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

Summertime GhostSuiyōbi no Campanella57rank/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 Ayumi58rank/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 Misato59rank/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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Every day is special.Takeuchi Mariya60rank/position

Mainichiga Special

The commemorative 10th theme song was “Mainichi ga Special” (Every Day Is Special) sung by Mariya Takeuchi.

This work, her 30th single, was also used in commercials in addition to Mezamashi TV.

The song, so familiar to the ear, was reportedly created after Takeuchi heard a gravely ill patient on a TV program say, “You know, when I wake up in the morning and realize I’m breathing, I already feel incredibly happy.” It’s a track that conveys Takeuchi’s gentle feelings and inspires anyone to cherish the day called today.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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Threads of FateTakeuchi Mariya61rank/position

Mariya Takeuchi – Threads of Fate (Official Music Video)

The 37th single, written as the theme song for NHK’s morning drama series “Dandan.” Its warm lyrics, which connect with the storyline, and the gentle melody that colors them leave a strong impression.

The message—singing of the mysterious ways people meet and the precious bonds tied by invisible threads—truly resonates.

Released in November 2008 to mark her 30th anniversary since debut, the song was later included on the acclaimed album “TRAD.” Crafted by her husband, Tatsuro Yamashita, it’s a triplet-based rock ballad in which Japanese sentiment and Western sophistication blend beautifully.

A heartwarming number to listen to when you want to reaffirm your connection with someone important.

Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana62rank/position

Hana*Hana “Goodbye, My Beloved”

The single “Sayonara Daisuki na Hito” was released in 2000 by Hana*Hana, a female duo consisting of Izumi Kojima and Makiko Ono.

It reached No.

6 on the Oricon Singles Chart, giving them back-to-back Top 10 hits following their previous single “Aa Yokatta.” The drama Oyaji, which used this song as its theme, starred Masakazu Tamura as a stubborn father.

It was a major hit, with ratings exceeding 20% for every episode and peaking at 28% for the finale.

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HeyFujita Maiko63rank/position

Maiko Fujita – Hey (Hiiro no Kakera OP)

It’s the theme song of the anime “Hiiro no Kakera.” “Hiiro no Kakera” is an anime adaptation of a game that’s popular among women.

The song “Nee” expresses a woman’s heartrending feelings of love, sung in Maiko Fujita’s clear, pure voice.

It’s truly recommended for women who want that heart-fluttering feeling.