Kumi Koda’s Love Songs: Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Don’t Stop LoveKōda Kumi1rank/position

Koda Kumi — “Don’t Stop Love” ~ 20th Year Special Full Ver. ~

A medium-tempo ballad by Kumi Koda portraying the forbidden love of an affair.

It beautifully expresses the conflict and sorrow of a man and woman who, despite their pure affection, live a love that cannot be allowed.

Released in September 2011, the song drew attention as the theme for the film “Second Virgin” and was also performed at that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Included on the albums “JAPONESQUE” and “WINTER of LOVE,” it has become one of Koda’s signature songs.

It is sure to resonate deeply with anyone who relates to the loneliness of not being able to be with the one you love and the earnest desire to go on loving despite the gaze of society.

Song of LoveKōda Kumi2rank/position

Kumi Koda - 'Ai no Uta (album version)' ~ 20th Year Special Full Ver. ~

Released in September 2007 as her 37th single, this work is a deeply resonant ballad in which Kumi Koda sings from a new perspective she realized through giving love advice to friends and fans: “love is something you give.” She found inspiration while driving along the coast on a getaway to a hot spring inn, and wrote the lyrics immediately upon arrival.

They delicately portray a young woman’s aching heart as she senses a breakup approaching yet tries to convey unwavering love.

The song was featured in the MTI “music.jp” commercial and served as a support song for Fuji TV’s World Judo 2007.

Composed entirely of Kumi Koda’s vocals without any backing chorus, it centers on mid-to-low registers, making it easy to sing even for those who struggle with high notes, and it’s a track anyone who has experienced the end of a romance can relate to.

Bud of LoveKōda Kumi3rank/position

Koda Kumi - “Bud of Love” ~ 20th Year Special Full Ver. ~

If you’re always thinking about the person you like no matter what you’re doing, the song you should listen to is “Koi no Tsubomi.” It was released in 2006 by Kumi Koda, a singer known for delivering music with a wide range of styles.

The song captures the honest feelings of a girl who has fallen in love, and its conversational, message-like lyrics resonate deeply.

Its gorgeous melody line fits perfectly for moments when you want to make your heart-fluttering romance come true, and it’s sure to lift your spirits.

With a sound overflowing with a girly worldview and her cute vocals shining through, this is a track that will accelerate those budding feelings of love.

Give it a listen!

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anytimeKōda Kumi4rank/position

Koda Kumi - 'anytime' ~ 20th Year Special Full Ver. ~

When women who say they were gyaru back then name the singers they still love today, singer-songwriter Kumi Koda often comes up.

With her perfect trio of cuteness, beauty, and sexiness, her charismatic appeal made her an icon for gyaru.

Her song “anytime” is a unique track that portrays the unadorned everyday life of a gyaru after taking off her makeup.

To match that world, Kumi Koda appeared with almost no makeup on music shows and in the music video, which became a hot topic!

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Koda Kumi - 'you' ~ 20th Year Special Full Ver. ~

Showcasing Kumi Koda’s standout ballad-style vocals, this work, paired with a snow-themed jacket design, richly portrays deep affection for a lover living far away.

Released as the first installment of the 12-weeks-in-a-row single project that began in December 2005, it impressively reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It was also featured as the TV commercial song for the ringtone site music.jp and the jewelry brand GemCEREY.

It’s a song to listen to on nights when you’re thinking about someone precious on your own, or in moments when you miss someone you can’t see.

I love you, I love you, I love youKōda Kumi6rank/position

Kumi Koda / I love you, I love you, I love you.

This is a gem of a ballad by Kumi Koda, delivering overflowing, passionate love straight through the lyrics.

The repeated lines expressing an irresistible longing for someone seep gently and deeply even into hearts wounded by heartbreak.

Released as a single in September 2010, it became widely known as the TV commercial song for Kracie’s Ichikami at the time.

It was issued as a double A-side along with the NHK drama “Second Virgin” theme song, and later included on the album “Dejavu.” On a Valentine’s night in tears over a love that won’t reach the one you yearn for, why not let your overflowing feelings resonate with this song? It’s a track that makes you believe that the memory of truly loving someone will one day make you stronger.

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Kumi Koda - 'ChaO!' (Official Music Video)

This is a song Kumi Koda wrote specifically as the theme for the animated feature film “ChaO.” To align with the grand love story that transcends species—loosely based on The Little Mermaid—Koda reportedly composed it after watching the visuals.

A pop dance beat fuses with an emotional melodic line to create a refreshing sonic world.

Many listeners will likely find their hearts stirred by the lyrics, which portray love that supports the other person even in difficult times.

The track will be included on the EP “De-CODE,” slated for release in August 2025.

It’s sure to resonate deeply with anyone who cherishes someone with single-minded devotion.