Shizuka Kudo’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

crimson flowerKudō Shizuka36rank/position

“Crimson Flower” YOSHIKI (X JAPAN) Shizuka Kudo (2000)

Released on November 8, 2000.

It was the theme song for NTV’s Tuesday Suspense Theater.

It’s a gentle song that soothes the heart.

Around this time, she was coming into her own as an adult singer, delivering songs meant to be listened to closely.

It peaked at No.

33 and sold 22,000 copies.

She married Takuya Kimura shortly after releasing this song.

About meKudō Shizuka37rank/position

About me

Among Shizuka Kudo’s works, “About Me,” her 11th single, was created by the renowned duo of Miyuki Nakajima and Tsugutoshi Goto, who produced many of her classic songs.

The contrast between the slightly floating, Spanish guitar–featured ensemble and the mysterious lyrics is striking.

While the melody itself is simple, there are many pitch rises and falls, making it easy to go off key, so caution is needed.

Also, since dynamics are more important than technique in this piece, singing with conscious nuance can bring you closer to the original feel.

If you’re confident in your singing, why not give it a try?

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To the moon on a rainy nightKudō Shizuka38rank/position

To the moon on a rainy night

Released on May 23, 2007.

Marked the 20th anniversary of her debut.

It was used as the theme song for a daytime drama.

It peaked at No.

44 and sold 6,000 copies.

After marriage and childbirth, her singing style seems to have gradually changed, but her vocal ability has not diminished; rather, it feels like her expressiveness has increased.

snow umbrellaKudō Shizuka39rank/position

Shizuka Kudo / Snow Umbrella [Official Video]

A single released in 2008.

A singer and actress born in 1970 from Tokyo.

Miyuki Nakajima, who provided the song, later self-covered it on her own album after its release.

It’s a slow-tempo, lyrically resonant piece with a deeply evocative melody, and her vocals seep into the heart.

sleetKudō Shizuka40rank/position

Shizuka Kudo / Mizore [Official Video] from “Meikyō Shisui”

A poignant song that likens lingering feelings for a past love to sleet, neither quite rain nor snow.

Shizuka Kudo’s “Mizore” was released in July 2024 and is included on the album Meikyō Shisui.

The track was created by the popular band wacci.

The music video, featuring Koki, her younger daughter, and actor Junki Tozuka, drew attention.

With delicate vocals, it captures emotions wavering between being “someone special” and “part of everyday life.” It’s a ballad you’ll want to hear if you’ve ever related to the ache of a love that just won’t work out.

5 o’clock in ShibuyaSuzuki Masayuki & Kudō Shizuka41rank/position

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It’s a duet by Masayuki Suzuki and Momoko Kikuchi, and it was apparently used in a commercial for a company called Tokyo Telemessage, which provided radio broadcasts.

Since he’s done duets not only with Momoko Kikuchi but also with renowned female singers like Miho Nakayama and Shizuka Kudo, it’s fun to compare and listen.

Jaguar LineKudō Shizuka42rank/position

Shizuka Kudo / Jaguar Line [Official Video]

Released on July 21, 1994.

A rock-oriented track that followed the direction pioneered by “Blue Rose.” It peaked at No.

8 and sold 244,000 copies.

Although it didn’t have the same momentum as at debut, it held its own amid the rise of Being-affiliated artists.

This year also drew attention with the revelation of a relationship with X JAPAN’s YOSHIKI.