Mika Nakashima’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

shooting starNakajima Mika50rank/position

Mika Nakashima “Shooting Star” MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.

A gem-like ballad by Mika Nakashima that sings of feelings for a love that has passed, while gazing at shimmering shooting stars in the night sky.

Many fans praise its beautiful lyrics—sung with a clear, translucent voice—as “so heartrending that words can’t describe it.” Released in November 2009 as her 30th single, the song was also featured in a TV commercial for the housing information service Housemate.

The lyrics, carried by a gentle, warm melody, are sure to resonate deeply with those in long-distance relationships.

If you listen while looking up at the Tanabata night sky, your heart will tighten without you even realizing it.

PhoenixNakajima Mika51rank/position

Mika Nakashima “Firebird” Music Video

Set to a magnificent orchestral sound, Mika Nakashima’s powerful vocals resonate in this dramatic ballad.

As the ending theme for an NHK TV anime based on Osamu Tezuka’s original work, it was released in June 2004 as her 12th single—so many of you may already know it.

Carried by a fleeting yet beautiful melody, the timelessness of love handed down across time overlaps with the image of a legendary bird that overcomes hardship and is reborn.

The track was later included on the album “MUSIC.” When you want to reflect on the grand flow of life and fate, immerse yourself in this expansive world.

It will surely leave you deeply moved.

FighterNakajima Mika × Katō Miriya52rank/position

Mika Nakashima × Miliyah Kato “Fighter” MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver. Theme song for the Japanese-dubbed version of the film The Amazing Spider-Man 2

It was used as the theme song for the Japanese-dubbed version of the film The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

The collaboration between two female singers, both boasting charismatic popularity among young women, drew significant attention.

It’s a rock number marked by the powerful yet beautiful vocals of the two artists.

GiftNakajima Mika × Katō Miriya53rank/position

Mika Nakashima × Miliyah Kato 'Gift' MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.

This is a collaborative track for which two accomplished female singer-songwriters, Mika Nakashima and Miliyah Kato, teamed up to write the lyrics.

It’s an empowering message song for women who fear being different, expressing the feelings of a strong, resilient woman.

Snow Flower (Neun-ui Kkot)Nakajima Mika (COVER: Paku Hyoshin)54rank/position

눈의 꽃

Mika Nakashima’s “Yuki no Hana,” released in 2003, is a bittersweet love song that’s often featured every winter.

It’s no exaggeration to say almost everyone in Japan knows it, and it’s hugely popular in Korea as well.

It became a big hit there after Park Hyo-shin remade it as part of the OST for the drama “I’m Sorry, I Love You.” Among numerous requests from various artists, Mika Nakashima herself decided to offer the song to Park Hyo-shin.

His vocal prowess and the unique atmosphere that comes from a male vocalist make it just as beautiful as the original.

Given Korea’s excellence in ballads, the rich, emotional tone may resonate even more deeply.

In recent years, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has also covered it live, making it an immortal classic loved across generations.

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Hazy Moonlit Night — PrayerNakajima Mika55rank/position

Oborozukiyo Inori Mika Nakashima

It’s the title track of Mika Nakashima’s mini-album “Oborozukiyo ~Inori,” released in September 2004, and it was used in a soft drink commercial.

Violinist Taro Hakase contributed to the composition.

It reached No.

3 on the Oricon chart.