Chisato Moritaka’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Kumamon monChisato Moritaka22rank/position

"Kumamonmon" (Music Video) with English lyric subtitles — “Kumamonmon” with English superimposed subtitles

This is a song featuring the vocals of Chisato Moritaka, who hails from Kumamoto, and it has a buoyant charm that lifts the listener’s spirits.

The lyrics, filled with affection for a familiar character, leave a strong impression and convey a warm message that they’re always by our side.

Even amid its humorous word choices, it carries a wish to sow the seeds of hope and happiness for the future together, enveloping you in a gentle kindness that feels like a soft push forward.

Released as a single in September 2013, it was widely loved, reaching as high as No.

13 on the Oricon charts.

Don’t miss the irresistibly catchy lyrics and melody that you’ll find yourself humming along to!

This City (HOME MIX)Chisato Moritaka23rank/position

Chisato Moritaka 'This Town' [Self-Cover]

A single by Chisato Moritaka, released on February 10, 1991.

Its sound spreads a fresh, energetic atmosphere; pure, strong love; a nostalgic warmth; and “liking” has such incredible power it can even create miracles! A hometown you can love that much is wonderful, isn’t it? Within its poppiness lies an intensely moving hometown song!

Dandelion seedsChisato Moritaka24rank/position

Chisato Moritaka 'Dandelion Seeds' [Self-Cover]

This is a track from Sava Sava, an album released in 1998 by Chisato Moritaka, a singer-songwriter from Kumamoto Prefecture.

The composition and arrangement were done by singer-songwriter Shikao Suga.

Moritaka’s dignified vocals resonate pleasantly.

On the night of Tanabata, I want to see you.Chisato Moritaka25rank/position

Chisato Moritaka “On the Night of Tanabata, I Want to See You” [Self-Cover]

This is the version of the third single released in 1999 by the dress-up character Chappie, covered by Chisato Moritaka as part of her “200 Songs Self-Cover” project.

The gentle tones of acoustic guitar and percussion are comforting, and together with lyrics that evoke the trip home after a summer date, they depict a swelling feeling of longing.

It even brings back the fun times spent at a summer festival—perhaps they’re old memories? Why are summer memories so beautiful and fleeting? The desire to see someone never changes.

A wistful yet warm masterpiece, perfect for Tanabata.

An afternoon offChisato Moritaka26rank/position

Chisato Moritaka 'Holiday Afternoon' [Self-Cover]

This piece is a gentle number with a theme of a casually spent holiday afternoon, one that quietly soaks into the heart.

The affection for everyday life expressed over a mellow folk-pop sound leaves you with a warm feeling as you listen.

The relaxed vocals suit the soft sunlight of autumn perfectly.

Released in October 1995 as the 26th single, it was used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “Ii Tabi, Yume Kibun.” It’s an ideal song for when you want to spend some leisurely time.

Study SongChisato Moritaka27rank/position

Chisato Moritaka 'Study Song' (Music Video)

Actress Chisato Moritaka, who gained popularity from the 1980s to the 1990s.

She has left behind many classic songs as a singer as well, but among them, the one I especially recommend to women in their 40s is Study Song.

As the title suggests, it’s literally a song that encourages studying, and for women in their 40s who were students back then, it may be particularly memorable.

Since this piece isn’t a song performed by a professional singer, the vocal line is calm and relatively even, without many ups and downs.

The vocal range is also quite narrow, so it should be easy enough to sing even at a third-round after-party.

Sunny SundayChisato Moritaka28rank/position

Chisato Moritaka “Sunny Sunday” [Self-Cover]

It’s a song where Chisato Moritaka’s refreshing vocals really shine.

From the title alone, you might imagine it’s about a lovely Sunday, but then these rather suggestive lines drop in here and there.

It’s definitely singing about happiness, yet when it mentions “family service,” that would imply a married woman.

And then there’s the line, “Usually, I used to walk arm in arm with that person,” which makes you wonder—what does that mean? It’s a song that really stirs the imagination.