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

Where from tomorrowMatsu Takako50rank/position

Ashita wa Doko kara – Takako Matsu (Full)

Takako Matsu’s “Ashita wa Doko Kara” (Where Tomorrow Begins) was written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Warotenka,” which is based on Sei Yoshimoto, the founder of Yoshimoto Kogyo.

Released as her 22nd single, it’s also included on the album “Ashita wa Doko Kara.” With lyrics that sing about how today connects to tomorrow and Matsu’s warm vocals, it’s an uplifting anthem that gives you energy.

It’s definitely a song I recommend starting your day with!

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Hamada Takuya

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Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi51rank/position

Yumi Matsutoya – Hello, my friend

The theme song for the Fuji TV Monday 9 p.m.

drama “A Summer with You,” written by Eriko Kitagawa, was Yumi Matsutoya’s “Hello, my friend.” It’s also a popular song people love to listen to in summer! Released on July 27, 1994, it became a million-seller and a huge hit.

While pop, it carries a poignancy only Yuming can express, making it a classic that’s perfect for the end of summer.

More than twenty years after its release, it still quietly stays close to our hearts, bringing back memories of the drama from that time.

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miyabi

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Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi52rank/position

Yumi Matsutoya – Come, Spring

Among morning dramas, Haru yo, Koi is a renowned work.

Based on screenwriter Sugako Hashida’s semi-autobiographical novel, the drama tells the story of a woman who pursues a life as a screenwriter while overcoming trials such as the death of her beloved husband, war, the loss of her parents, and parting from her lover.

The theme song of the same title by Yumi Matsutoya has also long been cherished as a masterpiece.

Its lyrics, which reflect the drama’s storyline, moved many to tears.

The song’s delicate expressions, employing classical diction, are another part of its appeal.

Give it a listen while reflecting on the story.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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Lala SunshineMoritaka Chisato53rank/position

Chisato Moritaka / La La Sunshine (Music Video) (4K)

The song that brings refreshing morning light is Chisato Moritaka’s “La La Sunshine.” Released in 1996, it was used on a TV program from April 1996 to March 1997.

It was reissued as a 12 cm single in 2008 and was also featured in a Kao commercial.

The lyrics, which express the determination to power through today in anticipation of a day off, resonate with many people.

Even when things are tough, they help you switch to a positive mindset and inspire you to keep going with a bright, sunny outlook.

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SAKI

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Adult code of conductShiina Ringo54rank/position

The Adult Code

This piece captivates the heart with a serious, moody atmosphere woven by quiet piano and strings.

It portrays a relationship that can only exist when shored up by lies and secrets, despite the true feelings of love beneath.

This bittersweet, adult “code of conduct” is depicted through interlacing harmonies.

Written as the theme song for the drama Quartet, which aired in January 2017, it won the Best Theme Song award at the 92nd Drama Academy Awards.

Anyone who has experienced the turmoil of a complex love caught between reason and emotion will find it impossible not to relate.

carnationShiina Ringo55rank/position

Sheena Ringo – Carnation

The drama Carnation depicts the struggles of its heroine as a woman, a wife, and a mother.

The theme song of the same title is by Ringo Sheena.

Carnations carry the flower language of a mother’s love—perfectly matching the life of a mother who raises three daughters on her own.

Sheena’s vocals, which convey a dignified strength, synergistically elevate the drama; just listening to the song brings the scenes vividly to mind.

Please enjoy both the drama, which prompts reflection on a woman’s way of life, and the accompanying music.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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Tamamo-no-MaeSuiyōbi no Campanella56rank/position

Wednesday Campanella “Tamamo-no-Mae”

A single released in March 2024 as the theme song for the Amazon Original drama “My Beloved Yokai Girlfriend.” In line with the show’s world, which fuses yokai and otaku culture, the track takes inspiration from the Heian-period legend of the fox spirit, weaving together an alluring mystique with playful, pop-tinged wordplay—lyrics that really leave an impression.

The rom-com chemistry between lead actors Hayato Sano and Ai Yoshikawa, along with the buzz of Shiina Utaha also appearing in the cast, creates a synergistic effect.

Its driving dance beat and the repetition of catchy phrases give it an addictive quality that’ll have you humming along even after watching the drama.

It’s a track packed with Wednesday Campanella’s signature quirky playfulness, perfectly coloring a story that also contains elements of mystery and horror.