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Mina Aoe Popular Song Rankings [2026]
She began performing on stage at Ginza’s “Ginpari” while still in high school, later becoming a club singer.
In 1968, she rose to fame when “Isezaki-cho Blues,” known for its sultry opening sigh, became a million-selling hit.
Here is a ranking of her popular songs.
Mina Aoe Popular Song Rankings [2026]
Nagasaki BluesAoe Mina1rank/position
It’s fair to call this a masterpiece where the bittersweet ache of love and the scenery of Nagasaki blend beautifully.
Mina Aoe’s uniquely low, husky voice, paired with the wistful melody, sinks deeply into the listener’s heart.
Released in July 1968, the song peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon chart and went on to rank 10th in annual sales the following year—a major hit.
It was even adapted into a film in April 1969, with Aoe herself appearing in it.
It’s perfect for those moments when you want to immerse yourself in a poignant romantic mood while feeling the ambiance of Nagasaki.
It also makes a moving soundtrack when you visit the city.
Ecstasy BluesAoe Mina2rank/position
Mina Aoe, praised as the “Queen of the Blues” and known for her captivating husky voice.
This is her memorable major-debut single! Her sigh-laced singing, which sinks deeply into the listener’s heart, beautifully conveys the lingering aftertaste of a love that is sweet yet somehow tinged with melancholy in the night.
In the lyrics, emotions of rapture, akin to a dreamlike trance, and hazy, “oboro” scenes are painted in shades of blue, inviting listeners into a sensual world.
Released in June 1966, the song sold around 800,000 copies and earned her first appearance on that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The background story—that the lyricist bestowed upon her a stage name taken from the protagonist of a serialized novel—adds further depth to the song’s world.
It’s a track I’d highly recommend when you want to relax, overlay it with your own memories, and immerse yourself in its atmosphere.
Isezakicho BluesAoe Mina3rank/position
This work, one of Mina Aoe’s signature songs, is a classic themed around the city of Yokohama.
Her husky voice and distinctive “breathy” delivery left a strong impression and became a major talking point at the time.
Released in January 1968, it was a huge hit that earned her the Japan Record Award for Best Vocal Performance.
The song was also featured in the film Waterboys and is beloved across generations.
It vividly captures the nighttime atmosphere of Yokohama and the emotions of its people, encapsulating the charm of Showa-era kayōkyoku.
It’s the perfect track for anyone looking to savor a nostalgic vibe or explore a masterpiece of Japanese pop classics.
Ikebukuro at NightAoe Mina4rank/position
Mina Aoe, the great female singer who forged the concept of “blues” within enka.
Among the female vocalists of her time, she stood out with her overwhelmingly sultry, husky voice, and she produced many masterpieces infused with sensuality and melancholy.
Of all her songs, the one I especially recommend is Ikebukuro no Yoru (Night in Ikebukuro).
In this piece, you can glimpse blues elements within enka, and it carries an immense, hidden pathos.
The kobushi (ornamental vibrato) itself is not very difficult, and the melodic rises and falls are gentle, so it’s a song where you can likely aim for a high score.
Morioka BluesAoe Mina5rank/position
This song was born from the NHK program “Anata no Melody.” There was a dream-like show where amateurs composed songs and professionals performed them.
Mina Aoe released this song and even performed it at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
For the citizens at the time, it was a source of pride that Mina Aoe—who had released local-themed songs like “Isezakicho Blues” and “Ikebukuro no Yoru”—put out a track themed around Morioka.
Of course, it remains a beloved classic among locals to this day.
Blue BluesAoe Mina6rank/position
Speaking of the Queen of Blues, that would be Mina Aoe.
Even with her debut single before the hit “Isezakicho Blues,” she was already singing the blues.
After that as well, she loved the blues and lived for the blues, and I imagine many people respected her as an artist for that.
Showa Woman BluesAoe Mina7rank/position
This song truly sings of the ultimate depths of a woman’s heart.
When you fall in love, you want to express your feelings in every possible way, but in the end it may all come down to wanting a child with the man you love.
It conveys a woman’s natural emotion of wanting to cast aside all pride before the one she loves and be completely bare—heart and body alike.