Mika Nakashima’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Mika Nakashima “STARS” Music Video

With her one-of-a-kind presence and expressive power, singer Mika Nakashima made a striking debut both as an actress and a vocalist.

Released in November 2001, this debut single was used as the theme song for the TV drama “A Love Song Scarred with Wounds.” Nakashima herself appeared in the show as the heroine, and her performances in the drama left a powerful impression on viewers at the time.

With lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto, the song’s world—blending a strong will to seize one’s dreams with a bittersweet poignancy—combined with her deep, husky voice to stir listeners’ hearts.

Selling over 460,000 copies in total and winning the Best New Artist Award at the 44th Japan Record Awards, it is a gem of a ballad that can be called the very origin of her career.

The most beautiful meNakajima Mika9rank/position

Mika Nakashima “The Most Beautiful Me” MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.

Many listeners can’t help but relate to the lyrics, which explore a message about the beauty within women.

Released in August 2010, the song also drew attention for being used as an insert track in the drama Unubore Deka, in which Mika Nakashima herself appeared.

It went on to top USEN’s overall J-POP request chart for six consecutive weeks.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you wish to reflect on yourself or cherish inner beauty.

Be sure to check out the music video as well, featuring stunning underwater cinematography.

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Mika Nakashima 'Aishiteru' Music Video

This song gives voice to the very marrow of love that lies beyond embarrassment.

Its lyrics overflow with feelings for a beloved, as if speaking the words our hearts wish to say.

Even if it feels a bit awkward, it’s filled with the pure desire to say “I love you.” Mika Nakashima’s clear, translucent vocals further enhance the song’s appeal.

Released in January 2003, it has etched itself into many hearts and continues to be cherished today.

Repeating words of love might feel embarrassing, but if you sing them with your feelings for someone special, it will surely become a treasured memory.

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Mika Nakashima 'FIND THE WAY' Music Video

Find The Way, Mika Nakashima’s 9th single, was released in 2003.

In fact, this song was her first anime track.

Many people might have assumed she’d been singing anime songs for much longer because of works like NANA, right? This song was used as an ending theme for Gundam SEED.

Gundam SEED is known for having many serious scenes.

After watching those intense moments, this song starts to play—and it fits the world perfectly.

Definitely check it out!

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Mika Nakashima “First Love” Music Video

It’s a gentle love song by Mika Nakashima.

It was also used as the theme song for the film “Love for Beginners.” The piece unfolds from a tender, piano-centered sound, and as strings are added, it seems to capture a rising swell of emotion.

While it depicts a love that didn’t come true, it also shows a forward-looking resolve to carry those feelings and move into the future—something many listeners in unrequited love will surely relate to.

It’s an encouraging breakup song that conveys how sad experiences can become the strength to move forward.

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kappamaki

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Mika Nakashima 'Dear' MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.

A song by Mika Nakashima that sings of feelings for a beloved person who has been lost.

The lyrics, woven with her gentle, translucent voice, are filled with deep love for someone she can never meet again and the memories they shared.

Released in April 2011, it also drew attention as the theme song for the film “Rebirth” (Youkame no Semi).

After about half a year of hiatus, this track became a new starting point for Nakashima.

When you want to face the sorrow of losing someone dear, try listening while looking up at the sky.

It will surely stay close to your heart.

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Mika Nakashima “Hanataba” Music Video — Theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama “Otona Joshi.”

Some of you may be in tears over the sadness of a senior leaving.

Why not turn those tears into a bouquet? This song is by singer Mika Nakashima, known for numerous hits like “Yuki no Hana,” and it was released in 2015 as her 40th single.

It was chosen as the theme song for the drama Otona Joshi.

With its beautiful melody and Nakashima’s transparent, pure vocals, the harmony creates a wonderfully moving ballad.

Every single note is so clean and lovely that it alone could bring you to tears.

By all means, listen to it together with the senior who took care of you.

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Araki Jakkan

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