimasuicchi2rank/position
From the very beginning, this track makes a strong impression with the powerful vocals of Okinawan singer Anly.
Over her overwhelming singing, Sukima Switch’s vocalist Takuya Ohashi adds his warm voice to create a superb ballad.
The powerful chorus that you’ll want to belt out from your diaphragm is sure to earn big applause at karaoke if you really make it your own.
It’s definitely a song you’ll want to secretly practice and then tackle with full determination.
OKINAWA SUMMER STYLEAnly3rank/position
Singer-songwriter Anly, whose playing style that makes full use of acoustic guitar and a looper has been creating a buzz, is from Okinawa too! While I usually associate her music with a cool, stylish vibe, this song is super catchy and cute! It paints a picture of Okinawa’s summer scenery and a heartwarming love story.
Pay attention to the exhilarating chorus and Anly’s adorable vocals, which feel a bit different from her usual style!
VenusAnly4rank/position
This is a pop ballad sung by Anly, a singer-songwriter from Okinawa.
The lyrical string tones that evoke Irish music and the gently undulating 6/8 rhythm feel so pleasant, don’t they? Its warm lyrics, which tell those who feel lonely amid the bustle of the city that there is someone watching over them like Venus lingering in the dawn sky, are deeply moving.
The song was released in November 2017 as her seventh single and was chosen as the theme song for the popular TV Asahi drama ‘Kasōken no Onna’ (Women of the Crime Lab).
If you listen to it during a lonely, anxious night, it just might soothe your heart.
Kara no KokoroAnly5rank/position
The famous song “Karano Kokoro” by Anly, a singer-songwriter from Okinawa, drew attention in 2017 as a theme song for the popular anime Naruto Shippuden.
The track is once again attracting the gaze of young people through TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
Its refreshingly uplifting chorus is particularly memorable and is often used in videos that inspire a positive mindset or showcase impressive skills on YouTube Shorts.
Kara no Kokoro – Matt Cab & MATZ RemixAnly6rank/position
The song Karano Kokoro – Matt Cab & MATZ Remix is a classic known as a theme song from the hugely popular anime NARUTO Shippuden.
Originally by Okinawan singer-songwriter Anly, it has seen a revival hit from 2023 to the present through TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
This is a further remixed version, arranged to have a more chill vibe than the original.
the Big DipperAnly7rank/position
You’ll be soothed by the warmth of her voice.
This is a song by Anly, a singer-songwriter from Ie Island in Okinawa Prefecture.
It was released in 2017 as her sixth single.
The song carries a message to Anly’s biological brother, who has passed away.
Just reading the lyrics is heart-wrenching.
On nights when you want to cry your heart out, look up at the sky and give it a listen.
