Mai Kuraki Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Cold seaKuraki Mai22rank/position

Mai Kuraki “Cold Sea”

Mai Kuraki debuted in 1999 at the young age of 17 with the single “Love, Day After Tomorrow.” You might associate her most strongly with heart-wrenching love songs like 2000’s “Secret of my heart,” or bright pop tunes like 2002’s “Winter Bells.” However, ethereal songs like “Tsumetai Umi,” released in 2001, are also one of her specialties.

This piece was composed by Aika Ohno, who has worked on many of her songs, and its floating, airy mood gives you a mysterious sensation, as if you were sinking into the sea.

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Because you are hereKuraki Mai23rank/position

Mai Kuraki "Because You Are Here" from Premium Live One for all, All for one

A digital-only single released on April 11, 2011 via the iTunes Store and other platforms to support earthquake disaster recovery.

On iTunes, a collaborative video with professional figure skater Shizuka Arakawa was also made available.

Mai Kuraki reflected on what she could do in response to the disaster.

Through the song, the unwavering resolve conveyed in the lyrics—her determination to continue singing in order to bring hope—really comes through.

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HATSUMI

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Bridge to TomorrowKuraki Mai24rank/position

Mai Kuraki "Bridge to Tomorrow"

Mai Kuraki, who set a Guinness World Record in 2017 as the singer with the most tie-in songs for a single anime, is strongly associated with Detective Conan.

However, this song was used as the theme for an NHK drama and was also performed at the Kouhaku Uta Gassen that year.

She has had many other tie-in songs beyond Conan as well.

Ten million kissesKuraki Mai25rank/position

Mai Kuraki "10 Million Kisses" PV

It was released in 2011 as Mai Kuraki’s 35th single.

The song was used in a KOSE “ESPRIQUE Precious” commercial, with the lyrics written by Mai Kuraki herself.

It reached No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and is a slightly bittersweet medium-tempo tune that sings of the frustration of unrequited love and the hope to keep moving forward.

Once moreKuraki Mai26rank/position

Mai Kuraki “Once Again”

It’s a ballad with a calm atmosphere.

Mai Kuraki’s voice, singing each word with care, is beautifully clear, and the song was deeply moving.

The arrangement uses only gentle, non-beat-driven instruments, drawing you irresistibly into its world.

Secret, voice of my heartKuraki Mai27rank/position

Non-credit ending of the TV anime “Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa” [Mai Kuraki “Secret, voice of my heart”], now airing on TOKYO MX, Yomiuri TV, and BS Nippon TV!

After breaking up with a lover, you sometimes find yourself wishing you could go back to the good times.

That feeling is captured in “Secret, voice of my heart.” The song is performed by Mai Kuraki.

This might remind you of her classic “Secret of my heart,” right? In fact, both songs are theme songs for the Detective Conan series, and it’s said the title was chosen as an homage.

Both are bittersweet ballads, so it might be nice to listen to them together.

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Time after time ~In the town where flowers dance~Kuraki Mai28rank/position

Time After Time ~In the City Where Flowers Dance~/Mai Kuraki [Tried Singing] Sally Shibayama

A famous ballad that overlays scenes of cherry blossoms coloring springtime Kyoto with feelings that never fade over time.

Released in March 2003 as Mai Kuraki’s 15th single, it has continued to be loved as the theme song for the feature film Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital.

Reflecting Mai Kuraki’s own sensibilities from her student days spent in Kyoto, its elegant sound with a touch of Japanese flavor is perfect for the arrival of spring.

In this season of meetings and partings, why not sing it at karaoke while recalling nostalgic scenery?