Miyuki Nakajima’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

I bear a grudge.Nakajima Miyuki15rank/position

Urimi/masu by Miyuki Nakajima (with lyrics) covered by t. yukimi

This song, sung by Miyuki Nakajima, portrays the deep resentment and sorrow of a woman after a broken heart.

It was included on the album “Is It OK If I’m Alive?” released in 1980.

The weighty melody and Nakajima’s powerful vocals resonate deeply.

This work doesn’t only express the harsh sadness of heartbreak; it also sings of the immense resentment within it, like a voiceless scream.

It’s a song I especially want people to hear if they carry the pain of heartbreak that borders on anger.

On Halloween night, it might be worthwhile to listen to this song and confront the “resentment” within yourself…

Riding on the back of a silver dragonNakajima Miyuki16rank/position

Riding on the back of a silver dragon

It’s a masterpiece with a striking, grand introduction that conjures majestic natural scenery before your eyes.

Released in July 2003 as Miyuki Nakajima’s 38th single, it came out about three years after the massive hit “Chijō no Hoshi / Headlight, Taillight.” Written specifically as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama Dr.

Coto’s Clinic, it became deeply etched in many people’s hearts along with the show’s popularity.

When facing hardship, listening to this song will encourage you and remind you that you’re not alone.

If you surrender yourself to its tender yet solemn world, you may feel the energy to face tomorrow welling up within you.

Headlights / TaillightsNakajima Miyuki17rank/position

Headlights / Taillights

In the 2022 commercial “Forbidden Planet,” a world is depicted where working has been prohibited by President of the Universe Miyuki Nakajima.

By portraying a timeline in which people want to work but aren’t allowed to, it prompts us to reflect on the pride and sense of purpose each person holds toward their job.

The BGM features Miyuki Nakajima’s “Headlight, Taillight.” Released in 2000 as the B-side to “Chijō no Hoshi” (“Earthly Stars”), the song conveys a somewhat decadent atmosphere while depicting people who keep moving forward with their dreams.

It’s a track that fosters a positive feeling and ties in with the commercial’s content.

Farewell SongNakajima Miyuki18rank/position

Naoko Ken Sings Miyuki Nakajima / Wakare Uta

When it comes to the original queen of “dark songs,” wouldn’t it be Miyuki Nakajima? This track was released in 1977.

At the time, she kept putting out and singing songs that would now be called “yami songs.” Beautiful melodies paired with the darkest possible lyrics—that was the image of Miyuki Nakajima’s world.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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makeupNakajima Miyuki19rank/position

Miyuki Nakajima / Kesho (Makeup) / Solo performance / Uotaka Michiru

Kesho (Makeup), included on Miyuki Nakajima’s fourth album “Aishiteiru to Itte Kure” released in 1978.

In Nakajima’s inimitable style, it calmly depicts the feelings of a woman weighed down by sorrow and helplessness—the emotions of a woman who puts on makeup to look beautiful for the man she’ll part with tonight, wanting to make him regret it.

He probably already has another woman; she knew it, and yet in the end she wanted to be loved—wanted him to love only her.

The song overflows with the woman’s heartbreakingly raw feelings.

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utatane

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self-sufficient (in love) / someone who’s good at being aloneNakajima Miyuki20rank/position

self-sufficient (in love) / someone who’s good at being alone

Miyuki Nakajima has left behind many classic songs.

Her popularity remains immense today, and her songs are often sung by young people as well.

Among her works, one I especially recommend as being easy to sing is “Hitori Jouzu.” This piece contains a touch of blues, which results in a relatively narrow vocal range and an overall easy-to-sing vocal line.

Even those who struggle with high notes can sing it without any problem, so give it a try.

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Ryo

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Between the Sky and YouNakajima Miyuki21rank/position

Between the Sky and You / Miyuki Nakajima with Lyrics 💎 High-Quality Full 🎧 Homeless Child Theme Song 📺 (cover) Sora to Kimi no Aida ni – Miyuki Nakajima

It’s the theme song from the 1994 TV drama starring Yumi Adachi.

The drama, which included scenes so extreme they’d be unthinkable today, was so popular it even won a Buzzword of the Year Award.

The powerful vocals, as if speaking on behalf of the protagonist, are truly empowering.