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

Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi50rank/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 Chisato51rank/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 Ringo52rank/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 Ringo53rank/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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Summertime GhostSuiyōbi no Campanella54rank/position

Wednesday Campanella "Summertime Ghost"

A beat-driven track intertwined with Shiha’s vocals unfolds into a highly addictive sound.

Released in April 2025, this song was written as the opening theme for the TV anime Kowloon Generic Romance, based on Jun Mayuzuki’s original work.

It wraps you in a slightly mysterious feeling, as if blending the sweltering heat of a midsummer night with a mirage that appears in a fleeting moment.

Items like iced coffee and electric fans that appear in the lyrics vividly color scenes of summer, leaving a nostalgic aftertaste.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a summer night when you feel like getting a little lost in thought.

SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi55rank/position

Ayumi Hamasaki / SEASONS

A memorable masterpiece that stands as one of the defining ballads of the 2000s.

Released in 2006 as Ayumi Hamasaki’s 16th single, it portrays the transience of life and hope for the future through the shifting of the seasons.

Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Weather Forecaster’s Lover,” starring Koichi Sato and Izumi Inamori, it strikingly colored the romantic story of a protagonist working as a weather forecaster.

It’s a song that gently stays by your side when you’re at a crossroads in life or feeling uncertain about the future.

Let the cymbals of my raging heart resoundWatanabe Misato56rank/position

Let the cymbals of my raging heart resound.

Arabusuru Mune no Cymbal Narase, sung by Misato Watanabe, is a track included on her 12th album Love Go Go!!, released in 2000.

The album reached No.

9 on the Oricon Albums Chart, and this song was selected as the opening theme for Nettou Koshien, after which it was also released as a single.

Its refreshing, summery sound fits high school baseball perfectly.

The lyrics urging listeners to “seize the chance” resonate with high school players aiming for the championship, stirring their hearts as they strive.

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Hamada Takuya

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