Hikaru Utada’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Utada Hikaru – Tomodachi (Amigos) (Sub Español)

This song delicately portrays the boundary between friendship and romance.

It is one of the tracks included on the album “Fantôme,” released in September 2016, created through a collaboration between Hikaru Utada and Nariaki Kobukuro.

Characterized by a simple, minimal sound centered on piano and strings, the lyrics reflect Utada’s inner conflict.

It conveys the poignant feeling of harboring emotions beyond friendship while being unable to express them openly.

The artist has explicitly stated that it is about same-sex love.

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HIKARI (KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version)

This is an orchestral version of the song famous as the theme for the Kingdom Hearts series.

The original lyrics convey a yearning for light, hope, the struggle against darkness, and the will to regain oneself.

The grand orchestral arrangement evokes the game’s moving scenes and resonates deeply with listeners.

Piano, strings, and brass blend beautifully to create a wide, expansive soundscape.

From the middle to the latter half, the snare and other instruments build by repeating the same rhythm in a Boléro-like structure, playing a crucial role in raising the tension through to the finale.

While the original vocal track is wonderful, the orchestral arrangement adds even more impact, elevating it into a majestic masterpiece that recalls the game’s story.

It’s recommended not only for fans of video game music but also for anyone who enjoys sweeping orchestral sound.

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Utada Hikaru – Sunglasses

A singer-songwriter who has maintained unwavering popularity with lyrics and musicality deepened by life experience: Hikaru Utada.

This track, included on her second album Distance—which set a first-week sales record of over three million copies—pairs a funky guitar sound with an emotionally stirring vocal that feels so good.

The mature lyrics, hard to believe were written when she was still a teenager, have a charm that draws many listeners in.

It’s a gem you won’t encounter by listening only to the singles—a soulfully arranged, irresistibly satisfying masterpiece.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Hikaru Utada – Time Limit

This is a song by Hikaru Utada that poignantly portrays the constraints of time in romance.

Using phrases like “easily bored” and “expiration date,” it expresses the fleeting nature of romantic feelings.

It also drew attention for GLAY’s TAKURO participating under the name Takuro Kubo.

Released in June 2000, it was included as a double A-side with the sixth single, “For You.” It’s recommended not only for those struggling with love, but also for anyone who wants to feel the importance of the “now” in life.

Utada’s soul-stirring vocals and lyrics full of warmth will remind you of the simple yet essential things that truly matter.

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“Song of Coriander” (Superorganism Rework)

Cilantro has been attracting attention in recent years.

It’s delicious, but many people find its distinctive smell off-putting.

The song “The Cilantro Song” takes cilantro as its theme.

It isn’t a metaphor for anything—throughout the track, it expresses a straightforward love for cilantro.

Hikaru Utada, who sings it, is said to have come up with the idea because she absolutely loves cilantro.

There’s also a collaboration video with the popular character Daifuku-kun, so be sure to check it out.

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Kenji Ozawa featuring Scha Dara Parr – Tonight is Boogie Back (nice vocal)

She spent her childhood in the United States and has been deeply interested in music since then, so many of her original songs have an R&B flavor and a distinctly Western vibe.

This cover is super dope too—the beat and her vocal delivery have a unique, laid-back groove that feels great.

And of course, her vocal prowess goes without saying—she’s absolutely top-notch!

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Hane Keisuke

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Uso Mitaina I love you Utada Hikaru

It’s a pretty coolly crafted song, and the quintessentially Utada Hikaru-style title is spot on.

It’s relatively up-tempo, with a strong emphasis on the chorus.

Songs like this, where the chorus repeats multiple times, feel stylish and make you wait, wondering if it’s coming around again.