Nobuo Uematsu Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

One-Winged AngelUematsu Nobuo36rank/position

Advent: One-Winged Angel

This is a grand piece by Nobuo Uematsu that colors the final battle of Final Fantasy VII, released in 1997.

Its sound—woven from full orchestra and Latin chorus—was an unprecedentedly bold experiment for game music at the time.

Influenced by Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and Jimi Hendrix, the piece creates a unique tension through a fusion of ominous chords and rock-like riffs.

The Latin lyrics, echoing Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, accentuate the last boss’s presence as both divine and terrifying.

In addition to appearing on the album FINAL FANTASY VII Original Soundtrack, it was reimagined with a heavier arrangement for the CGI film FINAL FANTASY VII ADVENT CHILDREN.

It has also found love beyond the series, appearing in Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate.

A must-listen for anyone who enjoys epic orchestral works.

The Promised LandUematsu Nobuo37rank/position

The Promised Land

This piece is notable for its sacred, hymn-like chorus.

The composer is Nobuo Uematsu, world-renowned as a master of video game music, and he has crafted it into a solemn, chorale-style work.

The Latin lyrics seem to convey fundamental questions—why humans bear sin and suffer, and where life returns—as well as sorrow toward an inescapable fate.

The track is included on the soundtrack FINAL FANTASY VII ADVENT CHILDREN, released in September 2005.

In the film, it is used as an insert song during a moving scene in which the characters ascend to the heavens.

It’s recommended for nights when you want to quietly immerse yourself in a grand, epic world.

FlightUematsu Nobuo38rank/position

Flight

This is the BGM that plays exclusively on the results screen after winning a battle.

It’s included in the soundtrack GRANBLUE FANTASY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKS, and it’s an unforgettable track you hear time and again as you play the game.

Characterized by a light Celtic rhythm and a sensation of soaring into the sky, it beautifully conveys both the relief and the sense of accomplishment after a fight.

From the fanfare to the exhilarating climax, it’s packed with clear dramatic progression—an unmistakable signal of victory that becomes essential to the Granblue experience, heard repeatedly during daily farming and event runs.

Never ending fantasyUematsu Nobuo / johnny.k39rank/position

[Granblue] Never Ending Fantasy ~GRANBLUE FANTASY~ Music Video

A character song brilliantly performed by a popular five-member group of voice actors.

It’s an exhilarating, super-energizing track.

The classic band sound unfolds in a straightforward, upbeat way.

Listen to this and your excitement will be through the roof! Enjoy it while watching the animated visuals! With Nobuo Uematsu as the composer, you can really feel the breadth of his work.

It’s the kind of song that would hype up any anime-themed karaoke session!

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The Three Crows: A Han PoemUematsu Nobuo / Maezawa Hidenori40rank/position

Sanbagarasu Kan Uta

A character song first unveiled at the January 2016 Granblue Fantasy event “Caiolea.” The song was born from a gag in the official comedy manga “Guraburu!” Episode 54, “Three Guys of the Earth Element!”, where three earth-element men, half-naked, shout “Seiya! Soiya!” as they struggle against Manawydan.

Enjoy the full-throttle “Seiya! Soiya!” performances by Keiji Fujiwara, Rikiya Koyama, and Hiroki Yasumoto, who voice Eugen, Soriz, and Jin!

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Succession of WitchesUematsu Nobuo41rank/position

SUCCESSION OF WITCHES

The witch’s theme from Final Fantasy VIII, released by Square in 1999.

Built on a peculiar organ-based melody with operatic female chorus layered on top, the eerie piece frequently played throughout the game as a theme conveying the terror of the witch.

FINAL FANTASY Main ThemeUematsu Nobuo42rank/position

Final Fantasy Main Theme

This is the main theme from the well-known masterpiece game Final Fantasy.

In this orchestral arrangement, it has a powerful energy that feels like it’s filling you with strength! Give it a listen when you want to refresh yourself or when you feel it’s time to make your move.