Ayumi Hamasaki’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

A Song for XXHamasaki Ayumi8rank/position

A Song for xx / Ayumi Hamasaki [Cover]

This is the perfect song for when no one seems to understand you and you feel lonely.

It fills you with the determination to overcome adversity! The song itself is short, but it’s packed with emotion and really hits you in the heart.

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Ayumi Hamasaki / evolution

It’s a moving song filled with courage and hope to step into a new era while cherishing your own values.

From the joy and bittersweetness of the moment you were born to the importance of living true to yourself, Ayumi Hamasaki’s clear voice delivers a powerful message.

Released in January 2001, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, sold 500,000 copies in its first week, and gained attention as the theme song for KOSÉ’s “Visée” commercial.

Included on the album “I am…,” it has continued to be performed at numerous live shows.

It’s perfect for anyone about to take a new step forward.

Listen to this song, and you’ll surely see the path you’re meant to follow.

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Ayumi Hamasaki / Boys & Girls

This is Ayumi Hamasaki’s ninth single, which vividly colored the summer of 1999.

Its four-on-the-floor beat and synth-driven, danceable sound are filled with an exhilaration that makes your heart leap just by listening.

Yet, when you look at the lyrics, they delicately portray the struggles and anxieties unique to youth, and the poignancy behind the brightness resonates deeply.

Chosen as the song for Kao’s “SOFINA AUBE” commercial, it won fervent support from women of the same generation.

The track became her first million-selling single and topped the Oricon chart for three consecutive weeks, making it a clear starting point of her breakthrough.

It continues to be loved today, having been reused in 2023 for McDonald’s Japan’s Heisei Burger commercial.

It’s the perfect number for a summer drive or whenever you want to lift your spirits.

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Ayumi Hamasaki / Moments

A song that weaves together heartache and selfless devotion to others has captured the hearts of many.

Centered on the transience of dreams and the harshness of reality, its lyrics stand out for their profound emotional expression.

The ballad-style melody, highlighted by Ayumi Hamasaki’s powerful yet delicate vocals, resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in March 2004, the track was also featured in a commercial for KOSÉ’s cosmetics brand VISÉE.

It’s recommended for occasions when you want to express gratitude to someone special, such as Mother’s Day or weddings.

Why not convey the feelings you can’t put into words through music?

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Ayumi Hamasaki / Startin’

With an up-tempo sound that races in from the intro and instantly boosts the listener’s energy, this is a number by Ayumi Hamasaki.

It portrays a strong will to face one’s self-doubt, overcome inner conflict, and move forward, leaving you feeling encouraged as if given a push from behind.

Released in March 2006, this memorable work updated Hamasaki’s record for the most No.

1 singles by a female artist.

It was also used as the theme for the PlayStation 2 game “Shin Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams,” making it a powerful track that inspires the courage to take on new challenges.

Who…Hamasaki Ayumi13rank/position

Ayumi Hamasaki / Who… [Live Lyric Video] [from “A BEST -15th Anniversary Edition-”]

The bittersweet lyrics make me realize once again that there’s so much we can learn from loving someone and being in a relationship.

Ayumi Hamasaki’s uniquely delicate and masterful singing is a must-hear.

A grand ballad by the diva of the Heisei era.

She is undoubtedly an artist who will go down in history.

how beautiful you areHamasaki Ayumi14rank/position

how beautiful you are

Ayumi Hamasaki’s work, which gently sings of gratitude to her mother, is a heartwarming ballad that celebrates the presence of someone precious.

It gazes upon the beauty that shines within each of us, and its delicate piano melody colors a message of gratitude for the small moments of everyday life.

Included on the album “Party Queen,” it was released in February 2012 as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Saigo Kara Nibanme no Koi” (Second to Last Love).

The warmly affectionate music video portrays the daily lives of diverse people, filled with kindness that resonates in the viewer’s heart.

When you can’t find the words to express your gratitude to someone important, sending this song will surely convey your feelings.