Yasunori Mitsuda’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Island of the Mole DragonMitsuda Yasunori29rank/position

Island of the Mole Dragon

This piece, called “Island of the Earth Dragon,” is a song about an island made of soil where sand trickles down smoothly.

It has a truly mystical feel, as if telling the story of how powerful the earth dragon is.

Thinking that this glockenspiel-like sound represents the sand cascading down like a waterfall makes it surprisingly pleasant to listen to.

It feels dry, yet it evokes an atmosphere distinct from a desert, which is quite intriguing.

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The Beginning of a DreamMitsuda Yasunori30rank/position

The Beginning of a Dream

It’s a piece that evokes the vast ocean, as if you can feel the murmur of waves and the movement of the wind.

Although this track is only used in the demo version, it was apparently the first image theme for Chrono Cross.

It really reaffirms that the image of Chrono Cross was indeed the sea.

It’s a song that lets you imagine the beautiful scenery and grand adventure seen in Chrono Cross.

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Another World on the Shores of DreamsMitsuda Yasunori31rank/position

On the shore of dreams, Another World

This is the song that plays when the protagonist first ends up in another world.

Can you imagine going to a different world where no one knows who you are? There’s even a scene where, when the protagonist returns to their own village, they’re told, “I don’t know you.” This song expresses that feeling of unease.

It’s a lonely piece that makes you want to go home as soon as possible…

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The Girl Who Stole the StarsMitsuda Yasunori32rank/position

The Girl Who Stole the Stars

This piece, titled “Girl Who Stole the Stars,” plays during events related to Kid, one of the heroines in the game.

Kid is a straightforward, simple, and cheerful girl.

You could say this track captures her sincerity very well.

It sometimes sounds a bit sentimental, though—that has to do with Kid’s secret…

I hope you’ll play the game, listen to the music, and discover that secret for yourself!

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The Dream That Time DreamsMitsuda Yasunori33rank/position

The Dream That Time Dreams

This is a track that played in the demo movie but wasn’t used in the game.

It’s such a powerful and cool piece that it feels like a bit of a waste not to have included it! What makes it especially gorgeous is that it weaves in a phrase from the previous title, Chrono Trigger.

Even though it wasn’t used, its sense of dynamism really captures the spirit of Chrono Cross, in my opinion!

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Time Prairie Home WorldMitsuda Yasunori34rank/position

Prairie of Time: Home World

This song is kind of the theme for the world we’re in.

It’s very bright, but don’t you feel like it also carries a hint of shadow? It might really capture the feelings of the protagonists and of you, the one playing the game! It also puts you in the mood for whatever adventures lie ahead.

It has a slightly tropical vibe that just makes you feel cheerful.

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Dead Sea · Tower of RuinMitsuda Yasunori35rank/position

Dead Sea · Tower of Destruction

In Chrono Cross, one of the eeriest sequences is the “Sea of Death/Tower of Destruction.” In this scene, time has come to a halt and there’s no sign of a world beyond—a truly desolate reality.

This piece of music seems to embody that sense of despair.

There are no traces of humanity—only time, frozen still.

Can you imagine such a world? Listening to this track will make its uncanny atmosphere all the more palpable…

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