Hitomi Shimatani’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Neva EvaShimatani Hitomi8rank/position

Hitomi Shimatani / “Neva Eva” [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]

Hitomi Shimatani’s 25th single.

The image song for Nippon TV’s “Wrestling Broadcast 2007.” The music video is a skit-style piece set in an office, with Shimatani playing an office worker.

It’s a song about an OL whose love life and work aren’t going well, yet she still stands up for her own wishes.

Recommended for career-driven office workers with strong ambition.

Cheer up!Shimatani Hitomi9rank/position

Hitomi Shimatani / “Cheer Up” [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]

A heartwarming song covering a classic written and composed by Mariya Takeuchi.

Hitomi Shimatani’s clear, translucent vocals resonate gently with anyone who has experienced heartbreak or setbacks.

The lyrics carry a message that gives you the courage to face forward and take the next step.

Released in June 2003, the track was also used as the theme song for the NHK drama series “Okami ni Narimasu!” It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when reaffirming bonds with friends or when you’re about to embark on a new chapter in life.

Woman of OsakaShimatani Hitomi10rank/position

Hitomi Shimatani Osaka no Onna MV

Hitomi Shimatani is widely seen as a glamorous pop singer.

However, she actually debuted as an enka singer, with lyrics and production by the one and only Shinsuke Shimada, and the song composed by Arajin’s Ani Takahara.

They’re also the production duo behind Hexagon’s unit Shuchishin.

Liberated zoneShimatani Hitomi11rank/position

Hitomi Shimatani / “Kaihōku (Liberated Zone)” [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]

It was released in 2000 as Hitomi Shimatani’s second single.

The song, issued as her first single marking a shift to pop music, was featured in a Kanebo “REVUE” commercial.

It’s a medium-tempo tune that infuses passion into a sense of wistfulness.

Garnet MoonShimatani Hitomi12rank/position

Hitomi Shimatani / “Garnet Moon” [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]

Released in 2005, “Garmet Moon” is Hitomi Shimatani’s 17th single.

It’s a very passionate song in which the “moon” represents “myself”: always illuminating the one I love, and shining like the moon on the day they return to me.

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Happy thingsShimatani Hitomi13rank/position

Hitomi Shimatani - Ureshii Koto (Live 2011)

This is Pattern 1 of the second season’s ending theme, “Ureshii Koto” (“Happy Things”).

The relaxed tempo and Hitomi Shimatani’s vocals are very soothing, putting you in a calm and peaceful mood.

The lyrics are gentle and lovely, and I think they’re overwhelmingly more popular with adults than with children.

Papillon ~papillon~Shimatani Hitomi14rank/position

Hitomi Shimatani / “Papillon ~papillon~” [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]

Hitomi Shimatani’s third single, released in February 2001.

It caused a major stir as a Japanese-language cover of Janet Jackson’s worldwide hit, and became the catalyst for Shimatani’s breakthrough in the pop scene.

While preserving the original’s sophisticated rhythm, the lyrics portray a butterfly freely dancing across the skies of Asia, giving listeners a liberating sense of setting off on an exotic journey.

The phrases interwoven with words from various languages leave a pleasant, oriental resonance that lingers in the ears.

It’s an energetic dance number perfect for livening up a karaoke session or for refreshing yourself when you want a brief escape from everyday life.