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

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Kana Nishino 'Dear...(short ver.)'

This is a song by Kana Nishino that conveys the pain of bittersweet affection and unrequited love.

The plaintive piano, as if pouring out a aching heart, and the expansive development of the sound that seems to express overflowing emotions are striking.

The lyrics, which depict the movements of the heart when burdened with feelings that won’t reach their destination, further emphasize the poignancy.

By also portraying the ideal of “what if these feelings had reached you,” the song paints the suffering even more vividly.

As you listen and sort out your thoughts, you may begin to see the path you should take.

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Kana Nishino 'Darling' Live Performance

A song by Kana Nishino that captures the feelings of a woman in love.

It depicts small expressions of affection in everyday life and moments when even minor complaints feel endearing.

Released in August 2014, the song was used as the Tuesday theme for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV” and was performed at the 65th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Its warm, country-style melody gently wraps around the couple’s daily life.

This is a recommended track for times when you want to renew your feelings for your partner or reaffirm your feelings for someone special.

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Kana Nishino “Torisetsu” MV Full

Kana Nishino’s 27th single, used as the theme song for the film “No Longer Heroine,” released in September 2015.

Its unique lyrics, which liken a woman’s delicate emotions to an instruction manual, became a hot topic and won the Grand Prize at the 57th Japan Record Awards.

The lyrics, where she introduces herself through the metaphor of a user manual, are both chuckle-worthy and heart-fluttering just by listening.

The song is included on her 6th album, “Just LOVE,” and has become a wedding staple.

It’s a perfect love song not only for those with a crush or in a relationship, but also for when you want to convey your feelings to your partner.

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Kana Nishino 'Suki' MV Full

The 25th single “Suki” was selected as the winter 2015 commercial song for the music streaming app LINE MUSIC.

It was also used as the Tuesday theme song for the information program Mezamashi TV, and the piano-and-strings-focused ensemble feels pleasantly soothing.

With its narrow vocal range, minimal dynamic shifts, and relaxed tempo, it seems relatively easy to try in karaoke.

However, the overall key is on the higher side, so if you’re confident in your high notes, it’s a number you’ll definitely want to sing in the original key.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Kana Nishino “Namida-iro (short ver.)”

A sudden breakup announced by someone you love dearly.

You can’t help but panic, asking yourself “Why?” and “How come?” It’s often only after you lose someone that you realize how big their presence was.

Kana Nishino’s “Namidairo,” sung by the charismatic high school idol with a crystal-clear high tone voice, is a song about thinking of that beloved boyfriend.

He might not have been the coolest, but he loved you just as you are and taught you the value of being natural.

It’s a track that, while swallowing the pain of parting with him, also offers a glimpse of a resilient young woman’s heart as she turns toward her next love.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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Kana Nishino 'Dear…' MV Full

When it comes to the queen of Heisei-era love songs, it has to be Kana Nishino.

Her love songs, which candidly express those irresistible, tender feelings, really capture the hearts of gyaru.

Released in 2009, “Dear…” is a message song that conveys feelings for a lover you can’t easily see in everyday life.

The lyrics, which plainly describe the honest feeling of “I love you” and the loneliness of being apart, really hit home.

When you’re missing your partner, give it a listen and let Kana Nishino’s cute voice soothe you!

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Kana Nishino 'I Miss You, I Miss You (short ver.)'

This song expresses a bittersweet longing for love.

Kana Nishino’s cute, charming vocals convey the loneliness of not being able to see the person you love.

Released as a single in May 2010, it drew attention for being featured in a jewelry brand’s commercial.

The chorus line “I want to see you, I want to see you, I’m trembling” is especially memorable, as if speaking for those who’ve had their hearts broken.

It’s a track full of Kana Nishino’s appeal, and is recommended for anyone troubled by love or wanting to share in the feeling of thinking about someone special.