Hikaru Utada’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

OathUtada Hikaru85rank/position

Oath

This commercial conveys the story of Kingdom Hearts III, which drew attention for its epic narrative and the appearance of Disney characters.

By gradually revealing scenes from the game and lines from the characters, it heightens anticipation for how the story will unfold.

The song that further accentuates the work’s grand and moving worldview is Hikaru Utada’s “Chikai.” Her vocals, tinged with a sense of longing, leave a strong impression and make you wonder how this title will tie into the work.

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Don't tell anyone.

One of Japan’s most iconic singer-songwriters, Hikaru Utada.

The song she created as the theme for a commercial she appears in is “Dare ni mo Iwanai” (“I Won’t Tell Anyone”).

It’s a 16-beat R&B track that blends a crisp, shuffling sound with elements like bongos and water-drop effects to create a relaxed atmosphere.

Another appeal is how it shifts across sections—building in intensity and drifting into jazz-tinged or hip-hop-tinged passages—so you can enjoy its changes.

It’s a track you’ll want to sit with and listen to carefully in a calm setting.

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Kick it away

Included on Hikaru Utada’s second album, Distance, released on March 28, 2001.

It’s a cool track that stylishly expresses the frustration of wanting to be with someone but not having things go your way.

With its sense of speed, it’s the kind of song that clears your head when you listen to it while driving.

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[COVER] KIM CHAEWON – First Love (원곡 : Hikaru Utada)

You’ve heard Hikaru Utada’s “First Love,” right? It’s actually cherished in Korea as an enduring classic, too.

In 2022, it drew huge attention when Kim Chaewon of LE SSERAFIM covered it.

She’s been a fan of the song from the start and reportedly sang “First Love” even during her trainee days, so her performance is as polished as it gets.

She didn’t just do a straight cover, either—she added her own touches, like raising the key.

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Hikaru Utada – A.S.A.P.

People who like Tunnels might be reminded of the song with the same title by Takaaki Ishibashi & Shizuka Kudo.

This track is the eighth song on Hikaru Utada’s third album, “DEER RIVER.” The title A.S.A.P comes from the initials of “As soon as possible,” a phrase some of you may have heard in English class.

It’s a rhythmically tight, punchy song.

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DISTANCE (Single Ver.) – Hikaru Utada / HIKARU UTADA MUSIC VIDEO

Released on March 28, 2001, it’s included as the third track on Hikaru Utada’s second album, Distance.

With a comfortable beat, a sound that evokes a mysterious space, vocals that blend a heartrending sincerity with strength, a loneliness you can’t feel when you’re alone, a personality that doesn’t force things—but with you… This moving love song teaches us the precious feelings that come from meeting someone special.

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Hikaru Utada “Find Love” Live ver.

Hikaru Utada’s “Find Love” is featured in the promotional video for Shiseido’s new Ultimune serum.

As someone who enjoys top-tier popularity in Japan for R&B and is active on the global stage, it’s something to be proud of as a fellow Japanese person.

The song reflects a sense of newness and gives off a stylish impression.

With a house/club-music tempo, it’s a track that really lets you feel Utada’s cool side!