Shiina Ringo Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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This song, brimming with Shiina Ringo’s signature style, portrays a fragile, precariously balanced relationship between a man and a woman.

Originally released in May 1998 as the B-side to her debut single “Koufukuron” (A View of Happiness), it was later included on the album “Watashi to Houden.” The vocals—languid yet earnest—and the melody, which seems to render emotional tremors directly into sound, leave a strong impression.

The two protagonists, sensing the end yet unable to touch the heart of the matter, evoke the wistful atmosphere of autumn, when one longs for human warmth.

Be sure to follow the story woven through the lyrics.

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Playing and singing 'Loser on the Moon'

A song composed when she was 18.

The lyrics—saying, “I might be a loser, but I’m still myself”—connect to Shiina Ringo’s later ethos as well.

It doesn’t have the poppy catchiness or groove of a typical kayōkyoku-style tune, but you can feel the gloomy emotions of youth.

The use of the first-person pronoun “boku” also feels a bit curious—yet that, too, is youth.

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The Adult Code

This piece captivates the heart with a serious, moody atmosphere woven by quiet piano and strings.

It portrays a relationship that can only exist when shored up by lies and secrets, despite the true feelings of love beneath.

This bittersweet, adult “code of conduct” is depicted through interlacing harmonies.

Written as the theme song for the drama Quartet, which aired in January 2017, it won the Best Theme Song award at the 92nd Drama Academy Awards.

Anyone who has experienced the turmoil of a complex love caught between reason and emotion will find it impossible not to relate.

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Ringo Sheena “Though the Sunset Illuminates My Way Home…”

Ringo Sheena, also known as the central figure of Tokyo Incidents, is a singer-songwriter who captivates fans with her voice and musical sensibilities.

Her song “Akane-sasu Kiro Terasaredo…” from her million-selling debut album Innocence Moratorium was used as the theme for Suntory’s “The Cocktail Bar: Fresh Orange” commercial.

Its nostalgic piano melody and sentimental atmosphere evoke images of autumn.

Though it’s an album track, it remains a hidden gem beloved by fans.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Ringo Sheena – Purity at Midnight

This song caused a big stir as Ringo Sheena’s final single before her hiatus.

The big band–style sound created in collaboration with Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra radiated a glamour and sultriness that set it apart from her earlier, more rock-oriented work.

Although it was released in March 2001, it remained absent from her original studio albums for many years, and only finally appeared on the 2019 best-of collection Newton no Ringo: Hajimete no Best-ban—a well-known bit of history.

Try listening to it while soaking in the quiet of the night, imagining the push and pull of an adult romance.

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Ringo Sheena – The Moon on the Pampas Grass

Ringo Sheena’s “Miscanthus and the Moon” is actually a cover—the original song is “Gypsy” by the three-piece band Appa! Like the original, the Ringo Sheena version also has a very wide vocal range, spanning A2 to D5, so instead of singing it solo, it might be nice to split into low and high parts and perform it as a duet.

The song itself has a great groove and is pretty easy to sing up until the C section! Ringo Sheena’s singing style is unique and you might want to imitate it, but please sing in the way that feels most comfortable for your own voice! Also, the lowest note A2 can be quite challenging for women who aren’t used to low notes, so don’t force it—singing an octave higher is totally fine! The rock piano is super cool, and you can listen on YouTube, so definitely check out both versions!

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Kubota Mami

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ꉈꀧ꒒꒒ꁄꍈꍈꀧ꒦ꉈ ꉣꅔꎡꅔꁕꁄ × Ringo Sheena – W●RK

A track that fuses weighty beats with experimental sound.

Selected as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Hell’s Paradise,” this ambitious work was born from a collaboration between millennium parade and Ringo Sheena.

It probes deeply into the essence of “work” in contemporary society, with multilayered soundscapes and Sheena’s distinctive vocals blending beautifully.

Released as the single “W●RK / 2045” in May 2023, it has garnered high acclaim, including winning the “Best Collaboration Video” at the MVT VMAJ.

Highly recommended for strong vocalists!