Mika Nakashima’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Mika Nakashima 'RESISTANCE' MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.

This song was used as the theme for the omnibus drama “The Angels with Broken Wings.” Few things are as painful as a broken heart.

When you’re heartbroken, why not immerse yourself in Mika Nakashima’s uniquely shadowed world and have a good cry?

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Mika Nakashima “SEVEN” MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.

This is a song that was once featured in a cosmetics commercial.

Although it tends to be overshadowed by other tracks in Mika Nakashima’s catalog, many core fans especially love this one.

With flowing piano and husky vocals that express a wistful maiden’s heart, it is a charming and delicate piece.

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Spiral CM

A tie-in song for KATE’s Spring 2010 commercial, in which Mika Nakashima herself also appeared.

It’s a track from the album “STAR,” which includes many tie-in songs, and she co-wrote the lyrics with Ayumi Miyazaki.

Though it’s a love song that hints at an affair, its cool vocals paired with a bold, forward-leaning attitude are striking.

The comfortable groove matches Mika Nakashima’s mysterious, immersive musicality, making it an R&B-tinged number recommended for fans of “Love Addict.”

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KEI

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Mika Nakashima 'STARS' MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.

Mika Nakashima is a singer who continues to captivate fans with a uniquely distinctive yet translucent voice you can’t forget once you hear it.

Her debut single “STARS,” chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “A Love Song Covered in Scars,” which also marked her acting debut, is a number notable for its stylish ensemble.

Its message, like a hand to hold when your heart is about to break, pairs with a beautiful melody that may soothe the soul.

Though challenging—especially with the falsetto in the chorus—it’s a ballad that’s sure to bring the house down when performed at karaoke.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Mika Nakashima - TEARS (Like Powdered Snow Dancing...) Cover

Mika Nakashima is often associated with winter songs, especially because of her signature track “Yuki no Hana.” This song is the B-side to her debut single “STARS,” released in 2001.

As a B-side, it truly deserves to be called a “hidden gem,” beautifully expressing the sense of poignancy and loneliness that Mika Nakashima evokes.

It conjures images of winter’s chill and gently falling powder snow, making it a perfect song for those who feel a longing for human connection or a touch of solitude in the cold wind.

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utatane

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Mika Nakashima UNFAIR - MUSIC VIDEO

Mika Nakashima’s new opening theme for the TV anime is a powerful rock track that portrays social injustice and the complexities of human relationships.

It was released digitally in August 2024 and followed by a CD single in November.

Co-written with Yoichiro Nomura, it features strikingly powerful vocals and a driving, high-energy sound.

The lyrics advocate the importance of living true to oneself and are sure to resonate with people navigating the modern world.

The coupling track includes a ballad written and composed by Nakashima herself—perfect for moments when you want to face the duality within your heart.

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Mika Nakashima “Winner” Music Video

Since her debut in 2001, Mika Nakashima has continued to project a unique presence with her rich vocals and acting prowess.

This work, resonating with a heavy sound that fuses punk and gothic, is striking for its lyrics that sharply depict the loneliness and inner conflict behind the “winner.” The thrilling melody composed by Lori Fine seems to transport listeners into the grand world of a musical playing out inside the mind.

It’s a track included on the “Soirée Edition” of the concept album STAGE -THE MUSICAL IN MY HEAD-, released on January 28, 2026.

It’s a recommended number for nights when you want to quietly face your own vulnerability—one that feels like it pushes the backs of all those fighting hard against headwinds.