Kana Nishino Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Be StrongNishino Kana51rank/position

Kana Nishino Be Strong LIVE PV (High-Quality Video, High-Quality Audio)

When you’re heartbroken, it’s hard to get back on your feet because you’re trapped in memories, isn’t it? “Be Strong” is a song about that inevitable feeling of wanting to become stronger.

It’s a declaration of resolve, powerfully sung by Kana Nishino, a voice for women in love.

Listening to this song makes you feel like you can get through even the most unbearable times! It stirs up the resolve to turn your attention back to who you are—the self you lost sight of when you were consumed by love—and to be reborn into a new you.

Draw out the beauty and strength within yourself.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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rainbowNishino Kana52rank/position

Kana Nishino “Rainbow”

A song that truly moves the heart with Kana Nishino’s feelings themed around a rainbow! The message “After overcoming hardship, a beautiful moment always awaits” really resonates.

It’s precisely after going through a dark period in life that a radiant, rainbow-like future comes into view.

Released in November 2015, this track, combined with Kana Nishino’s delicate yet powerful vocals, has comforted many listeners.

It’s a song to play when you need the courage to believe in yourself or when you want to encourage someone you care about.

It will surely fill you with hope.

Magical Starshine Make-up☆Nishino Kana53rank/position

Magical Starshine Make-up☆

Released for streaming on July 23, 2025, this is a sparkling self-affirmation anthem dedicated to everyone working hard every day.

It celebrates the joy of transforming yourself into someone more captivating through makeup and fashion, and it’s a feel-good cheer song with a positive worldview and cute choreography with dancers that’s sure to lift your spirits when you sing along.

The song overall feels singable mostly in chest voice, with the energy gradually rising from the pre-chorus and the range moving higher.

To transition smoothly from low to high notes, try lifting your eyebrows and keeping a smile—this helps you sing without straining your throat and makes it much easier.

Also, when you project your voice, do it confidently without hesitation!

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Kubota Mami

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29Nishino Kana54rank/position

Kana Nishino “29” MV (Short Ver.)

It’s a memorable song featuring Kana Nishino’s relatable, true-to-life lyrics that depict the feelings of a woman entering her final year in her twenties.

The track is included on the best-of album Love Collection 2 ~mint~, released in November 2018.

In keeping with the album’s title, the lyrics characteristically look back on refreshing, youthful memories.

In the music video, Nishino appears in three different situations, showing a free-spirited expression that’s so typical of one’s twenties.

It’s the perfect song to sing at year-end parties with those about to enter their thirties—guaranteed to get everyone excited!

DistansNishino Kana55rank/position

Kana Nishino 'Distance (short ver.)'

Kana Nishino’s love songs are hugely popular among women of her generation.

Even among her unrequited-love songs, there are tracks like “Aitakute Aitakute” and “GO FOR IT!!” that express feelings straightforwardly.

But for college students who are beginning to experience that ambiguous distance between being friends and being something more, I recommend this song as well.

It conveys the aching sadness of chasing and chasing yet never reaching.

Many listeners seem to relate to the pain of wanting to lock their hearts but being unable to stop their feelings.

GO FOR IT‼Nishino Kana56rank/position

Kana Nishino 'GO FOR IT!! (short ver.)'

With its upbeat melody guaranteed to get everyone hyped, this is one of Kana Nishino’s classic tracks that’s perfect for karaoke, parties, or a drive.

It’s ideal for summer—listen to it with a strong resolve to show your ex what they’re missing, and enjoy the bright, uplifting vibes.

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sasashina

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GirlsNishino Kana57rank/position

Girls / Kana Nishino / Piano Solo (Intermediate)

Released in 2017 as an anthem for women, “Girls” is a song that blends power with poignancy.

Its lyrics, which encourage you to move forward with courage, together with Kana Nishino’s cute vocals, give hope to women who are afraid to take that first step.

The song has a wide vocal range and is quite challenging to sing, but on piano you should be able to master it without too much trouble depending on the arrangement.

If you casually play this piece when you’re feeling a bit down, it might spark the energy you need to break through your current situation.

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yuri

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INishino Kana58rank/position

Kana Nishino “I (short ver.)”

This is the debut single by singer Kana Nishino, who, while enjoying overwhelming support—especially among young women—for songs themed around love and friendship, announced an indefinite hiatus in 2019.

The track was used as the ending theme for the talk variety show “TA☆RO,” and it also drew attention when an English version was released ahead of Japan in the United States in 2008.

Despite its tricky arrangement featuring an irregular meter in the chorus, the catchy melody keeps it from feeling off-kilter, creating a finely tuned sense of tension.

It’s a hook-heavy number that lets you enjoy a different side of Kana Nishino, who is often associated with a pop-centric image.

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Hoshino Takashi

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ONE WAY LOVENishino Kana59rank/position

Kana Nishino – one way love

Kana Nishino’s song “ONE WAY LOVE” expresses the thrills of romance with a tender, bittersweet emotion.

Released in 2015, this track realistically portrays the complex, subdued feelings of mutual yet unspoken affection.

With Nishino’s signature, highly relatable storytelling, it conveys the frustration and anxiety of being unable to move beyond friendship, while still wanting to gaze only at that special someone with single-minded devotion.

These bittersweet lyrics gently stir universal longings, small acts of courage, and the hopeful “what if…”.

It’s the perfect song for anyone in the midst of love, holding emotions that are hard to put into words.

SherieNishino Kana60rank/position

니시노카나 Sherie Kana nishino

Among Kana Nishino’s songs, this one is especially popular with fans for lifting listeners’ spirits.

It’s a cheer song about starting high school and staying true to yourself.

The lyrics capture the feelings of high school girls, making it a recommended entrance song for them.