Utada Hikaru’s Most Moving Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

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Hikaru Utada “A Flower of No Particular Color”

Hikaru Utada’s latest work features a pure, straightforward singing voice that sinks into the heart.

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

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

Carried by a gentle melody, it carefully weaves the feelings of a protagonist who is unsure of their own sense of purpose.

You can feel, little by little, the growth supported by the love of someone who accepts them just as they are.

Released in February 2024, the track is also slated to be included on the best-of album “SCIENCE FICTION.” It’s a perfect song for moments when you want to recognize the bonds you share with someone important, or when you want to face yourself.

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Kenshi Yonezu, Hikaru Utada – JANE DOE

Created as the ending theme for the film “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc,” this song is characterized by a poetic worldview that symbolically depicts yearning and pain.

A first-time collaboration between two of Japan’s leading singer-songwriters, Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada, it intertwines translucent vocals with a melancholic melody, imbued with deep emotion centered on memory and loss.

Released in tandem with the film’s premiere in September 2025, it drew attention as a double A-side single alongside the main theme, “IRIS OUT.” Expressing the resolve to move forward even while carrying fragility and hurt, this piece is perfect for posts made in sentimental moments or when thinking of someone dear.

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Hikaru Utada – Addicted To You (UP-IN-HEAVEN MIX)

It’s one of Utada Hikaru’s early songs, and even now I can relate to its upbeat rhythm and lyrics about a frustrating, bittersweet romance.

Her more mature songs are mellow and wonderful too, but these straightforward, youth-driven tracks really resonate as well.

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Hikaru Utada “BAD Mode”

You’ll be drawn into a sound that blends a calm atmosphere with a light, buoyant rhythm.

It’s a song by Hikaru Utada, a singer-songwriter who has been at the forefront of Japan’s music scene for many years, and it’s the title track of the album released in 2022.

The city pop-tinged soundscape is exceptionally easy on the ears.

It’d be ideal if we could always be in a good mood, but that’s just not realistic.

We all get irritated or feel down sometimes.

If you listen to this song at those moments, it will be there to comfort you.

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Hikaru Utada – Be My Last

A single by Hikaru Utada released in 2005 that also served as the theme song for the film “Spring Snow.” The lyrics, which repeatedly plead to “be the last person,” resonate straight to the heart.

While Hikaru Utada has created many masterpieces, this song—heart-wrenching precisely because both its title and lyrics are so direct—is one you’ll undoubtedly find yourself absorbed in.

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Can’t Wait ‘Til Christmas – Hikaru Utada (Sayulee) Day 133

A melody marked by a mid-tempo groove and a delicate piano tone leaves a strong impression.

On top of that, her heartrending vocals blend beautifully, tightening your chest.

It’s a love song with poignant lyrics about heartbreak—a popular ballad for quietly enjoying music in the winter season.

The track is included on the best-of album “Utada Hikaru SINGLE COLLECTION VOL.2” and was released in 2004.

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Hikaru Utada – Kiss & Cry

It’s the song that’s well-known from the cup ramen commercial.

Its upbeat, fun vibe combined with a unique worldview really makes you think, “As expected of a Hikaru Utada song.” Hikaru Utada has many other moving masterpieces too, but since Akira also likes this one, I recommend it.