Mika Nakashima’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Mika Nakashima – The Reason I Thought I Would Die / THE FIRST TAKE

A striking title and lyrics that pierce the heart—this is exactly what it means to be deeply moved.

The song is by Mika Nakashima, who is also active as an actress, and it was released in 2013 as her 38th single.

Hiromu Akita from the rock band amazarashi wrote and composed it.

Something trivial to others can be a deeply rooted struggle for the person going through it—things like that do happen, don’t they? When you don’t know where to put your feelings, this song might just catch them for you.

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Araki Jakkan

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Mika Nakashima 'Yuki no Hana' Music Video

A beautiful ballad that you hear more often around town as winter approaches.

Released by Mika Nakashima in October 2003 as her 10th single, it was also included on the album LØVE.

It was featured in a Meiji Seika commercial, and in February 2019 a live-action film inspired by the song was released.

Carried by a delicate piano melody, her crystalline vocals vividly capture the wintry atmosphere and the fragility of love.

The progression from a quiet tone to an emotionally charged chorus makes it perfect for those who want to express deep feeling at a relaxed pace in karaoke.

With many covers by artists in Japan and abroad, it gently envelops gatherings that span generations.

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Mika Nakashima "ORION" Music Video

A quintessential winter ballad produced as an insert song for the drama “Ryusei no Kizuna,” it’s a track more people are likely to sing as winter comes around.

Since it’s a ballad with a relaxed tempo, a careful, precise start is important to keep your pitch steady.

The A and B verses sit quite low, so be mindful not to go off pitch there.

For low notes, try singing in a whisper-like manner; letting the breath flow will make it easier to match pitch.

The chorus rises higher, so avoid suddenly forcing it with your throat—aim to resonate in the same place throughout and keep that consistent focus as you sing.

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Kubota Mami

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GLAMOROUS SKY

In the late 1990s, the song that took the world by storm as the theme for the film NANA is that famous track sung by Mika Nakashima.

With lyrics by the original creator Ai Yazawa and composition by HYDE of L’Arc〜en〜Ciel, the song was released in August 2005 and immediately topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It held the top spot for two consecutive weeks, marking a first for Nakashima.

An up-tempo rock number with a punk flavor, it was also used as a song by the in-film band BLACK STONES.

The lyrics, which question the repetition of everyday life and depict a decision to leap into a new world, are sure to resonate with many.

It’s a perfect track when you want to get the energy up at karaoke.

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Mika Nakashima 'Sakurairo Maukoro' Music Video

Mika Nakashima’s 14th single.

Written by singer-songwriter Minako Kawae, who was inspired by Nakashima’s voice and reportedly completed it in just one day, this song is notable for lyrics that depict the changing seasons and the inner landscapes of lovers.

It was released in February 2005 and is also included on the album “MUSIC.” Its yonanuki (pentatonic) melody, carried by piano and strings, beautifully expresses the spring scene of dancing cherry blossoms and a poignant sense of longing.

The nostalgic quality of traditional Japanese melody gently enfolds the melancholy of the season of parting, making it a quintessential ballad that symbolizes spring in Japan.

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Mika Nakashima “GLAMOROUS SKY” Music Video (4K Video)

Mika Nakashima is a singer who continues to captivate many fans with her one-of-a-kind world and expressive power.

Released in August 2005, this work is a rock number produced as the theme song for the blockbuster film NANA.

It drew major attention for having lyrics by the original creator Ai Yazawa and music composed by HYDE of L’Arc〜en〜Ciel, and it topped the Oricon chart for two consecutive weeks.

The exhilarating, fast-paced melody and her cool vocals are a perfect match, and if you sing it at karaoke with people from that generation, it’s sure to get the place buzzing.

It’s a timeless classic that colored an era—one you’ll want to belt out to bring out its full punkish charm.

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Mika Nakashima 'WILL' Music Video

A captivating ballad by Mika Nakashima that sings of the strength to carve out one’s own life by will.

Beginning with memories of gazing up at the night sky, it powerfully speaks of a resolve for the future while looking back on the path taken.

Her pure, delicate vocals carry a touch of sorrow yet give you the courage to face forward—an outstanding track.

Released in August 2002, it also drew attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Astrometry.” Created by the same songwriting team from her debut, it was performed at that year’s NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

With a not-too-wide vocal range and a beautiful melodic line, it’s a song best sung at an easy pace, engraving precious memories and resolve in your heart.