ZARD Popular Song Ranking [2026]

A New Door: Winter Sunflower(s)ZARD36rank/position

ZARD ~A New Door~ Winter Sunflower

In 2021, ZARD celebrated their 30th anniversary and delighted many people by making their entire catalog available on streaming services.

They are a beloved, national band cherished over the years for numerous classic songs.

Their winter song is New Door ~Winter Sunflower~.

It was released in 1998 as their 26th single.

The lyrics feature a “sunflower,” something not often seen in winter, creating a blend of poignancy and nostalgia.

Vocalist Izumi Sakai’s gentle voice itself shines warmly like a sunflower.

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suddenlyZARD37rank/position

Suddenly - FIELD OF VIEW (Aiemu acoustic cover) requested song

Released in 1995 as FIELD OF VIEW’s second single.

Among FIELD OF VIEW’s songs, it became their biggest hit, selling over a million copies.

Because Izumi Sakai wrote the lyrics, she later self-covered it on ZARD’s album “TODAY IS ANOTHER DAY.”

Endless dreamsZYYG,REV,ZARD & WANDS featuring Nagashima Shigeo38rank/position

ZYYG REV ZARD WANDS featuring Nagashima Shigeo Hateshinai Yume wo

This song cheers you on, telling you to believe in your dreams and in yourself.

It acknowledges that you may waver at times, but the lyrics seem to insist that if you run your hardest for your own sake, there’s no dream you can’t achieve.

Thanks to this song, the author was able to feel a little more confident.

How strange…ZARD39rank/position

[ZARD] It's Mysterious [with Lyrics]

Included on the 1991 album “Mou Sagasanai” (“I Won’t Search Anymore”).

A music unit centered around vocalist Izumi Sakai, who debuted in 1991.

The music video for this song was directed by Shunji Iwai, known for the films “Love Letter” and “Swallowtail.” The melody has that signature ZARD feel—easy to listen to and very nice.

The pale snow meltsZARD40rank/position

ZARD – As the Pale Snow Melts

The B-side track to the 2004 single “Kyou wa Yukkuri Hanasou.” Used in the commercial for Gekkeikan “Tsuki.” A music unit centered around Izumi Sakai, who made her debut in ’92.

Over a slow-flowing rhythm and a quiet, lyrical melody line, her halting vocals evoke the image of silently falling snow.

It’s quite poignant.

My Baby Grand ~Wanting Warmth~ZARD41rank/position

[ZARD] My Baby Grand ~Wanting Warmth~ (Guitar Cover)

This song delicately portrays the feeling of yearning for someone’s warmth on a snowy night.

The longing for connection and the warmth of the heart resonate deeply alongside Sakai’s clear, transparent vocals.

Released as ZARD’s 23rd single in December 1997, it debuted at No.

3 in its first week and went on to sell over 300,000 copies in total.

It was also featured as the song for NTT DoCoMo’s winter 1997 campaign commercial, warming the hearts of many listeners.

Beloved as one of ZARD’s classic winter songs, it’s a track that makes you think of someone special on a cold winter night.

Keep it breezy!ZARD42rank/position

Keep it breezy!

The theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi Doyoubi,” which beautifully captures the fresh feeling of a morning breeze.

ZARD’s vocalist Izumi Sakai’s clear, translucent voice and the bright, light rhythm resonate pleasantly.

Released in March 2006 as the second track on the double A-side single “Kanashii Hodo Anata ga Suki,” this song is one of ZARD’s most uplifting tunes.

Sakai’s positive lyrics pair perfectly with the refreshing pop sound.

It’s an ideal track for those who want a boost in the morning or need a change of pace.