Aiko Ballad Songs: Popular Song Ranking [2026]

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aiko - “Kimi no Tonari” music video

This is a love song by aiko, a popular artist whose cute looks and pop vocals bring out her character to the fullest.

The lyrics are delivered with clear, easy-to-understand diction, making the message accessible even to children.

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Akatoki Reload

“Akatoki Reload” is Aiko’s third digital-only single, released in 2023.

It was chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama “Marriage Is Difficult for a Ninja.” It’s a ballad distinguished by an unusually pop-leaning synth sound for Aiko, and the lyrics poignantly express feelings for you that remain unchanged, even after being “reloaded.” The result is a sentimental love song that perfectly fits the word “akatoki,” which refers to the time from late night to dawn.

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Hamada Takuya

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aiko - “Good Night” music video

Aiko’s classic song, which gently accompanies the stillness of the night, is perfect for those moments just before you fall asleep.

It paints a bittersweet yet warm feeling as you look back on memories with someone special, with a calm, piano-centered sound that softly wraps around your heart.

Released in November 2001 as her ninth single, the track was later included on the album “Autumn: I’m by Your Side.” It was also Aiko’s first drama tie-in, known for gracing the ending of the TV drama “Goodbye, Mr.

Ozu.” Be sure to give it a listen at the end of the day when you want to be soothed by a gentle voice.

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aiko - 'Capsule' music video

Among aiko’s songs, this one doesn’t go very high in pitch and is easier to sing compared to others, so it’s a good choice for aiming for a perfect 100! It’s a relatively relaxed tempo, so instead of singing each phrase in one breath, make sure to take solid breaths between phrases.

Also, since the arrangement builds up gradually toward the latter half of the chorus, keeping your voice firmly on the mic will likely earn you extra points for expressiveness.

Overall, I recommend singing with steady, unwavering tone throughout.

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Kubota Mami

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aiko - “Futari” music video

The song used in the Hoyu hair color commercial featuring Aya Omasa was “Futari” by aiko.

Although the track was released in 2008, it wasn’t chosen for the commercial until six years later, in 2014.

The lyrics portray the bittersweet realization that the person you have feelings for is actually thinking of someone else.

Many people have likely experienced a situation similar to what the song describes.

In the lyrics, the narrator says she realized the other person had feelings for someone else before she fell completely for them, yet the tone elsewhere suggests she’s already deeply smitten and unable to stop her feelings.

It’s a poignant song that tells the story of a love with nowhere to go.

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Hane Keisuke

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