Kana Nishino Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

FunnyNishino Kana71rank/position

Kana Nishino 'Funny' lyric video

Kana Nishino, a female singer-songwriter who was hugely active in the 2010s with catchy lyrics and melodies.

Even if you’re not exactly from the generation that hit her peak, I think many women in their 30s still listened to her work.

The track I recommend is Funny.

It’s catchy J-pop with a slight hip-hop flavor, and the vocals throughout are chill and understated.

Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Ryo

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HAPPY HAPPYNishino Kana72rank/position

Kana Nishino High-Quality Happy Happy

This is a bright love song included on Kana Nishino’s first best-of album, Love Collection ~mint~, released in 2013.

It’s a positive and cute track that makes you feel very happy, conveying the idea that if you express your feelings with all your heart and a big love, you can be happy.

Have e nice dayNishino Kana73rank/position

Kana Nishino 'Have a nice day' MV (Short Ver.)

Kana Nishino mostly sings about love, and many of her lyrics make you think, “If she were this kind of girlfriend, it might feel a bit heavy.” But as the title suggests, this song says “Have a nice day,” so it’s composed with a bright tone.

I recommend listening to it during your commute or on anxious-feeling mornings.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTIONNishino Kana74rank/position

Kana Nishino 'LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION' Live Performance

It’s a dazzling, danceable number that feels like the opening to a feature film.

This track, included in Kana Nishino’s best-of album “Love Collection ~pink~,” released in September 2013, comes from an artist widely adored for her love songs.

What it portrays is essentially a romance movie with their own love as the lead role.

You can feel the heroine’s confidence as she declares they’ll create scenes worthy of history.

Another charm lies in the glamorous sound that incorporates disco and EDM elements, paired with her naturally cute vocals.

Put it on when you want a complete mood shift or as driving BGM, and everyday life might just turn into a special cinematic moment.

MAKE UPNishino Kana75rank/position

Kana Nishino 'MAKE UP (short ver.)'

Kana Nishino’s love songs make you feel as if she understands every romantic moment of the younger generation.

One of them, MAKE UP, sings about moving on after a heartbreak.

It was also used as the theme song for the animated film Chocolate Underground.

Many girls might relate to the lyrics about doing their makeup the way their beloved boyfriend likes while they’re together.

But from now on, it’s makeup to blow away the gloom of a broken heart and to elevate yourself even more.

If you’re feeling down, why not put on some cute makeup for your own smile along with Kana Nishino’s song?

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SAKI

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MamaNishino Kana76rank/position

Kana Nishino “Mama” MV (Short Ver.)

When it comes to singers who win empathy with love songs and lyrics from a woman’s perspective and are popular among women from their teens to their thirties, Kana Nishino comes to mind.

Her song “Mama” is a very Kana Nishino-like, warm song dedicated to mothers.

The lyrics, which express a daughter’s gratitude to her mother, overflow with kindness.

The mother seen through the daughter’s eyes is gentler and braver than anyone, and the daughter’s admiration—wanting to be like her mom someday—gives us listeners a meaningful realization as well.

One More TimeNishino Kana77rank/position

One More Time

This song, which sings of the bittersweet pain of heartbreak, stirs the soul with Kana Nishino’s clear, translucent voice.

The longing to turn back time and be with a loved one once more resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in November 2017 as the P&G Lenor Happiness commercial song, the track is paired in the ad with visuals that suggest the spark of a new romance, yet the actual lyrics vividly portray the pain of a breakup.

Anyone who has experienced love and separation will surely find many moments to relate to.

When you want to reflect on the feelings you keep in your heart, be sure to give it a listen.