MISIA's Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Scarred ChampionMISIA & Rockon Social Club22rank/position

MISIA & Rockon Social Club – The Wounded Champion (Official Music Video)

This rock-style track is the fruit of a collaboration between MISIA and Rockon Social Club, serving as an anthem filled with courage and hope.

It sings of the strength to face hardship, the resolve to rise again, and the passion to keep moving forward, seamlessly blending MISIA’s powerful vocals with the band’s rich, heavy sound.

Released in September 2023, it was selected as the theme song for NHK’s Rugby World Cup 2023 coverage and was performed as the finale at the 74th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen on December 31.

It’s a highly recommended song whenever you need a boost—whether watching a sporting event, training, or standing at a crossroads in life.

I’m Pegasus, you’re Polaris.MISIA23rank/position

I’m Pegasus, you’re Polaris (from MISIA Heisei Budokan LIFE IS GOING ON AND ON Live Ver.)

It’s a song that gently teaches you that true strength lies in holding an unwavering wish in your heart.

Above all, its appeal is the deeply empathetic message—MISIA herself wrote the lyrics after reading the script.

By likening the “Polaris” to an unshakable guiding star, it sings of profound love for a precious presence.

The dynamics are breathtaking, unfolding from delicate vocals to overwhelming power over grand strings.

Released in February 2014, it was chosen as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “S: The Last Policeman,” and it’s also included on the album NEW MORNING.

It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to listen to when you need a push amid uncertainty or when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone important.

As if gently enveloping…MISIA24rank/position

MISIA – As If to Embrace… (Official HD Music Video)

This is the debut single by singer-songwriter MISIA, who shocked Japan’s music scene with her overwhelming vocal prowess.

It’s a track where authentic R&B sounds and her expansive high tones resonate beautifully.

The sophisticated melody, infused with elements of Black music, gently untangles the listener’s heart.

Released in February 1998, the single gained wide recognition after being featured in a commercial for the aesthetic salon “Estenne.” It was later included on the album Mother Father Brother Sister.

Many people probably got hyped listening to this song during their youth.

It’s a work we especially recommend when you want to bask in memories of that time or draw energy from her powerful voice.

I like you.MISIA25rank/position

MISIA – I Love You (Official Music Video)

It’s a song filled with love for Fukuoka and a positive energy that lifts listeners up.

MISIA’s heartwarming dialect lyrics, which she penned herself, combine with a catchy melody composed by GReeeeN to make your heart skip just by listening.

The track was produced to commemorate the 90th anniversary of NHK’s Fukuoka Broadcasting Station and was released in September 2020.

It was chosen as the ending theme for the information program “Rokuichi! Fukuoka,” and later included on the album “HELLO LOVE.” Brimming with positivity, this song makes you want to cherish the little moments of everyday life even more.

Love will never end, forever.MISIA26rank/position

MISIA – Love Never Ends (Official Music Video)

Released in June 2012 as the theme song for the NHK drama “First Love,” this piece features lyrics written by MISIA herself.

Centered on the theme of eternal love, its verses nostalgically reflect on a past romance and resonate deeply.

While the song fully showcases MISIA’s overwhelming vocal prowess, it’s surprisingly approachable to sing.

The clear, sustained high notes and the soft, richly resonant lows are striking, distilling her musicality into one work.

It’s a perfect song not only for ballad lovers but also for aspiring vocalists.

DEEPNESSMISIA27rank/position

MISIA – DEEPNESS （Music Video）

Armed with her overwhelming vocal prowess, MISIA continues to dominate Japan’s music scene.

Since her debut in 1998, her achievements in blending Black music—such as R&B and soul—into J-POP are immeasurable.

Released in November 2012, this work served as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Ooku: The Inner Chambers — The Birth [Arikoto/Iemitsu Arc].” It is MISIA’s 27th single, a love ballad that portrays deep emotions for a cherished person.

The anecdote that she studied the original manga to understand the drama’s worldview before production speaks to MISIA’s earnest dedication.

The lyrics, depicting the subtleties of human relationships and inner conflict, resonate deeply with those of us living today.

SweetnessMISIA28rank/position

MISIA – sweetness （Official HD Music Video）

This is a motivational song by MISIA that lets you feel both poignancy and strength, with a beautifully sweet, approaching melody line and standout, powerful vocals.

Its uplifting lyrics give it a singable, karaoke-friendly feel, making it a high-sense track that’s also recommended for high school girls.