Ayaka’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Let’s hold handsayaka15rank/position

Ayaka – Let's Hold Hands

Ayaka is an artist whose universally relatable musical world and outstanding musical sensibility have made her beloved across generations.

This smash-hit number is a mutual-love song that carries the message of always believing in the one you love, and it’s a recommended track for women in their 30s.

Make dreams your allyayaka16rank/position

Ayaka – With Dreams on My Side

Ayaka’s powerful yet gentle vocals in “Yume o Mikata ni” encourage everyone pursuing their studies.

This song, which portrays the determination to keep moving forward while facing anxiety, will nudge you onto the path of learning.

There’s even a story that Yume Ogaeguchi, a women’s rugby player, used to listen to it before matches, underscoring its impact.

If you’re hesitant to take the first step into studying, give this Ayaka track a listen—you’ll surely find the strength to keep going.

A dream I saw while burning with longingayaka17rank/position

koikogaretemitayume (BEST Version)

The ninth single by singer-songwriter Ayaka, who has gained popularity with emotional songs like “Mikazuki” and “Nijiiro.” The track was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Cross Game and was released as a double A-side single together with “Yume wo Mikata ni.” The gap between the desire to stay together forever and the reality that it can’t come true may resonate with anyone who has experienced a painful love.

A soulful vocal performance over a piano-focused arrangement conveys a poignant ache, making this a gem of a love ballad.

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Hoshino Takashi

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with youAyaka × Kobukuro18rank/position

Kobukuro – You (Ayaka × Kobukuro)

Anata to (You and I) is a collaboration between singer-songwriter Ayaka and the duo Kobukuro.

Released in 2008, it’s the second single by Ayaka×Kobukuro.

The lyrics beautifully capture the interplay of feelings between two people who care for each other, showcasing the remarkable talent and expressive power of both artists in this love song.

It’s a number I especially recommend to couples who may be going through small arguments or a bit of friction in their daily lives; by listening to this song, you may rediscover your genuine feelings for each other and honestly reaffirm, “I love you.”

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number oneayaka19rank/position

Ayaka / number one Music Video

Ayaka is a singer-songwriter who captivates fans with her distinctive, soulful voice tinged with poignancy.

Her 12th single, “number one,” written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Sochi Olympics coverage, makes a striking impression with an opening that bursts into powerful choral work.

Its message affirms hard work and inspires belief in the future, offering the courage to rise again when you feel on the verge of breaking.

It’s an energetic track whose rich, layered ensemble gives you a reassuring push forward.

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Hoshino Takashi

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fragrant oliveayaka20rank/position

Ayaka / Kinmokusei Music Video

Have you ever found yourself stopping in your tracks, caught by a sweet scent drifting from nowhere? Ayaka’s song captures that very feeling—an autumnal fragrance that heralds the season, paired with the tender, bittersweet emotions of unrequited love.

Released digitally in November 2021 and later taking a central place on the following year’s album LOVE CYCLE, the track features a band sound with contributions from Kazuki Arai of King Gnu and others, while Ayaka’s warm yet resolute vocals gently cradle a heart swaying with love.

Let the melody in your earphones carry you as you stroll at dusk, and the familiar scenery might start to look a little different.

It’s a song you’ll want to savor on a long autumn night, thinking of someone dear.

Versailles – Versailles –ayaka21rank/position

Ayaka / Versailles – Versailles – Animation Lyric Video

The theme song of the theatrical anime The Rose of Versailles captivates with its sweeping, moving melody and heartfelt lyrics.

Ayaka’s powerful yet delicate vocals elegantly express the emotions of characters who confront fate in pursuit of love and freedom.

Written specifically as the theme for The Rose of Versailles, released in January 2025, the song masterfully captures the film’s world through music.

The dazzling orchestral arrangement and crystalline vocals weave a harmony that further elevates the movie’s majestic atmosphere.

It’s a perfect choice for singing with thoughts of someone dear, or when you want to perform with heartfelt emotion in a calm, intimate mood.