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Yoko Takahashi Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Yoko Takahashi has many tie-in songs for anime and games.Her numerous masterpieces are widely loved even by people who don’t usually watch anime or play games.In 2016, she also took part in the Dragon Quest Live Spectacle Tour, opening up a new frontier.Among her continuously bold new challenges, we present a ranking of the songs that have garnered the most plays.
Yoko Takahashi Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko1rank/position
A nationally beloved anime song across generations, “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis.” Its melody line is simple, so it pairs perfectly with scoring systems.
In the A section, the pauses are crucial—don’t rush.
In the B section, the melody flows on, which can make breath timing feel tricky, but if you sing with the image of releasing your voice little by little, you’ll conserve breath and it won’t feel strenuous.
The highest note in the chorus, C5, is one you probably won’t hit accurately without some momentum.
Imagine projecting your voice far into the distance and really let it out—that’s about right! When my students adopt that mindset, they tell me, “The note came out! That felt great!” Give it a try and keep that in mind!
Refrain of SoulsTakahashi Yoko2rank/position
This legendary number served as the theme song for the 1997 theatrical anime ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth,’ selling over 630,000 copies in total.
Its majestic orchestration and Yoko Takahashi’s soulful vocals fuse into a breathtaking structure that moves from a mysterious verse to an emotionally charged chorus.
Celebrated as a masterpiece that transcends the anime-song genre, it remains a karaoke favorite to this day.
If you want to create a grand, expansive atmosphere at year-end or New Year parties, this is the perfect choice!
Apocalypse of TruthTakahashi Yoko3rank/position
This is a single by Yoko Takahashi released in January 2015, which peaked at number 39 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime ‘Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon’ from episodes 13 to 25.
P.S I miss youTakahashi Yoko4rank/position
This is a gem of a ballad released in December 1991, marking the full-fledged solo debut of Yoko Takahashi, who would later gain immense acclaim for “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis.” It gives voice to the growing feelings for someone you long to see but cannot, and anyone who has experienced the heartache of a long-distance relationship will likely find it deeply moving.
The song was used as the image theme for the drama “Aitai Toki ni Anata wa Inai…” and later earned the Newcomer Award at the Japan Cable Radio Awards.
There’s also the memorable, unusual anecdote that the jacket photo wasn’t ready in time, so they used a picture of a wall clock instead.
On a quiet night when you can’t sleep as you think of someone dear, listening to this beautiful melody and vocal will surely offer gentle comfort to your heart.
Let’s meet up like back then.Takahashi Yoko5rank/position
It’s a dreamy Christmas song that seeps slowly into the depths of your heart like a whispering voice.
Sung by Yoko Takahashi, the singer also known for the anime classic A Cruel Angel’s Thesis, it was released in 1994 as her ninth single and used as an insert song for the drama O-To-Na ni Shite.
The lyrics are heartbreakingly poignant, longing to return to those happy days—remembering Christmas Eve spent with a former lover.
It’s perfect for savoring slowly on your own.
The Cruel Cat’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko6rank/position
A shocking piece that sings a towering monument of anime songs using nothing but “nya.” Yoko Takahashi takes on a bold experiment: keeping the original melody and inflection of Cruel Angel’s Thesis exactly as is, while replacing all the lyrics with cat meows.
Its charm lies in the exquisite balance where it’s hilarious precisely because it’s performed in earnest—perfect for party entertainment.
Since there’s no need to memorize lyrics, it might be fun for everyone to sing along together.
Cruel Nyan-gelic ThesisTakahashi Yoko7rank/position
A song performed by the female singer Yoko Takahashi, famous for the massive hit “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis.” It was used in a commercial for the collaboration between the smartphone game “The Battle Cats” and “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” and many fans were surely thrilled to hear it sung by the original singer, Yoko Takahashi herself.
The song is already well-known, and since the lyrics are more of a playful afterthought, it’s easy to sing at karaoke and guaranteed to get big laughs! It’s a number that will hype up any karaoke outing, no matter who you go with.
