Hikaru Utada Ballad Songs: Popular Song Ranking [2026]

A flower of no colorUtada Hikaru8rank/position

Hikaru Utada “A Flower of No Particular Color”

Hikaru Utada’s songs, with their translucent vocals and profound lyrics, resonate deeply in the heart.

This piece was written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Kimi ga Kokoro wo Kureta kara” (Because You Gave Me Your Heart).

It is included on the album SCIENCE FICTION and was released digitally on February 12, 2024.

The lyrics convey the purity of love, the loneliness of a future where we can no longer be together, and the importance of believing in oneself.

Deeply intertwined with the feelings and circumstances of the drama’s protagonists, it’s a richly layered track that invites individual interpretation.

Why not listen to it while thinking of someone dear to you?

FINAL DISTANCEUtada Hikaru9rank/position

Hikaru Utada – FINAL DISTANCE

Many of you might know it because it was used in a docomo commercial.

It’s a song by Hikaru Utada, one of the singers leading the Japanese music scene, released in 2001 as her eighth single.

The beautiful harmony of piano and strings is moving on its own, and Utada’s vocals can bring you to tears.

Listening to it together as a couple might help you rediscover how important your partner is.

Be sure to sit down and really listen to it.

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I’m crazy about youUtada Hikaru10rank/position

Hikaru Utada “Kimi ni Muchū”

This is a song by Hikaru Utada wrapped in a sweet, sensual atmosphere.

It vividly portrays the aching pull of drowning in love and the intoxicating power of passion that unravels reason.

The emotions shine with a sensual, dangerous glow, like a city shrouded in the darkness of night.

Released in November 2021 and written as the theme for TBS’s Friday drama “Saiai,” the track is also included on the album “BAD Mode.” While grounded in club music, its elegant production weaves a beautiful, memorable melody.

It’s perfect as background music for a quiet night drive or intimate moments with someone special.

With its refined, adult allure and delicate emotional expression, it’s an exquisite track that truly resonates.

AutomaticUtada Hikaru11rank/position

Hikaru Utada – Automatic

A towering masterpiece of ’90s J-pop that vividly captures the instant when romantic feelings rise up unconsciously.

Crafted with an R&B flair by a 15-year-old Hikaru Utada, the song delicately expresses the shifting distance and tremors of the heart between two people.

A young talent portrays the complexities of love from a unique perspective.

Released in December 1998, the debut single became an instant smash, selling an astonishing 2.55 million copies.

It also dramatically raised expectations for the album First Love.

Winner of the JASRAC Gold Award, it earned outstanding critical acclaim.

A perfect classic for anyone who wants to relive the flutter of first love or reexperience the brilliance of ’90s J-pop.

Be My LastUtada Hikaru12rank/position

Hikaru Utada – Be My Last

It’s a song that’s a bit mature for high schoolers, but many of the words in the lyrics fit them perfectly and are easy to relate to, so I’d recommend it to high school students as a breakup song.

Hikaru Utada’s wistful vocals suit the track so well, making it a truly heartrending piece.

Beautiful WorldUtada Hikaru13rank/position

Utada Hikaru「Beautiful World」　Directed by Tsurumaki Kazuya

This song sung by Hikaru Utada is deeply etched in people’s hearts alongside the Evangelion feature films.

Released in August 2007, it was used as the theme song for the movie Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone.

With a pop sound that incorporates mid-tempo house elements, it gives voice to poignant love and a profound prayer.

Utada herself is a fan of Evangelion and reportedly crafted the track with the world of the series in mind.

The lyrics, which reflect the emotions of the anime’s characters, are sure to resonate with listeners.

It’s a moving, tear-jerking song that fills you with a bittersweet feeling.

Mine or YoursUtada Hikaru14rank/position

Hikaru Utada 'Mine or Yours' Music Video

Hikaru Utada’s “Mine or Yours,” released in 2025, is a track that conveys relaxation with a gentle groove.

Its slow tempo is layered with vocals that ride slightly behind the beat—almost to the point of feeling off-kilter—further emphasizing the laid-back feel.

The lyrics depict casual, everyday moments to express relaxation, evoking the simple joys found in an easygoing daily life.

The song was featured in a commercial for Ayataka green tea, portraying relaxed everyday scenes and showing how Ayataka supports that sense of calm.

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