Anri’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Anri, whose 1978 debut single “Listening to Olivia” has become a standard number, is strongly associated with that song.
Even so, her track record—such as providing songs for idols like Seiko Matsuda and Miho Nakayama, and numerous tie-ins with TV shows and commercials—attests to her prowess as an artist.
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Anri’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (11–20)
While Listening to OliviaAnri11rank/position
It was Anri’s debut single in 1978, and although it didn’t sell very well at the time, over the years many artists have covered it, and it’s been sung as a long‑loved heartbreak song.
For people in their 50s or early 60s, when you think of breakup songs, this one is sure to come to mind.
It’s also a song where each word strangely rings true, and the woman’s clear, rather strong line, “Don’t ever call me again,” sounded like a message about not clinging to a love that’s over.
Dolphin RingAnri12rank/position
Dolphins are said to be symbols of love and peace, and wedding rings shaped like dolphins are believed to bring happiness.
Just like dolphins that swim gracefully in the vast ocean, this also expresses the wish that the couple getting married will be enveloped in a great love and nurture their love in a healthy, harmonious way.
I want to be dumped with a happy endingAnri13rank/position
If it’s going to end anyway, I’d rather keep it as a beautiful memory—this is a heartbreak song where bravado and true feelings intermingle.
Released in March 1987 as Anri’s 20th single, the track was featured in a JT “SomeTime LIGHTS” commercial.
It’s also included on the classic album SUMMER FAREWELLS.
Anri’s vocals resonate with the bittersweetness of a fading summer, striking straight to the heart.
The lyrics, portraying a brave yet sorrowful protagonist trying to smile in the face of parting, really hit home.
On nights when you want to look just a little ahead and sort through your memories even amid painful heartbreak, give it a listen.
Letter from the RivieraAnri14rank/position
It’s a love ballad by Anri that portrays a wistful Christmas night.
Set on the Mediterranean Riviera, it unfolds a delicate story in which a Christmas card from a faraway lover becomes the way to say goodbye.
Anri’s clear, translucent vocals blend beautifully with the refined city-pop sound.
Included on the album “Kanashimi no Kujaku,” released in September 1981, this song remains one of the quintessential Christmas tracks of the ’80s, loved by many to this day.
It’s a heartwarming piece that offers comfort to those who have experienced heartbreak or are trying to overcome a farewell with someone dear.
To Lovers of Late SummerAnri15rank/position
The song “To Lovers of Late Summer” is a slow ballad included on Anri’s album MIND CRUISIN’.
The lyrics are by Yumi Yoshimoto, and the composition is by Anri.
Anri earnestly sings of a woman’s heartrending feelings.
sandy beachAnri16rank/position
On a seaside at dusk where the sound of waves murmurs, a heartrending melody fills the air.
Anri’s song is a moving ballad that stays close to the hearts of those carrying lost love and regret.
Released in May 1982, this piece, with Anri’s rich expressiveness and delicate vocals, stirs the listener’s soul.
You can almost see the protagonist walking along the sandy shore, looking back on the past—enough to bring tears to your eyes.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you need to soothe the pain of heartbreak or bask in memories of someone special.
Recommended for those who want to gaze at the sea and quietly face themselves.
CAT’S EYEE-girls / Anri17rank/position
They perform a duet with Anri on a music show, singing the theme song from Cat’s Eye, the popular anime based on Tsukasa Hojo’s work that aired starting in 1983.
The choreography incorporates cat-like movements, making it a video where you can fully enjoy E-girls’ cute, alluring charm.
From September’s HometownAnri18rank/position
Even after September begins, the heat lingers, but many of us feel that summer ends with August.
From here on, it gradually cools down, and you can sense the seasons shifting into autumn and then winter.
A perfect song to listen to at the end of summer is “From My Hometown in September.” This track was released in 1991 by Anri, the singer-songwriter known for “Listening to Olivia.” It tells the story of a summer romance that, come September, transforms into a love filled with comfort and reassurance.
Its lyrics are so romantic and beautiful—like a foreign love novel—that they’re sure to capture your heart.
It’s a song you’ll want to play when the air starts to feel just a bit cooler.
CHRISTMAS CALENDARAnri19rank/position
A hidden Christmas gem crafted by Anri, a defining artist of 80s city pop.
Released in December 1985, the track is marked by its sophisticated sound and groove-filled melody.
It beautifully captures the wintry mood and the warm spirit of Christmas, while the poignant lyrics—looking back on a love that has passed—leave a deep impression.
Issued as the B-side to the single “TROUBLE IN PARADISE,” it never had a commercial tie-in, yet it has continued to appear on numerous compilation albums.
A song you’ll want to play on Christmas night while thinking of someone special.
It’s also perfect for a tender, heartfelt rendition at karaoke.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MEAnri20rank/position
Known as the queen of city pop, ANRI crafted both the lyrics and music for this stylish track, which takes the slightly unusual perspective of celebrating not someone else’s birthday, but one’s own.
You can almost picture the scene: at a beach tinged with the feel of late summer’s end, quietly looking ahead with hope while reminiscing about memories with friends.
The song appears on the acclaimed 1993 August release 1/2 & 1/2.
Because ANRI created it herself, it resonates with a personal warmth alongside an urbane, sophisticated sound.
It’s a moving birthday song—just right for anyone who wants to greet their special day with a touch of sentimentality yet a forward-looking spirit as they take a new step.