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

His/StoryNishikawa Takanori15rank/position

His/Story

A dramatic number that evokes the grand opening of a story.

Composed by Hiroyuki Sawano with a weighty, imposing sound intertwined with Takanori Nishikawa’s overwhelming vocals, this piece is a powerful song imbued with the resolve to step into an unknown world while bearing the past.

Released as a single in November 2018, it was written as the opening theme for the Japan–Taiwan joint visual project Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels in the East 2.

Its structure sets lyrics to the series’ main theme, reconstructing it as a vocal track that brings the fiery developments of the work vividly to mind just by listening.

It is also included on the album SINGularity.

A masterpiece you’ll want to play when you need to fire yourself up or seize the moment.

Ignis -Ignis-Nishikawa Takanori16rank/position

Takanori Nishikawa – Ignis | Official Music Video (TV Anime “Fire Force” Season 3, Cour 2 Opening Theme)

Once you hear it, I think the stylish melody will stick in your head.

The passionate lyrics are striking, likening the clash of despair and hope to raging flames and centering on the strength to face the darkness and still move toward the future.

This track is the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Fire Force Season 3, and it’s the eighth single released in February 2026 by Takanori Nishikawa, a singer with overwhelming vocal prowess who has performed countless anime theme songs.

Amid its intense rock sound, a modern beat hits hard, and listening to it will send your energy through the roof.

When you want to hype things up at karaoke, get everyone who came with you to join in a massive sing-along.

Roll The DiceNishikawa Takanori17rank/position

Takanori Nishikawa 'Roll The Dice' Music Video (Short Ver.)

This is a grand and thrilling number composed by Hiroyuki Sawano, who is also renowned as a score composer! The sound fusing heavy strings with fierce guitars instantly draws listeners into the world of the story.

While the piece is dramatically staged, its lyrics—depicting the uncertainty of fate and firm resolve—are also compelling, and Takanori Nishikawa’s taut vocals amplify the tension to the absolute limit.

Released as a single in 2018, it was written as the ending theme for the Japan–Taiwan joint visual project “Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels in the East 2.” It also holds a key place on the album “SINGularity.” If you listen to it at a decisive moment, it’s guaranteed to ignite a burning fighting spirit from deep within.

UNBROKEN (feat. Tomoyasu Hotei)Nishikawa Takanori18rank/position

UNBROKEN

This is a stunning collaboration featuring world-renowned guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei on composition and guitar.

Written as the theme song for the film “Touken Ranbu: The Movie,” it was released digitally in January 2019 and is positioned as a key track on the album “SINGularity.” Centered on the theme of an unbreakable will in the face of any adversity, it’s a rock anthem bursting with a driving beat and a powerful, heavy sound.

Hotei’s razor-sharp guitar clashes with Takanori Nishikawa’s overwhelming shouts, radiating an intensity that raises your body temperature just by listening.

The sheer force is electrifying.

It’s a masterpiece guaranteed to stir your spirit and draw strength from deep within, whether you need to psych yourself up or are about to face a must-win challenge.

Libra (Scales)Nishikawa Takanori19rank/position

Takanori Nishikawa + ASCA – Libra | Official Music Video

A rock number so electrifying that your heart can’t help but tremble, where clashing senses of justice and unwavering beliefs collide head-on.

Produced as the opening theme for the TV anime “WHITE CAT PROJECT ZERO CHRONICLE,” it was released as a single in May 2020.

The overwhelming vocals of Takanori Nishikawa and ASCA crossing paths create a palpable tension, as if they’re locked in battle—absolutely irresistible! Coupled with the weighty sound crafted by Daisuke Kikuta of Elements Garden, just listening pulls you deep into the story’s world.

Later included on the album “SINGularity II -Kakusei no protoCOL-,” this track is guaranteed to push you forward when you’re feeling lost or need to fire yourself up.

People who are truly giving their all don’t say, “I’m working hard.” People who only voice complaints have forgotten to be grateful. People who shrug and say, “That’s just the kind of person I am,” are holding back their own growth. And effort will never betray you.Nishikawa Takanori20rank/position

T.M.Revolution – HOT LIMIT | Official Music Video

I think many people want to be recognized by someone or end up comparing themselves to others.

While that’s a perfectly natural tendency, I believe you can be truly happy if you reach a point where you don’t compare yourself to anyone at all.

This quote offers wonderful words that help you face yourself in that way.

The Deodorizing Power SongNishikawa Takanori21rank/position

Deodorizing Power “2021 Takanori Nishikawa” Version 30 Seconds A

A commercial song sung by musician Takanori Nishikawa—who enjoys immense popularity with his solo project T.M.Revolution and showcases his multifaceted talents as an entrepreneur and actor.

It’s the track featured in ST’s Shoshuriki “2021 Takanori Nishikawa” commercial, and many viewers watching TV may have thought, “He’s finally even got a full band behind him.” The piece is crafted so well that you can’t tell what song it is until the signature phrase appears, and the arrangement that lands the finish so naturally is only possible thanks to his powerful vocal ability.

It’s precisely because it’s so skillful that it’s so entertaining—a one-of-a-kind commercial song.

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