Ai Otsuka Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Dream EaterOtsuka Ai15rank/position

Ai Otsuka / Yume Kui (Short Ver.)

It was released in 2006 as Ai Otsuka’s 12th single.

It was used as the theme song for the film “Tokyo Friends The Movie” and as the CM song for Toshiba’s “au CDMA 1X WIN W44T (Paint version).” It reached No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Ai Otsuka has said that “Yumekui” refers to an animal modeled after a baku—“a guide to the dreams within one’s own heart.” It’s a cute song that sparks the imagination.

Future TaxiOtsuka Ai16rank/position

Mirai Taxi (live) – Otsuka Ai

The song used in the Ghana Milk Chocolate commercial was Ai Otsuka’s “Mirai Taxi.” It’s included on her 2007 album LOVE PiECE.

The melody, which fully showcases Ai Otsuka’s pop side, is catchy and super cute! The lyrics depict riding a mysterious vehicle to go see the person you want to meet, just as you wish.

After hearing the repeatedly sung chorus, you might feel like flying off right now to see someone you’re yearning to meet!

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Happy DaysOtsuka Ai17rank/position

Ai Otsuka / Happy Days

This is a summer-themed single by Ai Otsuka released in July 2004, with a double tie-in as the CM song for Morinaga’s ICE BOX and the theme song for Nippon TV’s 24th National High School Quiz Championship.

Her performance singing with a megaphone is striking, and it’s a refreshing rock tune that brings back memories of summers from that time.

The lyrics, written in down-to-earth language, depict days spent with friends and loved ones becoming happier and happier, and when everyone sings the chorus together, the energy instantly skyrockets.

It’s perfect for girls’ nights or when you want to pump up the mood at karaoke—a classic that lifts your spirits and fills you with positivity!

A balloon for a catOtsuka Ai18rank/position

Ai Otsuka / Balloon for the Cat (Short Ver.)

This is Ai Otsuka’s ninth single, released in 2005.

It’s a ballad whose lyrics, written from a cat’s perspective and depicting a resilient way of life, have encouraged many listeners.

Incidentally, Ai Otsuka likes cats but is allergic to them.

Perhaps that’s why she feels such a strong attachment to this song.

CHU-LIPOtsuka Ai19rank/position

Ai Otsuka / CHU-LIP

Singer-songwriter Ai Otsuka, who has created numerous classics thanks to her wide expressive range—from cute, bubbly tunes to heart-wrenching ballads.

This is her 14th single, released in February 2007, a playful pop number that combines tulips with kisses on the lips.

It was selected as the theme song for the TBS drama “Kira Kira Kenshui” and was also performed at the 58th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen later that year.

The song captivates with lyrics that explore the thrill of love as if at the genetic level, paired with a buoyant sound that makes your body move.

With its signature live choreography, it’s a happy anthem that makes you want to sing and dance with someone—an emblematic track of 2007.

Minor Kiss (by Enon Kawatani)Otsuka Ai20rank/position

Minor Kiss (by Enon Kawatani)

Ai Otsuka’s song “Minor na Kiss,” written and composed by Enon Kawatani, is a striking number characterized by Kawatani’s signature bold flavor and a romantically unfolding structure.

The moody sound, brimming with the power and sensuality of the horns, is seriously cool.

Ai Otsuka delivers, with her cute vocals, a world of lovers drowning in a thrilling romance.

The more dangerous the love, the greater its allure.

It’s the perfect track for anyone who wants to revel in a heart-pounding, exhilarating romance.

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Unrequited Love DialOtsuka Ai21rank/position

Kataomoi Daiyaru

This song is included on Ai Otsuka’s first original album, LOVE PUNCH, and was released in 2004.

The boy she likes is her childhood friend; even though she sometimes supported his romances while hiding her own feelings, deep down she wants him to notice her and fall for her.

It’s a cute unrequited love song, perfect for girls who can relate.