ZARD Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Don’t you see!ZARD8rank/position

Don’t you see! （What a beautiful memory 2009）

With a transparent singing voice and lyrics that resonate with the heart, ZARD continues to capture the hearts of many listeners to this day.

Released in January 1997, this song was also used as the ending theme for the anime Dragon Ball GT and remains etched in many people’s memories.

The lyrics, which portray deep human connections and the complexities of romantic feelings, gently accompany the listener and evoke empathy.

Izumi Sakai’s clear, crystalline vocals further enhance the song’s world, adding to its appeal.

Included on the album Golden Best ~15th Anniversary~, it stands as one of the emblematic tracks of ZARD’s musical career.

It’s a perfect song for those troubled by love or hoping to deepen their connections with others.

A little more, just a bit moreZARD9rank/position

Just a little more… a bit more…

A song by ZARD about a love that cannot come true.

Even while knowing it’s a forbidden relationship, the protagonist finds herself wishing to be loved “just a little longer.” The song captures her emotions, and because the love is taboo, her earnest feelings resonate with a striking purity.

There’s an anecdote that Izumi Sakai, who also wrote the lyrics, felt saddened while singing it—an episode that speaks to the song’s poignancy.

Released in September 1993, this work compels deep reflection on the weight of unrequited love and the intensity of loving someone.

Oh my loveZARD10rank/position

Oh my love

A timeless song whose transparent vocals by Izumi Sakai resonate in the heart.

Included on the album “OH MY LOVE,” released in June 1994, it became a massive hit, selling over two million copies.

Centered on the bittersweetness of youth and love, its lyrics delicately portray the inner conflicts and joys of someone in love.

Paired with a gentle yet powerful melody line, it leaves a deep impression on listeners.

Whether you’re healing from heartbreak or thrilled by a new romance, this is a song that stays by your side in many moments.

Let it become part of the soundtrack of your life and etch it into your heart.

Embracing sleepless nightsZARD11rank/position

SARD UNDERGROUND “Embracing Sleepless Nights (off chorus)” MV

A song that feels like a night wrapped in poignancy.

Released in August 1992 and used as the ending theme for the infotainment show “Tonight,” this track is cherished by many as one of ZARD’s signature songs.

Izumi Sakai’s crystalline vocals beautifully evoke a sense of longing for lost time and memories of the past.

The lyrics, which nostalgically recall youthful love and days of adolescence, deeply resonate with listeners.

While portraying solitude, the song also carries a hopeful gaze toward the future, making it a perfect choice for those who want to look ahead while reflecting on the past.

Swaying feelingsZARD12rank/position

“Shaking Feelings” Music Video

This is a commercial that reminds us of the greatness of music through a scene of a mother and daughter tidying up their home.

In the middle of cleaning, the woman playing the mother finds an old MiniDisc stereo and a stack of MDs she used to use.

As she picks one up and gazes at it nostalgically, the woman playing the daughter searches for the song on Spotify and starts playing it.

Seeing her mother close her eyes the moment the intro starts and listen intently, the daughter simply says, “Nice.” Many viewers probably felt a tug at the heartstrings witnessing a timeless classic transcend generations.

By the way, the song is ZARD’s “Yureru Omoi” (“Shaking Heart”), one of ZARD’s signature tracks released in 1993.

Its distinctly ’90s, accessible melody and Izumi Sakai’s clear, beautiful vocals are utterly captivating.

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Hane Keisuke

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Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuZARD13rank/position

Singer Izumi Sakai, commemorating the 10th anniversary of her passing – DAN DAN Kokoro Hikareteku (Gradually Drawn to You), May 28

The song “DAN DAN Kokoro Hikareteku,” included on the 7th album “TODAY IS ANOTHER DAY.” It’s a self-cover of a track originally provided to FIELD OF VIEW, and its invigorating arrangement—starting right from the chorus—really boosts your energy.

While the vocal range is wide for a ZARD song, the key itself isn’t that high, making it relatively easy to tackle at karaoke.

Since the original version served as the opening theme for a popular anime, it’s a pop tune guaranteed to get your generation hyped at karaoke.

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Hoshino Takashi

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I want to feel you.ZARD14rank/position

I want to feel you / ZARD

The 13th single “Anata o Kanji Te Itai” (“I Want to Feel You”), used as the commercial song for NTT DoCoMo’s pager “Palfee V.” Its sentimental lyrics evoke a long-distance romance, and together with the song’s translucent sound, they truly move the heart.

The key rises in the chorus, so some caution is needed, but the melody is simple and relaxed, making it relatively easy to sing at karaoke.

It’s a pop tune with a brisk ensemble that conjures winter scenes.

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Hoshino Takashi

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