Yasunori Mitsuda’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

CHRONO CROSS ~Scars of Time~Mitsuda Yasunori1rank/position

CHRONO CROSS ~Scars of Time~

This is the main theme that opens Chrono Cross, an RPG released for PlayStation in November 1999.

The composer is Yasunori Mitsuda, also known for Chrono Trigger and Xenogears.

It showcases his unique “Radical Trad” sound, which fuses Celtic music with folk traditions from the Balkan Peninsula.

In addition to ethnic instruments like tin whistle, Irish bouzouki, and fiddle, the layering of shakuhachi lends an exotic atmosphere that leaves a strong impression.

It even claimed first place in the fan-voted project “Top 100 Video Game Music,” and continues to be cherished as a masterpiece in the history of game music.

Many listeners likely remember hearing it alongside the beautiful CG sequence that plays right after booting up.

It’s a perfect track to cue up when you want to fill your heart with the promise of a grand adventure.

Longing of the WindMitsuda Yasunori2rank/position

Longing of the Wind

In the game Chrono Trigger, this is one of the most popular tracks, rivaling the main theme.

Its somewhat wistful, melancholic tone is highly lyrical.

It’s also easy to play on instruments like the piano, making it popular both to listen to and to perform.

Within the game, it’s an especially memorable and very beautiful piece.

FlightMitsuda Yasunori3rank/position

[Video Soundtrack] Soaring [Xenogears]

Xenogears is a game announced by Square, the company that created Final Fantasy, as a role-playing game with a weighty, complex story that is not aimed at children.

A lot of effort was also put into the music, and it’s full of masterpieces.

The two of us in days gone byMitsuda Yasunori4rank/position

Where We Used To Be (Title Screen) – Xenoblade Chronicles 2 OST [005]

Since it’s the sound that plays on the title screen, many of you probably remember it well.

This piece was composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, and its simple piano performance evokes a sense of melancholy.

As the title suggests, it’s a track that conjures images of a bygone past.

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Robo’s ThemeMitsuda Yasunori5rank/position

Robo's Theme

The theme song of Robo, a character from Chrono Trigger.

It’s a refreshing and bright piece that conveys the polite, humble, and earnest nature of Robo—a robot you meet in a ruined future—along with his mechanical movements and the spirited vibe of a wholesome young man.

It features a rhythmic, upbeat feel and a catchy, memorable melody.

Beyond the distant reaches of timeMitsuda Yasunori6rank/position

Beyond the distant reaches of time

This is the song that graces the ending of Chrono Trigger, an RPG created by Square and a title that represents Japan.

As the protagonists, Crono and his companions, journey across time and space to resolve countless problems and finally bring their quest to protect this world to a close, this masterpiece plays, and it has captivated many game fans.

Epilogue ~To Dear Companions~Mitsuda Yasunori7rank/position

On The Other Side / Epilogue ~ To Dear Friends

This is the famous piece that plays during the farewell scene in Chrono Trigger’s ending, when each character returns to their own era.

The melody in the first half is the heroine Marle’s theme, “Chrono and Marle ~ Far-Off Promise.” Its sound—like a fusion of music box and orchestra—creates a goosebump-inducing sense of grandeur in the middle section.

It’s a beautiful, slightly melancholic piece, perfectly suited for scenes of parting and departure.