Miliyah Kato’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Lonely GirlKato Miria57rank/position

Dear Lonely Girl - Miliyah Kato

Miliyah Kato, known for expressing the delicate emotions of women in her lyrics and resonating with many listeners, delivers a song that portrays the feelings of lonely women living in the city.

Released as her debut single in 2004, it captured the hearts of countless listeners.

The lyrics weave in the names of more than 50 women, each symbolizing individual worries and struggles, leaving a deep impression on those who hear it.

While touching on issues faced by today’s youth—such as dependence on cell phones and pressures from society—the song powerfully sings of the strength and hope to keep moving forward.

It’s a track we especially recommend to those who, unafraid of loneliness, are trying to find their own path.

Boogie Back Tonight feat. Shota Shimizu & SHUNKato Miria58rank/position

Miliyah Kato 'Konya wa Boogie Back feat. Shota Shimizu & SHUN (short ver.)'

This is a cover by Miliyah Kato, who is highly popular among many women.

Featuring the equally popular singers Shota Shimizu and SHUN, it’s a star-studded lineup.

With a mellow finish that rivals the original, it’s a cover hip-hop fans won’t be able to resist.

The raps by Shota Shimizu and SHUN are on point, too!

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night skyKato Miria59rank/position

Miliyah Kato 'Yozora' (Night Sky)

This song is characterized by a beautifully moving melody and lyrics filled with deep emotion.

Written and composed by Miliyah Kato during her high school years, it expresses the pain of heartbreak and the strength to move forward, resonating with many listeners.

Released in November 2004 as her debut single, it was also selected as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “Ryuha-R” in August.

Portraying young people’s love, dreams, and hope for the future, the track brought a fresh breeze to Japan’s R&B scene.

It’s a recommended song for those troubled by love or ready to take a step forward.

FateKato Miria60rank/position

Fate

It’s a powerful track by Miliyah Kato, where the sound of karate uniforms brushing and the fighters’ spirited breathing itself becomes the rhythm.

It was written as the official support song for the Japan Karatedo Federation (a public interest incorporated foundation) and released digitally in March 2021.

It was later included on the album “WHO LOVES ME.” The sound, which fuses the grand resonance of an orchestra with actual competition audio, is overwhelming and stirs the heart just by listening.

Its message is compelling, conveying a strong will to carve out even a predestined fate by one’s own power.

Even on those May mornings when you just can’t get motivated, listening to this song will give you the courage to fight on without giving in.

wailing in griefKato Miria61rank/position

Miliyah Kato - Lament

Released in 1993 as Shizuka Kudo’s 18th single, this song was used as the theme for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Ano Hi ni Kaeritai.” In 2012, Miliyah Kato covered the song as the B-side of her single “AIAIAI,” marking the first cover by someone other than Kudo herself and lyricist Miyuki Nakajima.

The last ‘I love you’Kato Miria62rank/position

The Last I LOVE YOU / Miliyah Kato

Miliyah Kato’s love song “Saigo no I LOVE YOU,” which resonates with many listeners and is especially popular among women for its relatable lyrics, is included on her third album, “TOKYO STAR,” released in 2008.

An acoustic version has also been distributed as a digital single.

Many people experience deep sadness in love that can leave them emotionally drained.

Those going through a breakup may feel lost in darkness, unsure how to recover.

Perhaps letting yourself cry your heart out to a song like this could be just what you need.

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utatane

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instinctKato Miria63rank/position

Miliyah Kato “Instinct” (from COVERS -WOMAN & MAN-, released 2020.11.25)

Singer-songwriter Miliyah Kato has journeyed through love and life’s turning points together with women of her generation who support her, through the medium of song.

She made her major debut in 2004 while still in high school with the single “Never let go / Yozora,” and at the time drew attention not only for her music but also for her fashion and visuals as a “charismatic high school girl.” Her appeal lies in her vocals, which deliver R&B tracks with passionate soulfulness and, at times, heartbreaking tenderness that moves listeners to tears.

In 2020, she released her first cover album, “COVERS -WOMAN & MAN-,” featuring 15 songs including Namie Amuro’s “Don’t wanna cry,” whom she admires, and Fujii Kaze’s “Yasashisa (Kindness).”

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SAKI

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