Theme Songs, Insert Songs, and Popular Song Rankings by Female Singer-Songwriters [2026]
We present a ranking of tie-in songs by female singer-songwriters—packed with tracks used as theme songs, opening themes, ending themes, and insert songs for dramas, films, and anime.
It’s an anthem playlist filled with songs you’re sure to know.
Playlist
| Theme Songs, Insert Songs, and Popular Song Rankings by Female Singer-Songwriters [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | The summer you gave meieiri reo |  play_arrow | A heartfelt poem singing of a bittersweet summer love |
| 2 | Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | With a beautifully translucent singing voice and a one-of-a-kind presence... |
| 3 | ForceSuperfly |  play_arrow | From the intro, powerful guitars and the strong Shiho Ochi… |
| 4 | moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro |  play_arrow | “Trick” and Chihiro Onitsuka’s “Gekkou” became big hits. |
| 5 | unfinishedieiri reo |  play_arrow | A song that feels contradictory to Leo Ieiri’s singing voice |
| 6 | TOMORROWMayo Okamoto |  play_arrow | Mayo Okamoto’s signature song “Ashita” delivers moving emotions. |
| 7 | Can You Keep A Secret?Utada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s “Can You Ke… |
| 8 | If I could forgive youieiri reo |  play_arrow | This song that Leo Ieiri released in 2018... |
| 9 | Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako |  play_arrow | An uplifting song born from heartbreak, a masterpiece that resonates with the heart |
| 10 | You make me happy!Hayashi Momoko |  play_arrow | Precure’s ending theme uses 3D CGI for the first time. |
| 11 | Things that have formShibasaki Kou |  play_arrow | A poignant set of lyrics, a moving work that portrays eternal love |
| 12 | togetherNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima, a timeless masterpiece that topped the charts across four generations |
| 13 | A flower of no colorUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | “A Flower of No Particular Color” by Hikaru Utada… |
| 14 | Ivy Ivy IvyAimer |  play_arrow | Aimer's refreshing pop tune |
| 15 | ever afterAimer |  play_arrow | Introduction to the drama theme song sung by Aimer |
| 16 | Zankyo SankaAimer |  play_arrow | Demon Slayer opening theme, smash hit song |
| 17 | Song of the Four SeasonsMINMI |  play_arrow | Nostalgic and bittersweet music |
| 18 | FallSuperfly |  play_arrow | Superfly's forbidden-love theme song |
| 19 | On Your SideSuperfly |  play_arrow | An inspiring support song by Superfly, a moving ballad |
| 20 | with a gentle heartSuperfly |  play_arrow | From April 2009, for one year, on Meza… |
| 21 | flareSuperfly |  play_arrow | Flare by Superfly, the theme song for an NHK morning drama series |
| 22 | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | A bouquet song filled with love and gratitude |
| 23 | feel my soulYUI |  play_arrow | A signature, powerful song by YUI that served as the theme for a Monday 9 p.m. TV drama. |
| 24 | STAYmilet |  play_arrow | A delicate yet soulful singing voice fa... |
| 25 | We All Liemilet |  play_arrow | A mature song that expresses hatred and a desire for revenge |
| 26 | usmilet |  play_arrow | A single woman lies that she is married and has an affair |
| 27 | coarse sugaraimyon |  play_arrow | A song by Aimyon that sings about heartache |
| 28 | presentaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon’s heart-soothing morning anthem |
| 29 | Like this tonightaimyon |  play_arrow | Yui Aragaki and Ryuhei Matsuda starred as the leads... |
| 30 | Flower of loveaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon’s ‘Ranman’ theme song resonates with the heart. |
| 31 | My heart is with youtsuji ayano |  play_arrow | Tsujiyano’s single that resonates with the heart |
| 32 | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo |  play_arrow | A Prayer for Peace and a Universal Wish for Love |
| 33 | Relationship of Others feat. SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONSHitoto Yo |  play_arrow | A classic from the Showa era in a modern, sophisticated jazz arrangement… |
| 34 | Between the Sky and YouNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of the drama starring Yumi Adachi |
| 35 | Riding on the back of a silver dragonNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | A moving drama set in a clinic on a remote island |
| 36 | ORIONNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | A revenge suspense drama based on Keigo Higashino’s work, starring Kazunari Ninomiya. |
