Theme Songs, Insert Songs, and Popular Song Rankings by Female Singer-Songwriters [2026]

Prisoner Of LoveUtada Hikaru43rank/position

Utada Hikaru – Prisoner of Love

It was the theme song for Last Friends, the 2008 drama starring Masami Nagasawa, and I remember my heart racing at the ending and getting anxious for the next week.

The drama itself was heavy and serious, so this ending really lifted the mood.

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utatane

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A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru44rank/position

Hikaru Utada – A Bouquet for You

Hanataba wo Kimi ni (A Bouquet for You) by Hikaru Utada was written as the theme song for the 2016 NHK morning drama series Toto Nee-chan.

Included on her comeback album Fantôme after she had been on hiatus since 2010, the song dominated the Oricon and Billboard charts, and the album won Best Album at the 58th Japan Record Awards.

It’s a bright medium-tempo ballad centered on piano and strings, and Utada’s warm vocals make it a truly memorable piece.

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Hamada Takuya

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Dear sunshine—my precious youHirahara Ayaka45rank/position

[Limited Period] Ayaka Hirahara “Ohisama ~To My Precious You~” FULL [Limited]

Ayaka Hirahara’s vocals, which gently embrace the heart with sun-like warmth, are especially memorable.

In this piece, screenwriter Yoshikazu Okada penned the lyrics himself, creating a song overflowing with maternal affection for someone dear.

Its gentle melody seems to convey the happiness found in everyday moments and the preciousness of thinking of someone.

The track served as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Ohisama,” starring Mao Inoue.

Initially it aired as an instrumental, but a sung version was later produced in response to strong viewer demand—a lovely anecdote in itself.

Wind of AugustGanaha Mina46rank/position

August Wind by Mina Ganaha

This is a track by Mina Ganaha that carries the slightly wistful air of late summer while gently giving you the strength to step into tomorrow.

It has a warmth that feels like a pleasant breeze softly wrapping around both the joy and frustration of days you gave your all.

Featured on the single “Owaranai Natsu / Hachigatsu no Kaze,” released in July 2002, it’s remembered by many with deep emotion as the ending theme of “Nettou Koshien.” It’s a gentle anthem of encouragement that supports the ballplayers who have finished a summer of fierce battles—and everyone standing at a turning point in life.

Endless SummerGanaha Mina47rank/position

Mina Ganaha / Endless Summer [Music Video]

The 11th single released in July 2002 by Mina Ganaha, a singer from Amami, was used as the theme song for TV Asahi’s program “Netto Koshien,” and resonated with many baseball fans and viewers.

It’s a ballad that combines the power of a fight song with a touch of poignancy, offering cheers to the players who keep chasing their dreams.

It’s a song that you’ll want to listen to when the summer high school baseball season arrives, evoking the clarity of youth and a sentimental feeling.

Peep-peep, pao!Kimura Kaera48rank/position

TV anime “Hanakappa” opening theme “Pi-Pi-Pao!” video

Kaela Kimura is in charge of the new opening theme for the anime Hanakappa, currently airing on NHK Educational TV (E-Tele).

This work, filled with happiness and fun, portrays the children’s stories set in Hanahana Land through an exciting melody and heartwarming lyrics.

Incorporating memorable melodies she created in her childhood, the song is packed with Kaela Kimura’s passion for music.

Beloved as the new opening theme for Hanakappa since November 2024, it is also slated to be included in Kaela Kimura’s 20th-anniversary album, “KAELA KIMURA 20th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL BOX.” It’s perfect for morning gatherings at nursery schools and kindergartens, as well as for singing and dancing together with children.

Song of the EagleKimura Kaera49rank/position

[Little Bear's Song] Washimo's Song (Washimo Opening Theme) ★Hiragana Lyrics★

This is the opening song of the NHK E-Tele anime “Washimo.” The singer is Kaela Kimura, known for hit songs like “Butterfly” and “Rirura Riruha.” It’s a track about the robot grandmother “Washimo,” who appears in the anime, and the lyrics are packed with charms of Washimo that you wouldn’t easily learn just by watching the show.

The chorus, filled with robot-like mechanical sounds, is easy and fun for kids to sing.

Try singing along while mimicking robot movements!

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sasashina

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