Chisato Moritaka’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

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Chisato Moritaka / Fight [1991]

Fight is an unforgettable song featuring Chisato Moritaka’s charming, slightly nasal vocal tone.

Released in 1991 as her 14th single, Moritaka is a singer-songwriter who writes both lyrics and music, and this track was chosen as the image song for the 1991 Volleyball World Cup.

Its melody is poppy and instantly catchy, and just listening to it gives you energy.

The lyrics cheer on people who give their all in sports with repeated cries of “Fight,” offering support to everyone working hard in sports, whether they’re in the spotlight or not.

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Chisato Moritaka 'Summer Days' (PV)

Chisato Moritaka remains forever youthful.

Her song “Natsu no Hi” is a natural, unpretentious track that sings about an ordinary day.

The lyrics are by Chisato Moritaka, the music by Hideo Saito—a golden duo behind many of her consecutive hits.

With lyrics so vivid—“A summer when love ended and I was left alone; the beach, dusk, stars, waves… all I can think of is you”—many listeners likely wondered, “Is this based on Moritaka’s real experience?” It’s a summer song from Moritaka that sets aside the Japanese-style Eurobeat for a gentle, heartfelt delivery.

If you haven’t heard it yet, please do!

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Oni Taiji

As her career has progressed, Chisato Moritaka has mastered a variety of instruments, showcasing her unique individuality as a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist and thriving across a wide range of fields.

Her style and many classic songs are passionately supported by young artists as well.

The opening track of her acclaimed 1990 album Koko wa Toko no Nishika, which topped the Oricon charts, is Onitaiji—one of the most popular songs on the album.

The concept alone—since Momotaro isn’t around, she herself takes the animal companions and heads to Onigashima—is a stroke of genius you wouldn’t come up with using ordinary sensibilities.

The instantly memorable, perfectly catchy chorus makes it a surefire, fun pick to liven up Setsubun as background music!

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Chisato Moritaka “Jin-Jin Jingle Bell” [Self-Cover]

A perfect song for the exciting Christmas season was released in December 1995 and quickly captured the hearts of many.

Written and composed by Chisato Moritaka herself, the track enjoyed great popularity, reaching No.

2 on the Oricon charts and No.

1 on CDTV.

It was also used in a commercial for Suntory Ice Gin, making it beloved across generations.

With a melody that epitomizes winter, it’s ideal for decorating for Christmas or adding sparkle to a special day with someone dear.

The clear vocals and lively tune are sure to warm your heart even in the cold season.

Every time you play it, it will make you look forward to the night of the 24th.

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Chisato Moritaka “SNOW AGAIN” (PV)

Chisato Moritaka, a singer-songwriter known for hits like “Watashi ga Obasan ni Natte mo” and “Watarasebashi.” Her song “SNOW AGAIN” is a gentle ballad that was used in commercials for Meiji Chocolate’s Meltykiss.

Incidentally, the version used in the commercials has never been released as an audio track; only a different version is included on her 1998 album “Sava Sava.” It’s said that the commercial version has an added whisper of “Melty kiss” in the middle of the song—pretty interesting, right?

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Chisato Moritaka Brand-New “LALA SUNSHINE” Remixed by tofubeats

Carried by a refreshingly cool melody, Chisato Moritaka’s clear, translucent vocals resonate pleasantly.

It’s a single released in June 1996, and it was also used in a Kao “Blaune” commercial.

The hope-filled lyrics are memorable, like the gentle light of morning.

It’s a song that motivates you to say, “Let’s do our best today.” Listening to it leaves your heart feeling clear and bright.

Highly recommended when you want to start a new day on a good note.

It might also be perfect as a companion for your morning jog!

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Chisato Moritaka “We Are Lovers” (PV)

It was released in 1995 as Chisato Moritaka’s 25th single.

The song was put out as an advance single from the best-of album “DO THE BEST,” and it was used as the theme song for the drama “Koi mo Nidome Nara” (If It’s Love the Second Time).

The lyrics express a woman’s feelings: while she’s dissatisfied with how her boyfriend is now compared to when they first met, she still loves him very much.