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MISIA’s Most Moving Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]
I think many people have had the chance to hear MISIA’s singing, such as when her songs are featured as theme songs for blockbuster films.
You might also be interested in the most moving songs among her works.
Here is a ranking of MISIA’s most touching songs that I’ve put together to introduce to you.
MISIA's Most Moving Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Looking up at the nameless skyMISIA1rank/position
It’s a song brimming with clarity that makes you feel purified just by looking up at the sky.
MISIA’s powerful yet gentle voice weaves a beautiful melody that resonates deep in the heart.
Released in July 2004, this track is also known as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Tenka.
Centered on themes of love, hope, and human bonds, the lyrics remind us of the importance of cherishing the small joys in everyday life.
It’s recommended for times when you can’t feel happiness or when your heart is tired.
Why not let MISIA’s voice envelop you and cleanse your heart as well?
I long to see you now.MISIA2rank/position
This is a single released in 2009 by MISIA, a singer who captivates with her overwhelming vocal prowess.
It’s one of her most popular ballads and was used as the theme song for the Sunday drama series “JIN.” Filled with reverence for the preciousness of life and a heartfelt longing for someone you can never meet again, it resonates deeply and is profoundly moving.
It also conveys the importance of irreplaceable moments.
Many listeners may find themselves getting goosebumps.
Be sure to check out the live version as well, where the emotions in the lyrics come through even more strongly.
EverythingMISIA3rank/position
Released in October 2000 and made familiar to households as the theme song for the drama “Yamato Nadeshiko,” this work soaks into the heart with MISIA’s embracing vocals and a warm melody that seems to melt the winter chill.
The poignant lyrics—wishing for reconciliation after missed connections and for reunion—resonate even more deeply now that we’ve gained more life experience.
Not only did it ship over two million copies as a single, it also became the centerpiece of the album “MARVELOUS,” a renowned ballad.
The music video, filmed at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, further highlighted the song’s beauty.
In the midst of busy days, it’s a track that gently loosens the heart—why not give it another listen after a long while?
Song of HopeMISIA4rank/position
MISIA, who continues to captivate the public with her overwhelming vocals.
Her song “Kibou no Uta” (Song of Hope) is a masterpiece that sonically expresses her feelings against wars around the world.
The song was written by Akiko Yano, who entrusted it to MISIA with her passionate wish for peace.
Its lyrics resonate powerfully with an eternal hope: if we keep moving forward without giving up, a brighter future will surely come.
The introductory section that serves as the song’s prologue is filled with a solemn, divine grandeur, as if foreshadowing the opening of an opera.
Beloved by many, this song moves people beyond language barriers precisely because of the compelling message it conveys.
Thank you for your love.MISIA5rank/position
With a rich voice spanning five octaves, MISIA is a beloved singer who stands as one of Asia’s leading divas, including in Japan.
Her 55th digital-only single, “Ai wo Arigatou” (“Thank You for the Love”), was written specifically for the 60th anniversary commercial of Koikeya Potato Chips.
The lyrics, which express gratitude for unconditional love, may prompt listeners to recall the people who are precious to them.
Centered on piano, acoustic guitar, and strings, this gentle ensemble shapes a heartfelt ballad that feels wonderfully comforting.
Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE GReeeeN6rank/position
Aino Katachi is a collaboration song by MISIA and HIDE from GReeeeN.
It became popular as the theme song for the drama “Gibo to Musume no Blues” (Stepmother and Daughter’s Blues).
It’s a love song filled with deep affection for someone special, and listening to it fills your heart with joy.
I’m sure you, too, have someone precious—whether a partner, family member, or friend.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if that special someone felt this way about you? Of course, you can simply enjoy it yourself, but if possible, I hope you’ll share it with someone important to you and share the joy together.
A single petal of cherry blossomMISIA7rank/position
A song that movingly conveys a wish for peace entrusted to cherry blossom petals.
Its lyrics carry a powerful message: we must never repeat the sorrow of war.
MISIA’s overwhelming vocal prowess and richly expressive voice resonate deeply with listeners.
Included on the single “Shiroi Kisetsu/Sakura Hitohira,” released in February 2015, the track was selected as the theme song for the TV Tokyo drama special The Eternal Zero.
With the arrival of spring, it offers a chance to reflect on peace.
Love’s Form feat. HIDEMISIA8rank/position
This is a heartwarming song that warmly expresses the depth of love and the bond with someone special.
Written and composed by GReeeeN and arranged by Seiji Kameda, the piece features MISIA’s expansive, powerful vocals that beautifully convey the mutual feelings of caring for one another.
Since its release in August 2018, it has garnered attention as the theme song for the drama “Gibo to Musume no Blues,” and later, in 2020, it was also chosen for a SUBARU commercial.
When reflecting on the bonds with loved ones who share life’s joys and challenges, MISIA’s gentle voice resonates like a reassuring push on your back—making it a song you’ll want to listen to with family, a partner, or dear friends.
Tears of the OrphansMISIA9rank/position
This is a single released by MISIA in 2015, used as the ending theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.
MISIA performed this song at the 66th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The Little Bird That Forgot How to FlyMISIA10rank/position
MISIA’s song overlays the image of a bird so wounded it has forgotten how to fly with the hidden fragility everyone carries in their hearts.
It is said to embody the artist’s own belief that no matter how strong we pretend to be, inside we are as vulnerable as a little bird that has lost its way.
Beginning with a quiet piano and unfolding into majestic strings, the sound itself traces the journey of a heart finding light amid confusion.
The track is included on the million-selling album “KISS IN THE SKY,” released in September 2002, and is widely loved as the theme song for the RPG “Star Ocean: Till the End of Time.” It’s a tale of renewal that, when listened to on nights you feel crushed by your own powerlessness, inspires you to cherish the warm happiness that lies beyond the pain.