Rising in popularity with an addictive voice! Nishina’s most popular songs ranking
Singer-songwriter Nishina, who began full-fledged musical activities after joining a training program for emerging artists.
She has been selected for initiatives like SPACE SHOWER RETSUDEN NEW FORCE and RADAR: Early Noise 2021, drawing attention as a next-generation artist.
Her vocals and musicality—fragile yet tinged with madness—have become especially popular among younger listeners.
In this article, we present a ranking of Nishina’s most popular songs.
If you haven’t checked them out yet, why not take this opportunity to give them a listen?
Rising in popularity with an addictive voice! Nishina’s Top 10 Songs Ranking (1–10)
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A masterpiece of guitar-and-vocal storytelling by nishina that portrays a fleeting crush and a heartrending dependency.
Scenes of earnest unrequited love are woven through her soft yet resolute voice, leaving a deep impression on the listener.
The metaphors that layer heavy expressions of love with a dependence on smoking are exquisite, capturing her fragile, beautiful feelings for the heavy smoker.
Included on the April 2021 album “odds and ends,” this song also drew attention for its one-take performance on YouTube’s THE FIRST TAKE.
With a simple acoustic guitar arrangement, it’s approachable even for beginners.
A song you’ll want to play and sing alone on a quiet night.
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A gem of a track by Nishina that delicately portrays the feelings of reexamining one’s own path.
It features a fragile yet powerful voice and a melody line that gently seeps in.
Included on the album “1999,” released in June 2022, this song serves as a send-off imbued with Nishina’s determination to take a new step forward as a solo artist.
The lyrics capture both the resolve to live freely, like swimming, and a pure commitment to chasing dreams—gently nudging anyone embarking on a new chapter.
It’s a song to play when you need the courage to dive into a new environment or when you’re searching for your own way.
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This is a song that gently wraps up youthful memories as they drift away with the spring breeze.
Created by Nishina, it captures those everyday scenes—laundry swaying by the window, the scent of shampoo—that suddenly make you wonder, “I hope that person is doing well,” and bring the past rushing back.
Even while holding onto feelings that were never confessed, the song embraces that truth as a cherished memory, which really resonates.
Released in March 2023, it was chosen as the theme song for radiko’s new commercial, “Sound connects the past and the future,” and also featured as an insert song in ABEMA’s dating reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.: Phu Quoc Island Edition.” Centered on acoustic guitar, the simple band arrangement highlights Nishina’s delicate yet resolute vocals.
It’s a song I recommend not only to those who have just graduated, but to anyone who finds themselves remembering someone every time spring arrives.
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Nishina is a female singer-songwriter with a uniquely distinctive voice, much like Jun Shibata.
She’s known for her warm, comforting songs and drew attention as an artist favored by Fujii Kaze.
Among her tracks, the one I especially recommend is Nekoze.
It’s crafted as a catchy J-pop tune; while the vocal range tends to be somewhat wide, the overall vocal line is simple and easy to sing.
The falsetto near the end of the bridge (C-melody) can be a tricky spot, but since it doesn’t require much volume, as long as you focus on pitch, anyone can aim for a high score.
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This is a gentle song by NISHINA that traces a life’s journey, beginning with the first syllables of the Japanese syllabary, “a-i,” and ending with “wa-wo-n.” It delicately portrays the sway of emotions—loneliness, joy, and sorrow—while layering a profound question of what love is over the changing seasons and everyday scenes.
Released in December 2024, the track was produced by GeG of Hentai Shinshi Club, and its striking music video directed by Megumi Murotani also drew attention.
It’s a warm, encouraging song that offers comfort to those who keep asking themselves, “What is love?” in the midst of daily life, and to anyone searching for the meaning of life.
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Nishina’s 2021 release “Kedamono no Friends” is a song that makes you want to cherish the feelings only friends can truly understand.
There are things—sorrow, loneliness, and even joy—that others might overlook, but friends can recognize because they’re friends.
The song evokes those happy days spent with a friend who’s bound to you by an invisible bond, like a true best friend.
How about singing it together as a way to say, “Thank you for always being by my side”?
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On cold winter nights, many of us find ourselves craving heartwarming music, don’t we? This song by nishina is perfect for the season.
Depicting the resolve to move on after a breakup, its melody blends warmth with poignancy and resonates deeply.
Released in November 2022 as the theme song for ABEMA’s “I Want to Fall in Love Like a Romance Drama in NEW YORK,” it also drew attention because the script was written based on the song.
It’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to alone on a sleepless night, warm drink in hand.
Many will surely relate to the lyrics that quietly attempt to accept the pain.
Hugely popular on YouTube Shorts as well, it’s a song to play when you want to gently warm your heart amid the winter chill.
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Released in February 2025, this work was newly written as the theme song for NHK’s Saturday drama “The Path Where Lilacs Bloom.” Its melody, which evokes the resilient power of life that endures beneath the snow and eventually sprouts, makes it a perfect number for the season of departures.
The worldview of waiting for spring after a harsh winter will gently support those feeling anxious before graduation.
It’s also recommended for times when you want to look back on memories with someone special.
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A song by nishina featuring a beautiful, memorable melody of piano and strings.
It’s a number that lets you fully experience a brand-new “nishina world,” with a completely different vibe from her past work! The lyrics, inspired by stars gazed upon at the end of summer, gently permeate the heart alongside the grand melody.
Why not soothe those sentimental end-of-summer feelings by listening to this track? It’s also lovely to enjoy it alone on a late-summer night.
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Nishina captivates with her sweet, ephemeral voice and addictive melodies.
This song symbolically portrays luscious fruit and complex emotions.
It’s striking how she refuses to settle for mere sweetness, instead pursuing her own individuality.
Amid the cool, distorted soundscape, Nishina’s distinctive vocals stand out.
Released as a digital single in September 2024, the track was produced with arranger Yaffle.
A Zepp tour, “SUPER COMPLEX,” is also scheduled to kick off in November of the same year.
It’s the perfect song for those who want to bare their true feelings or who love stylish, urban pop tunes.