Mika Nakashima’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Missing

Mika Nakashima has covered Toshinobu Kubota’s “Missing.” The song was included on Kubota’s tribute album, and later it was also featured as the B-side to Nakashima’s single “Hi no Tori” (Firebird).

ONE SURVIVENakajima Mika37rank/position

Mika Nakashima 'ONE SURVIVE' Music Video

Unusual for Mika Nakashima, who is known for her low voice and strength in ballads, this is an up-tempo, high-key song.

True to its title, “One Survive,” it’s a cheer song for those striving on their own, with compelling lyrics that encourage you to believe in yourself and push forward even when there’s no one around to support or cheer you on.

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sasashina

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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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TEARS (like powder snow dancing…)Nakajima Mika42rank/position

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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