Kana Nishino’s Love Songs: Popular Track Rankings [2026]

BelieveNishino Kana11rank/position

Kana Nishino “Believe” MV Full

A song by Kana Nishino that leaves a strong impression: after boldly transforming her look and starting to work on herself, the protagonist spots her ex looking happy, feels shaken, yet resolves to move forward with a positive outlook.

Alongside its up-tempo sound, the message emphasizing the importance of believing in yourself resonates deeply.

Released in June 2013, the track was used in House Wellness Foods’ C1000 commercial and is included on the album Love Collection ~mint~.

It’s a gentle push for anyone healing from heartbreak who wants to believe in their future, and for those ready to take a new step forward.

GoodbyeNishino Kana12rank/position

Goodbye

Even though they didn’t grow to hate each other, they end up choosing to part ways due to drifting apart.

This is a poignant medium-tempo ballad by Kana Nishino that tightens the heart with the complexity of such an ending to love.

The way the protagonist tries to seal away the memories without truly accepting what happened feels strikingly real, likely because of the lyrics’ masterful grasp of the subtleties of romance.

Released in October 2013, the song is also known as the theme for the NHK serial drama “Glass no Ie” and is included on the album “with LOVE.” For those who have lost a love that couldn’t be saved by feelings alone and can’t yet move on, this song will gently whisper, “It’s okay—you don’t have to force yourself to forget.”

Even if we’re far apart (feat. WISE)Nishino Kana13rank/position

Kana Nishino “Even If We’re Far Apart feat. WISE” (Love Collection Tour ~pink & mint~)

Released in 2009 as her fifth single, Kana Nishino’s “Tookutemo.” The song features hip-hop musician WISE and was created after Nishino approached people on the street for a TV program and interviewed a real couple in a long-distance relationship.

It vividly portrays the emotional sway between the anxiety of not being able to meet because of the distance and the overpowering love that surpasses that anxiety.

With feelings of “I really like you” and “I love you,” we want to overcome the uncertainty, don’t we?

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I love youNishino Kana14rank/position

Kana Nishino “I Love You” MV Full

The 33rd single “I Love You,” chosen as the theme song for the film My Little Monster, features lyrics that candidly express feelings for a loved one, enriched by an ensemble highlighting piano and acoustic guitar for added warmth.

With its relaxed tempo and relatively understated melodic line, it’s likely easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident vocalists.

Although the chorus melody is a bit faster, the pitch doesn’t change much, making it a pop tune that’s less prone to mistakes even in karaoke.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Because it makes me want to see youNishino Kana15rank/position

Kana Nishino “Because I Start Wanting to See You” Live Performance

A poignant love song by Kana Nishino that skillfully portrays the emotional landscape of a woman who acts strong on the outside yet quietly holds on to her loneliness and longing to see someone.

The lyrics, written in relatable, everyday language about growing feelings for an ex-lover, resonated with many and immediately captured the hearts of young women upon release.

Released in June 2009, the song appeared as a lead single from her first album, “LOVE one.” It was also chosen as a POWER PLAY on NTV’s “Music Fighter,” becoming a signature track that brought Kana Nishino’s name to wider recognition.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those unable to recover from the pain of heartbreak or to sever lingering feelings for a former partner.

ifNishino Kana16rank/position

Kana Nishino “if” MV Full

“If” has a melody that conveys a poignant feeling right from the intro—it’s such a beautiful song.

It’s the piece my student practiced the most, and it holds special memories because they said, “I want to sing with a beautiful voice like Kana-yan’s!” and overcame their struggle with falsetto.

The highest note in this song is D#5, which is of course high, but I think the improvised falsetto lines at the beginning and end can be tough if you’re not used to them, since they’re sung with various articulations.

Those ad-lib sections sound so beautiful, so it’s worth nailing them.

With themes like “fateful encounters” and “hopes for the future,” I’d love for you to sing it to someone important to you.

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Kubota Mami

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EsperanzaNishino Kana17rank/position

Kana Nishino “Esperanza” MV Full

A song by Kana Nishino that expresses the bittersweet feelings of a woman’s unrequited love through passionate Latin sounds.

Even though she knows the person she likes already has a partner, the woman’s complex emotions still resonate deeply.

The sound of Spanish guitar and the powerful vocals beautifully fuse heartache with a forward-looking spirit.

Released in May 2011, it was used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri!!” and was included on the album “Thank you, Love.” It won the Excellence Award at the 53rd Japan Record Awards.

This is a song that stands by women troubled by unrequited love and gives them the courage to keep looking ahead without giving up.

Things I like about youNishino Kana18rank/position

Kana Nishino “The Things I Like About You” MV (Short Ver.)

When it comes to expressing the feelings of a woman in love, Kana Nishino is the go-to artist, strongly associated with romance songs.

She’s a charismatic figure in love songs, especially among young women.

Her 28th single, released in 2016, is this track, “Anata no Suki na Tokoro” (“What I Like About You”).

It’s a love song overflowing with a happy aura.

As the title suggests, it’s a number that calmly lists all the things she likes about her partner, though here and there you might wonder, “Wait, is she dissing him?” Even so, it comes across as a cute love song that makes you feel that’s exactly what being head-over-heels looks like.

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Feeling in loveNishino Kana19rank/position

Kana Nishino 'Feelings of Love' MV Full

A love song by Kana Nishino that portrays the struggles of two people who are more than friends but not quite lovers.

The secret feelings harbored for a longtime best friend are expressed with heartrending delicacy.

Even when the mind has given up, the heart can’t help but hold onto a faint hope—an emotion anyone who’s experienced unrequited love can relate to.

Featured on the album “with LOVE,” this track was released in November 2014 and captured the hearts of many listeners.

It’s a must-listen for anyone wavering between friendship and romance.

AlwaysNishino Kana20rank/position

Kana Nishino 'Always' MV Full

A song distinguished by its warm, gentle melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart.

The words remind us of the gratitude we tend to forget in everyday life, emphasizing the importance of phrases like “I’m sorry,” “Welcome home,” “I love you,” and “Thank you.” Released in November 2012, the track was also featured in a Sony headphones commercial, capturing the hearts of many.

When you want to express appreciation to someone you love or reaffirm your bond with someone important, why not give this song a listen? Wrapped in its tender vocals, you’ll feel a gentle warmth of love spread through your heart.