Shizuka Kudo’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

KiraraKudō Shizuka8rank/position

Shizuka Kudo / Kirara [Official Video]

This song is a ballad imbued with deep emotion and poignant longing.

The feelings, likened to the flow of a river, resonate like gentle waves that quietly wash over and recede from the listener’s heart.

Released as a single in July 1998, it was also used as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama “Kami-sama, Mou Sukoshi Dake.” Shizuka Kudo’s clear, translucent vocals beautifully convey the world crafted by Ryuichi Kawamura’s lyrics and composition.

At the end of the same year, a performance featuring guest artist Taro Hakase at the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen also drew attention.

When singing it at karaoke, it’s recommended to channel Kudo’s delicate expressiveness and sing with heartfelt emotion.

Forbidden TelepathyKudō Shizuka9rank/position

Shizuka Kudo / Forbidden Telepathy [Official Video]

Shizuka Kudo’s solo debut, with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto, is a lyrical pop tune built around the theme of premonition in love.

It delicately portrays the feelings of a girl who senses an impending breakup with her beloved but tries to avert her eyes from that foreboding.

Released in August 1987 on the final broadcast day of Fuji TV’s Yuyake Nyan-Nyan, it debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and stayed in The Best Ten’s top 10 for five consecutive weeks.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to share the anguish of an impending heartbreak or for music fans seeking the essence of 1980s idol pop.

A One-Night LoveKudō Shizuka10rank/position

Shizuka Kudo / Koi Hitoyo [Official Video]

Among Shizuka Kudo’s discography, which saw a string of hits in the late 1980s, the single released in December 1988 shines with a distinctly mature allure.

Chosen as the image song for the Hakone Open-Air Museum, it became the first Oricon No.

1 of the Heisei era—a classic in every sense.

The song depicts a bittersweet, adult romance where fleeting passion—perhaps just a one-night love—intertwines with anxiety about a future that cannot be seen.

Its gentle, tender ballad style makes it easy to empathize with, and it seems perfect for those who want to sing with rich emotional expression.

FU-JI-TSUKudō Shizuka11rank/position

FU-JI-TSU

“FU-JI-TSU,” the fourth single to reach No.

1 on the Oricon charts and the first song to feature lyrics by Miyuki Nakajima.

Its story—being bewildered by an ex-partner’s behavior—may resonate with listeners whose own experiences overlap with the lyrics.

The melody is relaxed and the vocal range isn’t wide, making it easy to sing at karaoke.

However, because the melody moves in small steps, be mindful of each note to avoid going off pitch.

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Drops of a thousand currentsKudō Shizuka12rank/position

Shizuka Kudo LIVE 1991 “Please” “Senryū no Shizuku”

It’s a heartbreak song, but the lyrics run deep.

You can also take it as the inner voice of a woman who fell in love with someone she shouldn’t have.

It’s a perfect ballad for women, where a fleeting wish to relive those sweet moments from back then blends with the strength of facing forward, vowing never to regret what happened.

MUGO… so sexyKudō Shizuka13rank/position

Mugo… Sexy (Mugon… Iroppoi) Shizuka Kudo

Shizuka Kudo, known as a member of Onyanko Club.

When it comes to her solo songs, isn’t “MUGO… Uhn… Iroppoi” the one that comes to mind? It’s memorable for having been performed on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen and used in a Kanebo commercial.

Since the song makes extensive use of long tones, let’s focus on practicing that aspect.

By the way, the title was inspired by Kanebo’s product catchphrase, “Uhn… sexy.” Be sure to share that bit of trivia when you sing it.

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Aphrodisiac from the lipsKudō Shizuka14rank/position

Shizuka Kudo / Aphrodisiac from the Lips [Official Video]

Released in January 1990, this song is Shizuka Kudo’s ninth single.

The lyrics were written by Goro Matsui, with composition and production by Tsugutoshi Goto, and it can be seen as a track that symbolizes her evolution from idol to mature vocalist.

Its retro sound, reminiscent of Group Sounds and Showa-era kayōkyoku, pairs perfectly with lyrics depicting the tug-of-war between sweet temptation and reason.

The single topped the Oricon weekly chart and ranked eighth on the year-end chart, becoming a major hit that helped usher in the 1990s J-pop era.

It was also performed at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, where her cool delivery left a strong impression.

Recommended for those who enjoy husky, sultry vocals or want to soak in the atmosphere of a nostalgic era.