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Mitsuko Horie’s Popular Song Rankings [2026]
Mitsuko Horie, known as the Queen of Anime Songs.
She has worked on numerous anime songs that everyone has hummed at least once, including “Candy Candy” and “Himitsu no Akko-chan.”
We’ll introduce her popular tracks—she’s also active as a voice actress—in a ranking format.
Mitsuko Horie Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Candy CandyHorie Mitsuko1rank/position
A classic anime song, this is a track by Mitsuko Horie released in 1976.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime “Candy Candy” and became a huge hit, especially among children.
Set to a bright and lively melody, the lyrics celebrate the protagonist’s cheerful and optimistic personality.
It carries a message about overcoming hardships with a smile, without being bothered by one’s own flaws.
This work became Horie’s first hit since her debut and helped make her name widely known.
It’s a perfect song not only for anime fans but also for anyone looking for a boost of positivity.
Yawning GirlHorie Mitsuko2rank/position
Here is a song about Akubi-chan, a character from the anime Hakushon Daimaō.
Released in 1969, it shows the influence of Black music of the time alongside the theme song.
It was recorded by Mitsuko Horie—one of the so-called Four Queens of Anisong—when she was 12.
As expected of the Queen of Anisong, her singing has a commanding presence.
It was also released as a cheap, thin, colored disc known as a sonosheet back then, in addition to regular records.
It must have been popular with children.
We EarthlingsHorie Mitsuko3rank/position
It’s very easy to remember, so it’s great for singing along with children.
It’s so cute that you can’t help but hum it.
I think a song with this kind of vibe is perfect for Doraemon.
It even brings tears to your eyes with its feeling that everyone on Earth is together and friendly.
CROSS FIGHT!Mizuki Ichirō, Horie Mitsuko4rank/position
This song, which powerfully sings of Gandaioh’s strength, was the theme song for the robot anime “Haja Taisei Dangaioh,” broadcast from 1987 to 1989.
It’s a wonderfully stable duet by Mitsuko Horie and Ichiro Mizuki, each known as one of the ‘Four Heavenly Kings’ of anime songs.
King Kamehameha of the Southern IslandsHorie Mitsuko5rank/position
A children’s song that everyone knows.
It seems the person really existed, and they’re so famous there’s even a statue of them.
The song isn’t a cover or anything—it’s an original—but it remains a mystery who decided to turn it into a children’s song and what the concept was.
Dream of tomorrowsasaki isao, horie mitsuko6rank/position
Nostalgic Showa-era melodies! This is the ending theme of Science Ninja Team Gatchaman II, the sequel to Science Ninja Team Gatchaman.
Since it even includes dialogue, singing it at karaoke might take you right back to how it felt back then.
By all means, try singing it in character!
Kerokko DemetanHorie Mitsuko7rank/position
An anime theme song sung by Mitsuko Horie, the queen of anime songs, done in a strangely enka-pop style.
It really emphasizes the message of enduring, enduring, and getting back up.
But since Demetan has a love interest named Ranatan, I can’t help thinking he might actually be living the good life.