| 37 | Invisible StarNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s moving ballad, a song of hope |
| 38 | Roar, Mr. Mammoth!Kojima Yumi |  play_arrow | Mammoth-kun’s bright and pop song |
| 39 | MaikazeYoshioka Aika |  play_arrow | A beautiful song depicting the Shinsengumi at the end of the Edo period |
| 40 | Glorious morningŌhara Sakurako |  play_arrow | Sakurako Ohara’s refreshing morning theme song |
| 41 | Happy ManOkui Kaori |  play_arrow | On mornings when I just can’t feel energized, or when I’m feeling down and it’s impossible… |
| 42 | Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose words of gratitude heighten the sense of poignancy |
| 43 | Prisoner Of LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | The theme song of Last Friends heightened the excitement. |
| 44 | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada makes a comeback with the theme song for a morning drama |
| 45 | Dear sunshine—my precious youHirahara Ayaka |  play_arrow | Family love and everyday happiness conveyed through Ayaka Hirahara’s singing voice |
| 46 | Wind of AugustGanaha Mina |  play_arrow | An Anthem of Encouragement at Summer’s End and of Hope |
| 47 | Endless SummerGanaha Mina |  play_arrow | Mina Ganaha’s Koshien Hot-Blooded Stadium theme song |
| 48 | Peep-peep, pao!Kimura Kaera |  play_arrow | Hanakappa’s new opening theme will be performed by Kaela Kimura. |
| 49 | Song of the EagleKimura Kaera |  play_arrow | My anime opening theme |
| 50 | Where from tomorrowMatsu Takako |  play_arrow | 'Where Does Tomorrow Begin?' is a song of hope. |
| 51 | Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yuming’s summer classic “Hello, my friend” |
| 52 | Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | A life drama about a female screenwriter overcoming trials |
| 53 | Lala SunshineMoritaka Chisato |  play_arrow | What gives us the refreshing light of the morning is Chisato Moritaka… |
| 54 | Adult code of conductShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | A complex, grown-up romance colored by lies and secrets |
| 55 | carnationShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | A drama depicting a mother's love and strength and Sheena Ringo's classic song |
| 56 | Tamamo-no-MaeSuiyōbi no Campanella |  play_arrow | The theme song of a drama that fuses yokai and otaku |
| 57 | Summertime GhostSuiyōbi no Campanella |  play_arrow | A nostalgic song that echoes on a summer night |
| 58 | SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | A classic ballad that portrays the seasons of life |
| 59 | Let the cymbals of my raging heart resoundWatanabe Misato |  play_arrow | Misato Watanabe's song is chosen as the theme for Koshien. |
| 60 | Every day is special.Takeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | It became the memorable 10th-generation theme song… |
| 61 | Threads of FateTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that sings of the bonds between people |
| 62 | Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana |  play_arrow | Hana*Hana's 'Goodbye, My Beloved' becomes a hit. |
| 63 | HeyFujita Maiko |  play_arrow | Theme song of Hiiro no Kakera, singing of a heartrending love |
| 64 | Clap Clap!!Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | A refreshing and energetic cheer song by Kana Nishino |
| 65 | DarlingNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino released in August 2014… |
| 66 | Dear BrideNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino seems to be about to say something to celebrate her friend’s wedding… |
| 67 | Have a nice dayNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Encourage yourself, who works hard every day at your job, school, housework, and more... |
| 68 | We Don’t StopNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s 23, released in 2014… |
| 69 | You…Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | A moving ballad by Kana Nishino that sings of deep emotions |
| 70 | like; to like; fond ofNishino Kana |  play_arrow | The person I thought was just a friend is turning into someone I have feelings for... |
| 71 | Silver-gleaming WindSuzuki Konomi |  play_arrow | Anime theme song, Konomi Suzuki’s masterpiece |
| 72 | The Wheat SongNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | “The Song of Wheat” selected for the NHK drama theme song and performed at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen |
| 73 | Rockin’ OmeletMoritaka Chisato |  play_arrow | The rock-style opening theme of Ponkickies |