Kumi Koda’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

I want it right now.Kōda Kumi22rank/position

Koda Kumi — “I Want It Right Now” ~ 20th Year Special Full Ver. ~

A straightforward yet sultry love number.

It’s a track by Kumi Koda, a singer who led the Japanese music scene in the 2000s, released in 2006 as her 27th single.

The original song is by the R&B unit SUGARSOUL.

The sexy sound arrangement creates a nighttime vibe.

It pairs perfectly with Koda’s luscious vocals—truly mesmerizing.

The lyrics get a bit spicy, so I’ll refrain from going into them—please check them out yourself.

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Araki Jakkan

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No RegretKōda Kumi23rank/position

Kumi Koda / No Regret

This is a rousing support song by Kumi Koda, whose charm lies in her stylish vocal sensibility and a refreshingly powerful energy that bursts through with exhilarating clarity.

It’s the kind of track that makes you want to sing it at karaoke, and it’s a great pick for high school girls as well.

PromiseKōda Kumi24rank/position

Kumi Koda / “Promise” (from the new album “WINTER of LOVE”)

Among women in their 30s, especially those 34 and under, wouldn’t it be fair to say that Kumi Koda is more of their generation than Ayumi Hamasaki? Kumi Koda’s sexy vocals and emotionally rich expressiveness are captivating, and her song “Promise,” while showcasing those qualities, is arranged to be very easy to sing.

The song definitely builds as a piece of music, but the rise in intensity toward the chorus is gentle, and the vocal range isn’t wide.

If you focus on dynamics and keep your pitch on track, aiming for a high score should be easy.

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Ryo

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kKōda Kumi25rank/position

Kumi Koda (KODA KUMI) / k,

This is a song with an upbeat rhythm that makes you want to move without thinking.

With lyrics written by Kumi Koda herself, it candidly expresses the desire for love and inner vulnerability.

Riding an energetic beat, her vocals seize listeners’ hearts and won’t let go.

Released in February 2005, this track holds an important place in her career.

It’s also a crowd-pleaser in live performances, praised for its high entertainment value that captivates audiences.

It’s the perfect song for a change of mood or for getting everyone hyped at parties.

ChaO!Kōda Kumi26rank/position

Kumi Koda - 'ChaO!' (Official Music Video)

ChaO! is more about the groove than the “singing.” If you really move your body and get into the rhythm as you sing, you’ll find it consistently enjoyable, so if you’re not confident in your pitch, a song like this is a great choice! The chorus uses a lot of notes around the mid–2 range, but if you’re locked into the groove, that range should come out smoothly.

Don’t tense up—let the notes flow comfortably.

At the very end of the song, you might wonder whether to sing the lyrics line or the long-held note; either one sounds cool, so just go with the one you want to sing!

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Kubota Mami

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rainKōda Kumi27rank/position

Rain

Rain, a ballad with a memorable acoustic guitar intro, is a track from Kumi Koda’s 2004 album feel my mind.

The slightly exotic sound really feels like her style, doesn’t it? According to Koda, the song depicts the growing distance between her and her boyfriend at the time.

It poignantly recounts rain-related memories from when they were still close.

There’s also an unplugged version included on her 2006 single No Regret, so be sure to give it a listen!

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Hamada Takuya

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love’s proofKōda Kumi28rank/position

Kumi Koda — “Aisho (Proof of Love)” ~ 20th Year Special Full Ver. ~

This is Kumi Koda’s 35th single, released in March 2007.

It was issued as a double A-side with the coupling track “BUT,” and the title track “Aishou” served as the theme song for the NTV drama “Ai no Rukenchi” (The Prisoner of Love).

The lyrics were written by Kumi Koda herself, reportedly from the perspective of the drama’s protagonist.

True to Koda’s appeal—her slightly husky voice—the vocal melody doesn’t span a very wide range, and while the tempo is somewhat slow, it’s not so slow as to make it hard to sing.

That makes it a song the general public can choose at karaoke and still aim for a high score.

There are parts—especially around portions of the chorus—where you need to switch to falsetto, so practice making that transition smoothly.

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Kei Takahata

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