Karaoke Ranking of Popular Hikaru Utada Songs [2026]

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Hikaru Utada – HEART STATION

Utada Hikaru’s classic “HEART STATION” fuses R&B grooves with J-pop catchiness.

While the track is unmistakably R&B, the vocal lines feature many J-pop elements with frequently catchy phrases.

However, the chorus contains many high notes, so those who struggle with higher registers might find it challenging.

If that’s you, try lowering the key by two steps.

Since the song has few low-note sections, dropping the key significantly won’t make the low parts hard to sing.

Give it a try!

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Utada Hikaru – Keep Tryin’

This song carries a light, digital-infused sound and sings of hope for the future.

It gained attention when it was chosen as the CM song for KDDI’s “au LISTEN MOBILE SERVICE” and was distributed for free as a full ringtone as part of a campaign.

It lightly depicts everyday moments and the leap into new places, and the crisp, expressive vocals that convey a smile are also striking.

While the unique melodic line may seem challenging, the moderate tempo and gentle pitch range make it quite singable if you stay mindful of the lyrics and keep relaxed.

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Hikaru Utada – Movin’ on without you (Live Ver.)

Utada Hikaru’s second single, released on February 17, 1999.

From the opening guitar riff, you could feel that something was beginning—something new—an impact that was simply shocking.

A hit song by Utada Hikaru featuring a voice unlike anything we’d heard, a unique vibrato, and melodies unlike any before; at the time, everything felt fresh to everyone.

It’s a poignant love song where Hikky’s talent erupts as if accelerating.

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Hikaru Utada | Somewhere Near Marseilles -LIVE at Sea Paradise

A track by Hikaru Utada that was selected as the campaign song for the jewelry brand Cartier.

It’s included on her eighth album, BAD Mode, released in February 2022.

The house beat, which ebbs and flows like waves, and the lyrics that convey a heartfelt longing to see a lover far away create an overwhelming world.

Although this piece runs for about 12 minutes, its immersive progression only makes you feel that it still isn’t enough to fully savor Hikaru Utada’s musicality.

It may be on the longer side, but it’s perfect for letting yourself drift on its sonic waves at a laid-back party with close friends or during solo karaoke.

It’s a song I hope you’ll try at least once.

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Hikaru Utada – Hikari

The 10th single “Hikari,” used as the ending theme for the Kingdom Hearts game series.

Its lyrics, which evoke encounters with someone precious and a sense of the future, resonate deeply alongside a wistful melody.

Although it features many leaps in pitch and sustained high notes in falsetto during the chorus, its relaxed tempo and memorable melody make it easier to sing if you set it in a key that suits your voice.

It’s a lyrical number you can also enjoy by comparing it with the English version, “Simple and Clean.”

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Hikaru Utada “Sakura Nagashi” Music Video (4K UPGRADE)

Singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada, who continues to lead the J-pop scene with overwhelming vocal prowess and a unique sensibility.

“Sakura Nagashi,” suddenly released for download in November 2012 during her hiatus, was written as the theme song for the film Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo.

It was later included on her comeback album, Fantôme.

Beginning with tranquil piano and restrained vocals, it swells into a breathtaking finale where electric guitar and strings intertwine.

The lyrics, which overlay the fleeting cherry blossoms with the brilliance of life and eternal love, resonate with the emotions of March, when meetings and partings intersect.

This tender ballad is a perfect choice for a post-farewell-party gathering or as the closing number when you want to sing something heartfelt at karaoke.

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Hikaru Utada “Chikai” (Live Ver.)

Known as the theme song for Kingdom Hearts III, “Oath” employs a polyrhythmic feel that can be interpreted as either 4/4 or 6/8.

The accent on the third beat may feel unfamiliar to Japanese listeners, but since it isn’t actually in triple meter, you may find it surprisingly easy to keep time once you try singing it.

As for the vocal line, it features many somewhat soulful phrases, which might feel challenging for those not accustomed to soul or R&B.

If that’s the case, instead of aligning perfectly with the beat, try adding your own touch—like deliberately starting a bit late.

Songs with irregular-feeling rhythms lend themselves well to such stylistic adjustments, so even beginner vocalists should find it easier to sing in their own way.

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