Shizuka Kudo’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

in the skyKudō Shizuka21rank/position

Shizuka Kudo – In The Sky

Released on July 17, 1998, “in the sky,” the second track on the 32nd single Kirara, was written and composed by Ryuichi Kawamura and was also featured as an insert song in the drama God, Please Give Me More Time.

It’s a poignant ballad with a soundscape that unfolds on a grand scale, and vocals that send wishes into that vast world, permeating it with longing.

Wishes, resignation—yet the wishing repeats…

It’s a song that reminds you of the precious feelings you’ve kept hidden somewhere amid your busy daily life.

The Hero’s BannerKudō Shizuka22rank/position

Shizuka Kudo / Flag of the Hero [Official Video]

Shizuka Kudo continues to showcase her timelessly beautiful singing voice.

This song, for which she also wrote the lyrics under the name Aerie, is a ballad that cheers on everyone facing various hardships.

From beginning to end, the lyrics are filled with encouragement, and listening to this track will surely give you the courage to keep going tomorrow.

Beyond the words themselves, it’s a must-hear song packed with highlights: Kudo’s beautiful, resonant vocals and an emotional, strings-centered accompaniment.

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I am a knife.Kudō Shizuka23rank/position

Shizuka Kudo / I Am a Knife [Official Video]

Released on June 2, 1993.

It feels like a second-rate attempt in the vein of “Doukoku.” Partly because there was no tie-in, it lacks punch and has little impact.

It’s not a bad song by any means, but it’s a bit hard to sing at karaoke, and it might not have been accepted in that era.

It peaked at No.

6 and sold 187,000 copies.

Blue RoseKudō Shizuka24rank/position

Kudou Shizuka Blue Rose 240p

Released on March 18, 1994.

While the first 20 singles—from the debut through the previous release “Anata Shika Inai Desho”—were all composed by Tsugutoshi Goto, this song was composed by Takashi Toshimi.

It feels like they were showcasing a new direction by bringing a rock flavor to the forefront.

It peaked at No.

8 and sold 305,000 copies.

It was also performed at the 1994 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Blue ZoneKudō Shizuka25rank/position

Shizuka Kudo BLUE ZONE

Released on April 7, 1999.

This is the third single to include “Blue” in the title, following 1994’s “Blue Rose” and 1997’s “Blue Velvet.” The song’s style is similar to “Blue Rose” and “Blue Velvet” and isn’t bad, but by this time the artist’s momentum may have been fading.

It peaked at No.

28 and sold 20,000 copies.

Lotus ~The Flower Born~Kudō Shizuka26rank/position

Shizuka Kudo / Lotus ~The Born Flower~ [Official Video]

This is Shizuka Kudo’s 37th single, released in 2005.

It was used as the commercial song for the light tall wagon “Tanto,” in which Kudo herself appeared as the mother.

Co-written with Hiro’o Yamaguchi, known for his work with EXILE and Kumi Koda, the lyrics portray a single-minded love with a poignant touch.

The live sound feel featuring strings and the dreamy, fleeting worldview are further elevated by Kudo’s sultry vocals.

It’s an emotive ballad that fills you with a calm, gentle feeling.

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KEI

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PleaseKudō Shizuka27rank/position

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

Released on May 15, 1991.

The lyrics follow the same line as before, portraying a strong, assertive woman who seeks various things, but the melody is more subdued.

Perhaps due to its weaker impact, it peaked at No.

1, yet sales were 191,000 copies.

It was no longer a given that releasing a single would guarantee strong sales.

Full of ChristmasKudō Shizuka28rank/position

Shizuka Kudo "Lots of X’mas"

After her group activities with Onyanko Club and Ushirogami Hikaretai, Shizuka Kudo made her solo debut with this Christmas song.

It’s a track where her singing still retains an innocent quality before her signature “Shizuka-bushi” style became prominent, and she went on to release many hit songs afterward.

She later married Kimutaku (Takuya Kimura), held solo art exhibitions, and has been active across a wide range of fields.

It has to be you.Kudō Shizuka29rank/position

Shizuka Kudo — There's no one but you, right?

Released on October 6, 1993.

It’s a ballad, but with a bluesy feel unlike anything before.

Perhaps it’s similar to “Koe o Kikasete” from a year earlier.

It didn’t have the momentum from their breakout period, but it was a time when they were challenging themselves with various genres.

It peaked at No.

5 and sold 205,000 copies.

the opposite; reverse; contrary; the other sideKudō Shizuka30rank/position

Kai Band - HERO

Released on May 21, 1992.

The lyrics, true to her style, depict a coquettish woman, but the song itself lacked impact and inevitably came across as modest.

It peaked at No.

5 and sold 214,000 copies.

Around this time, her peak chart positions were no longer No.

1 or No.

2, as artists from the Being camp—such as B’z and WANDS—were already on the rise.