Aya Ueto’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

With a smileUeto Aya1rank/position

Aya Ueto “With a Smile”

Have you ever looked at old photos or your graduation album and thought, “How nostalgic…”? As we go through life, we encounter many meetings and farewells; over time, the companions we learn and walk alongside may change, but the memories with the people we’ve met remain in our hearts unchanged.

This song sings about how, regardless of such shifts, memories never fade and stay with us.

It inspires the feeling that every meeting and parting—those we’ve had and those yet to come—will become precious memories for us.

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HATSUMI

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Rainbow of TearsUeto Aya2rank/position

Aya Ueto – Rainbow of Tears / Save Me (Aya Ueto – Namida no Niji)

Aya Ueto’s 15th single, and the theme song for the drama “Hotelier.” This song, gently sung with a beautiful melody that resonates in the heart, is very bittersweet.

However, I believe it’s a true happiness when thinking of someone brings a smile to your face.

When you finish listening to this song, the face of someone who comes to mind will surely make you smile too.

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For love.Ueto Aya3rank/position

Aya Ueto “For Love.” Music Video

A refreshing, heartwarming number packed with Aya Ueto’s charm.

Set to the lively rhythm of youthful ska-pop, it sings about the importance of love and the courage to move forward.

Produced by Tetsurō Oda, the catchy melody blends beautifully with Ueto’s clear, transparent vocals.

Released in February 2004, it was used as the ending theme for the drama Aim for the Ace! That same year, Aya Ueto made her first appearance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen with this song, performing as the opening act.

It’s a recommended track when you want to feel positive or reaffirm your feelings for someone special.

The Power of DreamsUeto Aya4rank/position

Ueto Aya – Yume No Chikara [Eng sub]

This is one of Aya Ueto’s popular songs that was also used as a TV drama’s theme song.

The lyrics are filled with a powerful message: never give up on your dreams, no matter what happens.

It’s a recommended track for encouraging a hardworking friend and giving them a gentle push forward.

PurenessUeto Aya5rank/position

Pureness

This is Aya Ueto’s solo debut single, released in 2002.

When you think of Aya Ueto, you probably remember her for her attention-grabbing role in the drama “3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi-sensei,” and many people may mainly think of her as an actress.

But in fact, after that breakthrough, she also made her debut as a solo singer! Now a mother herself, Aya Ueto increasingly plays the role of a wife in dramas.

Although she has a soft image with a wonderful smile, her debut song “Pureness,” combined with its musical style, lets you feel a very cool side of her.

Her vocals are powerful too—it’s really great, isn’t it?

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warmthUeto Aya6rank/position

warmth

Ayaka Ueto, who made her singing debut as a member of Z-1 and later gained immense popularity as an actress, is a singer whose song “Nukumori,” included on her 4th album License, is a number that lingers in the ear with its gentle vocals and the soft sound of acoustic guitar.

The lyrics, which express gratitude to a mother who gives both unconditional love and strict guidance, will likely resonate with many listeners and prompt them to reflect on themselves.

Wrapped in a tender atmosphere that soothes the heart, it’s a heartwarming pop tune.

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Hoshino Takashi

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LiarUeto Aya7rank/position

Aya Ueto - Usotsuki

Aya Ueto delivers a moving song that delicately portrays a person trying to move forward after a breakup while hiding their true feelings.

The folkloric, wistful melody and her clear, translucent voice vividly express the emotions of someone putting on a brave face yet still thinking of their former partner.

Released in November 2004 as Ueto’s 10th single, the song was written and composed by Tetsurō Oda and included on the album “Re.” It’s a track that many who are striving to stay positive after heartbreak—while keeping their deepest feelings hidden—will deeply relate to.

Her vocals convey both strength and aching tenderness, sure to leave your heart feeling warm.