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Chihiro Yonekura Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Singer-songwriter Chihiro Yonekura made her debut as a vocalist in January 1996 with the single “Arashi no Naka de Kagayaite” (Shining in the Storm).
This song is the opening theme for Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team.
Here is a ranking of popular songs by Yonekura, who has continued to release new tracks steadily and maintains a strong, enduring fanbase.
Chihiro Yonekura’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
10 years afterYonekura Chihiro1rank/position
It’s a song by Chihiro Yonekura.
It’s filled with the tender feeling of wanting to be together even ten years from now.
You don’t want to lose someone truly important to you just because things got a little tangled for a moment, do you? This is a song that helps calm your current emotions and makes you feel, “I hope we can stay together from here on, too.”
Shining in the StormYonekura Chihiro2rank/position
This is the opening theme of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team.
Sung by Chihiro Yonekura—an artist who has performed numerous anime theme songs—it was her debut single, released in 1996.
It’s a passionate anison with a powerful message: no matter how difficult things get, face them head-on! In the muggy, scorching humidity of summer, you might need energetic music like this to turn the heat into something fun.
It’s also a great pick for belting out at karaoke.
To the promised placeYonekura Chihiro3rank/position
This is a single by Chihiro Yonekura released in July 2003.
It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Kaleido Star from episode 14 to episode 26.
It peaked at number 47 on the Oricon chart.
It’s a song that motivates you when you listen to it.
WILLYonekura Chihiro4rank/position
Houshin Engi, which also received a remake anime adaptation.
This song was the theme for Senkaiden Houshin Engi, the first TV anime series produced in 1999.
Created by singer-songwriter Chihiro Yonekura, who is known for performing many anime theme songs, this track is truly wonderful.
Its refreshing sound, clear and powerful vocals, unforgettable chorus, and positive lyrics make it a masterpiece—not only as an anime song, but also as excellent J-pop.
Butterfly KissYonekura Chihiro5rank/position
It’s the opening song of the anime RAVE.
Its refreshing lyrics and melody make you want to set off on a journey and bring back that youthful, boyish feeling no matter how old you are.
Listening to this song might make you want to try something new.
FRIENDSYonekura Chihiro6rank/position
This is the ending theme of the anime “Senkaiden Houshin Engi.” It’s a very gentle, atmospheric ballad.
The frequent use of the words “I” and “you” conveys a strong sense of shared feelings and a desire to cherish the time spent together.
WINTER WISHYonekura Chihiro7rank/position
“WINTER WISH” is a song you’ll want to listen to slowly during a dramatic white Christmas.
It was featured as an insert song in the romantic-comedy anime Love Hina Winter Special: Silent Eve, and it’s sung by the renowned Chihiro Yonekura, also known for Gundam anime songs.
The track is included on her 2001 album Little Voice.
The lyrics, which express a longing heart, seem to gently support the relationship the two have carefully nurtured and the feelings they’ve held inside.
It’s a slightly bittersweet yet heartwarming song, making it perfect to listen to when expressing gratitude to someone special.
