Ayumi Hamasaki’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Ayumi Hamasaki / SEASONS

A memorable masterpiece that stands as one of the defining ballads of the 2000s.

Released in 2006 as Ayumi Hamasaki’s 16th single, it portrays the transience of life and hope for the future through the shifting of the seasons.

Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Weather Forecaster’s Lover,” starring Koichi Sato and Izumi Inamori, it strikingly colored the romantic story of a protagonist working as a weather forecaster.

It’s a song that gently stays by your side when you’re at a crossroads in life or feeling uncertain about the future.

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Ayumi Hamasaki / M

An iconic song of the 2000s was born.

Its lyrics, portraying deep love and loneliness, resonate with listeners.

Against the backdrop of changing seasons, the protagonist’s emotions are skillfully expressed through encounters and farewells with a loved one.

This work is Ayumi Hamasaki’s 19th single, released in December 2000.

It topped the Oricon chart for two consecutive weeks, with total sales reaching 1.319 million copies.

It was also used in a TU-KA commercial, generating significant buzz.

Many people may find it etched in their hearts along with memories of their youth.

It’s perfect for livening up a karaoke session or for singing with heartfelt feelings for someone special.

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Hamasaki Ayumi / No way to say

Ayu Hamasaki’s 31st single, by an artist who epitomized the Heisei-era music scene and garnered immense support as a fashion icon.

Released in November 2003, the song was featured as the theme for the TBS variety show “Koisuru Hanikami!” and is also known for helping her achieve an unprecedented third consecutive win at the 45th Japan Record Awards.

The lyrics, which portray the frustration of being unable to honestly express your feelings to someone important, intertwine with the winter chill to evoke a heart-wrenching sense of poignancy.

This grand ballad, resounding with beautiful strings, is sure to bring back memories from that time.

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Ayumi Hamasaki / Dearest

A ballad whose moving lyrics portray a deep love that wishes for the other person’s happiness even after losing something precious.

Released in September 2001, it’s one of Ayumi Hamasaki’s signature songs, and many may remember it as the ending theme of the anime Inuyasha.

It also won the 43rd Japan Record Award, so its recognition is outstanding.

Despite its grand sound, the melody line is surprisingly simple and stays within a comfortable vocal range.

With a relaxed tempo, it’s easy to sing calmly without being caught off guard by sudden pitch changes.

Highly recognizable and easy to sing, it’s a safe pick for karaoke with coworkers or friends.

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Ayumi Hamasaki / appears

If you came of age in the late 1990s to early 2000s, there’s a good chance you looked up to Ayumi Hamasaki as a role model.

In Japan’s music scene, she ranks first among female solo artists in total CD sales, and with her charismatic presence—including her fashion—she sparked the “Ayu” boom.

Many of her songs feature soaring high tones one after another, which might make some people feel hesitant about singing them.

For those people, we recommend “appears,” released in 1999.

Compared to her other tracks, its melody has fewer wide interval jumps, so even those with lower voices will find it easier to sing at karaoke if they adjust the key.

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Ayumi Hamasaki / BLUE BIRD

Ayumi Hamasaki’s 40th single, released in June 2006, is a track brimming with summer’s sense of freedom and positive energy.

Through motifs like a sky after the rain and wings, it sings about the courage to take a new step forward, with an upbeat sound where shimmering synths and guitars race delightfully.

It was heavily aired as the theme for Zespri’s Gold Kiwi commercial and debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

The single also made headlines for pushing her total single sales past 20 million copies—the first time ever for a Japanese solo artist.

The chorus melody is easy to remember, and the repeated keywords make it perfect for call-and-response in karaoke.

Shouting “Kanpai!” at the end of the chorus or singing in unison comes naturally, making it ideal for a party-style arrangement.

It’s the perfect drinking song to bring the energy up at the end of a summer wrap-up or after-party!

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Ayumi Hamasaki / Voyage

Ayumi Hamasaki’s 28th single “Voyage” is striking for its grand, orchestral sound.

Its vocal range spans from mid1F to hiD#, which is fairly wide and, true to her style, sits on the higher side overall.

That said, the melodic movement is relatively gentle, and with a BPM of 90, it shouldn’t be difficult to follow the pitch.

Since high notes occur in succession, if you’re not confident in your upper range, it’s recommended to lower the key by one semitone from the standard key before singing.

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