Takanori Nishikawa’s Most Popular Songs Ranked: Exquisite Tracks You’ll Love More with Every Listen

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As a route of ray

A rock number with an overwhelming sense of speed and a powerful beat that instantly cranks up your excitement the moment you hear it.

The lyrics are by RUCCA, and the composition is by Daisuke Kikuta of Elements Garden, fully drawing out the sharpness and intensity of Takanori Nishikawa’s vocals.

Released digitally in December 2020, this track was written as a commercial song for the mobile app game Azur Lane.

Phrases evoking the sea and battle mesh perfectly with the worldbuilding, and it stands out on the 2022 album SINGularity II -Kakēsei no protoCOL- as well.

Guaranteed to bring the house down live, this is the perfect song to listen to when you want to fire yourself up before a big moment or enjoy a refreshing drive along the coast!

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Be Affected

A rock number overflowing with positive energy that moves forward as the members influence one another.

The sense of speed born from the collaboration with Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas and Takanori Nishikawa’s powerful vocals create a chemical reaction that’s enough to make your heart burn just by listening.

Released as a digital-only single in October 2018, it also made waves as the ending theme for the TV anime “Gakuen BASARA.” It was later included on the album “SINGularity.” With its fast-paced digital sound and aggressive beats intertwining, it carries an atmosphere that gives you the courage to charge ahead without fearing change—a quintessentially powerful track from Nishikawa.

Highly recommended for times when you want to lift your spirits or psych yourself up!

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Believer

A rock tune where aggressive guitar riffs and a powerhouse rhythm section explode.

Produced by Tetsuya Komuro, it’s a blazing number that clashes head‑on with Takanori Nishikawa’s powerful vocals.

It’s included as the B-side to the single “FREEDOM,” released in January 2024, credited as “Takanori Nishikawa with t.komuro.” While the title track—theme song for the film “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM”—has been a hot topic, the full-fledged band sound on this track, featuring star musicians like Marty Friedman, is truly awesome as well.

It’s a hard-hitting piece that Nishikawa himself said “blew me away the moment I heard the demo.” Highly recommended when you want a rush or need to get fired up in the morning!

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Takanori Nishikawa – Crescent Cutlass | Official Music Video

It’s a rock number that combines a grand sense of scale with exhilarating drive.

The lyrics are by Shoko Fujibayashi and the music by Hiroyuki Sawano, intertwining with Takanori Nishikawa’s overwhelming vocals to create a dramatic world.

The powerful lyrics feel like they’re battling fate, leaving a strong impression and setting your heart ablaze.

Released in October 2019 as the third single, it serves as the theme song for the theatrical release Thunderbolt Fantasy: Seiyu Genka.

Nishikawa also voices the lead role in the work, creating an excellent sense of connection with the story.

The coupling tracks are also provided by Sawano, making it a lavish release.

I highly recommend listening to it when you’re facing a crucial moment or need to fire yourself up.

Those piercing high notes are sure to give you a strong push forward.

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Tenkere You, Daijoubu

This song was broadcast in 2018 as an insert track.

The lyrics and composition were handled by Yoshiki Mizuno, the guitarist of Ikimono-gakari, and the vocals were performed by the 2018 TV Warriors and Takanori Nishikawa, who appeared as the training robot Marvelous Nishikawa.

It’s a positive song that seems to embody the character of Marvelous Nishikawa, encouraging people who are troubled and whisking them away on an adventure.

Thanks to his signature powerful vocals that make the lyrics clearly audible, the song’s message comes across directly.

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Takanori Nishikawa with T. Komuro – FREEDOM × Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM Collaboration Music Video

An epic, soul-stirring rock tune that conveys “the will to choose the future even in a world where conflict never ends.” It’s a collaboration between Takanori Nishikawa and Tetsuya Komuro, released as a single in January 2024.

The song was written as the theme for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM (theatrical feature).

The real highlight, after all, is the fusion of the dramatic sonic landscapes crafted by Tetsuya Komuro and Takanori Nishikawa’s overwhelming vocals, isn’t it? Debuting at No.

1 on the digital rankings in January 2024 shows just how strongly it resonated with so many people.

When you’re facing hardship and feel on the verge of breaking, or when you want to believe in yourself and move forward, listening to this track will surely give you a powerful push from behind!

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Takanori Nishikawa – HEROES | Official Music Video (TV Anime “The Old Man from the Countryside Becomes a Sword Saint” Opening Theme Song)

It’s a rock tune with an exhilarating band sound and a fiery message that ignites the listener’s heart.

Takanori Nishikawa’s powerful vocals resonate throughout, making you want to become stronger for someone else.

That overwhelming energy is seriously cool.

Written as the opening theme for the anime “The Old Man From the Countryside Becomes a Sword Saint,” it served as the title track of a single released in May 2025.

The star-studded production team—Sojiro Oki from Novelbright on composition and Seiji Kameda on arrangement—also drew attention for their collaboration.

Give it a listen when you’re about to take on something new or need to fire yourself up.

It’ll heat you up and send your excitement through the roof.