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Seiko Matsuda’s Moving Songs and Popular Hits Ranking [2026]

Even though she has experienced many highs and lows since her debut, Seiko Matsuda still continues her career as an idol and is known as the “eternal idol.” Perhaps it’s that life story that moves so many people.

Here, we present a ranked list of her most moving songs and popular tracks.

Seiko Matsuda’s Most Moving Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026] (1–10)

Sweet MemoryMatsuda Seiko8rank/position

“Sweet Memory” is Seiko Matsuda’s 14th double A-side single, released on August 1, 1983.

It is included on the best-of album “Seiko Plaza,” released on November 11, 1983.

The song is a gently sung, ballad-style track.

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Seychelles sunsetMatsuda Seiko9rank/position

A summer ballad included on the classic album Utopia, released in June 1983.

Many listeners were surely captivated by its bittersweet yet romantic scene: at dusk in a far-off land, entrusting a letter—written in sunset-colored ink while thinking of a loved one—to the sea.

Masao Ōmura’s luxurious, delicate production blends beautifully with Seiko’s crystal-clear vocals.

The album featuring this song won the Best Album Award at the Japan Record Awards that same year.

And the fact that it continues to be selected for many best-of compilations despite not being a single shows just how beloved it is.

It’s the perfect track for twilight on a journey, or for a quiet night spent thinking of someone dear.

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The Wind RisesMatsuda Seiko10rank/position

The Wind Rises -SEIKO fragrance- (Seiko Matsuda cover band)
The Wind RisesMatsuda Seiko

It’s a single released by Seiko Matsuda in October 1981, which won the Golden Idol Award at the Japan Record Awards and the Broadcast Music Award at the Japan Kayō Awards.

Seiko Matsuda also appeared in the Pocky commercial that featured this song.

Eiichi Ohtaki, who composed it, later recorded a self-cover.

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Seiko Matsuda’s Most Moving Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026] (11–20)

Shapes Of HappinessMatsuda Seiko11rank/position

A pop song produced by Noriyuki Makihara that gently sings about the individuality and forms of happiness everyone possesses.

It’s included on the commemorative album celebrating the 45th anniversary of Seiko Matsuda’s debut, “Eternal Idol, Eternal Youth, Seiko Matsuda ~45th Anniversary Ultimate All-Time Best~.” Matching the current era that values diversity, the song delivers warm hope to listeners through Matsuda’s emotional vocals.

It’s perfect for when you want to feel positive or take a fresh look at your true self!

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