Ayaka’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Ayaka / To the Future Music Video

The song that has been attracting attention after being featured in an NTT Docomo commercial is Mirai e (To the Future).

It’s a track by singer-songwriter Ayaka.

She’s also a mother of two, and it’s said she wrote this piece based on the feelings she experienced while raising her children.

Because it sings of hope for the future and love for the children who will live in that future, parents in particular may find it especially relatable.

It’s also recommended for those looking for a love song that isn’t about romance.

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Ayaka / “Sakura” (from the LIVE DVD & Blu-ray “Acoustic Live Tour 2017–2018 ~3-STAR RAW~”)

First unveiled as an unreleased track during Ayaka’s nationwide tour in the fall of 2017, this became her first graduation song, evolving with each live performance.

Although there were initially no plans to release an official recording, venue-only CDs surpassed 10,000 in sales, and in response to fans’ voices, the song was widely released to listeners in February 2018.

Polished in an acoustic arrangement, the ballad delivers the emotion of its melody and lyrics directly, without relying on flashy production.

It portrays not only the graduation where students bid farewell to friends and mentors, but also the graduation felt by parents sending off their children—an appeal that resonates across generations.

In the short-film-style music video starring Rina Kawaei, the journey from loss to a fresh start is depicted, further deepening the song’s universality.

It was later included on the album “30 y/o.” Choir arrangements are also available, making it perfect not only as a processional or recessional piece for ceremonies, but also as a send-off song for everyone to sing together.

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Ayaka / Home Music Video

This song is included on Ayaka’s seventh album, “Funtale.” It features a gentle, warm piano tone and Ayaka’s emotionally resonant vocals.

With the message, “Even when we’re far apart, my heart is always home,” the song overflows with a tenderness that wraps around the listener.

Released in June 2023, it also drew attention for its music video, which uses footage and photos from Ayaka’s own childhood.

It’s a track that evokes feelings for loved ones and an unchanging bond despite distance—perfect for moments when you’re thinking of family or friends far away.

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Ayaka / Beginning Time Music Video

Because it’s a ballad with many long sustained notes and was used as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri!!,” it’s highly recommended as a vibrato practice piece.

The overall vocal range of the song is F#3 to F5, and the chorus gets quite high, so it’s good to sing as if you’re using your breath generously.

Ayaka’s singing style is known for its “naturally occurring vibrato,” and if you make the oscillation too wide it can start to sound like enka, so aim to let just the tail end of the notes shimmer.

The A melody sits in the lower register and is very easy to give a light vibrato.

If you sing as though you’re pushing your breath forward, your voice will gently waver and a light vibrato will appear.

Give it a try!

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Kubota Mami

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Ayaka / “Aikotoba” Music Video

A beautiful ballad sung by Ayaka that became the theme song for the film “The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps.” In the movie, the image of a mother who continues to protect her child—believing in a miracle while the child remains unconscious—left a deep impression, didn’t it? “Aikotoba” is a song themed around an eternal love that conquers everything, and its lyrics—crafted as Ayaka faced the story head-on—truly resonate with listeners.

It’s a song imbued with deep, boundless, unconditional love that dispels anxiety; please try singing it with great care.

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hiyori

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It’s a song included on her second album.

The album itself sold very well, so many of you might already know it.

Although she’s known for her gentle ballads, this track emphasizes a bright, catchy, and energetic vibe.

In that sense, I introduced it as a hidden gem! Please enjoy a slightly different, more powerful side of her singing!

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Hane Keisuke

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Ayaka / “Kotonoha” Music Video (Short Ver.)

Ayaka is a singer-songwriter who has released numerous hit songs, known for a powerful yet gentle voice.

Her 14th single, “Kotonoha,” created as the theme song for the TV drama Tsubaki Stationery Store: Kamakura Letter-Writing Shop Story, features an emotional melody that stirs the heart.

Its lyrics, which depict encounters and frustrations over the course of a long life, may resonate with listeners through their own experiences.

It’s a ballad with a pleasantly cohesive ensemble that you’ll want to keep listening to.

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Hoshino Takashi

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